The 2025 Franklin High School homecoming ceremony was held during halftime of the Franklin vs. Tuscola game at Western Carolina University on Oct. 3. Due to construction at the high school, Franklin’s “home” games are being played at WCU this season.
Senior Michelle Ortega was crowned Homecoming Queen with her cross country/track and field teammate Abigail Pope as Maid of Honor.
In addition to Ortega and Pope, homecoming court members included Shelby Adams, Alyssa Awtrey, Jacqueline Balderas-Gonzalez, Bristol Brooks, Sara Crupi, Meliah Mason, Kai Pelletier, Valerie Perez, Kendall Rumans and Ahtziri Zalapa-Flores.
In game action, the Panthers improved their season record with a 28-7 win over the Mountaineers.
More homecoming photos were published in the Oct. 8 edition of the Press and will be posted on The Franklin Press Facebook page.