Homecoming celebrations recently took place at James River High School and Lord Botetourt High School, with students at both schools celebrating school spirit and honoring their 2026 homecoming royalty.

Photo courtesy of Birdie Boblett
At James River High School, Leanna Steger was crowned homecoming queen and Conor Childs was crowned homecoming king. The James River homecoming dance was held Sept. 26 at Gracely Hills in Buchanan.
Members of the James River homecoming court included:
Seniors: Conor Childs, Aidan Davis, Keegan Price, Sam Wilson, Remi Bingeman, Avery Carr, Aydia McMaster and Leanna Steger
Juniors: Kolton Moody, Oscar Seitz, Maggie Brewster and Molly Dewhirst
Sophomores: Matthew Lowe, Ashton Orange, Hadleigh Breeden and Madison Sparks
Freshmen: Will Gore, Sam Reynolds, Allie Johnson and Kinley Scott
At Lord Botetourt High School, Addalyn Underwood was crowned homecoming queen and Rylen Wright was crowned homecoming king. The Lord Botetourt homecoming dance was held Oct. 10 at Lord Botetourt High School.

Photo courtesy of LBHS
Members of the Lord Botetourt homecoming court included:
Seniors: Madeleine Gantzhorn, Margaret Johnson Koroma, Addison Purser, Addalyn Underwood, Daniel Estep, Landen Gray, Emory Lonker and Rylen Wright
Juniors: Caylin Barrett and Maddex Umber
Sophomores: Beahlen Deacon and Beau Lonker
Freshmen: Kinleigh Manley and Braxton Harvey
~ Fincastle Herald staff report



