The excitement is undeniable as Cordell gears up for one of the year’s most fan-favorite events—Football Homecoming! The streets of Cordell will come alive with school spirit, community pride, and a lot of Blue Devil gear.
Mark your calendars for Friday, September 13th, when the Homecoming Parade kicks off at 2:00 p.m. in the heart of downtown. The Pride of Cordell Marching Band, under the direction of Aaron Edge, will lead the parade, and their performance will reverberate through the streets, filling the town with school spirit.
Cordell High School sophomores, juniors, and seniors have been working hard designing and building their Homecoming floats and are ready to showcase their creativity. These floats will parade through the square, each more impressive than the last, showcasing the students’ school pride and artistic talents.
Remember to cheer on the youngest Blue Devils as Cordell Elementary students join the festivities and march in the parade, proudly waving and expressing their excitement.
The Cordell Blue Devil Football teams and Cheerleaders will also be making their way around the square, amping up the energy and excitement for the big game later that evening. No Homecoming Parade would be complete without the homecoming queen candidates, who will grace the streets with their radiant smiles and hopeful waves, each vying for the 2024 Football Homecoming Queen title.
After the parade, the fun doesn’t stop. Stick around the courthouse steps for more school spirit and excitement from the homecoming candidates, coaches, and players. Get ready for some lighthearted fun with games sure to cause an uproar of laughter and friendly competition.
And then, the moment everyone has been waiting for—the crowning of the Homecoming Queen at 6:00 p.m. at Blue Devil Stadium. The excitement will reach a fever pitch as the Cordell Blue Devils take to the field to face off against the Konowa Tigers at 7:00 p.m., kicking off the main event of Homecoming Week. Under the Friday night lights, the community will rally behind their team, cheering them on to what we hope will be a triumphant victory.
The Sophomore Homecoming Candidate is Miss Calliy Walker. Calliy is the 15-year-old daughter of Starla Walker and Justin Walker. Calliy is a proud Lady Blue Devil who plays basketball, runs cross country and track, and is a member of the CHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Last year, Calliy was the 2A Cross Country Regional Champion, finishing 4th place in the state for Cross Country; she was also named to the Cross Country All-State Team. In track, Calliy was the regional champion in both the 1600m run and the 3200m run. At the state track meet, she was a top 10 finisher for both events. Calliy was also an Honorable Mention for the Basketball Shortgrass Conference team. Calliy enjoys playing basketball, running, traveling with Birdie, crafting with Mackinlee, and road trips with her family.
Escorting Calliy is Axton Zarecki. Axton is the 15-year-old sophomore son of Dwight and Tiffany Zarecki. Axton His grandparents, Jerry and Kathy Miller, have lovingly raised him. Axton enjoys playing Blue Devil football and wrestling for Cordell High School. He also enjoys hunting and fishing on his Papa’s land and working on trucks. During his spare time, he works on the family farm wherever he is needed. Axton also enjoys hanging out with his friends and family.
Our Junior Homecoming Candidate is Miss Jacie McCown. Jacie is the 17-year-old daughter of Mark and Vanessa McCown. She is active in Cordell High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes and is a Junior Class Student Council Representative. Jacie is on both the CHS soccer and softball teams. She is a football and basketball cheerleader for the Blue Devils and runs track. In her free time, Jacie enjoys hanging out with Ella and Dayton and devoting her life to the Lord every day.
Escorting Jacie is Junior Eathan Fenning. Eathan is the 16-year-old son of Felisha and Josh Fenning. He is a captain of the Blue Devil football team, runs cross country, and plays basketball and baseball for Cordell High School. Outside of school, Eathan enjoys spending time with his younger brother and sister. He also likes hanging out with his friends at Puckett’s.
Finally, our Senior 2024 Homecoming Candidate is Miss Grayson Selman. Grayson is the 18-year-old daughter of Amy and Dale Selman. As a student at Cordell High School, Grayson is a CHS cheer captain, the CHS Student Council President, and the Senior Class President. Grayson plays for the Lady Blue Devil soccer team. She is a member of FCCLA, the academic team, and the yearbook staff. Recently, Grayson was nominated for the DAR Good Citizen Scholarship. Outside of school, Grayson enjoys hanging out with her friends Ava and Emma, going to her Dad’s races, and Sonic lunches with Kaylin.
Escorting Grayson is Senior Dayton Bartlett. Dayton is the 18-year-old son of Ronald and Stacy Bartlett. He enjoys playing football for the Cordell Blue Devils, where he was selected as a Team Captain. Dayton is also a member of the CHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Last year, he was selected by his teachers as a Student of the 9 Weeks. In his spare time, Dayton enjoys hanging out with his friends and his girlfriend, playing video games, and going fishing. He also enjoys spending time working on cars with his Dad, which has inspired him to pursue a career in auto mechanics.