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Avoyelles High School crowns 2026 homecoming royalty

Avoyelles High School crowns 2026 homecoming royalty
Avoyelles High School crowned Ariana Greenhouse (left) as Homecoming Queen and Jeveah Cooper (right) as Homecoming Princess during its Homecoming celebration Friday, Oct. 2

Avoyelles High School celebrated its 2026 Homecoming with a week of school spirit, traditions and festivities, bringing students, families, alumni and the Mustang community together under this year's theme, “There's No Place Like AHS.”

Throughout the week, students participated in themed dress-up days inspired by The Wizard of Oz. Activities began Tuesday, Sept. 29, with Tacky Tourist Day, followed by Twin Day on Wednesday and Animal, Jungle and Camo Day on Thursday. Students closed out the school week Friday wearing their Mustang colors for AHS Spirit Day.

Members of the 2026 Avoyelles High School Homecoming Court gathered for a photograph during the school's Homecoming festivities. Court members, listed by grade, are 7th: Payden Porterie and Anna Grace Threeton; 8th: Jayda Cooper, Jeveah Cooper and Kataliah Gipson; 9th: Brilee Ibanez and Hayden Porterie; 10th: Briasha Patterson and Emma Whitmore; 11th: Alayna Curry and Aariauna Wallace; and 12th: Madisyn Gaspard, Ariana Greenhouse, Paris Landry, Kylia Perry and Karmyn Wallace. Greenhouse was crowned Homecoming Queen and Cooper was named Homecoming Princess. The young ladies represented their classes with grace and pride, adding to a memorable celebration of Mustang tradition and school spirit.

One of the week's highlights was the Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally held Thursday, Oct. 1. Students, school supporters and community members gathered to celebrate Avoyelles High traditions. Former Homecoming Queens were invited to participate in the parade, bringing together past and present generations of Mustang royalty.

The excitement continued Friday evening with the presentation of the 2026 Homecoming Court before the school's football game. Family members, friends and supporters gathered to recognize the young ladies representing their respective grade levels with elegance, pride and school spirit.

Festivities concluded Saturday, Oct. 3, with Homecoming dances for middle and high school students, giving classmates another opportunity to celebrate and create lasting memories.

Homecoming brought together generations of Mustang supporters to celebrate school traditions, friendships and community pride, highlighting the lasting spirit that unites the Avoyelles High community.

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