Central Private Homecoming Court

CENTRAL — Miss Alex Easley was named the 2012 Central Private School Homecoming Queen in ceremonies at Rebel Field. She was crowned by the 2011 Homecoming Queen, Jada Pocorello.

Miss Pocorello, daughter of Lonnie and Tara Pocorello, attends Our Lady of the Lake College in Baton Rouge where she is majoring in nursing.  Members of the Homecoming Court were:

• Freshman maid Natalie Easley Broussard is the daughter of Bruce and Desaree Broussard of Ethel.  This is her first year to attend Central Private School.  Natalie is a member of the Dixie Darlings and the Fellowship of Christian Students.  She attends Bethany World Prayer Center in Baker.  In the future she plans to attend college and pursue a career in the medical field.

• Freshman maid Brielle Elizabeth Ricca is the daughter of Greg and Angel Ricca of Watson.   She has attended CPS for three years and is a varsity cheerleader this year.  Brielle is a member of the Junior Beta Club.  She attends Live Oak Methodist Church in Watson and enjoys spending time with family and friends and shopping.  After graduating from high school, Brielle plans to attend Louisiana State University and become a social worker.

• Sophomore maid Shelby Alexandra Romero is the daughter of Joseph and Pamela Romero of Pride.  This is her first time on Homecoming Court.  She has attended Central Private for 12 years.  Shelby is a member of the Lady Rebels varsity basketball team, varsity softball team, and track team.  She is a member of the State Championship 4×100 and 4×200 relay track teams and proudly wears a state championship ring in celebration of this victory!  Shelby is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the National Beta Club.  She enjoys hanging out with her best friends Lauren West, Alex Wicker, and Reagan Baggett as well as running to relieve stress.  In the future, Shelby plans to attend college and PA school, then return to Baton Rouge to work for an orthopedic surgeon.

• Sophomore maid Alexandra Rose Wicker is the daughter of Bill Wicker and Stacie Butler, both of Central.  She has been a student at Central Private for 12 years starting in K-4, and this is her second year on Homecoming Court.  Alex has been a varsity cheerleader for two years and is a member of the National Beta Club, Lady Rebels varsity basketball team, varsity softball team, tennis team, and track team.  She attends Zoar Baptist Church, Comite Baptist Church, and Blackwater Methodist Church where she is involved in youth groups, rallies, and church camps.  Alex cherishes her friends and family, playing AAU basketball, and doing Mrs. Tate’s Algebra II homework every night.  She has some interesting bucket list items: be a carny for a day, learn how to bartend, and set foot on every continent.  In her real future, Alex plans to play college basketball and study law.

• Junior maid Hope LeAnne Hebert is the daughter of Joey Hebert, Christine Bunch, and Bill and Kim Hebert, all of Central.  This is Hope’s first year at Central Private School.  She is a member of the Dixie Darlings, the Lady Rebels varsity basketball team, and the 4-H Club.  Hope is a member of Bluff Creek Baptist Church, where she participates in the youth group and community service projects.  After graduation from high school, Hope plans to become a veterinarian.

• Junior maid Kaitlyn Anne Samson is the daughter of Joey and Julie Samson of Zachary.  She has been a student at Central Private for seven years.  Kaitlyn is a member of the varsity cheerleading squad and has been a cheerleader since kindergarten.  This is her third year on Homecoming Court.  Kaitlyn is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and an active member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.  In her spare time, she enjoys riding four-wheelers, shopping with MeMe, cooking with Mom, watching football with Dad, and hanging out with Hannah and Brent.  After graduation from high school, Kaitlyn plans to attend Our Lady of the Lake College to study nursing and become a nurse anesthetist.

• Senior maid Shelby Marie Bates is the daughter of Tammie and James Domma and Mark and Kelly Bates, all of Central.  She has been a CPS student for 13 years and is a member of Greenwell Springs Baptist Church.  She is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.  Shelby enjoys hanging out with Reagan Baggett and Aubrey and Anna Grace Dean, babysitting for Mrs. Coon, going to LSU football games, and being silly with her awesome cheer team.  She plans to try out for the Universal Cheerleaders Association staff and travel the country to teach cheer camps and is looking forward to performing in a New Year’s Day Parade in London, England with Ms. Rea as her chaperone.  Shelby plans to attend Nicholls State University where she hopes to be a cheerleader and major in kinesiology.

• Senior maid Kimberly Nicole Gagnet is the daughter of Clay and Cheryl Gagnet of Denham Springs.  This is her second year at Central Private School.  Kimberly is the co-captain of the varsity cheer squad, batgirl for the varsity Rebels baseball team, Senior Class Treasurer, and the reporter of the National Honor Society.  She is a member of Amite Baptist Church, where she is an active member of the youth group and has participated in mission trips to Texas and Puerto Rico.  In her spare time, Kimberly enjoys hanging out with her boyfriend and CPS alumni, Hunter Fauntleroy, going fishing, taking tumbling classes, photography, and double-dating with Blake McCulley and his girlfriend.  In the future, Kimberly plans to attend LSU to earn a business degree and become a professional photographer.  She also plans to be a batgirl for the LSU Tiger baseball team.

• Senior maid Tori Elizabeth Tate is the daughter of Patrick and Angela Tate of Zachary.  Tori has attended CPS for two years, and this is her first year to represent her class on the Homecoming Court.  She is the one and only member of the CPS swim team and is known as the Little Mermaid.  She is a year-round swimmer for Tiger Aquatics and a member of the Lady Rebel varsity basketball team.  Tori is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and is the Laurel Class President.  After graduating from high school, she plans to obtain a medical degree and become a pediatric oncologist.

• Homecoming Queen Alexandria Morgan Easley is the daughter of Maranatha Easley of Baker.  This is her third year at Central Private School and her third year on Homecoming Court.  Alex is currently serving as the captain of the Dixie Darlings and is the Senior Class Secretary, a member of the Fellowship of Christian Students, a batgirl for the varsity Rebels baseball team, and co-captain of the Rebel soccer team.  She plays competitive soccer for the Baton Rouge Soccer League and is a dancer at Legworks.  In her spare time, Alex enjoys hanging out with Hunter Wallace and her best friends Katelyn, Kimberly, Tori, Symantha, and Mason.  She is a member of Journey Church, where she is involved in the youth group and community service projects.  Alex plans to attend Louisiana State University to major in merchandising and marketing, and to be a batgirl for the Tigers’ baseball team.

Junior pages for this year are Master Avery Lloyd Foster, Miss Gabriella Grace O’Neal and Miss Makayla Marie O’Neal.

Avery is the son of Andrew and Alison Foster of Baker and has been at CPS for two years.  He is a member of Bethel Primitive Baptist Church.  Avery loves to go camping with his family and make s’mores at the campfire.  At school, his favorite thing is “inside recess.”  When Avery grows up, he wants to join the military and be an Army man.

Gabriella is the daughter of Lance and Melissa O’Neal of Central and this is her second year as a CPS student.  She attends Greenwell Springs Baptist Church where she is a Sunday School, Children’s Church, and Awana Club member.  Gabriella enjoys playing t-ball and has been dancing for two years.  In the future, she wants to go to college and be a dentist.

Makayla is the daughter of Lance and Melissa O’Neal of Central and she has been at CPS for two years.  She attends Greenwell Springs Baptist Church where she is a Sunday School, Children’s Church, and Awana Club member.  Gabriella enjoys playing t-ball and has been dancing for two years.  In the future, she wants to go to college and be a nurse.