Akayla Barksdale was crowned Miss Parks and Recreation Homecoming Queen 2008 at an event held by the Washington-Wilkes Parks and Recreation Department honoring youth football players and cheerleaders on Thursday, October 30. Shaquitta Echols, Miss Homecoming 2007, presented Barksdale with the crown.

Runners-up for the Miss Homecoming 2008 contest were Bianca Norman, first runner-up, and Lexi Lowe, second runner-up.

Parents, friends, and supporters were present as Master of Ceremonies, Bradley Barber, welcomed everyone to the event. Football players and their teams were introduced along with 37 cheerleaders.

Cheerleaders this season are Jor- dan Pearl Covin, Akayla Barkesdale, Jemi Davis, Kaleigha Williams, Erynn Wooden, Maraina Wilson, Lillian Dennise Booker, Amiya Acree, Chelsea Briana Lumpkin, Haley Fisher, Zanila Booker, Zakia Booker, Armani Cullars, Erin Verdaire Turman, Alexis Melean, Bianca Norman, Kiamya Manago, Shanetra Walton,

Aniaya Hall, Chinue Elizabeth Harris, Jahnay Lowe, Llulisa Laguna, Jamea Callaway, Karresa Dainelle Johnson, Kinya Gordan, Ka'Shyra Johnson, Romonica Brown, Mya Ra-melia Bell, Yamille Adams, Mya Camryn Quinn, Dehstiny Smith, Lexi Lowe, Shania Wilkinson, Makayla Anderson, Destyne Cofer, Raven Cosby, Destiny Reid, Jaleyn Stevens, and Arianna Perlotte.