Congratulations to this year’s Homecoming Court! Selected by their peers, nine young men and nine young women from the Class of 2027 are vying for the titles of LSHS Homecoming King and Queen. The nominees will perform skits for the student body during an assembly on Wednesday, October 21, right before voting opens. The results will be announced at events on Thursday, October 22, and Friday, October 23, leading up to the main event at Saturday's dance on October 24. Let’s meet this year’s contenders!

 

 

Homecoming King

The Homecoming King will be crowned at halftime of the Powderpuff Game on Thursday, 10/22. The game begins at 6 p.m., and tickets are $5. 

KING CANDIDATES

The 2026 Homecoming King Candidates (from left): AJ Schaefer, Carter Echternach, Canaan Rohrer, Trenton Breneman, Cooper Hillen, Brady Christensen, Easton Cunningham, Andre Flaud, and Carter Peters

 

• Trenton Breneman is the son of Holly Breneman of Strasburg. He is a two-time varsity cheer captain, president of the Drama Club, TRI-M vice president, chorus treasurer, and a member of Madrigals, Spring Musical, Mini THON, the Prom Committee, the Environmental Club, Varsity Club, and High School Heroes. Outside of school, Trenton is involved in many musical theatre productions, most recently at the Fulton Theatre, and works at Panera Bread. After graduation, he plans to both study and pursue a career in musical theatre and performance.

 

• Brady Christensen is the son of Wendell and Courtney Christensen of Lancaster. He is a member of High School Heroes, Interact Club, Varsity Club, and the varsity football team, and he has also participated in Mini THON and Ski & Snowboard Club. After high school, Brady plans to continue his football career and study business or education.

 

• Easton Cunningham is the son of Matt and Kara Cunningham of Willow Street. Easton is the senior class president and a member of Student Council, Link Crew, Varsity Club, High School Heroes, and the varsity football and track & field teams. Outside of school, Easton enjoys participating in youth group. After graduation, Easton plans to continue his track and field career while earning his education degree.

 

• Carter Echternach is the son of Sam and Nadine Echternach of Strasburg. Carter captains the boys soccer team and is a member of National Honor Society, Ski & Snowboard Club, and Inter-Club Council. He also plays on a club soccer team. After high school, Carter plans to attend college to study engineering.

 

• Andre Flaud is the son of Joshua and Sugantha Flaud of Strasburg. He is a Link Crew leader, a member of Varsity Club, and a member of the varsity football, winter track, and track & field teams. Outside of school, he serves as a Young Life student leader. After graduation, Andre plans to pursue studies to become a physician’s assistant and continue his track career at the collegiate level. 

 

• Cooper Hillen is the son of Cork and Brigid Hillen of Lancaster. He is a member of National Honor Society, Varsity Club, Interact Club, Mini-THON, High School Heroes, Inter-Club Council, and the varsity baseball and golf teams. After high school, Cooper plans to attend Penn State University to play baseball.

 

• Carter Peters is the son of Chad and Heather Peters of Lancaster. He is the vice president of finances for the Mini-THON Executive Committee, president of the Ski & Snowboard Club, a Link Crew leader, and a member of High School Heroes and the varsity lacrosse team. After graduation, Carter plans to attend college to study finance.

 

• Canaan Rohrer is the son of Travis and Jenna Rohrer of Lancaster. He is a member of National Honor Society, Link Crew, High School Heroes, Inter-Club Council, concert band, and the varsity cross country and track and field teams. Outside of school, Canaan is involved with Young Life, mission trips, kids’ ministry at church, and lifeguarding. After high school, he plans to pursue a four-year degree while continuing his cross-country and track career. 

 

• AJ Schaefer is the son of Adam Schaefer and Melissa Schaefer of Lancaster. He plays on the varsity football and lacrosse teams. He’s also active in his church. After graduation, AJ plans to attend West Virginia University to study business.

 

Homecoming Queen

The Homecoming Queen will be crowned at halftime of the Homecoming Game on Friday, 10/23. The game begins at 7 p.m., and tickets are $5.

