Cowley College Announces 2026 Homecoming King and Queen Candidates

Cowley College is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen. Five men and five women have been selected as candidates for this year’s prestigious titles.

The crowning ceremony will take place at halftime of the men’s basketball game against Garden City Community College on Wednesday, February 18. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. in W.S. Scott Auditorium.

This year’s Homecoming theme, “Cowley Ever After,” will highlight a fairytale-inspired celebration of campus pride and tradition. Homecoming festivities will feature a variety of activities and events throughout the week, bringing students, faculty, staff, and alumni together.

More information about the schedule of events and additional Homecoming activities can be seen on the campus calendar.

The 2026 Homecoming Queen candidates, listed in no particular order, are:

• Breanna Curry – STEM major, Choctaw, OK
• Grace Knight – Pharmacy major, Decatur, TX
• Hayden Swope – Liberal Arts major, Rose Hill, KS
• Mackenzie Wegner – Liberal Arts major, Centerton, AR
• Mallory Jackson – Pre-Dentistry major, Edmond, OK

The 2026 Homecoming King candidates, listed in no particular order, are:

• Aidan Brantley – Business Administration major, Arkansas City, KS
• Brett Clevenger – Meteorology major, Pittsburg, KS
• Cooper Leonard – Psychology major, Ponca City, OK
• Kros Madry – Mechanics major, Winfield, KS
• Nathan Curran – Mass Communications and Theatre major, Winfield, KS

Cowley students and full-time faculty and staff will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite candidates prior to the crowning ceremony.

For more information about Cowley College’s Homecoming events, visit here.

Hunter Ferguson | Integrated Communications Specialist
Cowley College
125 S. 2nd Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005
hunter.ferguson@cowley.edu