CANTON, Mo. — 91ֱ�� is proud to announce the results of the annual Homecoming Parade Marching Band Competition, held Saturday, Oct. 25 as part of C-SC’s 2025 Homecoming festivities. Bands from across the region showcased their talent and school spirit as they performed along Canton’s Main Street before a lively crowd of alumni, students, and community members.

CLASS AA – High School Division

1. Knox County High School – 119
2. Canton High School – 109
3. Illini-West High School – 100
4. Payson-Seymour High School – 91

CLASS A – High School Division

1. Green City High School
2. Western High School – 124
3. Adair County R-2 (Brashear) High School – 97
4. Adair County R-1 (Novinger) High School – 93
5. Marion County High School – 75

Junior High Division

1. Canton Junior High – 101
2. Payson-Seymour Junior High – 92

Caption Awards

• Best Color guard – Class A: Green City High School
• Best Color guard – Class AA: Illini-West High School
• Best Percussion – Junior High: Canton Junior High
• Best Percussion – High School: Western High School

“Each year, the Homecoming Parade showcases the talent and dedication of our regional marching bands,” Hollinger said. “We are honored to host these students and directors as part of our Homecoming celebration and to celebrate their musical excellence,” said Dr. Trent Hollinger, director of bands and chair, 91ֱ�� music department.

For more information about the 91ֱ�� Music Department visit /majors/music/.

Distinguished Alumni Award recipients are Elaine (Ewell) English ’67 and Dr. Joe Sniezek ’77.

The Outstanding Young Alumni Award recognizes alumni of 20 years or less who have achieved notable success, exceptional achievement, and significant contributions to their profession and community. This year the recipients are Lisa (Button) Bohan ’14, MBA ’18, and Toby O’Cheltree ’07.

The Honorary Wildcat Award will be presented to Chuck W. Scholz, a sincere friend of the College. While Scholz did not attend C-SC, he has demonstrated dedication and continued service to help advance the College to prepare students of promise for a dynamic world.

Marching band parade competition and scoring, with a total of 150 points possible:

Junior High Division
1st Place: Canton Junior High School- 97 pts

High School Division
1st Place: Green City High School – 130 pts
2nd Place: Scotland County High School – 129 pts
3rd Place: Palmyra High School – 126 pts
4th Place: Highland High School – 121 pts
5th Place: Canton High School – 115 pts
6th Place: Payson-Seymour High School – 102 pts
7th Place: Knox County High School – 100 pts

Homecoming Coronation took place during halftime of the football game where representatives of each class and a member of faculty and staff were crowned. The winners in each category below
were voted on and selected by current C-SC students.

Freshman Prince: Noah Crenshaw (Hometown: Canton, Missouri)
Freshman Princess: Jaden Griffin (Hometown: Lenexa, Kansas)
Sophomore Prince: Sam Morgan (Hometown: Columbia, Illinois)
Sophomore Princess: Morgan Broadwell (Hometown: Carthage, Iowa)
Junior Prince: Ahmed Barrow (Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri)
Junior Princess: Trinity Burton (Hometown: LaHarpe, Illinois)
Homecoming King: Max Blaschke (Hometown: Maple Plain, Minnesota)
Homecoming Queen: Grace Preston (Hometown: Taylor Ridge, Illinois)
Faculty and Staff Royalty: Angie Royal (Dean of Students) and Bill Boxdorfer (Director of Student Engagement)

The annual homecoming parade was sponsored by Primo’s, who provided gift certificates to the winning entries. Float winners were based on workmanship, parade theme, and originality. Winners were:

1st Place: Jeff Whiston, Farm Bureau
2nd Place: Homebank
3rd Place: Lewis County Nursing Home