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NATCHEZ – The Natchez Garden Club is pleased to announce its king, queen and court for the 2025 season. The royal court will reign over the 2025 Magnolia Festival Ball in April.

Queen Sophia Westbrook Webber

Sophia Westbrook Webber is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ray Webber III, of Vidalia, Louisiana, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ray Webber, junior, of Ferriday, Louisiana, the late Mrs. Gwendolyn Huff Webber of Ferriday, Louisiana, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Huey Richmond of Vidalia, Louisiana. Sophie has a brother, Kyle Craft, a sister-in-law, Lydia Thomas Craft, and a niece, Coco Craft. A 2021 graduate of Cathedral Catholic School, Sophie was Junior Class Vice President, Senior Class President, National Honor Society Secretary, and Swim Team Captain. She was voted Junior Homecoming Maid, Senior Homecoming Maid of Honor, Most Admired, and Miss CHS 2021. Sophie attends Louisiana State University majoring in Landscape Architecture with a minor in Communication Studies. She is a member of Delta Iota Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity where she has served on the Academic, and the Ritual Committees, and as Vice President of Standards. She is also a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects at LSU. Sophie is currently working with the Landscape Architecture and Civil Engineering Firm, CLH Design in Raleigh, North Carolina. She plans to graduate from LSU in May of 2026. Natchez Garden Club’s activities include Junior Gardeners, lifeguarding and teaching swimming lessons at Ellicott’s Hill pool, helping with the NGC Mother’s Day Tea, Little Maypole, Royal Page, Polka Favor, Big Maypole, Placard Bearer, Showboat Can-Can Dancer, and Polka, and the 2022 Royal Court. She is honored to represent the Natchez Garden Club as Queen for 2025.

King Ronald Tyler Gregg

Ronald Tyler Gregg is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Justin Gregg of Vidalia, Louisiana. He has on younger sister, Liza Gregg. Tyler is the grandson of Mrs. Diana Martello, of Natchez, Mississippi, the late Mr. Robert Martello, Mrs. Penny Gregg of Ferriday, Louisiana, and the late Dr. Ron Gregg. Tyler is a 2022 honors graduate of Cathedral Catholic School. Tyler was listed as one of the top 100 people to know in the Miss Lou area and voted the 2021 Homecoming King and the 2022 Mr. CHS during his senior year. Tyler was a member of the varsity football and baseball teams, and was awarded the Offensive Lineman of the Week, Offensive X Factor Award, All-District, and the most prestigious award, The Roy J. Garcia Award. Tyler was a very active member of the Catholic Youth Organization, attended several service projects and mission trips with Catholic Heart Work Camps, and was a former member of the Natchez Mayors Youth Council. He is an Eagle Scout, a Master Scuba Diver, and a member of Ducks Unlimited. Tyler attended Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, for two years and is a virtuoso musician playing guitar, piano, drums, and guitarist for several different bands. He is currently a Junior at The University of Mississippi, majoring in Business. He plans to attend law school. Tyler enjoys traveling, hunting, and building hot rod cars. Past Natchez Garden Club Tableaux experience includes dancing the Polka.

Charles Wesley Caldwell IV

Wesley is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Caldwell III of Natchez, Mississippi, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Caldwell, junior, of Natchez, Mississippi, and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Guido, of Natchez, Mississippi. Wesley is a kindergartner at Cathedral Catholic School. He is active in Jiu Jitsu, enjoys swimming, spending time with his little brother, Walter, and playing with his dog, Hazel. Wesley is a member of The Basilica of Saint Mary, Natchez, Mississippi.

Camille Caroline Edwards

Millie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Preston Blanchard Edwards of Natchez, Mississippi, and is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Duke Edwards of Natchez, Mississippi, and Mr. and Mrs. William McGraw of Ferriday, Louisiana. Millie is a kindergartner at Cathedral Catholic School where she was honored to represent the Green Wave as a Homecoming Mascot for 2024. She attends Middleton School of Dance and enjoys playing t-ball and tumbling. She loves spending time with her family and friends, taking care of her baby dolls, playing with her sister, Blanche, swimming and hanging out at the pool. Millie is a member of The Basilica of Saint Mary, Natchez, Mississippi.

