Marietta High School

Marietta High School celebrates homecoming the week of September 28 and below are the candidates:

Queen Candidates
Braxtyn Kroft, 18, is the daughter of Ben and Nancy Kroft. Braxtyn is a two-year varsity soccer letterman, serving as captain in the 2026-2027 season, and a four-year varsity letterman in basketball. She is a past recipient of the Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award and was named the River City Classic Holiday Tournament Player of the Game in 2024 and 2025. She was also named Ohio All-Academic in the fall of 2025. Braxtyn is an altar server and a volunteer at summer basketball youth camps. She plans to attend Marietta College next year to study early childhood education and play basketball.
Kenadee Strauss, 17, is the daughter of Andrew and Shannon Strauss. Kenadee earned varsity letters in basketball, track, and cross country. She is a member of the record-breaking MHS girls’ varsity golf team and earned the Waterford Invitational Top Four medalist honor. She is also a member of National Honor Society, Interact Club, and Student Council, and she works at The Roseland Coffee Bar. Kenadde plans to attend the University of Cincinnati next year to major in finance.
Brooke Thomas, 17, is the daughter of Craig and Denise Thomas. Brook is on the dean’s list at Washington State College of Ohio and the principal’s list at Marietta High School. She is a UCA All-American cheerleader and an MHS varsity cheerleader. She was honored with the Scholar Athlete award for Marietta High School Cheerleading. Brooke is also a member of Environmental Club and Students Solving Problems. She works as an instructor in the cheer program’s Tumble Like a Tiger group. Brooke plans to attend West Liberty University next year to enroll in the dental hygienist program.
Eva Tornes, 17, is the daughter of Scott and Alyson Tornes. Eva is the secretary of National Honor Society. She is also a member of MHS Student Council and currently serves as treasurer. Eva is on the varsity track team and is the senior tennis team captain. She is a member of Interact Club, Model UN, and Spanish National Honor Society. Eva plans to attend college next year to pursue a major in the medical field.
Mallory Westfall, 17, is the daughter of Travis and Candice Westfall. Mallory is the senior class president and the National Honor Society treasurer. She is a varsity sideline and competition cheerleader and a member of the varsity track and field team. She is also part of Interact Club, Spanish National Honor Society, Mock Trial, Student Council, and Model UN. Mallory plans to attend college next year to study business and eventually go to law school.

King Candidates
Griffin Erb, 17, is the son of Joel and Kaelly Erb. Griffin is a member of National Honor Society and is working toward becoming an Eagle Scout. He is a varsity golfer and has been a member of the golf team all four years of high school. Griffin is also in the MHS Interact Club and is an altar server at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He plans to attend the University of Cincinnati next year to study Aerospace Engineering.
Seth Goeller, 17, is the son of James and Kirsten Goeller. Seth serves as the Vice President of the Student Body, the President of National Honor Society, and the Vice President of Spanish National Honor Society. He is a First Team All-District baseball player and a member of the MHS varsity baseball team. Seth also participates in Interact Club and Model UN, and he is the morning sports anchor for the MHS announcements team. Seth is a member of the Marietta First Church of the Nazarene. He plans to attend college next year to study business administration.
Carter Hutchinson, 18, is the son of Jon and Missy Hutchinson. Carter is the Vice President of the senior class and the Sergeant at Arms for National Honor Society. He also participates in Interact Club and Model UN. Carter plans to attend college next year to study business.
Ayden Sprague, 17, is the son of Adam and Duffy Sprague. Ayden has been a UCA All-American cheerleader for the last three years and is a member of the Marietta Varsity Cheer team. He works at Glenwood as a server and is a member of Students Solving Problems. Ayden plans to attend Ohio State University next year to pursue a degree in architecture.
Braylon Williams, 17, is the son of Greg and Jenna Williams. Braylon is on the Dean’s List at Washington State College of Ohio and the principal’s list at Marietta High School. He is also a Scholar-Athlete award winner and has coached Bantam League t-ball. Braylon has played football for the last six years and is currently a member of the MHS varsity football team. He plans to attend college next year to study business administration.

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We thank you for your understanding in this matter.