Chloe Elizabeth Aschenbach
Chloe is the daughter of Mr. Tommy Doucet and Mrs. Katie Aschenbach – Doucet of Gulfport, Mississippi and Mr. Ernest Aschenbach III of Potomac, Maryland. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Cummings, Jr. of Gulfport, Mississippi, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Aschenbach, Jr. of Potomac, Maryland.
She is a 2022 high honors graduate of St. Patrick Catholic High School. While there, Chloe was a member of the National Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, and National Art Honor Society, where she served as President. She also participated in the Interact Club, Key Club, Yearbook Committee, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Athletically, she served as Captain of both the Diamond Girls and the Women’s Golf Team, lettered in Women’s Varsity Soccer, and was a member of the Homecoming Court. Additionally, she was a member of the Cotillion Club of Gulfport and served on the Spring Ball Court her senior year. In 2024 Chloe studied abroad as a culinary student at the Florence University of Arts in Florence, Italy.
Chloe is currently a Chancellor’s Honor Senior at the University of Mississippi, where she is pursuing a degree in Accounting with a minor in Finance. She is the recipient of the Campbell Family Accountancy Scholarship and the Academic Merit Scholarship. At Ole Miss, she is a member of Delta Gamma Sorority, where she has served on the Strategic Planning Committee, and is also active in Beta Alpha Psi, the national honor organization for accounting, finance, and information systems students. In 2026, Chloe will serve as an audit intern with KPMG in Dallas, Texas.
She is a parishioner of St. James Catholic Church and volunteers with The Pantry of Oxford.
Katherine Joy Descher
Katherine Joy Descher is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Descher of Ocean Springs. She is the granddaughter of the late Joy Barhanovich Tucei & Mr. Robert Tucei of Biloxi; Mr.& Mrs. Philip Cash of Delhi, Louisiana and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Descher of Ocean Springs.
Kate is a 2022 International Baccalaureate High Honors Graduate of Ocean Springs High School. During her years at Ocean Springs High School, she played on the Women’s Varsity Volleyball Team, served as a Diamond Girl for the high school baseball team, was a member of the Principal’s Advisory Council, served on the Student Council as a member and officer, was an anchor for the high school’s GTV Broadcast Team, member and officer of numerous clubs and organizations, a member of the National Honor Society, was voted “Most School Spirited” by her peers and was inducted into the Hall of Fame her senior year.
Outside of high school, Kate served the city of Ocean Springs on the Mayor’s Youth Council for two years, was a member and Vice President of the Cotillion Club and was also an active participant of her church, St. Paul Methodist’s Youth Group.
Kate is a Dean’s List and President’s List senior at the University of Alabama and is pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a Pre-Law Concentration. Kate is a member of Kappa Delta Sorority where she served as Points Chair in 2023 and was a member of the Sigma Rho Chi Team for Alabama Panhellenic Recruitment in 2024. She is a member of the university’s Student Government Association where she served as Director of Research and Policy in 2024. She is a member of Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, Women in Pre-Law Society, Pre-Law Student Association, American Marketing Association and Professional Women in Communication and Business Organization. Kate is also affiliated with the carnival organization of Bon Vivants, Les Masquees, and The Order of Bilikins. She was presented as a Debutante in 2024 at the Gulf Coast Debutante Society Ball and had the honor to serve as a Congressional Intern for Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Washington, D.C. Summer, 2025. Upon graduation, Kate hopes to attend law school in the fall.
She served as Royal Page to King d’Iberville in 2013 and Flag Bearer in 2015. Her mom, Meredith Cash Descher served as Maid in 1997; her father, Gregg Descher was a Duke in 2012 and 2013. Her sister, Mary Carlton Descher served as Royal Page to Queen Ixolib in 2019 and a Flag Bearer in 2022. Her brother, Caffrey Descher served as Royal Page to King d’Iberville in 2025.
Kennedy Claire Eure
Kennedy Claire Eure is the daughter of the Honorable John Casey Eure and the late Jill Gary Eure. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Gary, Ms. Ann Monahan Gary, Mr. John Eure, and Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Pryor.
