Prom Prince and Princess nominees announced

The Ponca City High School Prom is April 19 at the Marland Mansion.

The School Board said the Grand March will begin at 7 p.m. And the theme is “Vegas Baby.”

The colors are red, black and silver.

The Prince and Princess royalty will promenade as the finale of the Grand March and the coronation will immediately follow.

In case of inclement weather, the school will announce any change in plans to WBBZ radio station by 6 p.m.

If there is inclement the Grand March will take place in Robson Field House.

Parking inside the mansion gates is limited to students attending and prom security.

“ We appreciate Ponca City community members who support and watch the Grand March,” Prom sponsors said. “In an attempt to get students through the promenade in a timely fashion the district would like to ask guest not to cause the students to pause for long periods of time for photos. The coronation will take place immediately following the Grand March, so please be courteous and wait until it concludes before anyone leaves their seat. Please remember to respect the mansion grounds by keeping your area clean. Please wait to leave your seat until coronation has ended.”

The 2014 candidates for Ponca City High school Prince and Princesses are:

Brianne Cherry and J.T. Hopkins

Brianne Cherry is the daughter of Jan and John Cherry. She has been Po-Hi Stepper for three years and an All-American dancer for two years. She is a two-year basketball letter man. She is a member of the St. Luke’s Youth Group. Brianne is escort is J.T. Hopkins. He is the son of Laura and Pat Hopkins. J.T. Is a two-year football letter man and captain of the football team. He serves as a firefighter for the Kildare Fire Department

Sarah Johnston and Payden Cloud

Sarah Johnston is the daughter of Ray and Vicky Johnston. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Key Club and Superintendent’s Honor Roll. She has been Varsity Cheer Captain and All-State Cheerleader. Sarah’s escort is Payden Cloud. Payden is the son of Shane and Toni Cloud. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Boys State, Oklahoma Healthy Occupational Students of American, Business Professionals of America, Key Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and varsity tennis. He was also name Oklahoma Academic Scholar and was selected as a page for the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Katie Strait and Marcus Powell.

Katie Strait is the daughter of Stan and Carla Strait. Katie is a member of Po- Hi Chorale and National Honor Society. She has been in varsity soccer for four years and is a four-year academic letter man. Katie is a member of the Easter Heights Christian Church Youth Group. Katie’s escort is Marcus Powell. Marcus is the son of Mel and Montra Powell. Marcus is Editor-in-Chief of the 2014 Cat Tale Yearbook and has been the “Voice” Po-Hi. He is a member of Po-Hi Chorale. Outside of school Marcus is a member of the Classic Cars of Ponca City and is a member of the Longwood Baptist Church.