Snead State Community College crowned two sophomores as the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen during festivities held Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Plunkett Wallace Gymnasium.

Reece Knight and Bailee Battles, both of Albertville were crowned the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen, respectively, by Snead State President Dr. Joe Whitmore and First Lady Janet Whitmore. The Homecoming Court was presented between the men’s and women’s basketball games against Reid State Technical College.

Selected to the Homecoming Court were sophomores Bailee Battles, Audrey Beasley, CeeCee Cartagena, Madison Chapman, Alina Ramirez Perez, Connor Aderholt, Tucker Cagle, Reece Knight, Jack Ollis, and Tyler Whaley.

Freshmen members of the court included Emma Buck, Natalee Gulledge, Tazi Harris, Shaquondra Holcombe, Gabe Benton, Carson Floyd, Davis Jackson, and JT Johnson.

About the Sophomore Court:

• Alina Ramirez-Perez of Boaz is a 2023 graduate of Boaz High School. Currently majoring in General Business, Alina plans to transfer to Jacksonville State University to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. She serves as secretary for the Ambassadors and as a representative for the Student Government Association. She is the president of the Rotaract Club and secretary for the FBLA-Collegiate organization. She is also part of the TRIO Student Support Services program. Alina is the daughter of Ana Perez and Marcos Lucas.
• Audrey Beasley of Guntersville is the daughter of Chasity and Andy Beasley and is a 2023 graduate of Guntersville High School. After graduating from Snead State with her Associate’s degree, Audrey plans to transfer to the University of Alabama in Huntsville to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. She serves as the event chair for the Ambassadors and president of the Student Government Association. She is also a member of the Rotaract Club.
• Bailee Battles of Albertville cheers for the Snead State Parsons and is a member of the FCA Leadership Team. The daughter of Darrin Battles and Shanna Battles, she is currently pursuing an Associate’s degree in General Education. The Albertville High School graduate plans to transfer to Auburn University to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing.
• CeeCee Cartagena of Boaz is the daughter of Gloria Martin and a 2023 graduate of Boaz High School. She is currently pursuing an Associate’s degree in General Education and serves as an Ambassador. She is part of the Theatre Department and the Media Club. She plans to transfer to Auburn University to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree.
• Connor Aderholt of Shelby is a pitcher for the Parsons Baseball Team and is an Ambassador. He helps with the Parson Pantry and Parson Closet programs. The son of Clay and Stacy Aderholt, Connor is pursuing an Associate’s degree in Biology. He plans to transfer to the University of Alabama in Birmingham to study Kinesiology and apply to Physical Therapy school.
• Jack Ollis of Birmingham plays for the Parson Baseball Team and is pursuing an Associate’s degree. The son of Wade Ollis and Andrea Ollis, Jack is a graduate of Hewitt Trussville High School. He plans to transfer to the University of Alabama to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science.
• Madison Chapman of Boaz is a Parson Cheerleader and is majoring in Early Childhood Education. She plans to transfer to Jacksonville State University to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Mathematics. The daughter of Brian and Ashley Chapman, Madison is a 2023 graduate of Boaz High School.
• Reece Knight of Albertville is the son of Chris and Amber Knight. He graduated in 2023 from Albertville High School. Majoring in Marketing, Reece is a member of the Snead State Fishing Team. He plans to transfer to Auburn University to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing.
• Tucker Cagle of Cullman is majoring in General Education and is a pitcher for the Parsons Baseball Team. The son of Greg and Teresa Cagle, Tucker plans to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science.
• Tyler Whaley of Boaz is the son of Alison Whaley and is a graduate of Boaz High School. He is pursuing an Associate in Science degree and plays for the Parson Baseball Team. He plans to transfer to Jacksonville State University to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Science Education.

About the Freshman Court

• Carson Floyd of Guntersville is pursuing an Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. The son of Julie Floyd and Jimmy Floyd, Carson is a member of the Snead State Fishing Team and serves as an Ambassador. He graduated from Guntersville High School in 2024. He plans to transfer to the University of Alabama in Huntsville to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Davis Jackson of Horton is the son of Jason and Jami Jackson. He is a 2024 graduate of Douglas High School. He is an Ambassador and is majoring in Engineering. He plans to transfer to Auburn University to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Biosystems Engineering.
• Emma Buck of Albertville serves as vice president of the Ambassadors and is majoring in General Education. A graduate of Albertville High School, she is the daughter of Brittany and Andrew Buck. She plans to transfer to Auburn University to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Agriscience Education.
• Gabe Benton of Alexander City is the son of Yonnie Edwards and is a 2024 graduate of Benjamin Russell High School. He is majoring in Material Engineering. He plans to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering. He plays for the Parson Baseball Team.
• John Thomas (JT) Johnson V of Athens is the son of Geri Durham Johnson and Johnny Johnson. A graduate of James Clemens High School, he is majoring in Sports Management. He plays for the Parson Baseball Team and hopes to continue playing baseball after he graduates from Snead State. He plans to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management.
• Natalee Gulledge of Arab is the daughter of Scott and Jolie Gulledge. The Central Christian School graduate is majoring in General Education. She is an Ambassador. She plans to transfer to Calhoun Community College to pursue a degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Shaquondra Holcombe of Chatom is the daughter of Latosha White and Darrin White. She graduated from Washington County High School. She plays for the Lady Parsons Volleyball Team. Majoring in General Education, Shaquondra plans to transfer to the University of West Alabama to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in English or another field.
• Tazi Harris of Guntersville plays for the Lady Parsons Volleyball and Basketball teams. The daughter of Crystal Banks, she graduated from Guntersville High School and is majoring in Business. She plans to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Business and hopes to continue playing volleyball and basketball after she graduates from Snead State.

The Homecoming celebration continued when the Snead State Basketball Teams walked away with wins over Reid State. The Lady Parsons secured a 100-52 win, and the Parsons claimed a close win of 80-78.