Queen Valeria Caporali (left) and Princess Kimberly Arcos-Cruz (right)
October 13, 2026 - Center High School celebrated their 2026 Homecoming on October 9 and welcomed CHS Alumni back home with traditional homecoming activities. The coronation was held pregame with Valeria Caporali being crowned the queen and Kimberly Arcos-Cruz being crowned Princess.
The parade on Saturday filled the downtown square wrapping all the way around. It was led by the CHS band, twirlers, and chaparrals followed by the CISD Alumni Hall of Honor 2026 inductee Leigh Porterfield. Homecoming floats included football and cheerleaders, homecoming court members, as well as CHS alumni floats for the classes of 1976, 1986, 2006, and 2016.
In the center Leigh Porterfield surrounded by her 1976 classmates.
Leigh Porterfield was officially inducted into the Center ISD Alumni Hall of Honor during an awards ceremony on Saturday morning at the Center First Methodist Church. Peyton Porterfield, the son of Leigh Porterfield and 2004 graduate of Center High School, gave an introduction speech sharing his experiences with having her as a mother and the valuable lessons she shared with her family and her community always leading by example.
Event Photo Albums:
- Coronation Photos
- Hall of Honor Awards Ceremony
- Parade Photos - Album 1, Album 2
Related article: Center HS Alumni Association Announces 2026 Hall of Honor Recipient
