Basketball Coronation Set Feb. 10

 

by Miranda Elliott
Times-Democrat staff

The Sulphur High School basketball homecoming queen will be announced on Friday, Feb. 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the match up between Sulphur and Dickson.

Following is a brief capsule of the three candidates:

Ashley Welch

The senior candidate is Ashley Welch, daughter of Mike and Michelle Welch. She is a member of the First Christian Church and is involved in Freshman and Varsity Cheerleading, Freshman and Varsity Basketball, Freshman and Varsity Track, Freshman and Varsity Cross Country, Senior Class Treasurer, Science Club. Her honors include Oklahoma Honor Society, National Honor Society, 2012 Honor Graduate, 2012 UCA All American, 2011 Academic State Champion Girl's Cross Country, 2010 4th Place State Pole Vaulter, six year nominee for Lead Americas Student Leadership Forum, and the Principal's Honor Roll.

Ashley Hughes

The junior candidate is Ashley Hughes, daughter of Chris and Cathy Hughes. She is a member of St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church and is involved in Varsity Basketball, Softball and Golf, Junior Class President, Student Council Treasurer, FCA, and the Environmental Club. Her honors include Superintendent's Honor Roll, Oklahoma Honor Society, Murray County Kiwanis "Sophomore of the Year."

Hali Gilbert

The sophomore candidate is Hali Gilbert, daughter of Health and Jamea Gilbert. She is a member of Crossway First Baptist Church and is involved in Softball, Basketball, and Spanish Club. Her honors include Oklahoma Honor Society, 2011-2012 member of Ardmore Super Team, 2010-2011 member of Ardmore Super Team, 2011-2012 All Conference Catcher, and 2010-2011 All Conference Catcher.

Escorts will be Carter Babb, son of Christie Babb, Dakota Whitewater, son of Tim and Zona Whitewater, Tyler Lynch, son of Keith and Lisa Lynch.

The reigning queen is Tori Bates, daughter of Tim and Kelly Bates. Bates will be escorted by Casey Amos, son of Jeannette Amos.

The flower girl will be Reagan Watson, daughter of Lisa and Luke Watson.

The crown bearer will be Caden Cole, son of Corey and Carrie Cole.