WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — Williams Baptist University celebrated its 2026 homecoming by crowning seniors Kylen Kelly and Emberlin Caldwell as Homecoming King and Queen on Saturday, Nov. 7. The coronation took place in the Southerland-Mabee Center on the university’s campus.
Kelly, a sports management major from Jonesboro, and Caldwell, a biology major with a psychology minor from Van Buren, were selected by a vote of the student body. The annual ceremony also included representatives from each class who were chosen to appear on the homecoming court.
Representing the senior class along with Kelly and Caldwell were finance major Lawson Aaron of Oakland, Tenn., and liberal arts major Taylor Forrester of Walnut Ridge. Forrester focuses her studies on natural science and psychology.
From the junior class, Christian ministries major Archer Dienst of Highland and marketing major Natalie Collier of Malden, Mo., participated. Collier also minors in communications.
Sophomore representatives included Garrett Mace of Paragould, a Christian ministries major in the Great Commission studies track, and psychology major Amber Kahler of Sherwood.
The freshman class was represented by Spencer Mahnken of Mayflower, a Christian ministries major in the biblical-theological studies track, and Sadie Meyer of Highland, who majors in business administration and minors in marketing.
The event highlighted the strong community and school spirit at Williams Baptist University, which offers a wide range of academic programs and emphasizes faith-based education.