About Ptolemy
The Grand Krewe of Ptolemy is one of ten “krewes” in the style of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras founded to support and further the goals and ideals of Carnival Memphis. Founded in 2000, Ptolemy is Carnival’s second youngest krewe and its membership is comprised of a diverse blend of singles and married couples including both life-long Memphians and transplants.
PURPOSE
Ptolemy is a social and philanthropic organization that hosts fun events for its members, other Carnival Memphis krewes, and the community at large. Ptolemy encourages members to give back to the community and support the Carnival Memphis Children’s Charities through philanthropic efforts and events. In addition, each year Ptolemy elects a King, Queen, Duchesses, and a Flagman to represent Ptolemy at Carnival Memphis and other krewes’ events. Ptolemy’s Royalty becomes the face of Ptolemy for the year at Carnival’s events and charity appearances.
2025-2026 Board of Directors
The Grand Krewe of Ptolemy is governed by a Board of Directors. Following is a list of the members who have dedicated their time and professional talents to ensuring leadership, service and successful operation of the Krewe.
General Board
Chair - Todd Hethmon
Membership - Alexandra Schrack
Treasurer - James Huange
Scribe - Rolana Bourland
Chair Elect - Allie Rihner
Sage - Emily Beene
Philanthropy - Katelyn Cox
Social - Mallory Macdonald
At-Large Members
Chris Allen
Stefan Cobb
Non-Voting Members
General Counsel - Andrew Schrack
Companion Guard Liaisons - Mark and ML Weber
Queen Cleo XXV - Lauren Blackstone
King Soter XXIV - Bailey Rihner
Ptolemy Royalty
Why be queen for a day when you can reign during an entire Carnival season? In keeping with the longstanding tradition of selecting a group of royalty to represent the Krewe during Carnival Week, each year we bestow the honor (and the crown!) of representing Ptolemy as a King, Queen, Duchess, Duke, or Flagman to a group of members who have shown interest and who have proven themselves worthy of leading our Krewe through the Carnival Week.
2025
Queen Cleo XXV Lauren Blackstone, King Soter XXIV Bailey Rihner, Duchess Heather Cray, Duke Sam Cox, Duchess Olga Munding, Duchess Sarah Anderson, Duchess Alexandra Schrack, Flagman Scott Branner Princess Lulu Baker, King’s Page Walker Rihner and Queen’s Page Fox Blackstone
2024
Queen Cleo XXIV Mikki Ferguson, King Soter XXIII Mark Weber, Duchess Eden Neller, Duchess Ashley Kershaw, Duchess Cheryl Bledsoe, Flagman Toby Castille, Princess Miller MaKinster, Duke Chris Allen, Queen’s Page Bear Blackstone, King’s Page Molly Grace Bailey, Captain’s Page Eleanor Semmes Vaughn and Captain Stewart Vaughn
2023
Queen Cleo XXIII Carmen Pazos Hethmon, King Soter XXII Michael Zepatos, Duchess Katelyn Cox, Duchess Faith Ruch, Duchess Lauren Swanson, Duchess Tennison Gabrielleschi, Duke Ben Haag, Flagwoman Kristen Crone, and Chairman Katrina Scoggin
2022
Queen Cleo XXII Kacy Maxwell, King Soter XXI Jeff Eaglehouse, Duchess Tia Kimmel, Duchess Allie Rihner, Duchess Hannah Oberlies, Duchess Sarah Webster, Duke Lucas Christian, Princess Neely Makinster, Flagman Sefan Cobb, and Chairman ML Weber
2020 - 2021
Queen Cleo XXI Allison Prescott, King Soter XX Aaron Blackstone, Duchess Han Le, Duchess Carmen Hethmon, Duchess Shields Thompson, Duchess Mikki Ferguson, Duke Luke VanHoose, Princess Gracie Makinster, Flagman JR Kamra, Flagman Bailey Rihner, and Chairman Kate Bass
2019
Queen Cleo XX Natalie Davis, King Soter XIX Brad Stafford, Duchess Elizabeth Gaia, Duchess Emmy DeLasho, Duchess Hallie Flanagan, Duchess Kristen Crone, Duchess Leslie Hathcock, Princess Lauren Moore, Flagman Mark Weber, and Chairman Joseph Gordon
