“Every three years, we have a big homecoming celebration ... and we plan a lot of activities for the exes,” Sands Principal Zelda Bilbo said. “In between, we have Roundup.”

One of the biggest highlights of any Roundup is the crowning of the queen prior to Friday’s game. As in past years, each SHS class nominated a queen candidate. They are:

• Senior class nominee is Melony Ruiz, daughter of Chris Ruiz Sr. and Mr.  and Mrs. Jimmy Anderson. She will be escorted by Thomas Pena, son of Janie Pena and Donald Pena.

• Junior class nominee is Brittni Blagrave, daughter of Stan and Carla Blagrave. She will be escorted by Seth Fry, son of Randy and Leigh Ann Fry.

• Sophomore class nominee is Kimberly Wigington, daughter of Bobby and Carla Wigington, who will be escorted by Reuben McMorris, son of Ray and Amy McMorris.

• Freshman class nominee is Meagan Yarbrough, daughter of Monica and Tommy Staggs and Mark and Tiffany Yarbrough. She will be escorted by Landon Parker, son of Steve and Amy Parker.

Sands students have marked Roundup Week with a variety of “dress-up days” at the school, ranging from patriotic red, white and blue garb on Monday, pajamas on Tuesday and dressing as historical characters today.

On game day Friday, Bilbo said the school’s drama club will host a spaghetti supper from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Cost is $6 for adults.

The Roundup Queen will be crowned at 7 p.m., with the game between Sands and Loop beginning at 7:30 p.m.

For more information, contact the school at 353-4888.

Contact Staff Writer Steve Reagan at 263-7331, ext. 234 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it