2019 Homecoming court Q&A

Olaoluwa Johnson, reporter

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Isabella Castel

How do you feel about making homecoming court?

“Surprised and shocked, but excited!”

What first went through your head when you found out you made court?

“Wow! Did they really just say my name?”

Why do you think you deserve this role of being on court?

“I’m very involved in activities and I’m very kind to people.”

What are you involved in at home and at school?

“Volleyball, choir, show choir, President of show choir council, student director, and National Honors Society.”

If money didn’t matter, what would your dream job be?

“Crime scene investigator.”

What is something you have always wanted to do but never done?

“Skydiving. My dad did it when he was 16 and he encourages me to do it too.”

If you had one day left to live, what is the first thing you would do?

“I’d do as many activities, with my family and friends, as possible.”

 

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Alyssa Combs

How do you feel about making homecoming court?

“I was shocked.”

What first went through your head when you found out you made court?

“I cried. I was surprised because I didn’t think I was that popular.”

Why do you think you deserve this role of being on court?

“I continued to work hard in school even though I had a hard year last year.”

What are you involved in at home and at school?

A: “cheerleading.” 

If money didn’t matter, what would your dream job be?

“Any job working with children or adults. Possibly a counselor.”

What is something you have always wanted to do but never done?

“Climb Mt. Everest.”

If you had one day left to live, what is the first thing you would do?

“Tell anyone I see “you matter” or give someone advice.”

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Molly Friede

How do you feel about making Homecoming court?

“Excited.”

What first went through your head when you found out you made court?

“I can’t believe I actually got chosen.”

Why do you think you deserve this role of being on court?

“I’m involved in many things.”

What are you involved in at home and at school?

“National Honors Society, Leo club, band, jazz band, marching band, and senior class president, as well as my church.”

If money didn’t matter, what would your dream job be?

“History Professor at St. Ambrose.”

What is something you have always wanted to do but never done?

“Perform a solo in jazz.”

If you had one day left to live, what is the first thing you would do?

“Eat everything possible.”

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Hailey Hansen

How do you feel about making Homecoming court?

“Really excited and surprised.”

What first went through your head when you found out you made court?

“Excited because I heard it was fun from others who were on court.”

Why do you think you deserve this role of being on court?

“I’m Involved in a lot in school.” 

What are you involved in at home and at school?

“Dance, cheer, National Honors Society, and S. At home I teach dance and work.” 

 If money didn’t matter, what would your dream job be?

“Crime scene investigator.”


What is something you have always wanted to do but never done?

“Skydiving.”

If you had one day left to live, what is the first thing you would do?

“Travel across the country.”

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Molli Johnson

How do you feel about making Homecoming court?

“Happy, surprised, and honored.”

What first went through your head when you found out you made court?

“What am I going to have to do now?”

Why do you think you deserve this role of being on court?

“Can’t think of anything in particular.”

What are you involved in at home and at school?

“Soccer, marching band, drum line, pit, piano, church, and work.”

If money didn’t matter, what would your dream job be?

“Science research.”

What is something you have always wanted to do but never done?

“Scuba diving.”

If you had one day left to live, what is the first thing you would do?

“Fly on a plane and spend the day scuba diving.”

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Avery Mattson

How do you feel about making Homecoming court?

“Surprised and excited.”

What first went through your head when you found out you made court?

“I was happy that my friends made it in with her so they could experience it together.”

Why do you think you deserve this role of being on court?

“I’m involved in cheer.”

What are you involved in at home and at school?

“Cheer and work.”

If money didn’t matter, what would your dream job be?

“Interior designer.”

What is something you have always wanted to do but never done?

“Travel to Australia.”

If you had one day left to live, what is the first thing you would do?

“Spend time with my friends and loved ones.”

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Zul Torres

How do you feel about making Homecoming court?

“Really surprised and excited.”

What first went through your head when you found out you made court?

“People actually know who I am?’

Why do you think you deserve this role of being on court?

“I’m a nice person. I get along with others, and I’m involved in school”

What are you involved in at home and at school?

“Soccer, Leo club, Spanish club, junior rotarian, senior class officer, and National Honors Society. At home I study and help my parents.”

If money didn’t matter, what would your dream job be?

“A vet.”

What is something you have always wanted to do but never done?

“Adopt 100 dogs.”

If you had one day left to live, what is the first thing you would do?

“Spend time with my boyfriend and my family.”

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Megan Weisrock

How do you feel about making Homecoming court?

“Excited. My sister was on court two years ago and she told me it was fun.”

What first went through your head when you found out you made court?

“I was at home when the news came out. I was confused because my friends were texting me congratulations.”

Why do you think you deserve this role of being on court?

“I was involved a lot in school and the teacher probably voted for me.”

What are you involved in at home and at school?

“Softball, golf, National Honors Society, Junior class officer and work along with volunteering.”

If money didn’t matter, what would your dream job be?

“Corporate lawyer.”

What is something you have always wanted to do but never done?

“Sky diving in Hawaii.”

If you had one day left to live, what is the first thing you would do?

“Spend time with my family.”

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Ivori Bly

How do you feel about making Homecoming court?

“I was shocked and excited. I’m looking forward to being part of Homecoming court.”

What first went through your head when you found out you made court?

“Shocked.”

Why do you think you deserve this role of being on court?

“I have school spirit and I try to be friendly.”

What are you involved in at home and at school?

“Cheer, working at a preschool, teaching gymnastics to little kids.”

If money didn’t matter, what would your dream job be?

“Own a family and children’s therapist business.”

What is something you have always wanted to do but never done?

“Bungee jump.”

If you had one day left to live, what is the first thing you would do?

“Go to the ocean.”