Meet the 2024 LHS Winter Homecoming Candidates

The 2024 Louisburg High School Homecoming Candidates are (from left) Wyatt Holland, Sophie Katzer, Luke Hill, Rylee Hickey, Brady Hickey, Emma Vohs, Blake Amren and Maddy Carpenter-Ross.

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. All of it is, of course, centered around the crowning of the 2024 winter king and queen. Eight students were selected as nominees and here are their names and profiles.

The crowning will take place on Friday during halftime of the Wildcat boys’ basketball game with Spring Hill. Tipoff for that game is set for approximately 7:30 p.m. Good luck to all the participants and make sure to come out on Friday to support both the Wildcat girls and boys basketball teams.

Sophie Katzer and Wyatt Holland

Sophie is the daughter of Dean and Crystal Katzer. Sophie has been a member of FBLA for three years, along with FFA, Interact and National Honor Society for two years. She was also a member of the cheer squad for two years. Following graduation, Sophie plans to attend Kansas State University and pursue a degree in the business field.

Wyatt is the son of Jason Holland and Kristi Holland. Wyatt has participated in football for four years, baseball for three years, FBLA for two years and basketball for one. After graduation, Wyatt plans to attend Fort Hays State University and play football. He plans to study construction science and management.

Rylee Hickey and Luke Hill

Rylee is the daughter of Kraig and Brandi Hickey. Rylee has participated in softball for four years, along with FBLA and Interact Club for two years. Following graduation, Rylee plans to attend Johnson County Community College to get her associates degree and then will transfer to Kansas University and major in business.

Luke is the son of Andy and Megan Hill. Luke has participated in basketball and student council for four years, football for two years and Interact Club for one year. After graduation, Luke plans to attend Kansas State University and major in marketing.

Emma Vohs and Brady Hickey

Emma is the daughter of Lenny and Jill Vohs. Emma has participated in track for four years, cross country for three years, National Honor Society for two years, and basketball, volleyball and Interact Club for one year. Following graduation, Emma plans to attend the University of Kansas and pursue a degree in sports media reporting.

Brady is the son of Kraig and Brandi Hickey. Brady has participated in basketball and football for four years, along with baseball and National Honor Society for two years. After graduation, Brady plans to attend Johnson County Community College to get his associate’s degree and then will transfer to Kansas State to major in business/finance.

Maddy Carpenter-Ross and Blake Amren

Maddy is the daughter of Andy Ross and Cassie Carpenter. Maddy has participated in track, Interact Club, cheer and forensics for four years, National Honor Society, FCCLA and yearbook for two years and choir and musical for one year. Following graduation, Maddy is undecided on a college, but wants to major in software engineering or computer science.

Blake is the son of Mark and Carmen Amren. Blake has participated in football and the musical for four years, select choir and FBLA for three years and National Honor Society for two years. He also participated in basketball and baseball for one year. Following graduation, Blake plans to attend the University of Kansas to major in mechanical engineering with a minor in biomedical engineering.