Neshannock Township School District is extremely excited to be hosting Homecoming festivities! Our traditional parade and coronation ceremony will take place on Friday, October 2. Prior to the varsity football game (Neshannock vs. Ellwood City), our parade will be led by the Lancer Marching Band with all Homecoming Court attendants following behind in convertibles. Weather permitting, the parade will begin in front of the high school, at approximately 6:20pm, and end at the stadium entrance.
The coronation ceremony will take place at halftime. The 2020 Homecoming Queen will be crowned by Student Government Vice President Tori Shultz. Tori will be escorting our flower girl, Adalyn Cameron, daughter of Brian and Jenny Cameron, and crown bearer, Christopher Ferry, son of Chris and Kyrie Ferry.
Only ticketed individuals will gain entry to the stadium. There will be no ticket sales at the gate. Masks and social distancing will be enforced among all in attendance on the NTSD grounds.
2020 Homecoming Court
Senior Queen Candidates
Cristina Memo is the daughter of Mike and Nicole Memo. Her activities include National Honor Society, FBLA, Hoyt Club, Layups 4 Lucy, and the Teacher Assistant Program. In addition to participating in varsity cheerleading and tennis, Cristina is a cheer coach for the fifth and sixth grade squad. Upon graduation, she plans to attend college to pursue a career as a physician’s assistant. Cristina’s escort for the evening is Johnpaul Mozzocio. He is the son of John and Jenna Mozzocio. Cristina’s convertible for the evening is provided by Beaver County Auto and driven by Cortny Germanski.
Elena Quinn is the daughter of Chad and Denise Quinn. Her activities include National Honor Society, FBLA, Peer Leadership, Extreme Leadership, Layups 4 Lucy, Spanish Club, Yearbook Staff, and Junior Hoyt Club. Elena is also a varsity cheerleading captain, fourth grade cheer coach, and competitive dancer with Jennifer Leigh’s Dance Gallery. Her future plans include attending college to study bioengineering/biomedical engineering. Elena’s escort for the evening is Brady Moorhouse. Brady is the son of Scott and Connie Moorhouse. Elena’s convertible for the evening is provided by Attorney Matt Donnelly.
Zoë Vitale is the daughter of Stephen and Nicole Vitale. Her activities include varsity volleyball, FBLA, National Honor Society, and Mock Trial Team. Zoë also volunteers for the Layups 4 Lucy Committee and Junior Hoyt Board. She plans to attend college upon graduation. Zoë’s escort for the evening is Patrick Copple. He is the son of P.J. and Tara Copple. Zoë’s convertible for the evening is provided by Kim Aven.
Amelia Wilt is the daughter of Jeff and Tracey Wilt. Her activities include Layups 4 Lucy, Office Assistant, and the Teacher Assistant Program. Amelia works as a gym assistant at NCT Allstars, where she is also a member of their competitive cheer team. Upon graduation, she plans to attend college to pursue a career in business and pre-law. Amelia’s escort for the evening is Michael Morelli. He is the son of Michael Morelli and Elizabeth Piccione. Amelia’s convertible for the evening is provided by Dr. Robert Perrott and driven by Jessica Starti.
Reese Zimmerman is the daughter of Tim and Blythe Zimmerman. Her activities include FBLA, Spanish Club, Rotary Interact Club, and Ski Club. In addition to volunteering as a tennis coach at Peason Park, Reese is a member of the varsity tennis and track and field teams. Upon graduation, Reese plans to attend college to pursue a career in education or medicine. Reese’s escort for the evening is Gage Giordano. He is the son of Tom and Mikki Giordano. Reese’s convertible for the evening is provided by Tom and Mikki Giordano.
Junior Court Attendants
Gina Janiel is the daughter of Scott and Shelley Janiel. Her activities include varsity track and field, Layups 4 Lucy, National Honor Society, and FBLA. Gina is also a Level 10 Gymnast with Off Limits Gymnastics. Gina’s escort for the evening is Sebastian Coiro. He is the son of Joseph and Cathy Coiro. Gina’s convertible for the evening is provided by Castle Car Company.
Neleh Nogay is the daughter of Dr. Johanna and Mr. Donald Nogay. Her activities include basketball, softball, and track and field. Neleh also competes in year-round softball with the 18u Ohio Outlaws DeMarini organization. Neleh’s escort for the evening is Samuel Bessell. He is the son of Samuel and Marcy Bessell. Neleh’s convertible for the evening is provided by Preston Mazda.
Leigha Quinn is the daughter of Chad and Denise Quinn. Her activities include varsity cheerleading, National Honor Society, FBLA, Spanish Club, and Layups 4 Lucy. In addition to coaching the third grade cheer squad, Leigha is also a competitive dancer with Jennifer Leigh’s Dance Gallery. Leigha’s escort for the evening is Domenic Rocca. He is the son of Victor and Stacey Rocca. Leigha’s convertible for the evening is provided by Superior Sign and Graphics.
Skylar Vansovich is the daughter of John and Brianna Vansovich and Mike and Erica Hink Jevcak. Her activities include varsity cheerleading, National Honor Society, Layups 4 Lucy, and FBLA. In addition to coaching the third grade cheer squad, Skylar is a member of NCT Allstars Competitive Cheer Team. Skylar’s escort for the evening is Michael Sopko. He is the son of Michael and Dr. Kelly Palumbo-Sopko. Skylar’s convertible for the evening is provided by John and Brianna Vansovich.
Sophomore Attendants
Ally Blundo is the daughter of Ralph and Kate Blundo. Her activities include varsity cheerleading and volleyball. Ally is also a member of the Layups 4 Lucy Committee and FBLA. Ally’s escort for the evening is Robert Glies. He is the son of Kelly Bonner and Robert Glies. Ally’s convertible for the evening is provided by Castle Car Company.
Jenna Glies is the daughter of Kelly Bonner and Robert Glies. Her activities include varsity cheerleading, volleyball, and softball. Jenna is also a member of the Layups 4 Lucy Committee and FBLA. Jenna’s escort for the evening is Grant Melder. He is the son of Bob Melder and Faunda Melder. Jenna’s convertible for the evening is provided by Ben and Brianna Huffman.
Alexandra Kwiat is the daughter of David and Bethany Kwiat. Her activities include varsity cheerleading and volleyball. Alexandra is also a member of the Layups 4 Lucy Committee and FBLA. Alexandra’s escort for the evening is Nathan Rynd. He is the son of Shawn and Jeanine Rynd. Alexandra’s convertible for the evening is provided by Joe George.
Aaralyn Nogay is the daughter of Dr. Johanna and Mr. Donald Nogay. Her activities include volleyball, basketball, softball, track and field, and choir. Aaralyn also competes in year-round softball with the Ohio Outlaws organization. Aaralyn’s escort for the evening is William Morgan. He is the son of Michael and Lisa Morgan. Aaralyn’s convertible for the evening is provided by Mr. Donald Nogay, Sr.
Congratulations to our 2020 Homecoming Court Attendants and Senior Queen Candidates!
Photos Courtesy of Laura Ruppersberger Photography