The 2023 Homecoming Court in the back row left to right are Ryle Riddlesperger, Jay Acosta, Jovany Baeza, Zane Poulsen, Cade Reynolds, Zevin Littell, King Carson Bennett, Alexis Jimenez, Gavin Salazar, Isaiah Peachey, Zachary Zambrano, Adam Mendoza and Daniel Tinoco. In the middle row are Paola Herndandez, Daniella Alfaro, Shiloh Goetzinger, Queen Mikyn Hamlin, Leslie Martinez and Marissa Mendoza. In the front row  are Bayler Hinz and Sadie Settlemyer.

HHS Homecoming court left to right in back are senior king candidates, Carson Bennett, Cade Reynolds and Zevin Littell. In front are Freshman Daniella Alfaro, Sophomore Paola Hernandez, Junior Shiloh Goetzinger, Senior Queen candidates Marissa Mendoza, Mikyn Hamlin, and  Leslie Martinez. The crowning of the king will be Friday at the pep rally (starting at 2:30 p.m.) and the crowning of the queen will be Friday AFTER the boys game.

Saturday, January 14 was the fourth annual fly-in of the EAA Chapter 377 hosted by Matt and Maddie Rome. Twelve planes arrived in Hugoton for the monthly meeting with 30 people attending. The Chapter meets every month for a fly-in and every January it is in Hugoton. Next month the fly-in will take place in Liberal.

The High Plains Theatre is hosting Eras of Elvis tribute artists Hunter Cole and Travis Hudson for one night only – Saturday, January 14. Be sure to get your tickets for this special rock and roll filled evening. The artists will be in Kansas for the very first time! They chose the High Plains Theatre in Hugoton to be the location! To see Eras of Elvis this coming Saturday, get your tickets online at www.highplainstheatre.com/events or call 620-453-9293 or stop by State Farm Insurance. Seating is reserved only. The show will be at 7:00 p.m. in the theatre at 618 S Main St. in Hugoton. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.

First Lt. Vance Thompson stands proudly with his beautiful quilt presented to him from Quilts of Valor. Thank you Lt. Thompson for your service. So proud you are a Stevens County son.

Take your kids down Eisenhower Street. They will be amazed!! This is not a small make-believe house – this is a two story house with the biggest Santa you ever saw! Thank you Pam for taking this picture for us. Photo courtesy of Pam Hamlin.

A Come and Go Reception for Jay McClure – National FFA Winner – will be Thursday, December 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Hugoton High School Cafeteria. There will be refreshments served. Come join in and celebrate the accomplishments of Jay with family and friends.

Friday, December 16 “Polar Express” will be shown at the High Plains Theatre at 7:00 p.m. The movie is sponsored by Edward Jones so it will be free admission. Pajamas are encouraged. Hot chocolate will be served in the concession stand.

Sunday, December 18 the Moscow Baptist Church will present a Christmas Cantata. The Cantata will start at 7:00 p.m. Come One and All and join in the magic of Christmas time!!!!

Thursday, December 22 there will be an Ugly Sweater Contest sponsored by Lynnie’s Nest starting at 6:50 p.m. in the High Plains Theatre. The contest will be before the showing of “Christmas Vacation”.

The movie will start at 7:00 p.m. and is sponsored by State Farm – Debbie Nordling. Present a State Farm ID card and get a free gift. Pizza by the slice will be served provided by Pizza Hut. All proceeds will go to the Theatre.

This Saturday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m., a community Christmas variety show is planned at the High Plains Theater at 618 S. Main. The idea behind the show is to provide a place to celebrate both the secular and the religious aspects of Christmas, and to bring people of all ages and backgrounds in the community together to kick off the Christmas season. The hope is to make this an annual event. There will be a carols sing-a-long time for everyone to get involved! Most of the acts will be singing, but there will be a few instrumental and readings as well. Performers at the show will include: Marco Amador, Aislee Austin, Brinlee Austin, Jeff Crawford, Madison Crawford, Courtney Esarey, Edwin Gonzalez, Catie Gooch, Estie Grubbs, Ethan Holley, Kristen Howie, Katie Jimenez, Sarah Kitzke, Brissa Ordonez, Jon Peterson, Emily Rosas, Justin Sallee, Carson Slocum, Chelsea Trujillo, Jay Witt and Jaclyn Yowell. The concession stand will have hot chocolate for sale. Please come out and support these performers and get into the Christmas spirit!

Saturday evening in Hugoton will be full of fun and lights and of course Santa Claus. Saturday, December 3 is the fourth annual lighted Christmas Parade. The parade will begin at approximately 5:30 p.m. and travel down Main Street in Hugoton. The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the parade again this year. Santa Claus will make his grand appearance in the parade and will stick around to visit with the kids afterwards. The parade will be judged by local students. There will be $50.00 in Chamber bucks awarded to Best Christmas Lights and Most Holly Jolly. All Hugoton businesses, groups, individuals and non-profits are invited to participate. There will also be a performance by the Hugoton High School Show Choir.

Santa will wait in Senior Center at Seventh and Main after the parade. So bring the kiddos by and visit with Santa so they can tell him what they want for Christmas this year. Santa’s visit is sponsored by the Santa Committee and the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce.

If you are interested in participating contact Alisha at 620-544-4305 or hugotonchamber@gmail.com.