Dear Georgia,
Congratulations, Homecoming Queen! I can’t think of a more fitting honor for you. Being chosen by your student body says something special—not just about what you have accomplished, but about the way you have made people feel throughout your years at Cedar Creek.
It is hard for me to believe that I have had the privilege of coaching you for over six years. I have watched you grow from a middle school basketball player into the confident, driven, kind young woman you are today. And while there are plenty of basketball memories I could choose from, I will always smile thinking about you knocking down three after three against OCS. Those are the moments coaches love—watching a player step up, shoot with confidence, and deliver when her team needs her.
But I learned early on that your toughness wasn’t limited to a basketball court. Watching you compete in cross country gave me an entirely different appreciation for your grit and mental toughness. You have a competitive spirit that doesn’t allow you to back away when something is difficult. You are organized, disciplined, dependable, and willing to work for the things that matter to you. Those qualities will take you far beyond athletics.
Some of my favorite memories with you, though, have very little to do with wins and losses. We have covered some miles together! From Brooks & Dunn, Taylor Swift and the Jonas Brothers, to Louisiana Tech and Ole Miss games, basketball trips to Knoxville, PGC camp, and celebrating your Sweet Sixteen in New York City—there have been a lot of laughs, adventures, and memories along the way. I am grateful that basketball allowed our paths to cross, but even more grateful that our relationship became about so much more than basketball.
One of the moments that showed me the most about your character actually came during one of your hardest seasons. Your entire junior basketball season was taken away by a shoulder injury, yet you never allowed your circumstances to take you away from your team. You showed up. You came to every practice. You encouraged your teammates. You stayed positive. You found a way to contribute even when you couldn’t contribute the way you wanted to. As your coach, I noticed. That season told me far more about Georgia Dugdale than any stat line ever could.
One of the things I admire most about you is the way you make people feel. You have a natural way of drawing people in and making them feel comfortable, included, and important. I have watched you do that with teammates and friends, but I have also watched you go out of your way to welcome new students and help them find their place at Cedar Creek. One of those new students happened to be my own daughter, and as her mom, that is something I will always remember and appreciate about you. You have done the same for so many others—you notice people, you include them, and you make sure they know they belong. I’ve especially seen that heart in the way you love and invest in kids. Whether you are babysitting, coaching, or volunteering with Pee Wee sports, you give them your time, your attention, and your heart. There is a kindness about you that is genuine, and people can feel it. I think that is one of the very best things about you.
Maybe that is why I wasn’t surprised when I heard your classmates had chosen you as their Homecoming Queen. I believe honors like this are really a reflection of all the little moments that came before them—the kind words, the smiles in the hallway, the friendships, the encouragement, and the countless times you made someone feel seen and included. You didn’t earn this honor in one night. You earned it in the way you have treated people along the way.
Georgia, basketball has simply been more fun because you were in the gym. Trips have been more fun because you were on them. Teams have been better because you were part of them. And my life as a coach has been better because I got the opportunity to coach you. As you enjoy this special moment, I hope you know that the people who love you were proud of you long before there was ever a crown involved. This honor is simply a beautiful reflection of the young woman we have had the privilege of watching you become. Keep working hard. Keep competing. Keep including people. Keep loving kids. Keep showing up for others. And most importantly, keep being Georgia.
I am so proud of you, sweet Georgia. You are incredibly deserving of this honor, and I hope you soak up every second of it.
Love,
Coach Katie
Hydi Boyd,
I am so incredibly proud of you! It is an honor to see you selected by your peers to represent Cedar Creek this week. I hope you soak up every minute, make the sweetest memories with your friends, and realize how special it is to be celebrated by the people who have watched you grow. I have had the privilege of knowing you and teaching you since you were in the 8th grade. In fact, I’m feeling a little lost not having y’all this year!
In that time, one of the things that I have always loved most about you is that you are always smiling, laughing, or finding a way to make the people around you happy. One of my favorite memories is when y’all conspired to glue that banana into Kade’s notebook. You bring positivity everywhere you go and your joy is contagious! You are the kind of person who can brighten a room simply by being yourself. I hope you never lose that sweet spirit!
I have also loved getting to see you grow through your sports. You are competitive, hardworking, determined and fierce. I know those qualities will serve you well long after your playing days are over. Whether you are on the softball field or in the classroom, you give people a reason to cheer for you! I’m still waiting on Cadence to bring back my Hydi fathead that was looking down upon our classroom in 8th grade! I was robbed!
But more than anything, I admire your heart and your faith. Your relationship with Christ is such an important part of who you are, and I am so proud of the young Christian woman you have become. My prayer for you is that you continue to keep Him at the center of your life as you enter this next chapter. There will be so many decisions and opportunities ahead of you, and I hope you always allow your faith to guide you. God has given you so many wonderful gifts, and a heart that can make a difference in the lives of others.
It has been such a blessing to be your teacher and to watch you grow into who you are. I have enjoyed you as not just a student- but as a human! I love you so much and am so proud of you. I cannot wait to see where God takes you next, and wherever that may be, you will always have this teacher in your corner praying and rooting for you.
You are the best of the best. I hope you have enjoyed every single moment of homecoming week. Take all the pictures, laugh until your stomach hurts, enjoy your friends, and let yourself feel celebrated. YOU DESERVE IT!
