Warren
Sarah DeCorte
Sarah Mahayla DeCorte, daughter of Adam and Jamie DeCorte, is honored to represent Warren as a Lady in
Waiting. She will be escorted by Cole Dalton Walters, son of Billy and Gena Walters.
Sarah plans to attend Stephen F. Austin State University, where she will major in Hospitality Administration
with a focus on culinary arts. Her ultimate goal is to open her own bakery, combining her love for baking with her passion for creating memorable experiences for others.
Beyond baking, Sarah enjoys reading, crocheting, and spending time with her family. She adores her cat, Milo,
loves visiting the park, and never turns down a Dr. Pepper.
During high school, Sarah has been actively involved as an FFA officer, competing in chapter conducting, forestry judging, and poultry judging. She has also earned her prestigious Lonestar Degree. Additionally, she participates in basketball, student council, and the National Honor Society. She looks forward to making unforgettable memories as part of the Dogwood Festival.
Olivia Meredith
Olivia Belle Meredith, daughter of Brad and Brandy Meredith, is honored to represent Warren as a Lady in
Waiting. She will be escorted by Samuel Ben Standley, son of Matt and Carrie Standley.
A leader in her school, Olivia is Vice President of both Student Council and HOSA, as well as Class Secretary and FFA Historian. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, plays volleyball, and is a baseball manager.
In her free time, Olivia enjoys cooking, reading, and scrapbooking. One of her favorite Dogwood memories is
participating in the Queen’s Parade at just seven years old, watching the community line the parade route. Now, she is thrilled to be part of the festival once again and looks forward to making new friends with the members of the royal court.
After graduation, Olivia plans to attend Stephen F. Austin State University to pursue a degree in Agribusiness.
Avery Tibbetts
Avery Leann Tibbetts, daughter of Travis and Amanda Tibbetts, is proud to represent Warren as a Lady in
Waiting. She will be escorted by Jameus Gabriel Harrod, son of Gary and Jamie Harrod.
After high school, Avery plans to attend Angelina College to study radiology and eventually become an X-ray technician. She enjoys baking, reading, and playing golf, as well as attending church and spending time with her family.
Avery is especially excited to be a part of the parade, as it has always been a favorite tradition of hers. She loves seeing all the creative floats and experiencing the community’s excitement during the festival.
Throughout high school, she has been involved in volleyball, cheerleading, golf, FFA, powerlifting, and student council. As a member of Agricultural Issues in FFA, she has developed strong leadership skills, and she is also proud to have earned Grand Champion for Photography at the Tyler County Fair.