FRESHMEN CLASS MAIDS – KYNDEE BRIDGES AND JAYLA JENKINS
Kyndee Bridges is the daughter of Mr. Kendall Bridges, Jr. and Ms. Mindy Banks. Kyndee is an honor roll student. She is a member of the Minden High LaAnnes and is the Freshman Vice President. Her plans are to attend Louisiana State University and pursue a career in social work. Her escort will be her father, Mr. Kendall Bridges, Jr.
Jayla Jenkins is the daughter of Mr. Bennie Jenkins and Ms. LaTrece Cosby. She is a member of the Minden High TiderLine. She is in honor classes and is a dependable representative of the Freshman class. Jayla intends to become a Registered Nurse Anesthetist. She will be escorted on the field by her father, Mr. Bennie Jenkins.
SOPHOMORE CLASS MAIDS – HAIDEN HOLLEY AND TURNER WILSON
Haiden Holley is the daughter of Brandon Holley and Natalie Holley. Haiden is a member of the MHS Varsity Cheer team. She is an honor roll student and volunteers her time through community service with St. Jude. She plans to attend University of Louisiana-Lafayette and eventually study anesthesiology. Her escort will be her father, Brandon Holley.
Turner Ella Wilson is the daughter of Mr. Chris Wilson and Mrs. Becky Wilson. She is a member of the Crimson Tide cheer team and MHS golf team. She is a Sophomore senator for student council and an MHS Morning Announcer. In the future, Turner plans to attend Louisiana State University and major in business. She will be escorted on the field by her father, Mr. Chris Wilson.
JUNIOR CLASS MAIDS – HARMONI LARD AND JALEAH RICHARDSON
Harmoni Lard is the daughter of Mr. Sheldrick & Mrs. Tangala Lard. She is a member of the MHS Crimson Tide cheerleaders, Teen Mental Health Club and a volunteer with Harmoni’s Hearts, serving the community by helping feed the homeless. Harmoni plans to attend Spelman College and earn a medical degree to become an anesthesiologist. Her escort will be her father, Mr. Sheldrick Lard.
Jaleah Richardson is the daughter of Mr. Timothy and Mrs. Lakesishia Richardson. She is a member of the MHS Band of Pride Fierce Twirlers. Jaleah is honored to be a member of The Academy of Pearls, the Junior class Senator for Student Council and an MHS Morning Announcer. She will be escorted on the field by her father, Mr. Timothy Richardson.
SENIOR CLASS SPIRIT MAIDS – LIZZIE BALKOM, CHRISTIYONNA KINSEY & REESE MILLER
Lizzie Balkom is the daughter of Mr. Kenny and Mrs. Lisa Balkom. She is a proud member and leader of the MHS Lady Tider softball team and the student council. She is an active member of the National Honor Society at Minden High School. Lizzie plans to pursue a bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at La Tech University with the ultimate goal of specializing in labor and delivery. Her escort will be her father, Mr. Kenny Balkom.
Christiyonna Kinsey is the daughter of Mr. Jerry Casey. She is the captain of the Minden High Band of Pride Motion Dance Team. Christiyonna volunteers her time through community service with St. Jude. She shows leadership, dedication and school spirit at Minden High. Her future plans are to attend college and major in Business and Management. She plans to become a truck driver and own her own trucking company. Her escort for the evening is her father, Mr. Jerry Casey.
Reese Miller is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Miller. She is the Minden High Student Council President, a four year member of the MHS Lady Tider softball team and a member of the National Honor Society. Reese plans to attend University of Louisiana at Lafayette to pursue a degree in nursing. She hopes to become a registered nurse and work in the Emergency Department. Her escort for the evening will be her father, Mr. Kenny Miller.
SENIOR CLASS MAIDS – AMIRACLE COLEMAN AND TATUM MILLER
Amiracle Coleman is the daughter of Ms. Grace Gilbert. She is a member of the Minden High LaAnnes. She is an active member in MHS Student Council and an honor student. She is honored to be selected for court again this year and is proud to represent MHS in a positive way. She will be escorted by her uncle, Mr. Herbert Taylor, III.
Tatum Miller is the daughter of Mr. Michael Miller and Mrs. Bridget Miller. Tatum is the Senior Senator for MHS Student Council, a member of National Honor Society and a speaker for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She plans to attend Louisiana Tech to get her undergraduate degree in biology, with plans to become a pediatrician. Her escort will be her dad, Mr. Michael Miller.
FOOTBALL SWEETHEARTS – AALIYAH GARRETT AND T’NIAH WASHINGTON
(These young ladies were chosen by the 2026 Crimson Tide Football seniors to serve as their sweethearts)
Aaliyah Garrett is the daughter of Mr. Eddie Garrett. She is a two year member of the Crimson Tide cheerleading team, a four year member of the Lady Tider softball team and has received her medical assistant certification through our Jump Start program. Aaliyah plans to attend University of Louisiana at Monroe to pursue a career in nursing. Her escort for the evening is her father, Mr. Eddie Garrett.
T’Niah Washington is the daughter of Mrs. Rayvon Washington and Mr. Demarcus Moore. She is the captain of the MHS Band of Pride Auxiliary Flagline, Senior Class Vice President, and a straight A student. T’Niah plans to attend college to pursue her dream to become a dentist. Her escort for the evening is her father, Mr. Demarcus Moore.
MHS HOMECOMING PRINCESSES – KAELYNN WILLIAMS AND GRACIE YOUNG
Kaelynn Williams is the daughter of Mr. Stepfret Williams, Jr. and Ms. Kristi Garner. She is the captain of the Minden Crimson Tide cheerleading team, a member of the National Honor Society and serves as President of the Senior Class. Kaelynn’s future plans are to attend University of Louisiana at Monroe and pursue a degree with the goal of becoming an Orthodontist. Her escort for the evening is her father, Mr. Stepfret Williams, Jr.
Gracie Young is the daughter of Mr. Rocky Young and Ms. Melissa Young. She is Student Council Historian, a member of the Prom Committee and Fellowship of Christian Athletes and is an MHS Morning Announcer. Gracie is an active member of the Crimson Chorus where she has qualified for All State Choir all four years. She plans to attend college to become a clinical counselor. Her escort for the evening is her grandfather, Mr. Bruce Bratton.
MHS 2026 HOMECOMING QUEEN – ALAYLA SCOTT
Alayla Scott is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Ashley Penton. She is the captain of the Minden High TiderLine, a member of MHS Mental Health Club and an honor student. After graduation, Alaya plans to attend University of Louisiana at Lafayette and join the Air Force. Her goal is to become an OB/GYN and give back to her community. Her escort for the evening is her father, Mr. Michael Penton.