Killen, Sjahfieden named Homecoming King & Queen
(Talk of the Town photos by Jennifer Zartman Romano) Above, the 2008 Homecoming Court lined up to be recognized during half time of the football game Friday night. Below, Michael Killen and Chelsea Sjahfieden were named Homecoming King and Queen.
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On Friday evening, the Columbia City High School Homecoming Court was announced during the football game at half-time.
Representing the freshmen class was Megan Giffin, daughter of Kenneth and Lori Giffin. Megan is a member of the volleyball team and plans on playing basketball and softball in the coming year. Her escort is Jacob Johnson, son of Mike and Marybeth Johnson. Jacob plans on playing on both the basketball and baseball teams. 
Representing the sophomore class were Madi Sjahfiedin and Alan Murphy. Madi is the daughter of Marla Fahl and Rondie Sjahfiedin. Madi is a member of the volleyball and tennis teams, student council, show choir, SLAC, and is a part of the Athletic Ambassador program. Outside of school Madi is a participant in St. Paul of the Cross’s Youth Group. Alan Murphy is the son of Pat and Gail Murphy. Alan is a member of student council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, showchoir, the tennis team, and is president of the class of 2011. Outside of school, Alan participates in the Columbia City United Methodist Church youth group.
The Junior class was represented by Stephanie Kyler and Alex Parker. Stephanie is the daughter of Gary and Lorraine Kyler. She is a member of the varsity soccer team, the track team, National Honor Society, SADD, SLAC, Science Olympiad – where last year she was a state finalist, Eagles in Flight, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Leader, and Student Council. Outside of school, Stephanie is a member of 4H, and St. John’s Lutheran church youth group. Stephanie is escorted by Chad Hoffman, standing in for Alex Parker. Alex is the son of Mark and Tamera Parker, and a member of the Eagle Football, wrestling, and track teams. He is also the president of the class of 2010, a leader for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a science Olympiad member – where he was a state finalist last year, an Athletic Ambassador, a member of SADD, National Honor Society, and SLAC, on the Gold Star Advisory Council, participates in Eagles in Flight, and is the treasurer for Student Council. In his free time, he participates in the youth group at the CC United Methodist Church, 4H, and works as a photographer for the Post and Mail newspaper.
The senior class was represented by Katie Fetterolf. Katie is the daughter of Karen Koday and is a member of Student Council, SLAC, SADD, Eagles in Flight, the dance team, a manager for the football team, and the president of Circle of Friends. Outside of school she participates in St. Paul of the Cross’s youth group, works at Dairy Queen, and is a leader for Campus Life. After high school Katie plans to attend college to pursue nursing.
Katie was escorted by Andrew Parker. Andrew is the son of Mark and Tamera Parker, a four year manager of the Eagle wrestling team, a member of the Circle of Friends, and a manager of the football team. Outside of school, Andrew helps out at the United Methodist Church with Faith Weaver Friends on Wednesday nights. After completing school this year, Andrew will continue working with the various sports programs at CCHS along with obtaining employment in the retail sector.
Also representing the senior class were Chelsea Sjahfiedin and Michael Killen. Chelsea is the daughter of Marla Fahl and Rondie Sjahfiedin. Chelsea is a member of the tennis team, president of National Honor Society, member of Campus Life, Campus Life Student Leadership, and president of Student Council. She is also a member of SLAC and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Chelsea has been honored with the Outstanding Leadership Award for Student Council for three years and the Coaches Award for volleyball, and has earned her work ethic certification. Outside of school, Chelsea is a member of St. Paul of the Cross’s youth group and does volunteer work. Next year, Chelsea will be attending a 4 year Christian college to study pre-med.
Michael Killen is the son of Bill Killen and Nicole and Justin Alles. Michael is the president of the speech team, where he has racked up numerous honors including the Thornberg speech award, placed second in State competition last year, and qualified for four national speech tournaments. Michael is also involved in the musical theater and key club. He also participates in St. Paul’s Youth Group and is a member of the parish council. Michael plans on attending Butler to study to be a teacher.
Additionally, the senior class was represented by Meliah Wallace and Kory Bailey. Standing in for Kory is Matt Russell. Meliah is daughter of Amy Wireman and Rick Wallace. She has been a member of the Cheerleading squad for four years and received the award of outstanding cheerleader for two years. Meliah is also a member of SADD and the Upsilon staff. She volunteers her time for the YMCA as a cheer coach and for the Day of Caring. Next year, Meliah hopes to attend IU to study dental hygiene.
Kory is the son of Kerry and Becky Bailey. Kerry is a member of the football and track team, SLAC, and a radio announcer for WJHS. Kory has been honored as a member of the 2nd Team All Conference in football, and a 3 time first team all conference member and 5 time 2nd team all conference member in track. Outside of school, Kory volunteers his time for the Eagle Football Camp. After high school, Kory is planning on attending IU to study business management.