July 17, 2025 The Beacon • 21

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

Hello everyone! I am Lillian Creachbaum, the 2024-25 junior queen of West Lafayette.

It’ s hard to believe my year as a junior queen is coming to an end. This experience has been absolutely wonderful, and I am grateful for every moment. I have learned so much and met so many great people.

I want to start by thanking my court. You all have been absolutely amazing. I could not have done this without all your support. To the new queens and courts, congratulations! Embrace this opportunity, make it your

Lillian Creachbaum own, be yourself and always lead with kindness.

I also would like to say thank you to everyone who has supported me through this journey— my family, especially my mom. She has helped me with everything and drove me around everywhere. My friends, the chamber of commerce, Queens Director Amy Stonebraker and the amazing people in our community.

It’ s truly been a great honor. So for the last time, I am your 2024-25 West Lafayette junior queen.

Lillian Creachbaum

My name is Paisley Vickers, and I am your 2024 junior miss. I spent my year as junior miss going to festivals and riding in parades. I made so many fun memories and many new friends.

I would like to say thank you to my court. Aria and Quinn, you guys were both wonderful court members! Getting to represent my town this year was so much fun! I will really miss this.

Thank you all again, and for the final time, I am Paisley Vickers, your 2024 West Lafayette Homecoming junior miss.

Paisley Vickers

Hello ladies and gentlemen, I am Caitlin Swiney, your 2024 West Lafayette Homecoming queen.

I have had such an

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amazing year representing West Lafayette. Thank you for all your support during my reign!

Caitlin Swiney

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