QUEEN CANDIDATES

The 2026 Homecoming Queen Candidates (from left): Dasia Kenyon, Neveah Shover, Madelyn Lawler, Maya Charles, Georgia Spahn, Gabi Nonthankan, Payton Laub, Madelyn Knudsen, and Shannon Witt

• Maya Charles is the daughter of Christine Grammatico and Dean Charles of Strasburg. She is an Interact officer and a member of Varsity Club, Lancaster Chamber, Mini-THON, Sisterhood Club, and the varsity girls soccer team. Maya was a candidate for Queen at this year’s West Lampeter Community Fair. She also works at Levi’s. After graduation, Maya plans to move to Florida and attend a four-year university.

 

• Dasia Kenyon is the daughter of Teishonna and Tommy Kenyon of Lancaster. She is a member of National Honor Society, Marching Band, Orchestra, Concert Choir, Link Crew, High School Heroes, Fall Play, Spring Musical, Drama Club, and Madrigals. Dasia was a candidate for Queen at this year’s West Lampeter Community Fair. She also works as a hostess at the Brasserie. After high school, she plans to attend college and major in psychology.

 

• Madelyn Knudsen is the daughter of Steven and Bonnie Knudsen of Lancaster. She is president of Scrubs Club, vice president of Ski & Snowboard Club, a Fair Queen Candidate, and a member of National Honor Society, Inter-Club Council, and the girls’ soccer and track & field teams. Outside of school, Madelyn attends a youth group and serves in youth ministry. After graduation, Madelyn plans to earn a degree in exercise science and a master's degree to become a physician assistant.

 

• Payton Laub is the daughter of Brian and Sondra Laub of Lancaster. Payton is vice president of Student Council, treasurer of National Honor Society, and a member of Mini-THON, Interact executive committee, High School Heroes, Prom Planning Committee, Link Crew, and Ski & Snowboard Club. Outside of school, she volunteers in kid ministry at LCBC Church. After high school, Payton plans to attend college to study business and minor in communications.

 

• Madelyn Lawler is the daughter of Robert and Pamela Lawler of Willow Street. She is a member of Sisterhood Club, Interact Club, Mini-THON, Varsity Club, Ski & Snowboard Club, Inter-Club Council, Link Crew, High School Heroes, Prom Committee, Powder Puff, and the girls' lacrosse team. Outside of school, she is a part of the LCBC social media team, leadership team, and planning team. Next year, Madelyn plans to attend college to study architectural engineering.

 

• Gabi Nonthankan is the daughter of Bunmy and Kathy Nonthankan. Gabi is the Student Council secretary and a member of the National Honor Society, Mini-THON executive committee, Sisterhood Club, Scrubs Club, Varsity Club, Interact Club, and the girls’ tennis team. Outside of school, Gabi plays club tennis and works at Aerie and Willow Valley. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in healthcare - either in pediatrics or the ER - to help as many people as she can.

 

• Nevaeh Shover is the daughter of Sean and Jessie Shover of Willow Street. She is a member of Inter-Club Council, High School Heroes, Varsity Club, Yearbook, Interact, and the girls’ lacrosse team. She is currently completing a work-study with Mrs. Mannix’s first-grade class. She also attends Grace Community Church and works at Agape Cafe and Grill. Outside of school, Nevaeh loves to cook, spend time with family and friends, and play lacrosse. After high school, Nevaeh plans to go to cosmetology school and one day open a hair salon with her mom.

 

• Georgia Spahn is the daughter of Merrill and Audra Spahn of Lancaster. Georgia is an executive committee member for Interact and Mini- THON and a member of Varsity Club, Sisterhood, Environmental Club, Spring Musical, Drama Club, Prom Committee, High School Heroes, Link Crew, and the varsity girls’ soccer team. Outside of school, Georgia works at American Eagle Outfitters. After graduation, Georgia plans to attend college to study education and teach high school.

 

• Shannon Witt is the daughter of Larry and Kristin Witt of Strasburg. She is a member of National Honor Society, High School Heroes, Mock Trial, and Cultures Club. Outside of school, she competes in dance, student-teaches at Lanco Performing Arts, and dances at Silver Spring Dance Conservatory. Shannon plans to attend a university, double major in dance, and pursue a professional career in contemporary dance.