Top row from left to right: Griffin Erb, Seth Goeller, Carter Hutchinson, Trenton McVey and Eli Vessels. Bottom row from left to right: Sophia Morris, Kenadee Strauss, Eva Tornes, Ellery Westbrook and Mallory Westfall. (Photo provided)

The Marietta High School Junior Class hosted Prom on Saturday. The theme was “The Great Gatsby”, and the colors were gold, white, black and silver.

The following students were elected to the 2026 Marietta High School Prom Court.

Sophia Morris is 17 years old and the daughter of Todd Morris and Marcus and Carrie Groves. She plays Varsity Softball and has played since the 6th grade.

Kenadee Strauss is 17 years old and the daughter of Andrew and Shannon Strauss. She plays Varsity Girls Golf and Girls Basketball. She is a member of the National Honor Society and Interact Club. She is active in the M1Naz Youth Group and is employed by Witten Farm Market.

Eva Tornes is 17 years old and the daughter of Scott and Alyson Tornes. She is on the Varsity track and Girls Tennis teams. She is the Junior Class Treasurer and is a member of National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Interact Club and Model UN.

Ellery Westbrook is 17 years old and is the daughter of Ryan and Edie Westbrook. She is captain of the MHS Crew team and Historian of the Spanish National Honor Society. She is a member of the Interact Club and the National Honor Society. She is also a member of the M1Naz Youth Group.

Mallory Westfall is 17 years old and the daughter of Travis and Candice Westfall. She is the Varsity Cheer Captain and on the Varsity Track Team. She is the Junior Class Vice President and a member of Interact Club, Environmental Club, Mock Trial, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society and Model UN.

Griffin Erb is 17 years old and the son of Joel and Kaelly Erb. He plays on the MHS Golf team and is a member of National Honor Society and Interact Club. He attends St. Mary’s Catholic Church and enjoys fishing.

Seth Goeller is 17 years old and the son of Jim and Kirsten Goeller. He plays Varsity Baseball. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Interact Club, Model UN, Student Council, Spanish National Honor Society and Mock Trial. He is a member of the Marietta First Church of the Nazarene and works at Huck’s Farm Market.

Carter Hutchinson is 17 years old and the son of Jon and Missy Hutchinson. He plays Varsity Baseball and Golf. He is a member of the Interact Club, Student Council, Model UN and National Honor Society.

Trenton McVey is 17 years old and the son of Lance and Amanda Weppler. He plays Varsity Boys Basketball and Football. He participates in 4-H and enjoys the outdoors.

Eli Vessels is 17 years old and the son of Ethan and Susan Vessels. He is on the Varsity Wrestling and Crew teams. He is a member of National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society.

Seth Goeller was crowned Prom King and Eva Tornes was crowned Prom Queen.