During a night of fun, flair, and healthy competition, senior boys showcased their personalities, talents, and school spirits while fighting for the title of Mr. Debonair. This competition is meant to celebrate charisma, confidence, and school pride, typically raising funds for a cause or by simply bringing the school community together for an entertaining evening.
The winner of the title Mr. Debonair for 2026 was John Magee who showed his humor and dedication through his skits. In addition, the runner ups were Adam Eckert and Aiden Lowry, and the winner of Mr. Congeniality was Matthieu Billes.
“I felt great after winning. I’ve worked my whole life for this moment. I put my blood, sweat, and tears into this win and sacrificed countless hours,” Magee said. “I dedicate this win to the Lord above for allowing me to get this win.”
During the first portion of the event, each contestant and their escort were given the opportunity to make a lasting first impression on the judges with their unique opening dances.
“I would say the opening dance was the most memorable, and overall being with the guys was just great energy to be around,” Mason Durst said.
Contestants and Escorts:
- Santiago Angel (escorted by Emma Hinson)Â
- Sebastian Auld (escorted by Sofia Sanda)
- Matthieu Billes (escorted by Christina Chad)Â
- Connor Davis (escorted by Carter Beckmann)Â
- Cole Dearbonne (escorted by Antonella Anda)Â
- Jarret Drown (escorted by Carola Del Valle)Â
- Mason Durst (escorted by Abby Perez)Â
- Adam Eclert (escorted by Maddie Durst)Â
- Jaxyn Faldyn (escorted by Abby Zampini)Â
- Grady Gassiott (escorted by Gigi Holrod)Â
- Daniel Hoffmaster (escorted by Maria Farias)
- Brock Johnson (escorted by Kathryn Johnson)Â
- Charlie Kable (escorted by Annette Wharton)Â
- Aiden Lowry (escorted by Grace Wilganowski)Â
- John Magee (escorted by Tatum Dwyer)Â
- Homer Pillsbury (escorted by Mia Madison)Â
- Alikhan Umirshin (escorted by Victoria Mitchell)Â
- Lawson Wallace (escorted by Olivia Lark)Mr. Debonair competition was a success
For the main part of their performances each contestant put on a skit that they had prepared. Each one showcased a variety of different things for the audience and judges to enjoy, like dance, humor, and rap while also allowing everyone to have fun in the process.
“We prepared for Mr. Deb by buying hover boards and riding them for two days,” Conner Davis said. “On the stage my friends were messing up and also having fun so I felt pretty confident but also stupid when I was the one messing up.”
For the last portion of the event, the contestants were voted to win different each of the different superlatives listed below.
Superlatives:
- Best Eyes: Connor Davis
- Best Hair: Adam Eckert
- Best Smile: Matthieu Billes
- Best Legs: John Magee
- Crowd Favorite: Grady GassiottÂ
