Homecoming

Join us on Saturday, January 27, 2024 as we celebrate Homecoming at 7:00 p.m. in the West Plains Civic Center.

2023 Homecoming King, Kale Wilson, and Queen, Emilee Dougherty, will be crowning the 2024 Homecoming King and Queen. Free hors d’oeuvres will be served beginning at halftime.

If you are interested in running for Homecoming King or Queen, see Luke Hurtt in Hass-Darr 102 or email him at LukeHurtt@MissouriState.edu

Voting for King and Queen Candidates will be open from January 22-26 until 4 p.m.
After reviewing the candidates below, Vote for your Grizzly Homecoming King and Queen

Introducing the 2024 Homecoming Queen Candidates

These four candidates are in the running to be voted Homecoming Queen at our Grizzly Homecoming Game.

Melia Wiehe

Hometown: West Plains, Missouri, Major: AA in General Studies, Sponsor: Student Government Association. "In attending Missouri State University-West Plains, my most rewarding experience has been building relationships with my fellow Grizzlies."

Sophia Keeney

Hometown: Van Buren, Missouri, Major: AA in General Studies, Sponsor: Student Ambassadors. "I am proud to be a Grizzly because I am surrounded by a community of people who believe in me."

Abigail Mulnik

Hometown: Branson, Missouri, Major: AA in Business, Sponsor: Campus Christian House. "My most rewarding experience I've had at the University is having the opportunity to show prospective students around our campus and tell them everything that the school has to offer."

Abbi Rouse

Hometown: Thayer, Missouri, Major: AAS in Agriculture, Sponsor: the Agriculture Club. "The community is the best part of this university, I like the fact that everyone knows everyone!"

Introducing the 2024 Homecoming King Candidates

These four candidates are in the running to be voted Homecoming King at our Grizzly Homecoming Game.

Reuben Henderson

Hometown: Dixon, Missouri, Major: AA in General Studies Sponsor: Student Government Association. "I am proud to be a grizzly because of the care this university, faculty, and staff put into their students. They ensure each individual has the tools they need to be safe, to learn, and to prepare for their future careers."

Jack Willison

Hometown: Thayer, Missouri, Major: AS in Nursing, Sponsor: Student Ambassador. He is running for Homecoming King because it "seems like a fun thing that insights school spirit as well as camaraderie amongst other Grizzlies."

Caleb Ingram

Hometown: Salem, Missouri, Major: AAS in Business, Sponsor: Campus Christian House. "The most rewarding experience of being a student here in West Plains has been the relationships I've been able to build with my peers. I have built so many relationships here that could last a lifetime."

Israel Webster

Hometown: Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri, Major: AAS in Agriculture, Sponsor: Agriculture Club."Agriculture club has really helped me manage time and kept me engaged with my major."