👑 2026 FALL HOMECOMING COURT 👑
Congratulations to our Homecoming Court!
Miss Leah Bess is the daughter of Ron and Tabatha Peterson of Minerva. Leah is an active member of the Rotary Interact Club, Cultural Explorers, and the Aultman Ambassador program. She enjoys spending time outside and going shopping. After graduation, Leah plans to attend Aultman College School of Nursing.
Mr. Kaden Knappenberger is the son of Katy Knappenberger of East Rochester. Kaden stays busy at MHS as the President of the National Honor Society and the Debate Club, the Vice President and Co-Founder of the Rotary Interact Club, and the Treasurer of Student Council. He is also a member of the Lion News Network, Chess Club, Varsity Cross Country team, and Track team, as well as the Indoor Track club. Kaden was an American Legion Buckeye Boys State Delegate and RYLA Conference Graduate. His free time is filled with running, hiking, rock climbing, reading, and writing. Kaden's future plans include attending college and pursuing a degree in National Defense and Security Studies.
Miss Alexis Bryan is the daughter of Jack and Heather Bryan of Minerva. Alexis is very active at MHS with the Marching Band, Concert Band, Steel Drum Band, Jazz Band, Drama Club, Musicals, Plays, and the Chamber Choir. She enjoys being a member of her church's Praise Band at Indian Run Christian Church in East Canton, while also having time to hang out with friends and play one of her many instruments: flute, piccolo, and saxophone. Alexis plans to attend Aultman College to pursue a degree in Sonography after graduation.
Mr. Bailey Price is the son of Ashley Snodgrass of Minerva. Bailey is an active member of the Marching Band, Concert Band, Chamber Choir, National Honor Society, Improv Club, Drama Club, Plays and Musicals. He spends his free time drawing, singing, and playing music. He also loves hanging out with friends and getting to know them better. Bailey currently works at Pizza Hut, but plans to attend Baldwin Wallace University to major in Musical Theater.
Miss Faith Lehigh is the daughter of Taravuth and Mirsha Lehigh of Minerva. Faith stays busy at MHS as the President of Pep Club, Social Media Chair of the Rotary Interact Club, Little Lion Big Lion Mentoring Program, Student Council, National Honor Society, SADD, Prom Committee, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Social Media Chair of the Lion News Network, Crescent Yearbook Staff, and the Minerva Cheerleading Squad. Outside of school, she is a representative to the Youth Leadership Academy of Stark County and attends New Pointe Community Church in North Canton. Faith loves to spend time with her friends and family, go to school events, shop, and take pictures. She plans to attend college, major in Philosophy, and become a lawyer.
Mr. Jason Sivy is the son of Jason and Tammy Sivy of Minerva. Jason is a member of the Varsity Wrestling and Baseball teams. He is also active in the Student Council and is in the National Honor Society. He volunteers at the New Franklin Community Park and works for Buckeye 1 Masonry. Jason attends St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Minerva. He enjoys hunting, fishing, boating, and camping during his free time. Jason plans to attend college to pursue a degree in Architectural Engineering.
Miss Delaney Sell is the daughter of Chris and Julie Sell of Paris. Delaney is a member of the Varsity Girls Golf Team and Softball Team, Student Council, Crescent Yearbook Staff, and the National Honor Society. She stays busy with the Ohio Storm travel softball team, the Food Pantry at Bethel United Church of Christ, and Heggy's Confectionary. Delaney likes to play/watch sports, hang out with friends and family, and go shopping. She plans to go to college to pursue a degree in Nursing while continuing her softball career.
Mr. Sam Speelman is the son of John and Ginny Speelman of Minerva. Sam is a member of the Concert Band, Marching Band, Steel Drum Band, Jazz Band, Chamber Choir, Drama Club, Musicals, Plays, and the National Honor Society. He also stays busy with private art and trumpet lessons and is a member of Boy Scout Troop 150. Sam attends Malvern First Christian Church and works at Kishman's IGA, but spends the rest of his free time reading, watching movies, learning to code, and making videos with friends. He plans to attend Mount Union University to pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering.
Miss Callie Yeagley is the daughter of Brett and Christy Yeagley of Minerva. Callie is a member of the Cheerleading Squad, Varsity Cross Country and Track teams, National Honor Society Social Media Chair, Pep Club, Student Council, Crescent Yearbook Staff, and the Lion News Network. Outside of school, she attends Louisville Christian Church and enjoys hanging out with friends, listening to music, and playing sports. Callie plans to continue her cheerleading career at the collegiate level while majoring in Education.
Mr. Kellen Troyer is the son of Eric and Toni Troyer. Kellen is an active member of Varsity Football and Basketball teams, Chess Club, Pep Club, Rotary Interact Club, SADD, National Honor Society, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Outside of school, Kellen works at the Quarry Golf Course and attends the Louisville First Assembly of God Church. He enjoys playing basketball, hanging out with friends, and golfing. Kellen plans to attend Kent State University, major in Nursing, and then become a CRNA.
📸 Photographs courtesy of Dunlap Photography