Senior Boys Win Over the Hearts of Students and Judges

Carson Scrogin (12) and Owen Witte (12) took home the crowns this year

Phoenix Egeler and Maryiah Shorter | May 8, 2025

Braden Altrup (12), Mr. Publications, leaps in the air as he performs with fellow Mr. LHS contestants during the group dance.

Lilly Brown

Lexi Daniels, MaryKate Stroud, Riley Torbit, and Lilly Dahl

Hanging off the shoulders of friends while solving a Rubix cube to slideshows of embarrassing teacher photos, Mr. LHS was a night to remember not only for participants but for viewers too.

This year StuCo hosted the annual Mr. LHS on May, 6. at 7 p.m in the school auditorium. Hosted by Delaney Hilgenbrink (12) and Colin Ashby (10), contestants began the competition with a group dance, followed by their best pickup line, a lipsync, how they would look as a dad, and showing off their special talent.

To introduce each contestant, they were walked out by their designated escorts.

Mr. Soccer

Brody Marino (12) was escorted by Anna Yarberry (12).
Mr. Tennis

Jacob Spoor (12) was escorted by Rachel Jacobson (12).
Mr. Publications

Braden Altrup (12) was escorted by Faith Vaught (12).
Mr. Wrestling

Iker Cuevas (12) was escorted by Riley Torbit (12).
Mr. School Spirit

Owen Witte (12) was escorted by Regan Boone (12).
Mr. Basketball

Andrew Badra (12) was escorted by Sofia Sawyer (12).
Mr. Baseball

Carson Scrogin (12) was escorted by Sara Kadam (12).
Mr. Track

Ayden Taylor (12) was escorted by Myan Huynh (12).
Mr. Golf

Dylan Handlan (12) was escorted by Jayda Vassallo (12).

This year the four judges were Sarah Feddersen, Ellie Ulsas, Dan Wheeler, and Kenny Nowling.

After a close consideration, the judges discussed who should win Mr. LHS. After a five-minute intermission, they decided on Carson Scrogin was anointed as Mr. LHS. While the five minute intermission attendees scanned the QR code, they were able to vote for who they thought should win the Mr. Congeniality. After popular viewer vote, Owen Witte won Mr. Congeniality.

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About the Contributors

Phoenix Egeler, Assistant Online Editor

Phoenix Egeler is a senior, and the assistant online editor for LHSToday.org who specializes in video editing. They also help with the video editing of the online news class, enjoying the freedom of editing. They will be going to college, undecided, to double major in journalism and criminal justice, hoping to become an investigative journalist. She is in their fourth year of publications, having taken three years of online news. In their free time you can probably find them doing graphic design, video editing, or writing. They are a horror movie fan ranging from “Scream” to “Return of the Living Dead,” as well as a metal music fan.

Maryiah Shorter, Reporter

Maryiah Shorter is a senior and this is her first year in publications. During her free time, she enjoys listening to music, singing, dancing, and watching foreign films. Maryiah also enjoys meeting new people and loves everything about fashion. Maryiah loves being in Choir and has been since the 6th grade. After high school, Maryiah plans to attend SLU and major in music.

Lexi Daniels, Reporter

Lexi Daniels is a sophomore in her second year in publications. She enjoys playing sports such as softball, wrestling, and track and field, and she works out frequently to maintain her health and sports performance. Lexi has two rescue dogs and loves anything animal-related, especially dogs. Along with physical activities, Lexi also has many creative hobbies such as drawing, painting, baking, and writing. Lexi plans on furthering her education past high school, and hopes to become a paramedic.

MaryKate Stroud, Reporter

MaryKate Stroud is a sophomore, and this is her first time in publications. MaryKate is one of the managers for girls Varsity Basketball. MaryKate is also the President Elect for FCCLA. MaryKate enjoys doing sports photography and traveling. MaryKate’s favorite place that she traveled to was Italy in the summer of ´24. MaryKate plans on going to college after high school and is currently indecisive on where she wants to go, but she knows that she wants to go for broadcasting and human resources.

Riley Torbit, Reporter

Riley Torbit is a senior, and this is her first year in publications. She loves to participate in school activities including tennis, student council, and NHS. Riley has always been drawn to traveling internationally. She plans on studying international business next year to pursue her dream.

Lilly Dahl, Reporter

Lilly Dahl is a freshman and it is her first year of publications. Lilly enjoys playing soccer, shopping, listening to music, and hanging out with her friends. Lilly has been playing soccer since she was 3 and plans to play in high school. After high school Lilly plans on continuing her education and athletic career in college. Lilly is hoping to attend the University of Alabama for soccer.

Caitlin McDonnell, Photo Editor

Caitlin McDonnell is a senior, and this will be her second year in Publications. Caitlin is the Talon’s Yearbook Photo Editor and is excited to help other photographers grow while also growing herself. Caitlin likes taking pictures of her friends, portraits, sports, theater, and other school events. She also enjoys reading and hanging out with friends. Caitlin is looking forward to a fun senior year full of many memories.

Lilly Brown, Editor-in-Chief of The Talon

Lilly Brown is a senior, and is the editor-in-chief of the Talon yearbook as well as the social media manager for LHS Publications. This is her third year in publications and her second year as an editor. Lilly is also a part of girls swim, NHS, and Link Crew. Lilly also works at the Renaud outside of school as a gym attendant and front desk worker. In her free time she enjoys going to the gym, reading, puzzling, and playing Sims. Lilly plans on attending State Technical College of Missouri and pursuing a Digital Marketing degree after graduation.