Each basketball team chose five people they felt represent and support the school and the teams in a positive way. The student body will vote this Thursday and the King and Queen will be announced Friday.

Queen Candidates

Layne Blank

School Involvement:

• Varsity Cheer 4 years
• Breakfast Club 4 years
• Key Club 3 years
• Nation Honor Society 2 years
• American Film Club 1 year
• Track 1 year

Future plans: Layne plans to attend TCU and major in interior design

“I just thought it was really cool to be nominated, I really enjoyed watching and cheering on the teams throughout my high school years.”

Madison Morhous

School Involvement:

• Volleyball 4 years
• Breakfast Club 4 years
• Sports Marketing Two 2 years
• National Honor Society 2 years

Future plans: Oklahoma State University; double major in sports management & marketing

“I was really excited but mostly felt honored when I found out I was on court.”

Ellie MacDonald

School Involvement:

• Golden Girls 4 years
• KNET 3 years
• DECA 1 year
• A+ 1 year
• FEA 1 year

Future plans: Ellie will be most likely attending UMKC to major in elementary education

“I am very thankful to nominated out of the senior whole class, and was pretty shocked when I got the news.”

Stephanie Boan

School Involvement:

• Cross Country 4 years
• Basketball 4 years
• Track 4 years
• Student Council 3 years
• NHS 2 years

Future plans: Stephanie wants to major in English or Creative Writing and is currently undecided as to where she plans to attend.

“I was really excited to be nominated it’s a great honor and i’m just really excited to be a part of Court Warming this year.”

Jordan Haferbier

School Involvement:

• Tennis 4 years
• Diversity Club 1 year
• A+ 1 year

Future Plans: Jordan plans to attend Iowa State to major in physical therapy

“I love going and cheering on the basketball teams and I was really happy to be nominated for court!”

King Candidates

Wes Speer

School Involvement:

• Orchestra 4 years
• Scholar Bowl 3 years
• Cross Country 2 years
• Track 2 years
• Environmental Club 1 year
• STUCO 1 year
• Science Bowl 1 year

Future Plans: Wes plans to attend UMKC or Washington University and major psychology

“I appreciated the nomination and nice to be recognized”

Luke Jackson

School Involvement

• Basketball 4 years
• Sports marketing 2 years

Future plans: Luke plans to attend Kansas State University to major in marketing and public relations

“Being nominated for Courtwarming court is an exciting opportunity and it feels great to be recognized.”

Bret Hockensmith

School Involvement:

• Basketball 2 years
• Sports marketing 3 years

Future plans: Bret will be attending Florida College to major in business and marketing

“I was very surprised and caught off guard when I was nominated, but I’m really happy and thrilled to be on court.”

Zach Thompson

School Involvement:

• Basketball 4 years
• Sports 2 years
• Tennis 1 year

Future Plans: Zach plans to attend Missouri State and major in entertainment management and marketing

“Being nominated for court is a cool opportunity and I’m glad to have been recognized.”

Ryan Hinkley

School Involvement:

• Baseball 4 years
• NHS 1 year

Future Plans: Ryan plans to attend Creighton University and major in Environmental Science or Biology

“I love my school and basketball is awesome.”