Stephen Burke Edwards

Burke is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Edwards of Natchez, Mississippi, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Alwood of Ferriday, Louisiana, and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Edwards of Natchez, Mississippi. Burke is a kindergartner at Cathedral Catholic School. Burke enjoys spending time and traveling with his friends and family, swimming and playing football. Burke is a member of The Basilica of Saint Mary, Natchez, Mississippi.

Myles Barrett Ross

Myles is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ross of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Sessions of Ferriday, Louisiana, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ross of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Myles in a kindergartner at South Park Elementary School in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He enjoys playing with monster jam trucks, fishing and hunting with his dad, playing with his sister, Brooklynn, and snuggling with his mama. Myles is a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Andie Katherine Tosspon

Andie Katherine is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brent Tosspon of Natchez, Mississippi, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Vines, junior, of Natchez, Mississippi, Mrs. Jeri Sue Kelly of Ferriday, Louisiana, and the late Mr. Raymond Kelly. Andie Katherine is a kindergartner at Cathedral Catholic School. She enjoys ballet, swimming, coloring, playing with her friends and cheering on the Green Wave.

Abby Claire Loy

Abby is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Josh Loy of Natchez, Mississippi, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Loy and Dr. and Mrs. Robert Savant. Abby is a seventh grade student at Cathedral Catholic School where she is a member of the Cathedral Middle School Cheer Team.

Past Tableaux experience includes Little Maypole and Royal Page. Abby enjoys participating in the Jefferson Street youth group, cheering on Cathedral and LSU football teams, shopping and spending time with her friends.

Adele Katherine Middleton

Adele is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wesley Middleton III of Natchez, Mississippi, the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Middleton, junior, Mr. Bubba Hinson and Ms. Linda Middleton, Mr. and Mrs. Rossi Copeland, and Mr. Richard Michael Biglane all of Natchez, Mississippi. Adele is a seventh grade student at Cathedral Catholic School where she in on the Dance, Cross Country and Basketball Teams. Past Tableaux experience includes Little Maypole, Royal Page, Polka Favor Girl and Big Maypole. Adele enjoys dancing with Middleton School of Dance, participating in Jefferson Street Methodist youth group, shopping and spending time with family and friends. Adele is member of Jefferson Street Methodist Church in Natchez, Mississippi.

Ann Frances Moffett

Ann Frances is the daughter of Mr. David Moffett and Ms. Mary Catherine Moffett of Birmingham, Alabama, the granddaughter of Mrs. Cheryl Rinehart of Natchez, Mississippi, the late Mr. Michael Rinehart, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Shull of Woodstock, Georgia and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moffett of Gulfport, Mississippi. Ann Frances is a seventh grade student at Simmons Middle School in Hoover, Alabama, where she is on the Cheer Team. She also participates in the Synergy Show Choir, Girls Chorale and Peer Helpers. Past Tableaux experience includes Little Maypole. Ann Frances enjoys spending time with her friends, weekend trips, planning parties, learning new songs on the piano and Starbucks. She is a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Hoover, Alabama.

Emma Reese Orr

Emma is the daughter of Ms. Anna Laura Smith of Natchez, Mississippi, and Mr. John Orr of Jena, Louisiana, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Smith of Natchez, Mississippi, Mr. and Mrs. John Moffett of Natchez, Mississippi, Ms. Laura Reeves of Vidalia, Louisiana, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Orr of Tunica, Louisiana. Emma is an eighth grade student at Cathedral Catholic School, a member of the Lady Wave Softball and Basketball Teams, and a member of the Cathedral Middle School Cheer Team. Past Tableaux experience includes Royal Page, Little Maypole, Big Maypole, Flower Girl and the 2024 Junior Royalty Court. Emma enjoys hunting with her grandfather and spending time on the lake with family and friends. Emma is a member of Assumption Catholic Church., Natchez, Mississippi.

