LHS Winter Royalty for 2017

The Louisburg High School 2017 winter homecoming candidates are (front row from left) Avery Aust, Julia Walker, Kaitlyn Gaza, Ava Littrell; (back row) Sam Guetterman, Mason Koechner, Ben Hupp and Noah Juarez.

Homecoming week at Louisburg High School kicked off Monday and events are in full swing. With something going on every day this week, it will be a busy time for students and faculty. All of it is of course is centered around the crowning of the 2017 winter king and queen. Eight students were selected as nominees and here are their names and profiles.

The crowning will take place on Friday inside the LHS gymnasium in between the varsity boys and girls games against De Soto. The boys game is scheduled to tip at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Ava Littrell

Ava is the daughter of Kyle Littrell. Ava has been involved with volleyball for three years, football manager for three years, forensics for two years, track for one year, basketball for one year and Spanish Club for one year. She is currently undecided on a college but is looking to major in nursing.

Noah Juarez

Noah is the son of Tony and Susan Juarez. Noah has been involved in soccer for four years, Leo’s Club for three years, musicals for three years, choir for three years, girls soccer manager for two years and chess team for one year. He is currently undecided on a college, but is looking to play soccer and major in athletic training.

Julia Walker

Julia is the daughter of Pat and Jeri Walker. Julia has been involved with band for four years, choir for four years, musicals for four years, FCA for three years, volleyball for two years, National Honor Society for two years, Scholar’s Bowl for one year, forensics for one year and Leo’s Club for one year. She plans to attend Johnson County Community College for one year and then attend the University of Kansas to get a PHD in psychology.

Mason Koechner

Mason is the son of Scott and Beth Koechner. Mason has participated in football for four years, wrestling for four years, track for four years, Letterman’s Club for three years, choir for three years, FFA for two years, Leo’s Club for two years, Model UN for two years, debate for one year and chess club for one year. He is currently undecided on a college, but plans to play football.

Avery Aust

Avery is the daughter of Brian and Shannon Aust. Avery has been involved with cheerleading for four years, National Honor Society for two years, debate for two years, forensics for two years, select choir for two years, SADD for one year, women’s choir for one year, mixed choir for one year and softball for one year. She plans to attend Kansas State University and major in nutrition and health to obtain a pre-physician’s assistant degree.

Sam Guetterman

Sam is the son of Ted and Lisa Guetterman. Sam has participated in FFA for four years, basketball for four years, baseball for three years and football for two years. Following high school, he plans to attend Kansas State University.

Kaitlyn Gaza

Kaitlyn is the daughter of Kerry Melissa Gaza. Kaitlyn has participated in Leo’s Club for four years, FFA for four years, track for four years and cross country for two years. She plans to attend Kansas State University and major in animal science to become a veterinarian.

Ben Hupp

Ben is the son of Scott and Cynthia Hupp. Ben has participated in football for four years, wrestling for four years, track for three years, Letterman’s Club for two years and band for one year. Ben plans to attend Johnson County for two years and then enroll in the University of Kansas medical program.