ELLISVILLE, Miss. — Jones College students, alumni, family, and friends will return to Ellisville for Homecoming 2026 on Saturday, October 3, celebrating this year’s theme, “Back Where You Belong.” The annual celebration will bring the Bobcat family together for a day of traditions, reunions and activities across campus, culminating with the presentation of the student-elected 2026 Homecoming Court during halftime of the Bobcats’ football game.
Allie Robinson of Ellisville leads this year’s court as Homecoming Queen. The South Jones High School graduate is majoring in elementary education and has remained active throughout her time at Jones. She serves as captain of the Touch of Gold dance team and is also a member of Gold Rush, Bobcat Brigade, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Lead Team, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and the Honors Institute.
At South Jones, Robinson served as captain of the Bravettes dance team and participated in show choir, theater, Student Council, Beta Club, Key Club, Juniorettes, and other organizations. She was also recognized as an FCA Champion of Character and was named to her high school Hall of Fame. Outside of Jones, she is active at Moselle Memorial Baptist Church, where she volunteers in children’s ministry.
Robinson plans to continue her education at the University of Southern Mississippi while pursuing a degree in education and remaining involved in dance and children’s ministry. She is the daughter of Michael and Jennifer Robinson.
“It is an honor to be selected by my peers to be Homecoming Queen,” Robinson shared. “This is such a wonderful opportunity to show kindness and spread the love of Christ. I want to thank everyone who made this day possible and for giving me this opportunity to spread what I value most in this world—how to treat others.”
Victor Ramirez of Ellisville will escort Robinson. The South Jones High School graduate is a nursing major at Jones and is involved with the Jones College Choir, Jones OnStage and the Baptist Student Union. In high school, Ramirez played football and received the Mike Turner Award, performed with South Jones’ “Company” Show Choir and a cappella ensemble, and participated in track.
Ramirez is also a small group leader and mission trip group leader at Venture Church. After completing his nursing education, he hopes to work in pediatrics before pursuing travel nursing. He is the son of Maricruz Hernandez and Bryant Balinas.
“I’m honored to represent my community on the Homecoming Court and hope that younger Hispanic students see it as a reminder that their background does not limit their potential and that they can accomplish great things,” Ramirez shared.
Student Body Maid Mallory Alice Matthews of Raleigh is a marketing major and member of the Touch of Gold and Gold Rush dance teams. A Raleigh High School graduate with highest honors, Matthews was Miss Hospitality for Smith County and served as captain of the varsity tennis team, color guard and rifle auxiliary, and varsity cheer squad. Her high school honors also included Senior Class Favorite, Senior Homecoming Maid, RHS Most Beautiful, and UCA All-American Cheerleader.
At Jones, Matthews has received the Academic Achievement and Rising Leadership scholarships, along with scholarships through the Touch of Gold dance team and Jones College Foundation. She attends Calvary Presbyterian Church and plans to further her education before pursuing a career in marketing and business. She is the daughter of Jeremy and Shanna Matthews.
For Matthews, being part of Homecoming carries special meaning that stretches across generations of her family.
“Being a Jones Homecoming Maid is a dream I have had since I was a little girl,” Matthews shared. “I grew up watching the Homecoming float make its way around the football field and imagining what it would feel like to be part of that tradition one day.”
Matthews’ sister previously served as Student Body Maid, her parents began dating at Jones, and her grandmother was a Jones Homecoming Maid with Matthews’ grandfather serving as her escort. Her grandfather was later inducted into the Jones Sports Hall of Fame.
“Being selected for Homecoming Court makes this family tradition feel like it has truly come full circle,” Matthews said.
Adding another chapter to the family’s Jones story, Matthews will be escorted by her fiancé, Kaden Luke Chipley of Carthage. The couple began dating around the time they started at Jones and are now engaged.
Chipley is studying electrical technology and plans to become an electrician, with the eventual goal of owning his own electrical business. He attended Leake Academy, where he played football and baseball, before graduating from Sebastopol High School, where he continued participating in both sports. He is the son of Wade and Felicia Chipley.
For the couple, participating in Homecoming together makes the occasion even more meaningful—particularly considering the generations of Matthews’ family whose relationships also began at Jones.
Sophomore Maid Ella Page of Laurel is a speech-language pathology major and graduate of West Jones High School. At Jones, Page is a member of the Bobcat Brigade and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. During high school, she participated in Student Council, the West Jones Swim Team, FCA, First Priority, and Beta Club.
Page enjoys working with children and volunteers with Vacation Bible School programs at area churches. She plans to attend the University of Southern Mississippi to continue her education in speech-language pathology. She is the daughter of Matt and Amber Page.