Love,
Mrs. Singleton
Kennedy,
Congratulations on being chosen to represent our school as a maid on the 2026 Homecoming Court. What an honor it is that your peers recognize in you the qualities that set you apart as someone who fulfills the Cedar Creek motto of “Super Omnia,” best of all. And you, Kennedy Hall, do live your life each day seeking to fulfill that maxim.
I remember the very nervous, quiet, intimidated girl who walked into my classroom at the beginning of Freshman year. I remember how you never stopped working, you gained confidence, you persevered, and you grew tremendously not only in your knowledge and ability to solve math problems, but also in your self-confidence and belief that you can do hard things when you set your mind to them. I have enjoyed having the privilege of watching that freshman girl blossom into a strong, energetic, joyful leader in the classroom, on the basketball court, and on the tennis court. You are a constant source of encouragement to all those around you. You look for the best in others and encourage them to see the best in themselves. You always have a smile on your face and a kind word on your lips. As a Cougar Ambassador, you make sure others always feel welcomed and included all around.
While all these characteristics are upstanding and honorable, the greatest quality I have witnessed and watched grow in you is your love for others because of your love for Christ. For you, “Super Omnia” is to live not only best of all, but best for all. As your Sunday School teacher, I have watched as you have grown in your personal faith. I have heard you lead Bible Study and give your testimony at Fields of Faith, and I have been there as you have traveled around the world to share the gospel with others.
Kennedy, I am so very proud of you! I cannot wait to see what lies ahead in your future. Keep walking confidently in your calling, knowing who you are in Christ. Keep letting your light shine so that others will see your good works and give glory to your Father in Heaven (Matthew 5:16). And know, I will always be watching from the sidelines proudly cheering you on.
Love,
Mrs. Bridges
I feel so honored to have been asked to write about Mary Grace. I have had the privilege of teaching Mary Grace, but one of my favorite things has been getting to see the many different sides of who Mary Grace is. In the classroom, I have seen her personality, her smile, and the energy she brings with her each day. You can learn so much about a student by the way others respond to them. I remember noticing this about Mary Grace in my classroom. When she walked through the door, she was met with excited greetings, smiles, and genuine happiness from her classmates. People were simply happy to see her. Those little moments spoke volumes about the kind of person she is, someone whose presence brings joy to the people around her. Mary Grace has a way of making others feel valued and welcomed, and that is a quality that will stay with her long after high school. Mary Grace is talented, involved, and genuinely fun to be around, and she has made her mark at Cedar Creek in so many ways.
Then there is the basketball court…Have you seen Mary Grace play basketball?
I absolutely love watching her play because the intensity and competitiveness that come out of her is something special. She is the kind of competitor you do not want to face! Her talent is obvious, but it is her determination, confidence, and desire to compete that makes Mary Grace so much fun to watch. There is something pretty amazing about seeing that smiling girl from the classroom completely transform when she steps onto the court and decides it is time to compete.
Mary Grace,
As you begin your senior year, I hope you will remember to slow down and truly soak it all in. Soak up Homecoming Week, the excitement, the laughs, the traditions, the people, and all of the little moments that make this week at Cedar Creek so special. Soak up your senior year, too. Go to the games, cheer loudly, and make memories that you will look back on years from now and still smile about. These moments go by much faster than you think, and one day you will wish you could come back and experience them all again.
I pray you know that God has amazing things in store for you. I pray Jeremiah 29:11 for each of my students: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” It has been such a pleasure to be one of your teachers, and I am excited to see where life takes you next. Congratulations on being named to the 2026 Homecoming Court! What a special honor, and one that is so well deserved. I am so proud of you and can't wait to see all that you accomplish!
Love, Mrs. Alexander
Sophie,
It is an honor to write this letter for you, and it has been such a privilege to watch you grow over the past four years. From having you as a student to working with you through DECA and now watching you serve as president, I have had a front-row seat to so many different sides of who you are, and I am so proud who you have become.
One of the things I love most about you is your joyful nature. You have an infectious smile and a personality that can brighten just about any room. You bring fun and laughter wherever you go, and you have a way of making even ordinary moments more entertaining simply by being yourself. People enjoy being around you because you make life a little more fun. You can find joy in just about any situation. I think smiling and waving while being loaded into an ambulance after an allergic reaction pretty much proves that! Even when things are scary or don't go as planned, you have a remarkable ability to keep smiling.
As much as I love your fun-loving side, I have also loved watching you grow into a confident and capable leader. Seeing you take on the role of DECA president has made me especially proud. You have stepped up, taken responsibility, and grown in so many ways. People are naturally drawn to you, but what makes you special is that you genuinely care about the people around you.
It has truly been a joy to teach you, advise you, laugh with you, and watch you grow over these past four years. I hope you never lose that spark that makes you so uniquely Sophie. I can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store for you. I know you will do great things! Keep smiling, keep making people laugh, and keep bringing a little more fun wherever you go. I am so proud of you and so happy to see you receive the honor of representing Cedar Creek on the Homecoming Court. You are so deserving of this special moment, and I hope you enjoy every minute of it.
With love,
Mrs. Simmons
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