On Saturday, October 24, Trinity Valley Community College recognized the 2026 Homecoming Kings and Queens representing all campuses.
For the TVCC – Athens Campus, Travis Harrison and Taeler Schilling were selected as Homecoming King and Queen. Harrison is a dual credit student from Athens pursuing nursing and represents the Athens chapter of the Student Government Association. Schilling is an early childhood education major and a graduate of Lindale High School. She is also a member of the internationally acclaimed TVCC Cardettes, where she serves as a lieutenant.
Although they were not selected for the crown, the Athens Campus Homecoming King and Queen finalists also included E. Robb, Tyler Evans, and Elena Sugimoto.
King finalist E. Robb is a sophomore musical theatre major and a graduate of Mabank High School. He is involved with the TVCC Theatre Department, Cardinal Singers and Cardinal Corps and has been recognized on the President’s List.
Queen finalist Tyler Evans is a TVCC High Honors graduate who has returned to The Valley to pursue her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. She currently serves as vice president of membership for the Athens chapter of the Student Government Association and is a Red Bird.
Queen finalist Elena Sugimoto is a sophomore liberal arts major from Japan and a member of the TVCC women’s soccer team. Her accomplishments include selection to the United Soccer Coaches All-American Team, the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 14 All-Region Second Team and the NJCAA All-Academic First Team.
For the TVCC – Palestine Campus, Jakoby Brantley and Julia Cargill were selected as Homecoming King and Queen. Brantley is a sophomore vocational nursing major and a graduate of Westwood High School. Cargill is a graduate of Palestine High School and TVCC. She is currently pursuing nursing and is a proud member of the First-Generation Student Organization.
For the TVCC – Terrell Campus, Manuel “Manny” Puente and Emma Lowery were selected as Homecoming King and Queen. Puente is a sophomore liberal arts major and a graduate of Terrell High School. Outside the classroom, he serves as secretary of the Terrell chapter of the Student Government Association and is an active member of the Cardinal Tabletop Society. Lowery is a freshman cosmetology major and a graduate of Forney High School.
Although they were unable to attend the ceremony, Daisy Huffines and Steven Martinez were selected as Homecoming Queen and King, respectively, for the TVCC – Terrell Health Science Center. Huffines is a nursing major from Quinlan, while Martinez is a nursing major and a graduate of Terrell High School.
Congratulations to all of this year's Homecoming Kings, Queens, and finalists! TVCC is proud to recognize these outstanding students and the contributions they make to their campuses and the Cardinal community.