The 2025 Whitko homecoming court pictured from left are Lillian Coil, queen; Ryan Rose, king; Daton Day, prince; and Jayma Stonebraker, princess. Photos provided by Whitko Community Schools.

News Release

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko Wildcats and guests enjoyed homecoming ceremonies during the Friday, Oct. 3, Whitko v. Manchester football game.

Pictured are Kira Sordelet and Jake Forshtay.

During halftime, this year’s homecoming court was introduced. Senior Lillian Coil was named the 2025 homecoming queen and senior Ryan Rose the homecoming king. Jayma Stonebraker was named the homecoming princess and Daton Day homecoming prince, both representing the junior class.

The following students represented their respective grade level:

Representing the senior class:

— Lillian Coil, daughter of Dan and Heather Coil. Lillian is involved in tennis and the

Pictured are Addison Patrick and Wyatt Sponseller.

criminal justice program.

— Ryan Rose, son of Ren Rose and Kayla Cameron. Ryan is involved in facilities staff and peer academic support.

— Kira Sordelet, daughter of Matt and Amanda Sordelet. Kira is involved in track and motocross racing.

— Jake Forshtay, son of Tobe and Jackie Forshtay. Jake is involved in welding.

Representing the junior class:

— Addison Patrick, daughter of Dustin and Marissalyn Patrick. Addison is involved in volleyball and softball.

Pictured are Taylor Tarlton and Oliver Koser.

— Wyatt Sponseller, son of Garth and Crystal Sponseller. Garth is involved in tennis.

— Jayma Stonebraker, daughter of Jay and Tiffany Stonebraker. Jayma is involved in basketball.

— Daton Day, son of Derrick and Dana Day. Daton is involved in baseball and basketball.

Representing the sophomore class:

Pictured are Chloe Keen and Brady Banacka.

— Taylor Tarlton, daughter of John and Tiffany Tarlton. Taylor is involved in golf and tennis.

— Oliver Koser, son of Brian and Briana Koser. Oliver is involved in track.

— Chloe Keen, daughter of Beau and Stasha Wade. Chloe is involved in softball, National Honor Society, student council, and Peacekeepers.

Brady Banacka, son of Steve and Robin Banacka. Brady is involved in baseball and National Honor Society.

Pictured are McKinley Rogers, Mason Hersha and Sophia Birk.

Representing the freshman class:

— McKinley Rogers, daughter of Bri Sims, Kourtney Rogers, John Rogers, and Jason Sims. McKinley is involved in basketball and student council.

— Sophia Birk, daughter of Cristen Birk, Ryan Birk, Jami Langohr, and Jason Morningstar. Sophia is involved in Sunshine Society.

— Mason Hersha, son of Bethany Hersha, brother to Addisyn Hersha, and grandson of John Hersha. Mason is involved in football, wrestling and baseball.