Court of Queens

The first maid on the homecoming court is senior Brandi Bradley. At school, Bradley takes part in student council, holding the role of student body co-historian. Her involvement also includes REACH and cheerleading. Outside of school, Bradley holds the title of Las Amigas Debutante and actively contributes to the Texarkana Advisory Youth City Council. After graduation, Bradley intends to pursue a career in nursing at the University of Houston. For the remainder of this year, her goals center around completing her college hours in order to graduate with her associates degree and making the most of her last year of high school. Bradley will be escorted by senior Kameron Wrightner.

“I’d like to thank my mother, my friends, my [cheer] team, and Ms. Page [for getting me to where I am today],” Bradley said. “I look forward to enjoying the once in a lifetime experience [on the homecoming court] and making memories with the other court members.”

The third maid that represents Texas High School on the 2025 homecoming court is senior Jlynn Dowden. Dowden devotes her time to many organizations on and off campus. She holds an active membership in REACH, National Honors Society, HOSA and Student Council. She also serves as the Vice President of Rosebuds Junior Garden Club and the captain of the Texas High Colorguard team. Dowden attends Church on The Rock, and cherishes every memory she made during her time at Texas High School. After receiving her high school diploma, Dowden plans to attend either Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge or the University of Central Arkansas with a major in nursing. For the rest of her senior year, Dowden looks forward to raising her GPA, developing a deeper relationship with God, and she hopes for a successful Winterguard season.

“I felt really honored and happy to know that people feel I deserve to be on the court,” Dowden said. “I would like to thank God for giving me the strength to push through everyday. This journey has been tough, but God has always come through for me in my strongest and weakest moments which is something I'll forever be thankful for.”

The fifth maid on the homecoming court is senior Meredith McPhaul. McPhaul serves as the captain of the Texas HighSteppers, a role she worked for years to achieve. Beyond her leadership on the dance floor, McPhaul serves as the senior class president, the president of National Honor Society, the vice president of Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society and the managing editor of the Tiger Yearbook. McPhaul also dedicates her time to service as an active participant in the Key Club, Rosebuds Junior Garden Club and Quill and Scroll Honor Society. Outside of school, McPhaul dances at the All Stars Dance Center and maintains an active membership in the First Baptist Church where she serves as a helper in the nursery. Looking forward to her future, McPhaul plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin where she will major in Communications. For the remainder of this year, McPhaul sets her sights on maintaining her spot in the top 10, being involved in the student body and encouraging others to be the most active participants that they can be.

“I’m so excited to make memories with such an awesome group of girls,” McPhaul said. “[I also look forward] to represent[ing] the school.”

The seventh maid on the homecoming court is senior Peyton Shaw. Shaw participates in Texas HighSteppers, National Honor Society, THS Leadership, Rosebuds Junior Garden Club, Key Club, HOSA and Texas High Publications. She also holds the role of senior class secretary for the student council. Outside of school, Shaw dances at All Stars Dance Center and volunteers in her church’s youth department. Shaw's goals for the remainder of the year consist of making all A’s for the and soaking up every last minute she has left at Texas High School with all of her friends. Shaw will be escorted by senior Duncan McGee.

“My initial reaction when I found out I made court was very excited and nervous,” Shaw said. “Right before they announced who was on court, I remember feeling very nervous and I was watching the group of people do their fun dance and when it stopped, I felt really excited to find out who was on court. I remember thinking that anybody on the ballot would’ve been a perfect fit for court."