A 2022 graduate of St. Patrick Catholic High School, Kennedy distinguished herself through both academic achievement and extracurricular involvement. She was a member of the National Honor Society, selected as a Homecoming Maid, and a four-year member of the cheerleading squad, serving as captain her senior year. Kennedy was also active in Campus Ministry, demonstrating her faith and commitment to service, and served as treasurer of the Cotillion Club of Gulfport. She was further honored to represent her community as a Page to the Mississippi House of Representatives.
Kennedy is currently a senior at Mississippi State University and will graduate this spring with a degree in Accounting. She plans to continue her education at Mississippi State in the fall, pursuing a Master of Accountancy. During her time in college, Kennedy has remained deeply involved in both campus and community life. She is a dedicated member of Phi Mu Sorority, where she served as election chairman on the membership selection board. She is also active in Cowbell Catholic, Pro-Life at MSU, and the Accounting and Finance Student Society, reflecting her devotion to faith, leadership, and her chosen profession.
Her connection to the Gulf Coast Carnival Association is especially meaningful. Kennedy was honored to serve as a Flag Bearer in 2018, a tradition her brother, Gunner Eure, continued in 2020. The Eure family has long been proud to support GCCA and its traditions. Kennedy and her family are also active members of St. James Catholic Church in Gulfport.
Hannah Nicole Necaise
Hannah Nicole Necaise is the daughter of Mr. James Necaise and Ms. Ashley Necaise of Gulfport, Mississippi. She is the granddaughter of Mr. Joe Sam Owen, Sr. and Mrs. Sandy Owen Schmidt of Gulfport and Mr. Herman Necaise of Long Beach and Mrs. Linda Necaise of Gulfport.
Hannah is a graduate of Gulfport High School, where she was the recipient of the Gulfport High ACE Award and served as a Varsity Cheerleader. She was a member of the Gulfport High Key Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She was elected as a Varsity Cheerleader Sweetheart and served as Queen for the Cotillion Club of Gulfport.
She is currently a Senior at the University of Southern Mississippi, where she is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. She is a member of the Phi Mu Sorority and was the recipient of the Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement Award. She and her family are parishioners of St. James Catholic Church.
Her father, James Necaise, served as a royal duke in 2022.
Sadie Noble Riemann
Sadie Noble Riemann is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Chadwick Riemann of Gulfport, MS. Her maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Pete Donnelly and Ms. Linda Webb. Her paternal grandparents are Mrs. Diane Riemann and the late Mr. David Riemann, and Mr. and Mrs. Shaw Ott.
Sadie is a 2022 graduate of Gulfport High School where she graduated with high honors. She was a member of the Gulfport High School Varsity Cheer Team and the National Honor Society, and she was selected to be on the Gulfport Mayor’s Youth Council her Junior year. She was a member of the Kiwanis Key Club where she served as President and where she was voted Key Club sweetheart her Senior year. She was a member of the Cotillion Club of Gulfport, and in her Senior year she served as Ball Chair for Spring Ball. She is a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Gulfport.
Sadie is a Senior at Mississippi State University where she is pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Marketing, a minor in Supply Chain and a minor in Management. On campus, she is a member of Phi Mu Sorority where she served as Membership Director in 2024 and where she served the Panhellenic Council as a Gamma Chi in 2025. She is a part of Women in Business. Sadie was a 2024 member of the Gulf Coast Debutante Society and was elected the 2025-2026 Sigma Chi Sweetheart.
Sadie served as a Flag Bearer for Gulf Coast Carnival in 2016 and as a Page to Queen Ixolib 2017. Her grandfather, David Files Riemann served as a Duke in 2013 and served GCCA as King d’Iberville in 2015. Her father, Chad Riemann has served as Duke in 2015 and 2024. Her Brother, John David Riemann served as a Page to King D’Iberville in 2015 and as a Flag Bearer in 2018. Her sister Emma Riemann served as a Flag Bearer in 2017.
