FCAHS Homecoming Queen Gave Crown To Student Whose Mom Died From Cancer

Forrest County Agricultural High School’s Homecoming 2021 was a special day, not just for Nyla Covington, who was named Homecoming Queen, but also for another student to whom Covington gave her crown.

After being named homecoming queen, Covington immediately gave her crown to another student, Brittany Walters.

“All I could think about was my mom and how she wanted to be here, and then the next thing I know, Nyla walked towards me, and she hugged me,” Walters said. “I just didn’t really think anything of it, and then she started to take off her crown.”

Nyla explained that she graciously gave Brittany her crown after the teen’s mother, A.J. Walters lost her battle with Cancer earlier that morning.

“I told her it belonged to her, and then she was, like, backing away,” Nyla explained. “I was like, ‘No, come here, get it, you’re your mom’s queen.’ I wanted her to know that. and then I hugged her.”

“My mom would have done the same thing if she was in Nyla’s shoes, and I just felt my mom’s presence there,” Brittany revealed. “I can see my mom through Nyla. They have the same exact caring, giving spirit, and it’s really fulfilling.”