Minerva High School to crown 2025 homecoming king and queen Friday

Ceremony set for Sept. 26 before Lions’ football game against West Branch

Members of the 2025 fall homecoming court are Ariana Drake, seated left, Emily Lautzenheiser, Kyleigh Lippincott, Macy Stowe and Rachel Weaver; David Bryan, standing left, Julian Elliott, Rowen Hoffee, Nate Linkous and Braydon Wood.

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Published September 24, 2025 - 5:00 a.m.

Minerva High School will celebrate homecoming Friday, Sept. 26 with the crowning of the 2025 queen and king at 6:40 p.m., before the Minerva–West Branch football game.

Members of the 2025 fall homecoming court are:

Ariana Drake, daughter of Richard and Lisa Bernardi, is in the marching band and Chamber Choir. She attends Damascus Friends Church and plans to study integrated arts at Kent State University.

David Bryan, son of Jack and Heather Bryan, participates in several bands, National Honor Society and Debate Club. He works at Kishman’s IGA and plans to study cybersecurity and criminal justice at Mount Union.

Emily Lautzenheiser, daughter of Keith and DeeDee Lautzenheiser, is a cheerleader and active in numerous clubs. She plans to study dietetics and nutrition at the University of Miami or Bowling Green State.

Julian Elliott, son of Joshua and Jessica Elliott, is drum major, a National Honor Society officer and member of cross-country, Student Council and Drama Club. He plans to enlist in the National Guard or Air National Guard.

Kyleigh Lippincott, daughter of Ryan and Sara Lippincott, plays soccer, basketball and track, and is active in clubs and Student Council. She plans to continue her academic and athletic career while studying exercise science.

Rowen Hoffee, son of Mike and Angie Hoffee, runs cross-country and track and plays basketball. He is Student Council member and National Honor Society secretary and plans to run in college.

Macy Stowe, daughter of Danny and Jessica Stowe, is active in several clubs and serves as senior class treasurer. She plans to study environmental science or biomedical engineering.

Nate Linkous, son of Chad and Maggie Linkous, plays football and track and participates in SADD, Pep Club and mentorship programs. He plans to study education in college.

Rachel Weaver, daughter of Matthew and Amy Weaver, is FFA president and competes in soccer, wrestling and softball. She plans to play softball in college while majoring in secondary math education.

Braydon Wood, son of Mike and Brooke Wood, plays golf, basketball and baseball, and serves as National Honor Society treasurer. He plans to play baseball in college while pursuing a degree in architectural engineering.

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