Climax-Scotts High School seniors Malcolm Smith and Ashlynn Gilbert were crowned 2025 Climax-Scotts High School homecoming king and queen  during halftime homecoming ceremonies September 26 at C-S Jr./Sr. High School.

Gilbert is the daughter of Angela and Andy Gilbert. Smith is the son of GG and Matt Bradley.

Other senior homecoming court members were:

Jane Carillo-Keegan, the daughter of Liene and Charlie Keegan, escorted by Ryan Pejakovich, the son of Matt and Carla Pejakovich.

Sophie Braithwaite, the daughter of Andrea and Alex Braithwaite, escorted by Hunter LaSala, supported by his father Lucas LaSala along with Jennifer and Jeremy Hilton.

Adalynn Reeves, supported by Bailey and Chip Paddock along with Tony and Chelsea, escorted by Liam LaSala, supported by his father Lucas LaSala, as well as Jennifer and Jeremy Hilton.

Chloe Czuk, supported by Rachel and Sam Preston and Jered Czuk.

Devun VonEitzen, supported by Cathrine Tiller.

Honorary court members were Julia Guelcek, from Germany, Martina Garcia, from Spain, and Azelya Zielinski, from Belgium.

Junior homecoming court representatives were Michaella Carillo-Keegan, the daughter of Charlie and Liene Keegan, escorted by Maddox Wyman, supported by his parents Tyler and Lindsey Wyman and Michael Bell.

Sophomore homecoming representatives were Alyssa Morrison, the daughter of Jamie and Mike Morrison, escorted by Aaden Krick, the son of Mike and Patti Krick.

Freshman homecoming representatives were Mckenna Shea, the daughter of Shawn Shea and Nicole West, escorted by Logan Malerva-Ramiro, the son of Angel and Rosa Malerva.

Returning to crown the 2025 king and queen was 2024 homecoming queen Lylah Parrish and king Luke Lawrence.

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