2026 MCHS Homecoming Candidates

Rhianna Fisher | Drama Club

Escorted by: Treasure Goldman

Parents: Vanessa Florez and Brandon Fisher

Activities: Drama Club, Marching Band, Japanese Olympiad, ISSMA Solo and Ensemble, National Honor Society

Favorite memory: In my freshman year, during Drama Club’s production of Mamma Mia! It was my first time doing theater, and it was truly a spectacular experience! I met so many new people and found my love for musical theater along the way.

Advice for underclassmen: Work hard as an underclassman so you can enjoy your senior year to its fullest. 

Future plans: Study Occupational Therapy

Veronica Barnes | Envirothon

Escorted by: Charlotte (Charli) Biela

Parents: Carol and Steve Barnes

Activities: Envirothon, Rho Kappa, French Club, French National Honor Society, Cross Country, Track and Field, National Honor Society, Teen Court

Favorite memory: Eating an entire bag of crazy bread with my best friend in the car right before track practice.

Advice for underclassmen: Don't let your fear of failing stop you from doing your best or trying new things. 

Future plans: Attend Purdue and study Pharmaceuticals or Environmental Sciences. 

Charlotte (Charli) Biela | German Club

Escorted by: Veronica Barnes

Parent: Jim Biela

Activities: German Club, Steering Committee, Bowling

Favorite memory: Audrey and I winning at the Language Olympics.

Advice for underclassmen: Get involved, try new things, don't be afraid. 

Future plans: Study Animal Sciences. 

Gabriella (Gabby) Patino | Helping Hands

Escorted by: Thomas Chatfield

Parents: Natalie and Gerardo Patino

Activities: Helping Hands, Student Government, Spanish Club, Steering Committee, Teen Court, Early College Club, Student Leadership Advisory Board, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Social Studies Honor Society, Bring Change to Mind, Soccer (Captain), Softball, Wrestling Manager

Favorite memory: In 2024, the fire alarm went off during Chemistry, sending us outside in the pouring rain. I sat with my friend Grace as we waited to go back inside. By the time we returned, everyone was completely soaked. Our teacher, Mr. Goebel, felt so bad that he brought out hair dryers to help us dry off.

Advice for underclassmen: Not every mountain is easy or worth climbing. Everything gets harder before it gets easy; you just need to push through and work hard for your future. Only YOU can choose what YOU do with your life. 

Future plans: Attend Indiana University and study Nursing.

Thomas Chatfield | Helping Hands

Escorted by: Gabriella (Gabby) Patino

Parents: Darlene and Chris Chatfield

Activities: Helping Hands, Tennis, Golf, MCHS TV, Japanese Club

Favorite memory: Beating LaPorte in basketball at LaPorte freshman year after tying the game late and winning in overtime. It was like a scene out of Hoosiers. 

Advice for underclassmen: High school moves pretty fast; if you don’t stop and look around once and awhile, you could miss it. 

Future plans: Study Sports Broadcasting.

Makayla Sardon | Japanese Club

Escorted by: Camden Hernandez

Parents: Stephany and Hernan Sardon

Activities: Japanese Club, Japanese Olympiad of Indiana, Japanese Honor Society, National Honor Society, Marching Band, Concert Band, Pep Band, ISSMA Solo and Ensemble, Drama Club

Favorite memory: All the times I got to host foreign exchange students. By hosting my Japanese exchange students, Kanro and Megumi, I learned more about the Japanese language and culture and built deep, sister-like connections that will stay intact no matter how far apart we are or how much time passes between our visits.

Advice for underclassmen: Get involved with things that you are genuinely passionate about. Even if it pushes you out of your comfort zone, take the chance and join something new. Whether it's a club, sport, or activity, always give 100% and stick with it. Passion keeps you going through the hardest moments, and the memories and connections you make along the way will make all the time and energy you put in truly worth it.

Future plans: Attend medical school to become a Pathologist.

Camden Hernandez | Japanese Club

Escorted by: Makayla Sardon

Parents: Kim and Mike Novitske

Activities: Japanese Club, Yearbook Club, Steering Committee, Student Government, Golf, Bowling, Tennis, Kendama Club, Rho Kappa, National Honor Society, Japanese Honor Society, Student Leadership Advisory Board, Ping Pong Club, Helping Hands

Favorite memory: Winning the spirit stick as class president my Junior year with Haley Barnes.

Advice for underclassmen: Stop worrying about what others think and take risks on opportunities that challenge you.

Future plans: Study Finance and Japanese and attend Notre Dame.

Bella Ketcham | National Honor Society

Escorted by: Daunte Jones

Parents: Mandy and Drew Ketcham

Activities: National Honor Society, Student Government, Rho Kappa, Volleyball, Student-Athlete Leadership Board, MCHS TV

Favorite memory: Watching the friends I've made over the years walk the stage at graduation each year, knowing I'm eventually next.

Advice for underclassmen: Be kind.

Future plans: Attend Indiana University and study Sports Broadcasting.

Daunte Jones | National Honor Society

Escorted by: Bella Ketcham

Parents: Denero Jones

Activities: National Honor Society, Student Government, Honor Society, Computer Honor Society, Japanese Club, Helping Hands, Steering Committee

Favorite memory: My favorite memories are the ones with my friends, whether it’s in classes like physics junior year, football games, or prom!

