All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

B-UHS crowns Homecoming King and Queen at Coronation ceremony

The 2019 B-UHS Homecoming Court, pictured from left, are freshman escort Joshua Gregory, freshman attendant Skye Farrar, sophomore escort Luke Bohnsack, sophomore attendant Mashae Bowser, junior escort Nathan Allen, junior attendant Laikelyn Leggett, junior escort Cameron Snider, junior attendant Lindsay Robinson, senior escort Brian Ice, senior attendant Payton Knicely, senior attendant Samuel Walker, senior attendant Madison Wamsley, Homecoming King Jared Propst, Homecoming Queen Jessica Lane, senior attendant Caitlyn Wendling, senior escort Trenton Westfall, senior attendant Kennedi Lewellyn, senior escort Logan Leigh, senior attendant Kaya Knabenshue , senior escort Dawson Carpenter, junior attendant Leah Moore, junior escort Ashton Post, sophomore attendant Kloey Chapman, sophomore escort Clayton Ware, freshman attendant Rachel Lee and freshman escort Alex Lynch. Also pictured in front are flower girl Jazmin Davison and crown bearer Parker Wamsley.
The 2019 B-UHS Homecoming Court.

The Buckhannon-Upshur High School students will go “To the Stars” for Homecoming this year.

On Wednesday, the school celebrated with its annual Coronation ceremony, crowning the 2019 royalty — Queen Jessica Lane and King Jared Propst.

The full 2019 B-UHS Homecoming Court includes freshman escort Joshua Gregory, freshman attendant Skye Farrar, sophomore escort Luke Bohnsack, sophomore attendant Mashae Bowser, junior escort Nathan Allen, junior attendant Laikelyn Leggett, junior escort Cameron Snider, junior attendant Lindsay Robinson, senior escort Brian Ice, senior attendant Payton Knicely, senior attendant Samuel Walker, senior attendant Madison Wamsley, Homecoming King Jared Propst, Homecoming Queen Jessica Lane, senior attendant Caitlyn Wendling, senior escort Trenton Westfall, senior attendant Kennedi Lewellyn, senior escort Logan Leigh, senior attendant Kaya Knabenshue , senior escort Dawson Carpenter, junior attendant Leah Moore, junior escort Ashton Post, sophomore attendant Kloey Chapman, sophomore escort Clayton Ware, freshman attendant Rachel Lee and freshman escort Alex Lynch.

Jazmin Davison served as flower girl alongside crown bearer Parker Wamsley.

A Homecoming parade will be held in downtown Buckhannon at 6 p.m. Wednesday, and the court will be introduced during Friday’s football game against John Marshall. The annual dance is set for Saturday evening.

Queen Jessica Lane and King Jared Propst
Queen Jessica Lane and King Jared Propst
The 2019 B-UHS Homecoming Court, pictured from left, are freshman escort Joshua Gregory, freshman attendant Skye Farrar, sophomore escort Luke Bohnsack, sophomore attendant Mashae Bowser, junior escort Nathan Allen, junior attendant Laikelyn Leggett, junior escort Cameron Snider, junior attendant Lindsay Robinson, senior escort Brian Ice, senior attendant Payton Knicely, senior attendant Samuel Walker, senior attendant Madison Wamsley, Homecoming King Jared Propst, Homecoming Queen Jessica Lane, senior attendant Caitlyn Wendling, senior escort Trenton Westfall, senior attendant Kennedi Lewellyn, senior escort Logan Leigh, senior attendant Kaya Knabenshue , senior escort Dawson Carpenter, junior attendant Leah Moore, junior escort Ashton Post, sophomore attendant Kloey Chapman, sophomore escort Clayton Ware, freshman attendant Rachel Lee and freshman escort Alex Lynch. Also pictured in front are flower girl Jazmin Davison and crown bearer Parker Wamsley.

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

Election Update: Latest local candidate filings as of Jan. 21

The candidate filing period is underway for West Virginia’s May 12, 2026, Primary Election. Here’s a rundown of who has filed so far for Upshur County and Buckhannon races.

Basketball Bucs move up to eighth in latest WVSACA poll

Buckhannon-Upshur moved up to eighth in the WVSACA poll at 8-3 after a 1-1 week, earning 36 points and preparing to face Class AAAA No. 6 University and Class AAA No. 6 East Fairmont.

Basketball Lady Bucs win second in a row; down Sissonvile, 57-44

Allie Key’s 16 points and 11 rebounds and strong bench play helped Buckhannon-Upshur beat Sissonville 57-44 for their second win of the season, with Madelyn Tucker and Aubrey Key adding 11 each.

Rock Cave man arrested on methamphetamine charge following traffic stop

A Rock Cave man was arrested on charges of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine and conspiracy.

Upshur County Commission Agenda: January 22, 2026

The Upshur County Commission will hold a meeting on January 22, 2026, with the posted agenda outlining items for discussion and action.

Buckhannon man arrested for allegedly entering laundromat while it was closed

A Buckhannon man was arrested after allegedly entering the Speed Wash Laundromat after hours while another person stole from the quarter machine.

Upshur County students show gains in reading, math at mid-year benchmarks

Upshur County students posted mid-year gains on i-Ready benchmarks, with fewer students falling behind in both reading and math. Superintendent Christy Miller also flagged chronic absenteeism as a key focus.

Annette Reel

Annette Reel, 67, of Hurricane, WV, an FBI analyst and Christian Fellowship Church member, died January 18, 2026; she is survived by two children, five grandchildren, four siblings, and will be cremated with a later celebration of life.

Blanche Grace (Helmick) McCartney

Blanche Grace (Helmick) McCartney, 99, a former West Buckhannon Methodist Church choir member and longtime resident of the Buckhannon area, died January 18, 2026, leaving three sons, multiple descendants, and a large extended family.