Tyler Andrew Orr

Tyler is the son of Ms. Anna Laura Smith of Natchez, Mississippi, and Mr. John Orr of Jena, Louisiana, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Smith of Natchez, Mississippi, Mr. and Mrs. John Moffett of Natchez, Mississippi, Ms. Laura Reeves of Vidalia, Louisiana, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Orr of Tunica, Louisiana. Tyler is a seventh grade student at Cathedral Catholic School, a member of the Middle School Football and Baseball Teams. Past Tableaux experience includes Little Maypole and Big Maypole. Tyler enjoys playing travel baseball for Rampage in his free time. Tyler is a member of Assumption Catholic Church, Natchez, Mississippi.

Reene Parker Slover

Reene is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Slover of Natchez, Mississippi, the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Paradise of Natchez, Mississippi, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Slover of Saint Simons Island, Georgia, and the late Ms. Cherry Slover. Reene is an eighth grade student at Cathedral Catholic School where she is on the Dance and Cross Country Teams. She is a member of Student Council and writes for the middle school newspaper. Past Tableaux experience includes Little Maypole, Big Maypole and Royal Page. Reene enjoys attending youth group, theater, music and creative writing. Reene is a member of Jefferson Street Methodist Church, Natchez, Mississippi.

Grace Anne Biglane

Grace is the daughter of Ms. Melinda Jett and Mr. Patrick Biglane, junior, of Natchez, Mississippi, and the granddaughter of Mr. Kenny Jett of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and Ms. Susan McCall of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Biglane, senior, of Natchez, Mississippi. Grace is a seventh grade student at Cathedral Catholic School where she is a member of the Track Team. Past Tableaux experience includes Little Maypole, Big Maypole, Polka Favor Girl and The Wedding. Grace enjoys dancing at Concordia Parish School of Dance and spending time with her friends and family. Grace is a member of The Basilica of Saint Mary, Natchez, Mississippi.

Quincy Joseph Branton

Quin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Branton of Natchez, Mississippi, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wayne Branton of Ferriday, Louisiana, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Titone of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Mrs. Lynette Tanner of Frogmore, Louisiana, and the late Mr. George “Buddy” Tanner. Quin is an eighth grade student at Cathedral Catholic School where he plays football, basketball and baseball. Past Tableaux experience includes Ring Bearer and Big Maypole. Quin enjoys playing sports and being an altar server at The Basilica of Saint Mary, Natchez, Mississippi.

Harrison Sim Callon

Harrison is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Callon of Natchez, Mississippi, and the grandson of Mrs. Karen Gay Callon of Natchez, Mississippi, and the late Mr. Frederick Lindsey Callon and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cestia of New Iberia, Louisiana. Harrison is an eighth grade student at Cathedral Catholic School where he is on the Skeet Shooting, Baseball and Golf Teams. Past Tableaux experience includes Little Maypole and Page. Harrison enjoys participating in youth group and serving as altar boy during school Masses and on Sundays at The Basilica of Saint Mary, Natchez, Mississippi.

Mary Tucker Devereaux

Mary Tucker is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Devereaux of Covington, Louisiana, and the granddaughter of Mrs. Cheryl Rinehart of Natchez, Mississippi, and the late Mr. Michael Rinehart, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Shull of Woodstock, Georgia, and Mr. and Mrs. Giles Michael Devereaux of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Mary Tucker is a seventh grade student at Saint Peter Catholic School, Covington, Louisiana, where she is a member of Student Council, Martha Mary Club, and the Tennis Team. Mary Tucker enjoys dancing at Apetrei Dance where she is a junior member of their resident ballet company Ballet Apetrei. Mary Tucker is a member of Saint Peter Catholic Church, Covington, Louisiana.

Sterling Garner Gay

Garner is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Gay of Natchez, Mississippi, and the grandson of Mr. Douglas Netterville of Natchez, Mississippi, the late Clayton and Althea Gay of Natchez, Mississippi. Garner is a seventh grade student at Cathedral Catholic School where he is on the Baseball, Football and Basketball Teams. Past Tableaux experience includes Little Maypole, Big Maypole and Royal Page. He enjoys hunting, skiing, spending time with friends and playing sports. Garner is a member of First Baptist Church in Natchez, Mississippi.

