Seniors Cameron Carnal and Cadynce Basham were crowned Cuba High School’s courtwarming king and queen during a ceremony on Friday night. 

The ceremony commenced in between the junior varsity and varsity boys’ basketball games against Osage and was emceed by Student Council President Daisy Millsap and Student Council Vice President Alyonna DeClue. It was “Under the Stars” themed and organized by the CHS Student Council.

Cameron is the son of Adam and Shannon Carnal. His activities include football, basketball, baseball, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society and Teens Teach Prevention. He plans to pursue a degree in psychology after high school and become a sports psychologist.

Basham is the daughter of Jason and Jennifer Basham. Her activities include yearbook, Pep Club, cross country and track. She plans on attending Ozarks Technical Community College after graduation and becoming a dental hygienist.

Retiring king Landon Carnal and retiring queen Bailey Godcat were in attendance to crown the 2026 royalty. Landon is the son of Adam and Shannon Carnal and is currently employed with the St. James Caring Center. Godcat is the daughter of Fran Godcat and Monica Koch. She is currently attending Evangel University in Springfield with plans to become a physical therapist.

Other senior king and queen candidates were Gabriella Garms, Lillian Baker, Rylie Crull, Mylee Lackey, Diego Davalos, Wyatt McMillan, Caden Nix and Ryan Thompson.

Garms, the first runner up, is the daughter of Cody and Jessica Elrod and Michael Garms. She is a member of the softball team and plans to attend college to become a teacher.

Baker, the second runner up, is the daughter of Jim and Kerri Baker. Her activities include band, yearbook, FCCLA, National Honor Society and Senior Class Vice President. After high school, she plans to attend the University of Missouri and study physical therapy.

Crull is the daughter of Tom and Kimber Crull. She has been involved in FFA, Student Council and FCCLA. She plans to attend an RN program at East Central College.

Lackey is the daughter of Chris and Leann Lackey. Her activities include yearbook and dance. After high school, she plans to attend college and major in business while obtaining her real estate license.

Davalos is the son of Rosario and Mago Davalos. He is a member of FFA and plans to become a machine operator after high school.

McMillan is the son of Brian and Melissa McMillian. He is a member of the football and baseball teams and has committed to play football next year at Missouri S&T while pursuing a degree in psychology.

Nix is the son of Doug and Brooke Nix. He is a member of FFA and the Pep Club. After high school, he plans to attend a trade school and study electrical distribution.

Thompson is the son of Ryan Thompson Sr. He is a member of National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, football and track. Thompson hopes to play college football while pursuing a major in kinesiology.  

Freshman candidates included Traelynn Cunningham, daughter of Melanie and Troy Cunningham, who was escorted by Layten Eikermann, son of Luke and Kiri Eikermann, Addison McGinnis, daughter of Albert and Melissa McGinnis, who was escorted by Cooper Medows, son of Jason and Keri Medows, and Makalya Wells, daughter of Michael and Ashley Wells, who was escorted by Carter Medows, son of Jason and Keri Medows. 

Sophomore candidates included Justice Evrard, daughter of Doug and Alicia Evrard, who was escorted by Christian DeLuna, son of Adriana Hernandez and Ramon DeLuna, Makenlee Lorenz, daughter of Darlene Lorenz, who was escorted by Dorian Munoz, son of Genaro and Graciela Munoz, and Paetlyn Thurman, daughter of Kayla and Anthony Thurman, who was escorted by Blaine Bell, son of Tim Good and Rhonda Bell.

Junior candidates included Allison Heads, daughter of Roy and Roxanna Heads, who was escorted by AJ Flores, son of Tamara Caron. Mackenzie Mabe, daughter of Marc and Kelli Mabe, was escorted by Jesse Shireman, son of Bobby and Elizabeth Shireman. Hailey Timmons, daughter of Ted and Karen Timmons, was escorted by Ivy Renner, daughter of Jeff and Wendy Renner.

Addison McGinnis was named freshman attendant, Justice Evrard was named sophomore attendant and Allison Heads was named junior attendant.