NMCC celebrates homecoming

Leslie Moore, right, sells an Eagles shirt to a fan during the tailgate prior to the New Madrid County Central-Caruthersville game on Sept. 24. The tailgate was part of the activities prior to the NMCC homecoming game. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

The New Madrid County Central High School Eagles football team break through a banner prior to their homecoming football game on Sept. 24. The Eagles would go on to defeat their opponent Caruthersville High School by a score of 52-19. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

A referee speaks with students who will assist during New Madrid County Central High School's homecoming game on Sept. 24. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Senior Maids Jimmya Caldwell-Newson, Delaney Cooksey and Olivia Nelson pose for a photo prior to homecoming activities for New Madrid County Central High School. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Yellow roses adorn the football pads of some of the members of the New Madrid County Central team. New Madrid County Central High School defeated Caruthersville at their homecoming game on Sept. 24. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Prior to the homecoming crowning at the New Madrid County Central High School football game on Sept. 24, Senior Maid Olivia Nelson is fitted with her sash. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

The 2021 New Madrid County Central High School Football Homecoming Queen Jimmya Caldwell-Newson stands with her escort Adrian Smith. The daughter of Myra Newson and Jimmy Caldwell Sr., Caldwell-Newson is captain of the cheer team and a member of the Beta Club, SkillsUSA, FBLA, The Nest, softball team and basketball team. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Pictured are the New Madrid County Central High School's 2021 Football Homecoming queen and her court. From left are: Freshman Maid Destiny Hughes, Sophomore Maid Akara Jackson; Senior Maid Delaney Cooksey, Homecoming Queen Jimmya Caldwell-Newson, Senior Maid Olivia Nelson and Junior Maid Erica Tittle. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Pictured from left are the New Madrid County Central High School Homecoming court and their escorts: Slade Courtois escorting Freshman Maid Destiny Hughes; Levie Sutton escorting Junior Maid Erica Tittle; Matt Riley escorting Senior Maid Delaney Cooksey; Adrian Smith escorting 2021 Homecoming Queen Jimmya Caldwell-Newson; Shamar Williamson escorting Senior Maid Oliva Nelson; and Jason Jones escorting Sophomore Maid Akara Jackson. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

A youngster sends a football spiraling into the net during the New Madrid County Central High School homecoming tailgate on Sept. 24. A variety of games, food and entertainment were hosted at the football field prior to the game at New Madrid. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

New Madrid County Central High School's football cheerleaders pose for a photo prior to the start of the NMCC-Caruthersville game at New Madrid on Sept. 24. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Hannah Spears paints an Eagle on the face of Clair Riley during the tailgate activities prior to the New Madrid County Central High School's homecoming game on Sept. 24. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

NMCC High School students race to finish their doughnuts during one of the many activities featured during Central's pre-game tailgate Sept. 24. Throughout the week, students took part in homecoming activities included a spirit dress competition and the homecoming parade which was Sept. 23. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Members of the New Madrid County Central High School marching band concentrate as they perform for fans prior to the homecoming game on Sept. 24. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

As part of the entertainment for the tailgate prior to the New Madrid County Central High School Homecoming Game on Sept. 24, the Central High School Marching Band performed. The tailgate also included food and activities for alumni and children. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

The 2020 Central High School Football Homecoming Queen Jalayka Nelson, right, places the crown on the 2021 Queen Jimmya Caldwell-Newsom as her escort Adrian Smith looks on during the pregame of New Madrid County Central's Homecoming Game on Sept. 24. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)