Photos by Leilani Chin & Compiled by Lynette Haaland, Four Points News

Noah Calhoun and Lila Jones were crowned Vandegrift High School’s 2026 Homecoming King and Queen during the homecoming game on September 18 at Monroe Memorial Stadium.

Calhoun, the son of Mark and Dina Calhoun, is a defensive back on the varsity football team and plays defense for the varsity lacrosse team, where he earned all-district honors. Outside of sports, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to country music and playing spikeball. He also gave a shoutout to Levi Calhoun and everyone who has supported him throughout his high school career.

Jones, daughter of Casey and Ethan Jones, is a forward on the varsity soccer team and runs the 400-meter for the varsity track team. She is also a member of PALS, NHS and Key Club. Jones enjoys traveling, attending concerts and spending time with friends and family and said she is excited to make the most of her senior year.

Senior Homecoming Court: Joseph Svoboda and Diamond Maxie-Harris

Svoboda, son of Joe and Andrea Svoboda, is a member of the Vandegrift band, an International Baccalaureate Diploma candidate, Eagle Scout and member of NHS and Young Men’s Service League. He plans to study electrical engineering in college.

Maxie-Harris is involved in Student Council, National English Honor Society and Vision Dance Company. She recently interned with the City of Austin for Aviation. She credited Vision with being a second family and thanked her mother for being her role model and keeping her grounded.

Senior Homecoming Court: Tate Self and Meghan Bergquist

Self, son of Todd and Laura Self, is a member of the varsity football team, where he plays wide receiver. Outside of football, he enjoys playing golf and wake surfing. He recently started his own business, Texas T’s Grill Dust, and plans to study business in college.

Bergquist is co-captain of the varsity cheerleading team and is involved in Ready, Set, Teach at Vandegrift. She plans to attend Texas A&M University and pursue her goal of becoming an elementary school teacher. She thanked her family, friends and teammates for their support.

Junior Court: Prince Colt Stevens and Princess Sienna Sevieri

Stevens has played football since he was 7 years old and calls it his favorite sport and hobby. He also enjoys watching movies and expressed his appreciation for his parents, brother and sister.

Sevieri is junior class president, a member of the Leander ISD Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council and PALS. Outside of school, she works at ATX Sip, cheers on Vandegrift football and spends time with friends and family. She thanked her parents, Don and Tiffany, along with her grandparents, aunt, uncle, cousin and close friends for their support.

Sophomore Court: Prince Trevor Kingsmore and Princess Isla Riley

Kingsmore, son of Ty and Britta Kingsmore, plays defensive end on the JV Black football team and also plays lacrosse and enjoys mountain biking. He thanked his parents and sister, Keira, for their support and early-morning driving.

Riley is the daughter of Bob and Taylar Riley. She is a member of National Charity League, where she is earning six service awards this year, and is also involved in FFA and Young Life. She thanked her family, friends, Johnny and her ATA cheer coaches for their encouragement and support.

Freshman Court: Prince Grant Johnsrud and Princess Sofi Beltran

Johnsrud, son of Mike and Kim Johnsrud, is involved in theater, Student Council, Debate Club and A/V. Outside of Vandegrift, he participates in Zach Musical Theater, Boy Scouts of America and Young Men’s Service League. He enjoys reading, hiking and spending time with friends.

Beltran is involved in theater and fashion design and plans to attend college in New York City. She enjoys reading, drawing, music, playing guitar and acting.