McKenna Adams crowned 2023 Buckaroo Queen
On Saturday night, Jan. 28, a crowd of Breckenridge High School students and their family and friends, along with teachers and school staff members, gathered in Bailey Auditorium for the school’s 98th Coronation. McKenna Adams was crowned the 2023 Buckaroo Queen by Great Lord Chamberlain Jerry Lawson, surrounded by the Royal Court.
The ceremony featured the theme “An Enchanted Evening,” and the stage was decorated in black, purple and gold with a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
The Master of Ceremonies was Robert Burchett, and the entertainment was provided by:
- Preslie Malcuit and Kamryn Briley — “Love You in the Dark”
- LBC Dancers — “Flowers”
- Cabel Perkins and BHS Coach Jared McLane — “You Are the Reason”
- Masquerade Dancers — The Waltz
- BHS Coach Mark Young — “Lean on Me”
Included in the Royal Court were BHS class favorites, the homecoming court and each student organization’s sweethearts and beaus.
Those participating included:
Buckaroo Queen: McKenna Adams
Great Lord Chamberlain: Jerry Lawson
Best All-Around: Haigan Thompson and Emilio Maya
Most Popular: Avery Rodgers and Zeke Castillo
Senior Favorites: Monsey Mendoza and Anson Rodgers
Junior Class Favorites: Zaea Ragle and Stephen Munoz
Sophomore Favorites: Joni Jackson and Jack McKay
Freshman Favorites: Kaysi Wilcox and Douglas White
Homecoming Queen: Abigail Otts
Homecoming King: Nathaniel Aguilar
Senior Homecoming Court: Jady Gonzales and Sean Cooksey
Senior Homecoming Court: Sadie Bailey and Nando Becerra
Senior Homecoming Court: Jesi Warren and Marco Jaramillo
Senior Homecoming Court: Elizabeth SanLucas and Adrian Ruiz
Senior Homecoming Court: Camila Palacios and Chicago Harper
Junior Homecoming Princess and Prince: Chloe Whitmire and Karter Smalley
Sophomore Homecoming Princess and Prince: Miley Roberts and Isaac Hernandez
Freshman Homecoming Princess and Prince: Lane Bartoskewitz and Joseph Juneau
Student Council Sweetheart: Aalyiah Salazar
Student Council Beau: Alex Saucedo
Drama Sweetheart: Zoey Cotter
Drama Beau: Ashton Chambers
Band Sweetheart: Eugenia Duran
Band Beau: Jake Malcuit
Band Representative: Alondra Mendoza
Band Major: Jose Mendoza
Cheerleader Sweetheart: Cara Schkade
Football Hero: Adler Loftis
NHS Sweetheart: Heer Gandhi
NHS Beau: Keaton Ragle
FFA Sweetheart: Cabel Perkins
FFA Beau: Parks Gill
Journalism Sweetheart: Taryn Russell
Journalism Beau: Angel Hernandez
Master of Ceremonies: Robert Burchett
Trainbearers: Codie Perry and Taylen Hill
Crown-bearer: Knox Escalon
Flower-Bearer: Ruby Biddison
Flowers: Chelle Beem
The Head Usher was Sam “Jewel” Green. The ushers were Isaiah Lehr, Lane Tinkle, Brittany Melton, Emma Williams, Ashton Reyes, Giselle Reyes, Ryan Mendoza, Preslie Malcuit and Chance Stewart.
The Light and Sound Technician was Tucker Young, and the Coronation Directors were Krista Wilcox and Leah Robertson. The event was sponsored by The Woman’s Forum and The White Orchid Floral & Events. Following the formal ceremony, the Royal Court reassembled on the stage for photos by Photography and Media Director Calvin Best.
In the entertainment portion, the Masquerade Dancers included Sam “Jewel” Green, Brittany Melton, Emma Williams, Giselle Reyes, Adriana Perez and Preslie Malcuit. The LBC Dancers included McKinley Gonzales, Paisley Thornton, Leia Walton, Addi Lowrey, Lilly Brown, Avery Wimberley, Marielle Green, Marianna Martinez, Zoie Middleton, Mattie Stewart, Alice Selles and Dylan Fisher. The choreographer/coach was Karla Ruiz.
Click here to see the Breckenridge Texan’s Photo Gallery from the Coronation.
Buckaroo Queen McKenna Adams, Great Lord Chamberlain Jerry Lawson and others in the Royal Court enjoy the entertainment at the 98th annual Breckenridge High School Coronation on Jan. 28. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
The entire Royal Court of the 2023 Breckenridge High School Coronation posed for a formal portrait after the ceremony. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
Cutline, top photo: Jerry Lawson, the 2023 Great Lord Chamberlain, places the crown on McKenna Adams, the 98th annual Buckaroo Queen at the coronation on Saturday evening, Jan. 28. Click here for more photos. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
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