Advice for underclassmen: Do what you want to do while you can. Join that club, take that class, play that sport, and make the memories you want. Even if you think you don’t have the time, make the time. You won’t get these years back.

Future plans: Study Cybersecurity.

Audrey Hardacker | Rho Kappa

Escorted by: Zacharias Williams

Parent: Kristy Hardacker

Activities: Rho Kappa (President), Student Government (Secretary), Steering Committee, German Club, French Club, Helping Hands, Swim, Soccer

Favorite memory: Going to football games with my friends.

Advice for underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to try new things! 

Future plans: Study Psychology or Social Work.

Zacharias Williams | Rho Kappa

Escorted by: Audrey Hardacker

Parents: Erin and Bruce Williams

Activities: Rho Kappa, Baseball, Diving, Tennis, National Honor Society, Helping Hands, Japanese Club

Favorite memory: Hanging out with my friends in class, at sports, and other school events.

Advice for underclassmen: Reflect on your experiences instead of just moving past them.

Future plans: Attend college and study Mechanical Engineering to become a Roller Coaster Designer.

Lucille (Lucy) Murphy | Spanish Club

Escorted by: Donovan Joseph

Parents: Jill Grabowski, Richard Murphy

Activities: Spanish Club, Flag Football, Track, Steering Committee, National Honor Society, Rho Kappa

Favorite memory: When Spanish Club won the language Olympics after I won the root beer chug.

Advice for underclassmen: Play the sport you’re on the fence about!

Future plans: Attend Indiana University and study Entrepreneurship.

Donovan Joseph | Spanish Club

Escorted by: Lucille (Lucy) Murphy

Parents: Sarah and Gregory Joseph

Activities: Spanish Club, Rho Kappa, National Honor Society, Steering Committee

Favorite memory: Spending time with my friends, whether it's dancing and hanging out during junior prom or having bonfires on the beach.

Advice for underclassmen: Don't be afraid to join new things like clubs or sports; it's very important to get involved.

Future plans: Attend Indiana University and study a medical field.

Kyah Hart | Steering Committee

Escorted by: Anthony Hood

Parents: RiEisha and Courtney Hart

Activities: Steering Committee, Volleyball, Cheer, student athletic trainer, Student Government, National Honor Society, and the Early College program

Favorite memory: When the stadium felt like home freshman year. Having Kyron and Jaden on the varsity football team while Dad coached from the sidelines, and me cheering on the field, created a perfect family moment. Looking up to see Mom beaming in the stands, so proud of all her kids, is a moment I’ll hold onto forever.

Advice for underclassmen: Stay true to yourself and the people around you.

Future plans: Study at an HBCU to become a Veterinarian.

Anthony Hood | Steering Committee

Escorted by: Kyah Hart

Parents: Elizabeth Schofield

Activities: Steering Committee, Cheer, Volleyball, Student Government, Class of 2027 President

Favorite memory: Being part of all the fun pep rallies and putting on a good show for my classmates.

Advice for underclassmen: Embrace being different and don’t let judgment hold you back.

Future plans: Make money, have fun, and look good.

Batoul Achy | Student Government

Escorted by: Emmanuel Sanchez

Parents: Reda and Ola Achy

Activities: Student Government (President), Soccer, Swim, National Honor Society, Rho Kappa, French Honor Society, Steering Committee, Teen Court, Student Leadership Advisory Board

Favorite memory: Partaking in our Student Government's elementary summits and working together with all the Steering Committees to make it special. 

Advice for underclassmen: Get involved, join all the clubs and sports you are interested in, even if you've never played before. Don't be scared of new opportunities that come your way, and embrace everything about yourself because you are unique!

Future plans: Attend Purdue and study Psychology.

Emmanuel Sanchez | Student Government

Escorted by: Batoul Achy

Parents: Toni Ledesma and Max Sanchez

Activities: Student Government, Steering Committee, Helping Hands, National Honor Society, Student Ambassador Program, Student-Athlete Leadership Group, Volleyball

Favorite memory: Being crowned Prom Prince. 

Advice for underclassmen: Join student government, join every club you possibly can. Just be involved. You will form friendships that will get you through anything high school throws at you.

Future plans: Attend Purdue University.

Angelia (Lia) Black | Wolfpack Marching Band

Escorted by: Abigail Killingbeck

Parent: Mila Black

Activities: Marching Band, Japanese Club, Kendama Club, Pep Band, Quizbowl, Tennis

Favorite memory: Watching the fall pep rallies.

Advice for underclassmen: Always be open to trying new things.

Future plans: Attend Purdue and study Dentistry.

Rachel Jones | Yearbook Club

Escorted by: Haley Barnes

Parents: Jennifer and Terry Jones

Activities: Yearbook Club, Volleyball, Early College Club, Student Government, Rho Kappa

Favorite memory: Cheering at the pep rallies with all of my friends 

Advice for underclassmen: Do the things that make you happy, not the things you think others expect. You'll enjoy high school a lot more when you're being yourself.

Future plans: Study Business and attend Saint Mary’s.