{"id":8796,"date":"2026-03-30T14:05:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T19:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montoursville.k12.pa.us\/thearrowhead\/?p=8796"},"modified":"2026-03-30T14:05:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T19:05:47","slug":"rake-takes-the-crown-noah-rakestraw-wins-mr-montour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montoursville.k12.pa.us\/thearrowhead\/rake-takes-the-crown-noah-rakestraw-wins-mr-montour\/","title":{"rendered":"“Rake takes the crown:” Noah Rakestraw wins Mr. Montour"},"content":{"rendered":"

In between the Montoursville v. Loyalsock JV and Varsity Basketball games on Monday, Jan. 12, Noah Rakestraw was crowned the new \u201cMr. Montour.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the first thoughts Rakestraw had upon hearing his name announced was that he was going to be able to make a tough Instagram post.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Mr. Montour court poses for a group picture on \u201cDecades Day.\u201d Not all members were able to be in this photo. Photo by Lillian McCulloch<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mr. Montour is a long-running tradition at Montoursville High School where eight senior boys are nominated onto the \u201cMr. Montour Court,\u201d where they get to participate in many dress-up days along with their chosen escorts.<\/span><\/p>\n

The title of \u201cMr. Montour\u201d goes to the person who embodies the spirit of Montoursville the best. <\/span><\/p>\n

This year, the senior class voted for and crowned Rakestraw as the school\u2019s new Mr. Montour.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI will continue to be a role model because it shows people looking up to and respect me,\u201d said Rakestraw.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the ceremony between games, the court members each walked out to center court with their escorts as their future plans were announced over the loudspeaker.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2025 PA State Laurel Queen Alice Ravert and third grade student Gus Lehman smile at the camera while walking out onto the court for the ceremony. Gus had the privilege to carry the crown. Photo by Albright Studio Photography<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The last to walk out was the \u201cMr. Montour Enthusiast,\u201d Gus Lehman, who was escorted by the 2025 PA State Laurel Queen, senior Alice Ravert. Gus had the special honor of crowning Rakestraw once his name was announced.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to the highly anticipated ceremony, the court, along with their escorts, got to participate in many dress-up days, ranging from \u201cWhite Lie Wednesday\u201d to \u201cRhyme Without a Reason.\u201d There were definitely some favorites among the court members.<\/span><\/p>\n

Senior Ethan Thomas remarked that his favorite theme day was Decades Day, while senior Gabe Vanderwall claimed his favorite was Rhyme Without a Reason.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The full Mr. Montour court lines up across the center of the basketball court following the crowning. Afterward, the Montoursville Warriors Varsity Basketball Team proceeded to go head-to-head with Loyalsock. Photo by Albright Studio Photography<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On Friday, Jan. 9, the Mr. Montour Court members, their escorts, and their families attended a pasta dinner in the school cafeteria. Mr. Richard DeLong noted that everyone brought a dish to share.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c[Dinner] was beautiful,\u201d said Rakestraw. \u201cIt reminded me of one last pasta night from football season.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Many of the boys on the court claimed that while they did hope to win the crown, they cared more about making memories and having a good time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Featured photo (at top): Senior Noah Rakestraw shakes hands with third grader Gus Lehman during the ceremony. This photo was taken immediately after Rakestraw was crowned \u201cMr. Montour.\u201d Photo by Albright Studio Photography<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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