The Coshocton County Beacon July 17, 2025 | Page 20

20 • The Beacon July 17, 2025

Griffith thankful for experiences this year

Hello, my name is Lillian Griffith. I want to thank the West Lafayette Chamber, Amy Stonebraker, the other royalties and courts, and my mom for taking me to parades and making them fun.
My favorite festival was the Apple Butter Festival in Roscoe Village. I want to wish the new mini queen and her court good luck and hope they have as much fun as I did.
I am always and forever your 2024-25 West Lafayette mini queen.
Lillian Griffith

The 2025 homecoming candidates

The 77th West Lafayette Homecoming will kick off Thursday, July 24 with the queen contest at 6 p. m. at Burt Park. Several young ladies will run for positions to represent their community.
14-year-old Audrey Tubbs Queen Candidate
15-year-old Grace Kilchenman Queen Candidate
12-year-old Lily Edwards Junior Queen Candidate

Boyd had a beautiful journey

As I prepare to step down from my role of the 2024-25 West Lafayette Homecoming senior queen, I wanted to express my sincere gratitude to each and every one of you. It has been an honor to represent West Lafayette. I have made several new friendships and rekindled old friendships in the past year.
The whole court treated me with respect and kindness. I was very impressed with the group of young ladies representing our village. Their parents should be very
proud of each and every one of them.
I look forward to staying in touch and continuing to support the West Lafayette Royalty Court and parents. Thank you once again for the support, trust and camaraderie. It was a beautiful journey, and I will always look back on my reign with fondness and pride.
Kay Boyd
8-year-old Jaylee Keen Mini Queen Candidate
10-year-old Leigha Hollins Mini Queen Candidate
9-year-old Aubrey Morris Mini Queen Candidate

Celebrating our 143 rd Anniversary!

Proud to Support the West Lafayette Homecoming!
8-year-old Rayanne Bradford Mini Queen Candidate
8-year-old Aria Smith Mini Queen Candidate
5-year-old Hailey Hollins Junior Miss Candidate
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5-year-old Peyton Allen Junior Miss Candidate
7-year-old Preslee Pigman Junior Miss Candidate
6-year-old Everleigh Madison Junior Miss Candidate