Saturday 5th July 2025
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Rachel Mitchell Crowned Homecoming Queen

Paris, Tenn.–Senior Rachel Mitchell was crowned Homecoming Queen Friday night amid pre-game ceremonies that included performances by current and past members of The Madrigals and the Henry County High School Marching Patriots.
Mitchell is the daughter of Robb and Maurie Ann Mitchell. She was escorted by Paul Atkins, son of Jeff and Teri Lynn Atkins.
Also on this year’s Homecoming Court:
Senior Allie Thompson, daughter of Christy and Reggie Thompson, who escorted by Jayln Foster, son of Dontae Foster and Shontac Foster;
Senior Gabby Lucas, daughter of Jessica Andrews and Scott Lucas, escorted by Donte Davis, son of Crystal Greer;
Junior Claire Burns, daughter of Patrick and Melisha Burns, escorted by Holden Beauregard, son of Rebecca Seacle and Charles Beauregard;
Junior Haleigh Henegar, daughter of Leslie Henegar and Keith Henegar, escorted by Darrius Stephens, son of Eric and Jamie Stephens;
Sophomore Tati Sperber, daughter of Debbie and Justin Sperber, escorted by Chasden Wade, son of Johnna and Chuck Wade;
Sophomore Josey Pettit, daughter of Tommy and Amy Pettit, escorted by Wesley Gurton, son of Will and Karla Gurton.
It was a festive evening, with Homecoming being celebrated the same weekend as the 50th Anniversary for Henry County High School. Several high school classes held tailgate parties all over the practice football field and soccer fields before and during the game.
Gary Morris, the school’s first drum major in 1969, led the band and retired Band Director Martin Paschall participated during the band’s performance.
The 50th Anniversary celebration continues Sunday with an open house at the high school, a Little Theater renaming ceremony and time capsule burial from 2-4 p.m.
Top photo: Queen Rachel Mitchell with her escort Paul Atkins; young fans stand at attention during the National Anthem; The Madrigals perform. (Shannon McFarlin photos).

(left to right) Owen Wade, Max Bean, Sam Harrison, Ryder Harrison

 

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