Ashtyn Taylor received her crown as the Dewar Dragons' 2016 basketball queen Friday night. Coronation ceremonies were held prior to the game with Hanna.
Staejha Mack was the freshman attendant. Staejha is the daughter of Christy Arnold and Gregory Mack, and the granddaughter of Wanda and Nathaniel Mack, and Jerry and Janice Arnold. She has two brothers: Darius, and Tryton. Her activities include basketball one year, softball one year, and cheerleading one year. She plans on finishing high school and making it through college
Staejha is escorted by Turner Howk, the son of Mickey and Sherry Howk, the grandson of Lloyd Gower and the late Jerry and Becky Turner. He has four siblings: Mackenzie,
Nicholas, Christopher, and Jerod . His activities include band one year, basketball one year, football one year, FCA one year, golf one year and track one year, He serves at Dewar First Baptist Church. As of
now, Turner plans on attending the University of Oklahoma to
become a doctor.
Monigue Prentiss was the junior attendant. She is the daughter of Jeralyn Prentiss. She has two brothers: Nathan and Issiac Prentiss. Her grandparents are Abby and Bobby
Prentiss and Mandy and Benjamin Hill. Monique has been involved in softball two years and basketball three years. Monique plans to graduate from high school and then become a Registered Nurse.
The sophomore escort was Jaden Dorton, the son of Shyla Dailey. His four siblings are Noah, Trey, Dax and Keely. Jaden's grandparents are Ted and Mary Dorton, Lawanda Burke, and the Late Allen Dailey. Jaden has been active in basketball one year, football one year and track one year. He attends the Calvary Baptist Church in Okmulgee, and he is a member of his youth group. Jaden plans to graduate from Dewar High School and then graduate college with a goal of becoming a police officer.
The junior attendant was DelJah Jackson, daughter of Demetria Carter and Joseph Jackson. Her siblings are Keiondra Carter, Kiondre Lewis, Tajaya Lewis, and Tianna Lewis. Her grandmother is Charlene Carter. DelJah has been active in FCCLA one year, softball two years, basketball two years, band one year and color guard one year. She plans to attend Connors State ColIege in Warner and major in Fitness Training.
She was escorted by Bryton Edmundson, son of Howard and Susan Edmundson. He has a sister, Ashley and two brothers, Nolan and Corbyn. Bryton's grandparents are Joan Klimek and Mary Edmundson. His activities include basketball three years, baseball three years, football three years and rodeo. Bryton is a member of the OWRAA. Bryton plans on graduating high school and attending Connors State College to Rodeo on their Rodeo Team. After getting his Associates Degree, he plans on getting his own ranch and cattle company, while raising a family.
The flower girl was Korbyn Anderson, daughter of Michael and Alisha Anderson. She has a sister, Kobee and a brother, Kannon. Her grandparents are Don and Annette Corbin, Nita and Danny Cook, and Mike Anderson. Korbyn is in first grade and loves to watch the Dewar High School cheerleaders and do cheers with them. When she grows up, she wants to become a doctor or nurse because she loves to take care of others.
The crown bearer was Isaiah Osmun, son of Joe and Ashley Osmun and has a brother, Ethan. His grandparents are Debbie Albert, Bobby Mings, Pamela Snyder-Osmun and the late Ronald Osmun. Isaiah is in Kindergarten. He loves attending church, and he enjoys riding his four-wheeler and swimming. Isaiah also loves school and spending time with_his little brother.
Dewar's 2016 basketball queen was Ashtyn Taylor. She is the daughter of Brian and Trina Taylor and the sister to Colt Taylor. She is the granddaughter of Charles and Patsy Henderson, Jerry and Debbie Lane and Tommy Dickey. Her activities include band one year, fast pitch one year, pee wee cheer coach two years, cheerleading
four years, co-captain one year, cheer captain two years, FCCLA four years, district officer three years, FCCLA State Vice President of Parliamentary Law one year. Ashtyn's plans are to attend Northeastern
State University and study abroad.
One of her escorts was Alan Bentjen who is the son of Rick and Deborah Bentjen and the brother to Taylor. He is the grandson to Jim Taylor and the late Sandy Taylor-Brody. Alan's activities include football four years, basketball four years, baseball one year and track four years. Alan's plans are to follow the health field unless a full ride for football presents itself.
Another attendant was Brandon Tiger, the son of Brett Tiger and Jana Pullin. He is the brother to Brett Tiger and Khadren Pullin. His grandparents are A.J. Tiger and the late Janice Tiger, Mike Vonmeter and Jan Vanmeter. His activities include football four years, basketball four years, track four years and golf one year. Brandon's plans for the future are to finish school for Heating and Air.
Another escort was Keegan Lytch - Keegan is the son of Sonya Mcintosh, and he is the only child. Keegan's activities are baseball four years, basketball four years and FCCLA three years. Keegan plans to attend Southwestern Oklahoma State University and study Exercise Science to become a nutritionist.
Also escorting was Taylor Bentjen, the son of Deborah and Rick Bentjen . His brother is Alan Bentjen . Taylor's grandparents are Jim Taylor and the late Sandy Taylor-Brody. Taylor's activities are football four years, basketball four years, and track four years. His plan in life is to follow God's path wherever it takes him.

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