Kinsley Parker Hoggatt

Kinsley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hoggatt of Natchez, Mississippi, the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Hoggatt of Vidalia, Louisiana. Kinsley is an eighth grade student at Cathedral Catholic School where she participates in Basketball, Softball and Cheer. Kinsley enjoys shopping, playing sports and hanging out with her friends. Kinsley is a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Natchez, Mississippi.

Samantha Claire Ashley

Samantha is the daughter Mr. and Mrs. Joey Ashley of Natchez, Mississippi, the granddaughter of Ms. Patricia White of Natchez, Mississippi, the late Mr. Wayne White, the late Mrs. Katie McClung, and the late Mr. Alton Ashley. Samantha is a sophomore at Copiah Lincoln Community College, majoring in Radiology. Past Tableaux experience includes Little Maypole, Big Maypole, Picnic and Placard Bearer. Samantha enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and trying different foods around the world.

Bennett William Gilly

Bennett is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Gilly of Natchez, Mississippi, the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ernst of Natchez, Mississippi, and Mr. Joe Gilly of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and the late Mrs. Marilynn Gilly. Bennett is a freshman at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi, where he is majoring in Agricultural Engineering. Bennett is an active member of Delta-Chi Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and Mississippi State Campus Outreach. Past Tableaux experience includes Maypole and Polka. He enjoys attending Mississippi State sporting events and hanging out with friends. Bennett is a member of Jefferson Street Methodist Church, Natchez, Mississippi.

Jacob Thomas Hairston

Jake is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kemp Hairston of Vidalia, Louisiana, and the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Falkenheiner of Vidalia, Louisiana, and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hairston of Hollandale, Mississippi. Jake is a sophomore at Mississippi State University where he is pursuing a major in Criminology. He is a member of Delta-Chi Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and is on the Dean’s List. Past Tableaux experience includes Little Maypole, Royal Page, Big Maypole, The Picnic and Polka. Jake enjoys hunting, watching sports and spending time with his dog, Colt. Jake is a member of Jefferson Street Methodist Church, Natchez, Mississippi.

Lauren Bailee Hoggatt

Lauren Bailee is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hoggatt of Natchez, Mississippi, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Hoggatt of Vidalia, Louisiana. Lauren Bailee is a sophomore at Mississippi State University where she is majoring in Marketing with a minor in Interior Design. Lauren Bailee is an active member of Delta Lambda Chapter of Delta Gamma Fraternity, Hands and Feet MSU and participates in local College Ministries of Starkville. Past Tableaux experience includes Polka. Lauren Bailee enjoys shopping, and spending time with friends and family.

David Harper Jones

Harper is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. James, Mr. and Mrs. Jason Jones of Natchez, Mississippi, the grandson of Mrs. Beverly Massey and the late Mr. David Massey, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Jones, of Natchez, Mississippi, Mrs. Judy Campbell and the late Mr. Richard Campbell of Saint Francisville, Louisiana, and Mr. and Mrs. John Hatcher III of Fort Worth, Texas. Harper is a junior at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi, where he is a Computer Engineering Major with a minor in Business. Harper is an active member of Delta-Xi Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Past Tableaux experience includes Little Maypole and Big Maypole.

Harper enjoys hunting, fishing and reading.

Addison Leigh Laird

Addison is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Laird of Natchez, Mississippi, the granddaughter of Mrs. Diana Martello and the late Mr. Robert Martello, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Laird, all of Natchez, Mississippi. Addison is a senior at Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she is majoring in Visual Communications. She served as the Digital Managing Editor for the Loyola award winning school paper, The Maroon, where she won the award for Best Website Design for 2023. She co-founded a new student organization on campus, The Writing Wall.

Addison enjoys traveling, studying abroad and the New Orleans’ music scene.

