Homecoming

Spotlight on the 2025 Senior Homecoming Court

Homecoming week is always one of the most anticipated traditions of the year at TCA, and this year’s senior homecoming court is a group of students who reflect both the spirit and heart of the Class of 2026. From the excitement of football Friday to the parade floats and dress-up days, each member of the court shared what makes this tradition so meaningful and how they hope to be remembered after graduation.

For Senior, Kara Whiteaker, the best part of homecoming is “the football game on Friday and being able to hang out with all my friends during it.” Kara was surprised to hear her name called for court, but said it was extra special since she and Christina were together when they found out they both made it. “It was encouraging that my fellow classmates nominated me to represent the whole senior class,” she said. After high school, Kara hopes her classmates will remember her “for my strong faith in Christ rather than my grades.” In five years, she sees herself at ACU studying interior design architecture while surrounded by a good community of friends.

For Senior Rhyder Dawson, homecoming week means getting to compete under the Friday night lights. “My favorite part of homecoming week is playing in the football game as a player,” he said. Rhyder was nominated for court last year as a junior, but being selected again senior year feels even more meaningful. “It feels like an honor to not only be representing the senior class but also the school as a whole.” He hopes to be remembered as “someone who was fun to be around” and sees himself in five years “working a good job and starting a family.”

Senior, Weston Windes said his favorite part of homecoming is being part of the parade. In fact, he didn’t even know he was on court until three days after the announcement. Still, he described it as “pretty special to be representing TCA as a whole.” Weston shared, “I hope my classmates remember me not for who I am but for what I did.” When looking ahead, Weston said with a laugh, “In five years I see myself either working a good job or homeless.”

For Senior, Patrick Gullatt, Friday’s football game holds a special place since he gets to lead his team as quarterback. “I think it is really cool that my grade voted for me and that the senior class sees those qualities in me,” Patrick said. “Being on homecoming court is cool just knowing that all my hard work paid off.” He hopes his classmates remember him for his leadership and how he made others feel. In five years, Patrick plans to be in college working toward a degree.

Senior, Berlynn Kaznowski, said her favorite part of HOCO week is “all of the dress-up days! I love seeing everyone’s outfits, and it makes school a lot more fun!” She described being chosen as “an honor and a blessing” and shared, “I hope that Christ is visible through me and that I am a constant uplifting spirit to my classmates.” Berlynn hopes to be remembered as kind-hearted and joyful, and in five years, she sees herself at Texas Tech University pursuing a doctorate in pediatric care.

Finally, Senior, Christina Kuschel said her favorite part of homecoming week is “dressing up and having the freedom to embarrass myself a little.” Like Kara, Christina was surprised and honored to be nominated. “It is special to represent the senior class,” she said. After graduation, Christina hopes she will be remembered “for how I lived out my faith daily.” Looking ahead, she envisions herself in law school.

Together, the 2025 senior homecoming court represents not just school spirit, but also the values, leadership, and individuality of the class. Whether under the lights of the football field, on a parade float, or simply walking the halls, these seniors carry with them the pride of TCA and the legacy they will soon leave behind.