Helias Catholic High School celebrates 2019 prom

The Helias Prom Court Top 10 consists of, front row, left to right: Krystal Brauner, Michael Saucier, Abby Pringer, Megan Barnes, Maggie Winegar; 2nd row: Jada Oldham, Olivia Farrow, Catherine Conley, Elly Bowles, Aidan Lammers, Maryssa Ainsworth; 3rd row: Michael Clement, Andrew Bexten, Nick Casten, Nate Distler, Zach Woehr; and 4th row: Noah Jones, Ethan Johnson, Jake Vanloo, Ben Cooper, Josh Kliethermis.
The Helias Prom Court Top 10 consists of, front row, left to right: Krystal Brauner, Michael Saucier, Abby Pringer, Megan Barnes, Maggie Winegar; 2nd row: Jada Oldham, Olivia Farrow, Catherine Conley, Elly Bowles, Aidan Lammers, Maryssa Ainsworth; 3rd row: Michael Clement, Andrew Bexten, Nick Casten, Nate Distler, Zach Woehr; and 4th row: Noah Jones, Ethan Johnson, Jake Vanloo, Ben Cooper, Josh Kliethermis.

Helias Catholic High School hosted its "Crusader Masquerade"-themed prom Saturday at Capital Ritz, and Maggie Winegar and Ben Cooper were crowned princess and prince.

Maggie is the daughter of Jeremiah and Jill Winegar, and she plans to attend the University of Iowa to major in journalism and mass communications, and minor in political science and Spanish. She is a member of St. Peter Parish and attended St. Peter Interparish School.

Ben is the son of Todd and Jennifer Cooper, and he plans to play basketball at Truman State University and major in biology. He is a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph Parish and attended Gentry Middle School.

The other girls and boys in the top three of the prom court were Megan Barnes, Abbi Pringer, Andrew Bexten and Noah Jones.

Megan is the daughter of Michael and Denise Barnes, and she plans to attend Truman State University to major in marketing and minor in Spanish. She is a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph Parish and attended St. Joseph Cathedral School.

Abbi is the daughter of Chris and Kristen Pringer, and she plans to attend William Woods University to play softball. She is a member of St. Stanislaus Parish and attended St. Stanislaus School.

Andrew is the son of Gregg and Molly Bexten, and he plans to attend the University of Arkansas to major in mechanical engineering.

Noah is the son of Joseph and Valerie Jones, and he plans to attend State Technical College to pursue a degree in computer networking, after which he plans to enter the workforce. He is a member of St. Peter Parish and attended St. Peter Interparish School.

Other members of the Helias 2019 prom court included Maryssa Ainsworth, Elly Bowles, Krystal Brauner, Nicholas Casten, Michael Clement, Catherine Conley, Nathan Distler, Olivia Farrow, Ethan Johnson, Josh Kliethermes, Aidan Lammers, Jada Oldham, Michael Saucier, Jake VanLoo and Zachary Woehr.

Maryssa is the daughter of Darryl and Michele Ainsworth, and she plans to attend Missouri State University in the fall to major in early childhood education and development. She is a member of St. Stanislaus Parish and attended St. Stanislaus School.

Elly is the daughter of Brian and Chris Bowles, and she plans to attend the University of Missouri to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. She is a member of Immaculate Conception Parish and attended Immaculate Conception School.

Krystal is the daughter of Greg and Greta Brauner, and she plans to attend Central Methodist University to play volleyball; she is undecided on her major. She is a member of St. Martin Parish and attended St. Martin School.

Nicholas is the son of Bruce and Marilyn Casten, and he plans to attend the University of Arkansas. He is a member of St. Martin Parish and attended St. Martin School.

Michael is the son of Matt and Gina Clement, and he plans to attend Missouri University to become a doctor. He is a member of Cathedral of St. Joseph Parish and attended St. Joseph Cathedral School.

Catherine is the daughter of Peggy and Brian Conley, and she plans to attend the University of Tulsa. She is a member of St. Peter Parish and she attended St. Peter Interparish School.

Nathan is the son of Mitch and Angela Distler, and he plans to study nursing at the University of Missouri. He is a member of St. Stanislaus Parish and attended St. Stanislaus School.

Olivia is the daughter of Shane and Katrina Farrow, and she plans to attend the University of Missouri to major in human environmental studies and social work. She is a member of Immaculate Conception Parish and attended Immaculate Conception School.

Ethan is the son of Jeff and Christy Johnson, and he plans to attend the University of Arkansas to study business. He is a member of Cathedral of St. Joseph Parish and attended St. Joseph Cathedral School.

Josh is the son of Dana Kliethermes, and he plans to attend the University of Missouri to major in pre-medicine. He is a member of Immaculate Conception Parish and attended Immaculate Conception School.

Aidan is the daughter of Matthew and Whitney Lammers, and she plans to attend Kansas State University to study horticulture and landscape architecture. She is a member of Cathedral of St. Joseph Parish and attended West Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School.

Jada is the daughter of Barbara and John Oldham, and she plans to attend the University of Central Arkansas to major in pediatric physical therapy and play volleyball. She is a member of St. Martin Parish and attended St. Martin School.

Michael is the daughter of Mike and Traci Saucier, and she plans to attend the University of Missouri. She is a member of St. Francis Xavier Parish and attended St. Francis Xavier School.

Jake is the son of Ted and Kelly VanLoo, and he plans to attend the University of Missouri to study agriculture. He is a member of St. Stanislaus Parish and attended St. Stanislaus School.

Zachary is the son of Gerald and Tina Woehr, and he plans to attend the University of Central Missouri. He is a member of St. Stanislaus Parish and he attended St. Stanislaus School.