Pickens High School

Meet the 2025 Senior Homecoming Court Representatives

Senior Ainsley Jones plans on attending Shorter University on an athletic scholarship after graduating from PHS. She plans on playing softball for all four years of college and majoring in childhood education. When Ainsley was asked what advice she would give the underclassmen homecoming court nominees, she responded with, “Being nominated for this is an honor, but take it with a grain of salt, stay humble, be a leader, but allow everyone to express their opinions.”

Senior homecoming representative River Becker says her favorite memory from PHS is visiting the final four with the softball team. River says, “Each year we worked our way up from sweet sixteen to final four, and this coming year we have a lot of big plans for the team. So I am excited for what this season holds for us.” After high school, she plans to play college softball and study to be a registered nurse.

Senior MacKenna Jarrett says she plans to go to a four year college and become a labor and delivery nurse. When asked what her greatest accomplishment was during her years at Pickens High School, she mentions winning state for poultry judging and placing 11th at nationals. Some advice she would like to give underclassmen is, “Be thankful for every moment and don’t take anything for granted.”

Senior Abbie Roper says of her years at PHS, “I would say that over the past four years, I have learned so much about myself and the people around me. I've learned that kindness and listening can go a long way and that even small acts can make a difference. ” She says that being nominated for homecoming court makes her feel seen and appreciated by her peers, and that it serves as a reminder that the effort she puts into her school, her friendships, and her community is noticed.

Senior Maddox Ray believes that it is an honor to be nominated by her peers to represent the senior class. Maddox’s favorite memory from PHS is the pep rallies from her freshman year. It was her first taste of high school spirit, and she loved it. Maddox is involved in Hosa, Student Government, and is a member of the varsity girls' soccer team. After high school, she plans to attend a four-year college and get a bachelor's degree in criminal justice.