On March 7, 2026, eleven young men took the stage at Pecatonica High School to compete for the title of Mr. PHS. Key Club members Teagan Kasper and Anna McLevige have served as the Mr. PHS co-chairs for the last two years, with this 9th year proving to be the most successful one yet, raising a record $13,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Throughout the night, judges and audience members were treated to a grand march, a choreographed dance, a dash for cash, many smiles, and so much laughter. The eleven contestants began fundraising the week of the event; and on the night of the pageant, they competed in the categories of formal wear, outfit of choice, talent, fundraising, and question. Pecatonica parent Nancy Noud shared her family’s story of the support and care provided by RMHC when their son underwent a life-changing surgery in 2020. At the end of the night, awards were given, and the top two contestants were announced, leading to the crowning of senior Blake Fox as the 2026 Mr. PHS.
The Mr. PHS co-chairs and Key Club advisor Michelle Johnson wish to thank all the contestants and their attendants, family members, judges, audience members, behind-the-scenes Key Club volunteers, local businesses, and community members who helped make this event such a success.
In its nine years the Mr. PHS pageant has brought in $60,000 for organizations such as The Thirst Project, The Children’s Miracle Network, The Ocean Cleanup, ShelterBox USA, Kids Around the World, the Kiwanis Neuroscience Research Foundation, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Feeding America, and now Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Mr. PHS 2026 Awards
Mr. Pecatonica High School - Blake Fox
First Runner-up - Trevor Buck
Top Fundraiser - Blake Fox
Mr. Congeniality - Adam Buck
Best Answer - Calum Scroggins
Best Talent - Trevor Buck
Best Costume - Blake Scroggins
Best Dressed - Blake Fox
Best Dancer - Blake Berry
Co-chairs Anna McLevige and Teagan Kasper also served as the 2026 Mr. PHS co-hosts. Both Key Club members are seniors this year who have been involved with Mr. PHS all four years of high school.
2026 Mr. PHS Blake Fox, escorted by Lexi Diedrich. Blake also received awards for Best Dressed and Top Fundraiser.
Co-chairs Anna and Teagan with First Runner-Up Trevor Buck and Mr. PHS Blake Fox. Trevor also received the Best Talent award for his piano/vocal piece.
Seniors Blake Berry, Andy Suarez, and Blake Fox enter the stage in the opening dance number, reminding the audience how much they love helping others. Blake Berry received the Best Dancer award at the end of the night.
Junior contestant Logan Connell, escorted by Trinity Stifter, during the Formal Wear category.
Sophomore contestant Griffin Massingill, escorted by Peyton Lalowski, during the Formal Wear category.
Freshman Daniel Cugler and his attendant Emma Rodriguez dressed up as Moana and Maui for the Outfit of Choice category.
Contestant Trevor Buck, escorted by Paige Teague, dressed up as Bob Ross and one of his paintings.
Mr. PHS contestant Jarrett Forde and his attendant Addison Stender dressed up as Colonel Sanders and one of his Kentucky fried chickens for the Outfit of Choice category.
Junior contestant Blake Scroggins, attendant Sophie Fitzanko, and Blake’s dog Jake dressed up as the Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, and Max for their Outfit of Choice, earning the Best Costume award.
Junior Blake Scroggins and Senior Andy Suarez rush through the crowd during their grade's 60-second Dash for Cash. This year's contestants did an amazing job fundraising - helping us more than double our goal for RMHC!
Junior contestant Calum Scroggins draws his question from the fish bowl. Calum’s response earned him the Best Answer award.
Freshman contestant Adam Buck was voted on by fellow contestants to be this year’s Mr. Congeniality.
It takes a lot of work to put together a successful fundraiser like Mr. Pecatonica High School. Here are just some of the 70+ members of the Pec Key Club who helped with or were in attendance the night of the show.
Key Clubbers Sam, Maddie, Delaney, Renee, Fiona, and Elena helped behind the scenes as stage crew members.
Special thanks to Betty Kendall and VIP Photography for the pictures!