2026 May Queen and Court Chosen

During this afternoon’s all-school assembly, the 2026 GPS May Queen and Court were voted on by the student body after being nominated by the senior class prior. On May Day, Paulina Proshkin will wear the flower crown as May Queen, with Chapman Mathis as her Maid of Honor. Completing the court are Crown Bearer Harper Teague, Scepter Bearer Ella Wiley, and Train Bearers Svenyarose Friebner-Mueller and Emma Pratt.

The seniors vote for the May Court by selecting classmates who best represent their class, our school, and the ideals and values we hold dear while considering the following criteria: 

• The May Queen and Court should be representatives of the senior class in the highest sense.
   
• They should be gracious, friendly, and loyal to friends and to GPS.
   
• They should be actively and enthusiastically involved in the life of GPS, eager to give of their time and their talents.
   
• They should stand for the highest ideals in character and integrity.
   
• They should be respected and admired by fellow schoolmates and faculty alike.

When voting for the May Queen and Maid of Honor, the entire student body is asked to consider the same criteria. Read brief bios about our 2026 May Court:

Paulina Proshkin | May Queen
Paulina is chairwoman of the senior Class Leadership Council (CLC). She is also co-president of Model UN and a senior member of the varsity climbing team. Paulina attended Chickamauga Elementary School.

Chapman Mathis | Maid of Honor
Chapman played for the varsity volleyball team and is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She is also a senior member of Student Council. Chapman attended Big Ridge Elementary School.

Harper Teague | Crown Bearer 
Harper is co-president of Health Club and a member of Girls Outdoor Leadership Education (GOLE) Club. She is also co-captain of the varsity climbing team. Harper attended Lookout Mountain Elementary.

Ella Wiley | Scepter Bearer
Ella is vice-president of Terpsichord and is a senior representative of Partnerships in the Community. She is also a member of the Spanish Honor Society. Ella attended Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences.

Svenyarose Friebner-Mueller | Train Bearer
Svenyarose is a Fletcher Bright Fellow, President of the Gender and Sexuality Forum, and a member of the National French Honor Society. Svenyarose attended Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts.

Emma Pratt | Train Bearer
Emma is president of the Partnerships in the Community Council (PIC) and an academics editor for the school yearbook, Kaleidoscope. She is also a member of the varsity cross country team. Emma attended St. Nicholas School.

Congratulations to the 2026 May Queen and Court. Students, you should be proud of your choices! 

To view a video about our school’s unique May Day tradition, click here.