Q&A: Homecoming candidates
The Homecoming candidates answer important and thought-provoking questions before the start of Homecoming week next week.
Homecoming Queen candidates:
Amelia Dunlap
What was your reaction when you found out you were elected?
“I was really excited. My sister was nominated when she was a senior, and she had an awesome week ,so I’m really excited to have a week like that.”
Ja’Mya Dye
If you were a character from the Lion King who would you be?
“Simba. Nononononono. That zebra. Wait I’m thinking of Madagascar! What’s the moms name? No idea but the mom! I love how overprotective she is. I’d be that mom.”
Hannah Reed
What do you think is the biggest problem is the world today, and what would you do fix it?
“There is not enough love. People must love more.”
Kara Smith
What is something you would like to say to the other competitors?
“Good luck, you are all worthy. I love you all.”
Alexis Kreigh
What was your reaction when you found out you were elected?
“I was like, ‘Are you sure?’”
What is something you would like to say to the other competitors?
“You better watch your back. I’m kidding, they’re all pretty cool.”
Emma Posler
What are your strategies going to be to win?
“I don’t know, I don’t think I’m going to win.”
Homecoming King candidates:
Jacob Unruh
What would you say to the people that voted for you?
“I’d like to say thank you for having me be noticed in front of the student body as one of your top six guys for this year’s Homecoming.”
Trey Moore
If you were stranded on an island and could only have three things, what would they be?
“Three things, um, probably my friend zach. He’s my best friend so I mean the reason I would choice is because I know I can count on him and he could think of some really good like survival skills. Second one would be probably a lighter of some sort of something like that because I really suck at starting fires from scratch so unlimited lighters or something. Cause you know I always get cold, even when everyone thinks it’s hot, I’m always cold. And the third thing would be probably be a sleeping bag or something because I am a really picky sleeper, like I have to sleep comfortably.”
Apramay Mishra
What are you most excited for with Homecoming?
“I am excited for this video because this cast is so good, like I’ve known all these guys for so long it’s gonna be really fun.”
Cade Burghart
What would you say to the people that voted for you?
“Thanks, smiley face.”
What is something you would like to say to the other competitors?
“Hi, how are you doing?”
Noah Kucza
What are you most excited for with Homecoming?
“The free lunch and also seeing Alexis Kreigh’s smoking dress.”
What would you say to the people that voted for you?
“God bless your souls.”
DJ Davis
How do you feel when you found out you were nominated?
“I was excited. I saw the list of the other names and they were people that I all enjoy, so I was looking forward to being able to go through the activities with them and have fun.”