“I am honored to be one of the 2026 Jones College Sophomore Maids,” Page shared. “It means a lot to me because I was selected by my class to represent them. I would like to use this opportunity as a platform to reach students that do not know me and be a light for Christ.”
Escorting Page will be Gabriel Lee Spencer of Ellisville. The South Jones High School graduate is a general studies major who serves as president of the Baptist Student Union and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa. He has also earned recognition on the President’s List.
Spencer serves as a college worship leader at First Baptist Church of Ellisville. He plans to study Christian Studies at William Carey University and pursue a career as a worship pastor. He is the son of Greg and Kimberly Spencer.
Sophomore Maid Andrea Castro Madrigal of Moselle is pursuing a degree in nursing. The South Jones High School graduate was HOSA president, Key Club president and a two-time Homecoming Maid and earned the Global Seal of Biliteracy. At Jones, she is a member of Bobcat Brigade and serves as historian of her nursing class.
Castro attends Sand Hill Baptist Church and is involved with the church’s college group. After completing her education, she plans to become a travel nurse and eventually hopes to serve as a missionary nurse. She is the daughter of Manuel and Joana Castro.
“Being selected for Homecoming Court means I have the honor of representing Jones, but most importantly, representing Christ in everything I do,” Castro shared. “I am extremely thankful for this opportunity, and all that Jones has given me.”
Logan Thomas Parker of Stringer will escort Castro. Parker is an Associate Degree Nursing student and member of Phi Theta Kappa who has earned President’s List honors. A Stringer High School graduate, he played football and baseball and served as Student Council secretary and head leader of FCA. He was also a member of Beta Club and HOSA, earned a Tech Master Certificate through a two-year allied health program, was recognized as a Mississippi Scholar, and graduated with highest honors.
Parker is an active member of Eden Baptist Church and serves in several ministries throughout Jasper County, including United Seekers and Summit Life. He has also participated in mission trips to the Dominican Republic. After earning his Associate Degree in Nursing, Parker plans to begin working as a registered nurse and continue his education. He is the son of Thomas and Shanna Parker.
“Jones is a place of joy, kindness, and faith, and I am blessed to be part of this community,” Parker shared. “It is a privilege to represent Jones and the people who have supported me.”
Freshman Maid Erin Ty’Asia Annette Huddleston of Brandon is an early education major and member of the Jones College women’s basketball team. She also serves in the Student Government Association as Freshman Vice President.
Huddleston graduated from Brandon High School with a Distinguished Diploma and a 3.94 GPA and was a Top 10 Percent Scholar Qualifier. She was a four-time Honor Roll student, three-time Citizenship Award recipient, member of the ACT 22+ Club, and completed more than 200 service hours. She also served as varsity basketball captain.
Outside of Jones, Huddleston participates in the Greater New Friendship Praise Dance Team and church choir. She plans to become an elementary school teacher and continue making a difference in the lives of others. She is the daughter of Latoria Pittmon.
“It is a great honor to be chosen and represent the freshman class,” Huddleston shared. “To be able to have an impact and help further advance Jones College is truly a blessing.”
Huddleston will be escorted by Joseph Anthony of Madison. The St. Joseph Catholic School graduate is a kinesiology major and member of the Jones College men’s basketball team. Anthony served as class president in high school and is involved with Unity Fellowship Baptist Church. He hopes to continue his basketball career at the Division I level. He is the son of Kinwana Moncure.
Freshman Maid Mackinzie Cole Frederick of Tupelo is a pre-med student and member of the Jones College softball team and FCA. A graduate of Tupelo High School, Frederick participated in softball, volleyball, basketball, and soccer.
Frederick attends Temple Church and plans to continue her education at the University of Mississippi, where she hopes to earn a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences while following a pre-med track. She is the daughter of Cole and Kiristen Frederick.
“Being selected for the 2026 Jones College Homecoming Court means so much to me,” Frederick shared. “I am incredibly grateful for the community at Jones College, and for the way this school has welcomed me and made me feel like a part of the Bobcat family.”
Frederick added that she is thankful for the memories, friendships, and experiences she has already made at Jones and is proud to represent the College.
Ethan Culbertson of Madison will escort Frederick. The Germantown High School graduate is a business major and member of the Jones College golf team. Culbertson played golf throughout all four years of high school and hopes to continue competing at the Division I level after Jones. He also plans to continue his education at Mississippi State University. He is the son of Mark and Amanda Culbertson.
“Being selected for Jones College Homecoming Court means a lot to me because it allows me to meet new people and get the full experience of going to school here at Jones,” Culbertson shared.
The 2026 Homecoming Court will be presented during halftime of the Jones College football game on Saturday, October 3, as Bobcats past and present return to Ellisville to celebrate Homecoming and the traditions that remind them they are “Back Where You Belong.”