2026 Central Private Homecoming Court

Central Private has announced the 2026 Homecoming Court and Queen.  Here is the script of Homecoming ceremonies:

From the freshman class is Adelyn Rose Brown. Adelyn is the daughter of Bryan and Jenny Brown. She is escorted by her grandfather, Lionel Lancon. She has attended Central Private for three years.

Adelyn is enrolled in all honors courses and is a member of the National Junior Honor Society. She represents Central Private as a member of both the softball and basketball teams. Outside of school, she plays competitive softball with the Blazers Softball Organization.

After graduation, Adelyn hopes to earn a four-year bachelor’s degree while continuing her softball career at the collegiate level. She enjoys playing golf in her free time and watching Dance Moms. When asked what she appreciates most about Central Private, Adelyn says it is the school’s athletic programs and coaches.

Also from the freshman class is Anna Claire McCumsey.

Anna Claire is the daughter of Matt and Becky McCumsey. Anna Claire is escorted by her father, Mr. Matt McCumsey. She has attended Central Private for four years.

Anna Claire is enrolled in all honors courses and has earned recognition on the All-A Honor Roll. She has been a member of the Junior BETA Club for three years, including one year of service as vice president. She is also a member of the National Junior Honor Society, where she serves as secretary. Anna Claire has participated in Youth Legislature for two years and has received both the Hall of Fame Award and the Ripple Impact Award. She is also a member of the Central Private volleyball team.

Anna Claire attends Live Oak Church and is active in the Journey Movement Youth Group. After graduation, she plans to attend college and pursue a degree in either healthcare or psychology. Something you may not know about Anna Claire is that she has never had a soda. 

When asked what she appreciates most about Central Private, she says, “The small environment and the friendships. I love that everyone knows each other and feels so close.”

From the sophomore class is Avery Renee  Brown.

Avery is the daughter of Bryan and Jenny Brown. She is escorted by her father, Mr. Bryan Brown. She has attended Central Private for three years.

Avery is enrolled in all honors courses and represents Central Private as a member of both the basketball and softball teams. Outside of school, she plays competitive softball with the Blazers Softball Organization.

After graduation, Avery plans to continue her academic career at the collegiate level and hopes to play college softball. Something you may not know about Avery is that she enjoys fishing with her cousins in her spare time. When asked what she appreciates most about Central Private, she says it is “the small, friendly environment where everyone knows each other and it feels like family.”

Also from the sophomore class is Aubrey Lane Watts. Aubrey Lane is the daughter of Lane and Angel Watts. She is escorted tonight by her father, Mr. Lane Watts. Her favorite subject is Science. Aubrey Lane has attended Central Private for 11 years, beginning in kindergarten. This is her first year serving on the Homecoming Court.

Aubrey Lane has earned a place on the Honor Roll every year since kindergarten. At Central Private, she is a member of the Beta Club and Student Council, and she serves as a leader for the Middle School Girls Bible Study. She is also a member of the Varsity Softball team and both the Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball teams. 

Aubrey Lane is an active member of Cornerstone Fellowship Church and its youth group, as well as a member of Elon Cotillion.

After graduation, Aubrey Lane hopes to play softball at the collegiate level, attend physician assistant school, and eventually build a home next door to her mom and dad. 

Something you may not know about Aubrey Lane is that she had wanted a kitten all her life. Last school year, her parents promised her one if she earned straight A’s. Aubrey Lane talked them into two cats instead, and now she has Figgy and Frank. When asked what she appreciates most about Central Private, she says, “I love Mrs. Parolli’s Biology class, getting to see my best friends every day, and Mrs. Misty’s crispitos.”

From the junior class is Emma Grace Broussard. Emma Grace is the daughter of Michael and Brittany Broussard. Emma is escorted by her father, Mr. Michael Broussard. She has attended Central Private for two years.

Emma Grace represents Central Private as a member of the Varsity Cheer team. She is also an active member of Bethel Tabernacle.

After graduation, Emma Grace plans to attend Southeastern Louisiana University, where she hopes to earn a nursing degree. Her goal is to become a NICU nurse at Woman’s Hospital. Something you may not know about Emma Grace is that she participated in competitive gymnastics for ten years. When asked what she appreciates most about Central Private, she says it is “the lifelong friendships I have made — and Mrs. Misty’s boudin egg rolls.”

Also from the junior class is Stella Claire Simmons. Stella is the daughter of Claire and Trez Simmons. She is escorted by her father, Mr. Trez Simmons. She has attended Central Private for five years.

At Central Private, Stella is a member of the Varsity Volleyball team and the BETA Club.

After graduation, Stella plans to attend nursing school. Something you may not know about Stella is that she has traveled with her family to 49 of the 50 states. 

When asked what she appreciates most about Central Private, Stella says it is “experiencing high school with my sister, London, and being able to laugh with her and always count on her.”

From the senior class is Anniston Paige Choate. Anniston is the daughter of Chris and Rebecca Choate. Anniston is escorted by her father, Mr. Chris Choate. She has attended Central Private for five years.

Anniston serves as captain of the Varsity Cheer team and is a member of the Varsity Track team and Spirit Squad. She is president of the National Honor Society and is also a member of the Beta Club, Student Council, and P-SALT. Anniston serves as a leader for both the Middle School Girls Bible Study and the Sophomore Girls Bible Study.

After graduation, Anniston plans to attend college and major in business. Something you may not know about Anniston is that she has a cousin, Allie Petit, who is only one day younger than she is. When asked what she appreciates most about Central Private, Anniston says it is “being able to openly talk about my faith.”

Also from the senior class is Zoee Ann Dutsch. Zoee is the daughter of Misty and Derrick Dutsch. Zoee is escorted by her father, Mr. Derrick Dutsch.

At Central Private, Zoee is a member of the Track, Cross Country, and Powerlifting teams. She is a member of the National Honor Society and serves as the organization’s reporter this year. Zoee is also a member of Student Council and recently began attending Istrouma Baptist Church.

After graduation, Zoee plans to attend the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and pursue a career as a dental hygienist. Something you may not know about Zoee is that she is teaching herself to play the guitar and enjoys art and scrapbooking. 

When asked what she appreciates most about Central Private, Zoee says it is “the family-like atmosphere and the close friendships.”

Also from the senior class is Gracelyn Elizabeth Hart. Gracelyn is the daughter of Jason and Alicia Hart. She is escorted by her father, Mr. Jason Hart. She has attended Central Private for five years.

Gracelyn serves as co-captain of the Varsity Cheer team and is a member of the Track team and Spirit Squad. She is vice president of the National Honor Society and is also a member of the Beta Club and Student Council. Gracelyn serves as a leader for the Middle School Girls Bible Study, encouraging younger students as they grow in their faith.

After graduation, she plans to attend college and pursue a career as either a pediatric physical therapist or occupational therapist. Something you may not know about Gracelyn is that she served  Central as a legacy page when she was in kindergarten. 

When asked what she appreciates most about Central Private, Gracelyn says it is “being part of a Christ-centered school where we can openly talk about our faith, as well as the small classes that allow us to get to know one another better.”

Now we welcome our 2025 Homecoming Queen, Miss Ava Bradford. Ava attends Fran U where she majors in Nursing in order to one day be a Labor and Delivery Nurse at Woman’s Hospital. 

She definitely makes CP proud!

And now Ava will crown our new queen. 

Please join me in a standing ovation for the 2026 Central Private School Homecoming Queen, the gorgeous Zoee Ann Dutsch!