Lane Bartoskewitz crowned 2026 Buckaroo Queen by Great Lord Chamberlain Christian Flores
By Carla McKeown/Breckenridge Texan
With Bailey Auditorium decorated in the theme of “A Royal Wonderland Adventure,” Lane Bartoskewitz was crowned the 2026 Buckaroo Queen by Great Lord Chamberlain Christian Flores on Saturday, Jan. 31. It was Breckenridge High School’s 101st coronation ceremony.
Lane Bartoskewitz enjoys the entertainment during the 2026 Breckenridge High School Coronation ceremony on Jan. 31. Click here to see more photos from the event. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
The auditorium was filled with family, friends, faculty and staff, and the Buckaroo Queen and Great Lord Chamberlain were surrounded by the royal court — students elected for various honors, including class favorites and representatives for the BHS student organizations. The Master of Ceremonies was teacher Robert Burchett.
The Alice in Wonderland-based theme included a black-and-white checkered carpet runner and brightly colored flowers. The girls wore jewel-tone and pastel dresses, and the guys wore dark tuxedos. During the entertainment portion of the event, the BHS theater department also performed a parody of Alice in Wonderland’s Tea Party.
Additionally, the queen was entertained by several of her classmates performing a variety of songs:
- Shaley Cone — “Flowers” by Samantha Ebert
- Addison Morgan — “Vienna” by Billy Joel
- Gracyn Kelly — “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus
- Shaley Cone and Santi Ortiz — “Now I See the Light” by Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi
Those participating included:
Buckaroo Queen: Lane Bartoskewitz
Great Lord Chamberlain: Christian Flores
Best All-Around: Ava Russell and Cameron David
Most Popular: Abbigail Duran and Jaime Cruz
Senior Favorites: Preslie Malcuit and Erik Saucedo
Junior Class Favorites: Caegan Elder and Braeden Marshall
Sophomore Favorites: Kamden Tidwell and Ryan Waller
Freshman Favorites: Nevaeh Johnson and Cooper Smith
Homecoming Queen and King: Emma Walker and Glen Thibodeaux
Senior Homecoming Court: Bianca Gotschall and Reyse Hash
Senior Homecoming Court: Shaley Cone and Joseph Juneau
Senior Homecoming Court: Raegan Robinson and Douglas White
Senior Homecoming Court: Aubrey Diaz and Andrew White
Junior Homecoming Princess and Prince: Melissa Palacios and Gunnar Pearce
Sophomore Homecoming Princess and Prince: Paisley Herring and Cooper Wimberley
Freshman Homecoming Princess and Prince: Zoey Vandygriff and Gerardo Flores
Student Council Representatives: Lizandra Rubio and Matthew Wunsch
Drama Sweetheart and Beau: Briley Powers and Gavin Harrison
Band Sweetheart and Beau: Faith Walker and Jose Torales
Drum Major and Senior Class Representative: Yasmin Mendez and Adrian Saucedo
Drum Major and Senior Class Representative: Sayler Townson and Dirk Miller
Cheerleader Sweetheart and Football Hero: Analia Palacios and Luis Palacios
National Honor Society Sweetheart and Beau: Victoria Martinez and Bry Armstrong
FFA Sweetheart and Beau: Kadynce Kennedy and Kason Burchett
Yearbook Representatives: Jayden Huffman and Kason Hutchens
FCCLA Sweetheart and Beau: Madai Alvarado and Ramses Picaso
Trainbearers: Swenson Shortes and Kylee Alvarado
Crownbearer: Boston Brothers
Flowerbearer: Gabrielle Flores
The Head Usher was Nicholas Delacruz. The senior ushers Alli Alvarado, Omar Mendoza and Artmund Malab. The junior ushers were Dylan Tidwell, Ashlyn Owen, Crispen Pineda and Joacim Fernandez. The sophomore ushers were Kaisan Thompson and Isaac Flores. The freshman ushers were Maylea Townson and Marky Perez.
Participating in the BHS Theater Department skit were Anthony Cisneros, Pazley Funderburg, Sawyer Langham, Teaghan Lowery, Addison Morgan, Adalyn Nowak, Abigaile Nye and Rylee Woodrum.
The light and sound technicians for the evening were Bodie Skiles and Harley Hatfield. Calvin Best and Elle Jackson were in charge of photography and media. Additionally, Cindi Woodward broadcast the event on the Buckaroos Live Facebook page.
The Coronation Director was Leah Robertson.
Great Lord Chamberlain Christian Flores places the crown on Buckaroo Queen Lane Bartoskewitz during the coronation ceremony Saturday, Jan. 31. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
Newly crowned Buckaroo Queen Lane Bartoskewitz laughs with the trainbearers, flowerbearer and crownbearer after the ceremony Saturday night. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
Cutline, top photo: The 2026 Breckenridge High School Queen Lane Bartoskewitz and Great Lord Chamberlain Christian Flores greet the Buckaroo Nation in Bailey Auditorium at the close of the annual coronation ceremony Saturday, Jan. 31. Click here to see more pictures from the event. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
