A Busy Homecomig and Senior Night
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Following the coronation ceremony, senior members of the football team, band and cheer squad were honored. These seniors have contributed much time and effort to make these programs excel. The band has won several trophies this fall at marching contests, the cheer squad qualifi ed for state and our football team has secured a spot in the playoffs.
A moment was taken to reflect on a special person who made a huge impact on the Allen students. The football team has worn the initials SB on their helmets this year. These initials stand for Sam Brown. Sam, who was a member of the class of 2019, lost his battle with Friedrich’s Ataxia before the start of school this year. The Mustang football team dedicated this season in his honor.
Chad Alexander is the son of his mom and step-dad, Lynne Young and Roy aka Paul Morris, and his father, Bobby Alexander. He has three brothers and one sister. Chad has attended Allen since Pre-K. He wears #65 and plays right guard and defensive tackle for our Mustangs. Chad’s future plans are to work on oil rigs.
Kaylee Brill is the daughter of Crystal Wilkes and Allen Brill. She has five sisters and one brother and has attended Allen Schools since freshman year. She plays the fl ute and saxophone for the Mustang Band. Her future plans are to attend ECU then further her education and become an occupational therapist.
Aaron Dockrey is the son of Lonnie and Kimi Dockrey. He has one sister and two brothers and has attended Allen Schools since kindergarten. He wears #22 and plays running back and free safety for our Mustangs. He says “Whatever I do next in life I will work hard and be a productive member of society. At this point I’m not sure what that will be, but I know I will do what it takes to get there.”
Matt Frazier is the son of Mark Frazier and Oneta and Thad Tate. He has two sisters and one brother and has attended Allen Schools since Pre-K. He plays the cymbals for the Mustang Band. His future plans are to either attend ECU or Murray State to become a massage therapist.
Autumn Hamilton is the daughter of Matt and Elaine Hamilton. She has attended Allen Schools since the Pre-K and has three brothers. Autumn has a been a cheerleader for four years. Her future plans are to attend Northeastern State University and cheer. She plans to earn a degree in Early Childhood Education and become a teacher at a Big Five Head Start.
Wesley Harden was escorted by his father Dwayne Harden and his step-mother Brandi Harden. He has three siblings and has attended Allen Schools since 1st grade. Wesley plays the snare drum for the Mustang Band. Wesley’s future plans are to pursue a criminal justice degree at East Central University.
Shaylee Hopkins is daughter of Holly Woods and Brian Hopkins. She has attended Allen Schools since sixth grade and has one sister. Shaylee has been a member of the cheer team for three years. Her future plans include attending Southeastern to earn her Bachelors’ Degree and then attend OU Dental School and become an orthodontist.
Joshua Huffstutlar is the son of Jerry Huffstutlar and Crystal Huffstutlar and has three siblings. He has attended Allen Schools for 77 days, and plays center, guard, tackle, defensive tackle, defensive end, and all the linebacker positions for the Mustangs and wears #50. Joshua’s future plans include working and attending college.
Chisum Lee is the son of Larry and Kim Lee. He has attended Allen for 11 years and has two siblings. Chisum wears #45 and plays running back and outside linebacker for the Mustangs. Chisum plans to go to college for business management.
William Loehr is the son of Tanya Knighten. He has attended Allen for twelve years and has two brothers. William plays the positions of offensive guard and defensive tackle for the Mustangs and wears the number 69. His plans after high school are to attend college in the fall.
Katie Manuel is the daughter of Rogina and Sam Manuel and she has four siblings. She has attended Allen since Pre-K and has been a member of the band for all four years of her high school career. Katie plays the saxophone. Katie’s future plans are to pursue her art and esthetic dreams and to be a DJ as a hobby.
Charles Moore is the son of Dawnetta Moore and the nephew of Moe Moore. He has attended Allen since 2nd grade and has two brothers and a sister. He wears #56 and plays right guard and defensive tackle for our Mustangs. Charles’ future plans are to work as a heavy equipment operator.
Wyatt Murphy is the son of Jon and Michelle Murphy and has five siblings. He has attended Allen for the past four years. He plays the positions of running back, power back, linebacker and nose guard and is #20 on the Mustang team. Wyatt’s future plans are to work as a full-time welder or carpenter.
Andy Ritter is the son of Adam and Erin Ritter and Elizabeth Kilcrease. He has two brothers and has attended Allen Schools since Pre-K. Andy plays the snare drum for the Mustang Band. His future plan is to become the lead singer of a rock band.
Brandon Roniss is the son of Miguel and Maria Roniss and he has attended Allen Schools since Pre-K. Brandon has two brothers and he wears the number 8 for the Mustangs. He plays the positions of kicker, cornerback, and receiver. Brandon’s future plans are to pursue a degree in animal science, and making bank.
Laramie Sanders is the daughter of Anna Holland and Tony Scott and she has two sisters and three brothers. She has attended Allen Schools since kindergarten and has been a member of cheer for three years. Her future plans are to attend the college of her choice and to obtain a degree in Marine Biology.
Hunter Simpson is the son of Heath and Mindy Simpson, and has attended Allen since Pre-K. He has two brothers and one sister. Hunter wears #2 and plays the positions of tight end, defensive end, and receiver for the Mustangs. Hunter’s future plans include going to college to become a physical therapist.
Trapper Simpson is the son of Heath and Mindy Simpson. He has attended Allen Schools since Pre-K and has two brothers and one sister. He is #29 for the Mustangs and plays running back and full back. His favorite memory was last week when Huff threw up but snapped the ball anyway so they wouldn’t get a penalty. After graduation Trapper plans to play college football and earn a degree and become a physical therapist.
Congratulations to all these seniors and best wishes for their futures. They will be missed when the Mustangs take the fi eld in 2019.