Meredith Elaine Lessley

Meredith is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Lessley of Natchez, Mississippi, the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lessley, Mr. Jimmy Smith and the late Ms. Dolly Smith, all of Natchez, Mississippi. Meredith is a junior at the University of Mississippi at Oxford, Mississippi, where she is majoring in Allied Health with a minor in Psychology. She is an active member of Chi Chapter of Delta Delta Delta Fraternity and participates in raising money for Saint Jude. Past Tableaux experience includes Little Maypole and Big Maypole. Meredith enjoys traveling, attending Ole Miss sporting events and visiting with friends. Meredith is a member of Jefferson Street Methodist Church, Natchez, Mississippi.

Jackson Parke Lewis

Jack is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Lewis of Natchez, Mississippi, the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stebbins of Roxie, Mississippi, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lewis of Liberty, Mississippi.

Jack is a sophomore at Mississippi State University majoring in Civil Engineering. He is an active member of Delta-Chi Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Past Tableaux experience includes Little Maypole and Polka. Jack enjoys hunting, fishing and being with friends.

Isabella Grace Milligan

Bella is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Milligan of Natchez, Mississippi, the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Milligan and Mr. and Mrs. George Bryant of Natchez, Mississippi. Bella is a sophomore at Mississippi State University in Starkville,

Mississippi, where she is majoring in Business. She is an active member of Mississippi Gamma Chapter of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity, Cowbell Catholic, Dresses of Hope and the MSU Tennis Club. Past Tableaux experience includes Little Maypole, Polka Favor Girl, Flower Girl for Bride Farewell, Big Maypole, Indian, Placard Bearer, Showboat Dancer and Polka. Bella enjoys shopping, hanging out with friends and playing pickle-ball. Bella is a member of The Basilica of Saint Mary in Natchez, Mississippi.

Jackson Walker Navarro

Jackson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nestor J. Navarro III of Natchez, Mississippi, the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Sommer of Thibodaux, Louisiana, Mr. and Mrs. Nestor J. Navarro II of Thibodaux, Louisiana, and Mrs. Kathryn Navarro of Abita Springs, Louisiana. Jackson is a freshman at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana, majoring in Petroleum Engineering Technology. Past Tableaux experience includes Polka. Jackson enjoys hunting, fishing and working in his spare time. He is a member of The Basilica of Saint Mary in Natchez, Mississippi.

McKinley Claire Ulmer

Claire is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Ulmer II of Natchez, Mississippi, the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William R. Ulmer, the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob W. Walker and the late Mr. Jack Pope, junior. Claire is a sophomore at the University of Mississippi at Oxford, Mississippi, majoring in Sports Broadcasting. Claire is an active member of Alpha Delta Chapter of Phi Mu Fraternity and is a sports anchor for University of Mississippi News Watch.

Past Tableaux experience includes Little Maypole, Big Maypole and Royal Page. Claire serves as a youth leader at Pinelake Church in Oxford, Mississippi, and is also a member of First Baptist Church in Natchez, Mississippi.

Sarah Katherine Webber

Sarah Katherine is the daughter of Mr. Phillip Webber and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Goeggle of Natchez, Mississippi, the granddaughter of Mrs. Joyce Westmoreland and the late Mr. Pete Westmoreland of Natchez, Mississippi, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ray Webber, junior, and the late Mrs. Gwen Webber of Ferriday, Louisiana. Sarah Katherine is a junior at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, where she is majoring in Dental Hygiene. She is an active member of Delta Zeta Chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority and served as Vice President of Events and Programming, is a Tour Guide for the University as well as a Peer Leader. Past Tableaux experience includes Little Maypole, Steamboat Scene, Big Maypole and Polka. Sarah Katherine enjoys live music, sporting events and being with family and friends.

Tanner Cole Wimberly

Tanner is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Wimberly II of Natchez, Mississippi, the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Tanner of Fulton, Mississippi, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wimberly of Summit, Mississippi. Tanner is attending East Mississippi Community College majoring in Construction Engineering Technology. Past Tableaux Experience includes Little Maypole, Big Maypole and Polka. Tanner enjoys hunting, fishing, playing golf, traveling and spending time with friends.

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