Helias names Homecoming royalty

Members of the Helias top 11 candidates for Homecoming court, as shown Thursday in the Governor's Garden, are: first row, from left, Camryn Strope, Victoria Hentges, Leah Kolb, Lily Winegar and Tori Schmidt; second row, from left, Rae Bohlken, Chapel Dobbs, Miranda Kolb, Mattie Rost, Lily Delk and Alyssa Hood;
Members of the Helias top 11 candidates for Homecoming court, as shown Thursday in the Governor's Garden, are: first row, from left, Camryn Strope, Victoria Hentges, Leah Kolb, Lily Winegar and Tori Schmidt; second row, from left, Rae Bohlken, Chapel Dobbs, Miranda Kolb, Mattie Rost, Lily Delk and Alyssa Hood;

Helias Catholic High School will be celebrating Homecoming next week.

As part of the festivities, the school has chosen its Homecoming court.

Leah Kolb was named Homecoming queen. She is the daughter of Jerry and Tammy Kolb and is a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She has participated in Founders Club, Club International, Life Runners, soccer, basketball and volunteer work with Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She is a member of the National Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society and has been selected for All-District and All-State Choir. Leah's assembly and dance escort is Korbin Fisher, and her game escort is Jacob Rembecki.

Also among the top five candidates:

Victoria Hentges is the daughter of James and Julie Hentges and is a member of St. Martin Catholic Church. She has participated in cross country, track and field, Medical Club, Life Runners, concert choir, Club International and student council. She also has served as a co-president of Club International, a student ambassador and a senior leader of campus ministry. She is a member of National Honor Society and A Honor Roll, and she has been chosen as a student of the month and recipient of the Bonnot and Hemmel Award. Victoria's assembly and game escort is Lucas Woods, and her dance escort is Patrick Conley.

Tori Schmidt is the daughter of Ivan and Nancy Schmidt and is a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. She has participated in volleyball, track and field, Spanish Club, Ping-Pong Club, Founders Club and student council, and she serves as a senior leader for campus ministry. She is a member of NHS, A Honor Roll and Zonta Club and has been recognized for Academic All-State, 100 service hours and the Bonnot and Hemmel Award. Her escort is Alex Neiman.

Camryn Strope is the daughter of Ross and Gail Strope and is a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. She has participated in soccer, volleyball, Spanish Club, Founders Club, Ping-Pong Club, student council and the Be Kind Club. She is a member of NHS and A Honor Roll, and she has earned honors for 100 service hours, the Bonnot and Hemmel Award, and All-Conference and All-District in soccer. Her assembly and game escort is Cody Suthoff, and her dance escort is Alex Owens.

Lily Winegar is the daughter of Jeremy and Jill Winegar and is a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. She has participated in soccer, Spanish Club, Club International, Founders Club, student council and the Be Kind Club. She has also served as a student ambassador and volunteers at St. Mary's Hospital. She is a member of NHS and A Honor Roll and has been a Girls State delegate and Kiwanis Club student of the month. Her assembly and dance escort is Grant Boessen and her game escort is Patrick Conley.

Other candidates in the top 11:

Rae Bohlken is the daughter of Steve Bohlken and Jen Hasler and is a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph. She has participated in soccer and has been recognized with team honors in her freshman and sophomore years along with Academic All-District honors. She has been on the A Honor Roll and volunteers with YoungLife. Rae's escort is Carson Hayes.

Lily Delk is the daughter of Louie and Lisa Delk and is a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph. She has participated in tennis, French Club, concert choir and the stage crew for the spring musical. She has served as a student council member. She is a competitive figure skater and volunteers as a skating coach. She also coaches tennis at summer camp. Her escort is Jonah Lanigan.

Chapel Dobbs is the daughter of Brad and Jill Dobbs and is a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph. She has participated in volleyball, basketball, Medical Club and Club International. She is also captain of the volleyball team and has earned All-Conference, All-District, All-State and Academic All-State honors. Chapel is a student ambassador and FROSH Camp leader. Her assembly and dance escort is Jack Klebba, and her game escort is Colton Pecher.

Alyssa Hood is the daughter of Doug and Nicole Hood and is a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She has participated in Life Runners, Club International, Women's Bible Study, Activities Club, Be Kind Club and Spanish Club. Alyssa has served as co-president of the Medical Club, manager of the boys soccer team, and a student ambassador. She is a member of NHS and the A Honor Roll. Alyssa volunteers with Knights of Columbus, the Salvation Army, Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Buckle Up Phone Down Campaign and the Samaritan Center. Alyssa's escort is Conner Mudd.

Miranda Kolb is the daughter of Doug and Angie Kolb and is a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. She has participated in Life Runners, Women's Bible Study, Activities Club, Club International, basketball, the Be Kind Club and Spanish Club. She has served as a co-president of the Medical Club, a student ambassador and a senior leader of campus ministry. She is a member of NHS and the A Honor Roll. She has earned the Bonnot and Hemmel Award and volunteers at St. Stanislaus, Thorpe Gordon Elementary School, Relay for Life, Samaritan Center and the Knights of Columbus. Her assembly and dance escort is Trey Bexten. Her game escort is Luke Van Loo.

Mattie Rost is the daughter of Jonathan and Anne Rost and is a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. She has participated in soccer, Club International, Yoga Club and Spanish Club. She has served as captain of the soccer team and a student ambassador. She has also earned second team All-Conference and Academic All-Conference honors. She has been awarded student of the month by Helias Catholic and the Kiwanis Club. She is also a member of the A Honor Roll and NHS. Her assembly and dance escort is Henry Neuenswander and her game escort is David Hofherr.

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