Time seems to pass quickly, and it’s time again for the DCHS Homecoming celebration on Friday, Sept. 22, as the Tigers take on the Cannon County Lions beginning at 7 p.m.
Prior to the game, the Homecoming Parade will make its way around town, culminating in the square at 1:50 p.m.
The 2017 Homecoming Queen and Attendants have been named and they are:
Allison Brooke Maynard, a senior at DCHS and daughter of Stacey Dickens of Smithville. Maynard is a member of the Senior Beta, Literature, Science, and Spanish Clubs, FBLA, National Society of High School Scholars Ambassador, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Alumni, and Class Vice President. She is a four-year DCHS football cheerleader, four-year DCHS Tigerette softball player, and a member of the Extreme Fastpitch travel softball team.
Maynard’s high school achievements are in her freshman year - 8AA all-district tournament team softball; sophomore Year- 8AA softball all-district honorable mention; junior year - NCA All-American cheerleader, NCA Disney World Spirit spectacular performer and 8AA all-district team, UTK Governor’s School for Science and Engineering; and in her senior year she was the DC HS football cheer captain.
Maynard attends the Smithville First Free Will Baptist Church and has been a Remote Area Medical Volunteer.
The Homecoming Attendants are:
Senior Attendant – Kayla Jayne Belk, daughter of Chris Anne and Andrew Fults of Smithville. Belk has served as student council president, 4-H president, and FFA reporter. She is also a member of the Beta, FBLA, FCA, Climate Crew, and Science, Literature, and Spanish clubs. Belk has played tennis at DCHS for three years.
Belk’s accomplishments include having received the highest level of achievement in 4-H, Vol State, maintaining a 4.0 GPA throughout high school and over 600 volunteer/service hours from volunteering at summer camps and various other organizations.
Kayla attends the Dowelltown United Methodist Church and is an active member of their youth group.
Senior Attendant- Kaitlyn Elizabeth Cantrell, daughter of Blake and Teresa Cantrell of Smithville. Cantrell is a member of the Beta, FBLA, science, and literature clubs, and FCA. Kaitlyn is a football manager. She has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout high school and is in the 21+ ACT score group. Kaitlyn attends the First Baptist Church and actively participates in their youth group.
Junior Attendant- Callie Elizabeth Mulloy, daughter of Randy and Nancy Mulloy of Liberty. She is a member of the Science, Literature, Spanish, HOSA, and Senior Beta clubs. Callie is a football cheerleader. She is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars and was a John W. Harris Award winner for Junior Beta in 2014. Callie attends the First Baptist Church in Alexandria.
Sophomore Attendant- Alley Elaine Sykes of Smithville, daughter of Robbie and Jennifer Sykes and the late Tyler Alley Sykes. She is a member of the FBLA, Climate Crew, Science, and DCHS Literature clubs and a DCHS football cheerleader. She was an NCA All-American nominee as a freshman and sophomore and is a past member of a winning All-Star Cheer Team. Alley attends the Church of Trinity at Algood.
Freshman Attendant- Leah Brooke Davis, daughter of Kerry and Glenda Davis of Smithville. She is a member of the FBLA, Science, and Literature clubs. Leah is a DCHS football cheerleader and a member of the DCHS Lady Tiger Basketball Team. She is an NCA All-American.
Homecoming Queen, court selected

