Special to The Canton News
Canton Public School District celebrated student achievement, leadership and school pride during Canton High School’s coronation ceremony, recognizing students representing academics, athletics, career and technical education, fine arts and student organizations.
The ceremony featured the presentation of the High Court, Higher Court and Highest Court for the 2026-27 school year.
The High Court included representatives from Canton Career Center programs and student leadership organizations.
Mr. and Miss Basketball were Braylen Reaves and Miyonna Bush. Kylei Rogers was named Miss Flag Football, with Marquis Wolfe serving as escort.
Bryson Orr was named Mr. Student Ambassador, and Za’leah Prophet was named Miss HOSA. Kyrie Lucas and Savannah Villalpando-Cruz were named Mr. and Miss TSA, while Nathan Nichols and Kamille Brooks received the titles of Mr. and Miss SkillsUSA.
The Higher Court recognized students from each grade level, athletic programs, performing arts and extracurricular organizations.
Jaylen Garland and Erin Lamb were named Mr. and Miss Senior; Jefferson Solano and Londyn Harris, Mr. and Miss Junior; Demondric Griffin and Joey Prayer, Mr. and Miss Sophomore; and Tristan Brown and Celyria Griffin, Mr. and Miss Freshman.
Athletic representatives included Tristian Carpenter as Mr. Baseball, Shamiley Jones as Miss Softball, Jeremiah McGee as Mr. Football, Kamberly Douglas as Miss Cheer and Aeriell Wallace as Miss Volleyball, with Demonta Tompkins serving as escort.
Abraham Johnson and Keniya Sims were named Mr. and Miss Track and Field, while D’Avain King and Amanda Adams were named Mr. and Miss Powerlifting.
Other representatives included Kamerion Baldwin and Ke’Asia Adams as Mr. and Miss Band; Michael Pierce and Jayla Dillon as Mr. and Miss JROTC; and Samiyah Ratliff as Miss Majorette, with Leland Gardner serving as escort.
The Mr. and Miss Homecoming contestants were Jordan Sanders, Jaylnn Dunigan, Makayla Richardson, Juantarious Green and Kevin Roberts. Jeremiah Cross was listed as an escort.
The ceremony’s highest honors recognized the students selected to represent Canton High School for the 2026-27 school year.
Derrick Huntley and Za’nyriah Prophet were named Mr. and Miss Canton High School. Ethan Nichols and Janyla Williamson were named first alternates, while Jamarian Worthy and Alexandria Luckett were named second alternates.
Canton High School’s Tigers also celebrated a victory on the football field, defeating the Ridgeland Titans 36-27. The win improved Canton’s overall record to 7-1 and its district record to 2-1.
The coronation and football victory highlighted a busy time for the Canton school community, celebrating student involvement, school spirit and accomplishments across academics, athletics and extracurricular activities.
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