Friday was a day full of activity around Allen and the local school. For the community the day started with flu shots, given free of charge, at the Allen City Hall by the Chickasaw Nation. In conjunction with that event were drawings for $50, won by Cathy Akins, and passes for the Allen swimming pool next summer. Those were won by Louis Jarrett and Debbie Cundiff.

Then the parade began! Bigger and better than ever, the theme of “We Got Game” was featured by the floats created by each grade. Also in the parade were the Pride of the Mustangs band, football players, cheerleaders and politicians, all of whom seemed to be throwing candy.

Congratulations to the float winners – in the elementary first place was the 1^st grade with CandyLand; second was the 6^th grade with Yahtzee; and third place went to the 2^nd grade with Go Fish. In the high school division, first place went to the freshman class with their version of Monopoly; second was PacMan by the junior class; and third place went to the seniors with College Game Day. The afternoon ended with the Pep Rally at the Mustang Field.

The evening entertainment started early with the homecoming coronation at 5:00 pm. Earning the 2018 title was the senior candidate, Miss Sunzie Harrison. Sunzie is the daughter of Jeremiah Cully and Melissa Walker. She has three siblings, Taylor, Stoney and Quinton. She has attended Allen Schools since Pre-K and is a member of the Principal’s Honor Roll. She has been awarded MVP in the Moss tournament, rookie of the year, and has made it to nationals in FCCLA. Sunzie is a member of the fast pitch and slow-pitch softball team, the basketball team, BPA, yearbook staff, student council, Chickasaw Nation NYCP, and she is also the Define Your Direction advisor. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and jamming out to Conway Twitty. Sunzie’s future plans are to attend college.

Escorting Sunzie was Mr. Brandon Roniss. Brandon is the son of Miguel and Maria Roniss. He has two siblings, Michael and Ethan. Brandon has attended Allen Schools since Pre-k. Brandon is on the Superintendent’s honor roll. He is a member of the football and power lifting teams, as well as a member of FFA, BPA, and the yearbook staff. Brandon plays kicker, corner, and receiver for the Mustangs and wears the number 8. He enjoys fishing and running. Brandon is also an active aquarium hobbyist. His future plans are going to college to seek a degree in zoology.

The queen’s court was freshman Maycee Howard. Maycee is the daughter of Chris and Kierra Howard. She has two sisters, Malloree and Maebree Howard. She has attended Allen schools since Pre-K. Maycee has been on Principal’s Honor Roll and has received a FFA discovery degree. She is an FFA member and a high school cheerleader. Maycee enjoys spending time with friends and family and cheering. She plans to attend Murray State after she graduates.

Maycee’s escort for the evening was Mr. Brody Wallis. Brody is the son Chris and Amanda Wallis. Brody has one brother, Garrett. He has attended Allen Schools for 10 years. Brody received a discovery FFA degree, is on the superintendent’s honor roll and received the student of today award. He is a member of the football team and FFA. Brody also enjoys showing his animals and riding four-wheelers. Brody plans on going to OSU and getting a degree in ag. Brody wears the number 58 and plays lineman for the Mustangs.

Representing the sophomore class was Miss Zoey McDonald. Zoey is the daughter of Jana McDonald and Shane Wainscott, and has one sister, Macey Pritchett. She has attended Allen Schools for a total of six years. Zoey is in FCCLA and is a part of the cheer squad. She enjoys cheering and hanging out with her friends. Zoey plans to go to college and become a physical therapist.

Zoey’s escort was Kaleb Ogle, the son of James Ogle and Jenni Watson. He has one brother, Chanceton Watson. He has attended Allen Schools for 1 year. Kaleb is involved in FFA and football. In his spare time he enjoys hunting, fi shing, playing football, working, and having fun with his friends. Kaleb plans to attend college or join the U.S Marines. Kaleb wears the number 15 and plays fullback and linebacker for the Mustangs.

Our junior class candidate is Miss Jaycee Watkins, the daughter of Jason and Jodi Watkins. She has a brother, Jax Watkins. Jaycee has attended Allen Schools since 7^th grade. Jaycee is on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll with a 4.0. Jaycee is also involved in FFA, basketball, yearbook, and is a junior class offi cer. She enjoys showing goats, playing basketball, and baking. Jaycee’s plans for the future are to attend Oklahoma State University.

Jaycee’s escort was Mr. Boone Breechen. Boone is the son of Travis and Tisha Breechen. He has three siblings - Gunner, Kota, and Tessa. Boone has attended Allen Schools for three years. He is a member of the baseball and football teams. Boone enjoys golfi ng, playing Fortnite, fishing, swimming, and being eco-friendly. His future plans are to attend East Central University. Boone wears the number 1 and plays wide receiver and corner back for the mustangs.

Serving as fl ower girl and crown bearer were Miss Maebree Howard and Mr. Jase Johnson.

Maebree is the daughter of Chris and Kierra Howard; she has two sisters, Maycee and Malloree. Maebree is 5 years old and is a student in Mrs. Rowsey’s kindergarten class. She likes to play teacher, play with her puppies, play in the rain, and splash in puddles. Maebree also enjoys cheering with her sisters, having tea parties, and playing dress up. When Maebree grows up she wants to be a teacher or an animal doctor.

Jase is the son of Chris and Dawneve Johnson. He has two sisters, Hannah and Julie. Jase is 5 years old and is a student in Mrs. Rowsey’s kindergarten class. He likes to play baseball and draw dinosaurs. When Jase grows up he wants to

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