Burns to reign over HHS homecoming
Published 4:00 am Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Lily Burns will be crowned 2026 Harrison High School Homecoming Queen during the homecoming assembly at 2:15 p.m. on Friday, October 9. The homecoming parade will circle downtown at 4:00 p.m., and the court will be presented at 6:30 p.m., prior to the Goblin football game.
The daughter of Billy Jack and Shawna Burns will be crowned Homecoming Queen during the assembly, which starts at 2:15 p.m. Friday in Goblin Arena. Her escorts will be Sky Lee, son of Zach and Shari Lee; Gavin Jones, son of Marcus and Angela Jones; Bryce Jones, son of Heath and Misty Jones; and Wylie Hoppis, son of Josh and Ashley Hoppis. Her game escort will be Billy Jack Burns at 6:30 p.m., before the football game.
The Homecoming Court includes:
• Senior maid Kamille McElheney: The daughter of Heather Thomas will be escorted at the assembly by Thomas Risdon, son of Craig Risdon and Amanda Stawarz; and Ricky Baker, son of Richard and Jennifer Baker. Chris Lemery will be her game escort.
• Senior maid Addyson Welsh: The daughter of Dandy and Beverly Welsh will be escorted at the assembly by Caleb Melendez, son of Rodolpho and Amber Melendez; and Jenner Thomas, son of Tracie Thomas. Dandy Welsh will be her game escort.
• Senior maid Jaylin Thrash: The daughter of Josh and Tiffany Thrash will be escorted at the assembly by Braden Bryant, son of Brad and Kim Bryant; and Aspen Stephens, son of Tim and Nicole Stephens. Josh Thrash will be her game escort.
• Junior maid Bria Baker: The daughter of Scott and Sherrill Paul and Jason and Jessica Baker will be escorted at the assembly by Carter Roberson, son of Scott and Jennifer Roberson, and Beckett Mulanax, son of Nathan and Patricia Mulanax. Scott Paul will be her game escort.
• Junior maid Regan Bright: The daughter of Chuck and Brigid Bright will be escorted at the assembly by Paul Styles, son of Heath and Kristen Styles, and Killian Eddings, son of Joseph and Jacy Eddings. Chuck Bright will be her game escort.
• Junior maid Katin Schuh: The daughter of Spencer and Jennifer Schuh will be escorted at the assembly by Gunnar Johnson, son of Eric and Ashlee Johnson, and Will Bryant, son of Brian and Tiffany Bryant. Spencer Schuh will be her game escort.
• Sophomore maid Emma Pruitt: The daughter of Michael and Lacey Pruitt will be escorted at the assembly by Tristian Tatro, son of John and Crystal Croft. Michael Pruitt will be her game escort.
• Sophomore maid Kami Edwards: The daughter of Nicole Hatch and Kevin Edwards will be escorted at the assembly by Cooper Campbell, son of Tabitha Roberts and Kirk and Hollie Campbell. Caleb Couch will be her game escort.
• Sophomore maid Melodie Case: The daughter of Torin and Jamie Szakonyi will be escorted at the assembly by Silas Sparkman, son of Cindy Sparkman. Torin Szakonyi will be her game escort.
• Freshman maid Kinzi Trimble: The daughter of Jacob and Holly Trimble will be escorted at the assembly by Tayton Robb, son of Jason and Amanda Robb. Jacob Trimble will be her game escort.
• Freshman maid Mae Sessions: The daughter of Drew and Piper Sessions will be escorted at the assembly by Kyran Harvey, son of Mark and Melinda Cunningham. Drew Sessions will be her game escort.
• Freshman maid Blakeleigh Whillock: The daughter of Christy Whillock will be escorted at the assembly by her brother Trey Whillock. Alex Whillock will be her game escort.
The Harrison High School Concert Choir will sing the National Anthem to begin the homecoming assembly at 2:15. Harrison High School principal Jay Parker will recognize the Class of 2002 and all Harrison High School alumni and introduce keynote speaker Whitney White. The Harrison High School Band will play the processional, coronation, recessional, pep rally music, and the Alma Mater. Harrison High School cheerleaders and dance team will lead the pep rally, and student body president Kelby Kidder will present the court.
Sidda and Emma Burns, daughters of Buster and Haeli Burns, will serve as flower girls. Bellah Burns, daughter of Billy Jack and Shawna Burns, will serve as the queen’s honorary maid. Queen Lily’s crown will be presented by Hesston Martin, son of Brandon and Jennifer Martin; Valen Martin, son of Jamin and Heidi Martin; and Jack Burns, son of Buster and Haeli Burns.
The Harrison High School Band will play the National Anthem, processional, and Alma Mater at the pregame festivities at 6:30 p.m., and kickoff against Clarksville will be at 7 p.m.
