South Haven News

By Claire Minor

On October 11, 2024, South Haven Schools hosted homecoming during halftime of the Outlaw football game against Medicine Lodge. The homecoming candidates were Freshmen, Emmalee Burden and Brody Heater, Sophomores, Sydnie Geobel and Dalton Kelly, Juniors, Kelly Theurer and Coal VanZant, and Seniors, Rahlee Colwell and Colby Irey. The former homecoming king and queen were Callie Locke and Cole Theurer. Lastly, the first grade attendants were Leah Harris and Param Nayee.

The school is proud to announce that the 2024 football homecoming king and queen are Colby Irey and Kelly Theurer! Homecoming court is nothing new to our king and queen, taking into consideration that this is K. Theuer’s third time, and Irey’s second time being elected as a candidate. Both Irey and K. Theurer’s favorite part of homecoming was creating the homecoming floats with their class.

When asked how they felt when they got nominated, K. Theurer stated “Excited, but not, at the same time.” and Irey said “It felt good.” Overall, this year’s 2024 football homecoming court was enjoyed by all!

ABOUT OUR CANDIDATES:
FRESHMEN
Emmalee Burden: Emmalee Burden is the daughter of Chris and Conita Burden of Wellington. Burden has attended school at South Haven since the 8th grade. In her time here at South Haven, Burden has participated in several clubs and activities such as Volleyball, FFA, FCCLA, Scholars Bowl, and Journalism. Outside of school, Burden likes attending church, going to work, and spending time with her friends and family. When asked who she admires most, Burden replied “My parents because they are always there whenever I need them and they are the most hardworking people I know.

Brody Heater: Brody Heater is the son of Michael and Rheann Heater of South Haven. Heater has attended school at South Haven since he was in preschool. In his time here at South Haven, Heater has participated in several clubs and activities such as the South Sumner Football team, Basketball, Track, FCA, and FFA. Outside of school, Brody enjoys hunting and fishing. When asked who he admires most, Heater replied “Michael heater because of his calves.”

SOPHOMORES
Sydnie Rae Goebel: Sydnie Goebel is the daughter of Wit and Maggie Goebel of South Haven. Goebel has attended school at South Haven since the 8th grade. In her time here at South Haven, Goebel has participated in several clubs and activities such as Volleyball, Outlaw Cheer, Cardinal Cheer, FCCLA, Track, and Club Volleyball. Outside of school, Goebel enjoys playing volleyball and hanging out with her family, friends, and Maddox. When asked who she admires most, Goebel replied “I admire the Lord because he is the ideal role model and I can always count on the Lord to have my back.”

Dalton Kelly: Dalton Kelly is the son of Tyson and Angela Kelly of South Haven. Kelly has attended school at South Haven since he was in preschool. In his time here at South Haven, Kelly has participated in several clubs and activities such as South Sumner Football, Basketball, Track, FCCLA, and Powerlifting. Outside of school, Kelly enjoys hunting, fishing, and hanging out with Annabelle. When asked who he admires most, Kelly replied “my parents because they are always there whenever I need them and they give some great advice.”

JUNIORS
Kelly Theurer: Kelly Theurer is the daughter of Matt and Lea Theurer of South Haven. Theurer has attended school at South Haven since preschool. In her time here at South Haven, Theurer has participated in several activities and clubs such as Basketball, Track, 4-H, JETTS, FCCLA, FFA, NHS, STUCCO, SCCDAT, FCA, Math Relays, and Yearbook. Outside of school, Theuer enjoys going to get Mexican food, reading, and working with her show steers. The person that Theurer admires most is Missy Russell. Theurer quotes “Missy is always there when I need her and helps me with anything that I need. My sister and I always say that she is our school mom and she knows so much and is always willing to help with anything that I could possibly need.”

Coal VanZant: Coal VanZant is the son of Garrett and Tally VanZant of South Haven. VanZant has attended school at South Haven since preschool. In his time here at South Haven, VanZant has participated in several clubs and activities such as South Sumner Football, Basketball, Track, FCCLA, FCA, and FFA. Outside of school coal enjoys hanging out with friends and family and working on the farm. When asked who he admires most, VanZant stated “Seth Stroman because he is a good teacher and we can always joke around with each other and he is always there to help me when I need it.”

SENIORS
Rahlee Colwell: Rahlee Colwell is the daughter of Mack and Ashley Colwell of Wellington. Colwell has attended school at South Haven since 7th grade. In her time here at South Haven, Colwell has participated in several clubs and activities such as Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Student Council, Senior class president, FCCLA president, JETTS president, NHS president, FCA member, Math Relays, and Yearbook. Outside of school, Rahlee enjoys reading, watching tv, and hanging out with her family and friends. When asked who she admires most, Colwell replied with her parents. Rahlee states “My mom is the most caring person in the world and she works her butt off to be there for all of us. And my dad is the hardest working and smartest person I know.”

Colby Irey: Colby Irey is the son of Chris Irey and Amber McCaslin of Wellington. Irey has attended school at South Haven since preschool. In his time here at South Haven, Irey has participated in several clubs and activities such as South Sumner Football and Cardinal Basketball. Outside of school, Irey enjoys playing video games and working. When asked who he admires most, Irey replied “My father because he pushes me to become a better person.””

FIRST GRADE ATTENDANTS
Leah Harris: Leah Harris is the daughter of Jacob and Bayley Harris. Harris’ favorite food is pizza, and her favorite part of First Grade is going to lunch with Brittan and Jade.

Param Nayee: Param Nayee is the son of Rupal and Nilesh Nayee. Nayee’s favorite food is pizza, and his favorite part about First Grade is going to recess, sitting around, and getting to talk with friends.