Jefferson City High School announced its Winter Sports Court king and queen last week after a week of celebrations.
Some of those celebrations were delayed. The pep assembly, scheduled for Friday, was canceled along with school because of a staffing shortage due to the coronavirus. The district announced it would also postpone the dance and PowerPuff game, with the new date to be determined. The dance's theme will be "How Sweet it is to be a Jay."
The spirit week's theme included Laffy Taffy day, in which students were asked to dress wacky, Candyland Colors, in which they dressed in a different color for each grade, Player Swap, in which students dress like teachers and vice versa, and Jay Day.
The Winter Court king and queen were crowned Thursday night at the girls basketball game against Battle High School. Zane Wilson was named king and Camryn Swinfard was crowned queen.
The winter court candidates were:
• Olivia Marie Bax, who is the daughter of Carla Powell and Doug Bax, was a member of the National Honor Society for four years and was December's outstanding student. She plans to attend the University of Missouri-Kansas City to major in nursing and minor in Spanish.
• Grace Bella Kempker, who is the daughter of Kirsten and Keith Kempker, has been a co-president of the astronomy club, vice president of Health Occupations Students of America and treasurer of the student council and National Honor Society. She has also been on the golf, soccer and volleyball teams. She has won the American Legion Award, Central Missouri Activities Conference academic all-conference, and Zonta Club Student of the Month. She plans to attend Missouri State University to major in nursing.
• Addison Paige Morgan, who is the daughter of Carrie and Patrick Morgan, is a member of the astronomy club, DECA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the basketball team and the softball team. She has earned academic all-state, is on the honor roll, and has won student of the month for the Council of Drug-Free Youth. She plans to attend the University of Missouri.
• Ellena Nicole Shipp, who is the daughter of Jada and Mike Shipp, has been a member of all-state choir, astronomy club, Bella Voce, chorale, District Honor Choir, FCA, Jefferson City Dance Team, soccer, volleyball, Muffins and Ministry, and Tonal Uproar. She also earned all-state and all-district in choir, gold rating at a choir contest and Central Missouri Activities Conference academic all-conference. She plans to attend MU to major in business or sports medicine.
• Camryn Raine Swinfard, who is the daughter of Kim Connor and Tim Swinfard, has been a member of chorale, choir, drama club and golf, of which she was the captain. She also acted in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Vanities." She was named first-team all-conference, all-district and all-state in golf, and Outstanding Student. She plans to attend Columbia College to major in education, psychology or human services.
• Isaac Conway Enloe, who is the son of Teri and Matt Enloe, has participated in FCA, Muffins and Ministry, wrestling, football and baseball. He plans to attend State Technical College of Missouri to major in medium and heavy truck mechanics.
• Parker Joseph Gourley, who is the son of Rob and Karri Gourley, has been the captain of the basketball team, soccer team and track and field team, leader of FCA and a football player. He has won Rotary student of the month, scholar-athlete, and track and field male outstanding field event. He plans to attend Grandview University or Benedictine College to major in physical education and health.
• Michael Anayo Onunkwor, who is the son of Trish and Daniel Onunkwor, has participated in FCA, Kappa League, NHS, Multicultural Achievement Community Scholars, basketball, and track and field. He has been awarded all-district and academic all-conference in basketball, academic all-state in track and field, and Rotary club student of the month. He plans to attend Missouri State, Johnson County Community College, Southest Missouri State University or the University of Missouri to major in business administration and entrepreneurship.
• Keith DeWitt Stennis II, who is the son of Keith and Benita Stennis, has been the vice president of FCA, a four-year football player, a four-year wrestler and a two-year tennis player. He plans to attend Alabama A&M University to major in civil engineering.
• Zane Michael Wilson, who is the son of Stefanie Wyrick and Tod Wilson, has been involved in DECA, FCA, basketball management, Muffins and Ministry, and track and field. He has been awarded athlete of the semester and the Jay Pride Award. He plans to attend Lindenwood University or the University of Arkansas to major in sports medicine and athletic training.