Sydney Elaina Rubenstein
Elaina is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Michael Rubenstein of Ocean Springs, MS. She is the granddaughter of Ms. Carlyn Eden Ziegler and the late Stanley Eugene Ziegler of Hattiesburg, Mississippi and Dr. and Mrs. Louis Rubenstein of Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Elaina is a graduate of Ocean Springs High School, where she earned a Distinguished Diploma and was celebrated as a member of the Hall of Fame, Class Favorite, and Sophomore Homecoming Court. Her leadership and service were evident through her involvement in Junior Civitan, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Beta Club, and the Mayor’s Youth Council, where she served as Vice President. She was also a member of the Advisory Council to the State of Mississippi’s Superintendent of Education. Elaina held roles in the Junior Auxiliary Biloxi-Ocean Springs Crown Club as Treasurer, and as President of the Ocean Springs Cotillion. A talented athlete, Elaina was a Competition Team and Varsity Cheerleader Captain during both her junior and senior years. She earned All-American Cheer honors and led the Sparkle Effect Cheer Program as Captain. She also competed in the Varsity Track and Tennis Teams and proudly holds the title of 2022 Mississippi 6A Girls Doubles State Champion.
Elaina is currently a senior at the University of Mississippi, majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders with double minors in Elementary Education and American Sign Language. She has remained on the Ole Miss Chancellor’s Honor Roll throughout her four years, has been named to the Who’s Who Ole Miss Hall of Fame and is a recipient of the Lucky Day and Mississippi Scholar Scholarships. Her academic excellence is reflected in her membership in Phi Kappa Phi, Gamma Beta Phi, and the National Honor Society of Leadership and Success, where she served as Community Service Chair. She is also a member of the Order of Omega Honor Society, serving as Social Media Chair. As an active member of Kappa Delta Sorority, Elaina has served as Legacy Chair, Set Leader, and on both the Membership and Recruitment Committees. As a member of the University’s Hand Band Student Organization, she helps bring awareness and inclusion for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community by making American Sign Language both fun and impactful. The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association has guided her into the Research Team of the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department. She represented this team in Washington, D.C. where she spoke on behalf of the Clear Lab. Her service continues through Ole Miss Rotaract, Big Event, Rebelthon, Casa Encore, and Caring Companions.
Lily Carolyn Van Slyke
Lily Carolyn Van Slyke is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Van Slyke of Gulfport, Mississippi. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Winter of Pass Christian, Mississippi, and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Van Slyke, Jr. of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Lily is a high honors graduate of Gulfport High School, where she earned an advanced diploma. While at Gulfport High, she was recognized as an All-American Varsity Cheerleader and was an active member of the National Honor Society, Key Club, Interact Club, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Her accomplishments include having an essay published in Write for MS, What Times Are These and earning the Certificate of Proficiency for the National Health Examination.
She is currently a Senior at the University of Mississippi, pursuing a degree in Allied Health Sciences with a minor in Psychology. At Ole Miss, Lily was honored as an Alpha Tau Omega Sweetheart in 2024 and received the Outstanding Student of Modern Languages Award. She is a member of Kappa Delta Sorority and the Ole Miss Pre-Nursing Society, where she has served on the Social Committee and Risk Management Committee.
Dedicated to service, Lily volunteers as a Caring Companion at Pinnacle, an assisted living facility. She is a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Chandler Grace Wheeler
Chandler Grace Wheeler is the daughter of Mrs. Jordyn Rosetti and Mr. Jered Wheeler, both of Gulfport, Mississippi. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. Jerry Rosetti, the late Ms. Cathy Godard of Gulfport, Mississippi, and Mr. Wayne Wheeler of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Ms. Peggy Willoughby of Gulfport, Mississippi.
Chandler is a high honor graduate of St. Patrick Catholic High School where she was Captain of the Lady Irish Varsity Basketball and Softball teams. She was selected for Magnolia Girls State, named to the Sun Herald All-South Mississippi Softball Team, and played on the 2021 Gulf Coast All-Star Softball Team. She was a member of the National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, yearbook committee, and consistently earned a place on the Principal’s Honor Roll. She was also a member of the Cotillion Club of Gulfport, served as a maid on the Spring Ball Court, and was presented as a Gulf Coast Debutante in 2023.
She is a 2025 Cum Laude graduate of the University of Mississippi, where she earned a degree in Allied Health Studies with a minor in Chemistry. During her time at Ole Miss, she was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority, Rho Lambda, Women in Dentistry, and the University of Mississippi Tooth Fairy Club. She also volunteered for the Ole Miss Big Event, North Mississippi Family Exchange Center, and the Bacot-McCarty Foundation. Chandler completed a medical internship with VA Corps in Cape Town, South Africa.
She is a member of St. James Catholic Church and plans to attend dental school in 2026.
