Abigail Warren ‘16 | Staff Writer
Questions:
- How does it feel to win homecoming court?
- Were you expecting to win? Why or why not?
- Did you do any campaigning throughout this experience? Why or why not?
- How would you describe the ideal homecoming court winner?
- What are you planning on wearing in the parade?
- Do you have an escort? If so, who is it?
[quote_center]Freshman Winners[/quote_center]
Blair Cullen
3. “No, I didn’t campaign. In fact, I encouraged my friends to vote for the other nominees.”
5. “I am planning to wear a skirt with boots and a quilted jacket.”
6. “Yes, I will be escorted by John Schulte, my homecoming date.
Megan MacClean
2. “No, I was not expecting to win at all. I was even surprised I was on the second round ballot.”
4. “I would say the idea girl for homecoming court has to be nice. That is the main thing; she should be kind to everyone.”
6. “Yes, I have an escort. My escort is Davis Graham.”
[quote_center]Sophomore Winners[/quote_center]
Stephanie Vermet
1. “I’m really excited and honored to be on homecoming court especially since I won with my best friend.”
5. “I am not exactly sure what I am wearing, but I will most likely be wearing a dress and boots.”
6. “Yes, my escort is Luke Bove.”
Emma Andreasen
1. “I am very happy and very surprised.”
4. “I think the ideal girl should be someone who’s nice to everyone. Nothing else really matters.”
5. “ Steph (other sophomore winner) and I are planning to pick our outfits out this weekend. I just know I won’t be wearing a dress.”
[quote_center]Junior Winners[/quote_center]
Hope Adams
1. “I feel incredibly honored and honestly very excited. It’s amazing that out of all the juniors, I was one of the two to be chosen. It’s such an incredible feeling.”
3. “I did not campaign to win. I feel like you should win because people genuinely like you enough to vote for you even if you don’t say anything about it. It makes the experience even more unbelievable.”
5. “ I still have some shopping to do for the parade. I’ll most likely be wearing a dress and boots.”
Jen Toenjes
4. “I actually expected someone not like me at all.
5. “A gorilla outfit.”
6. “No, but I am going to hire someone.”
[quote_center]Senior Winners[/quote_center]
Molly Paddock
2. “Not at all. I was totally shocked. I’ve never been asked on court before.”
5. “I am still trying to figure that out.”
6. “Well, my dad is going to be in Italy so I’m hoping my grandpa will do it for me.”
Ginny Hayden
1. “It’s a really nice compliment, and I’m super excited.”
4. “The ideal girl should be someone who is kind to everybody and is spirited about everything South does.”
6. “My escort will either be my father or my brother.”
Katie Kish
1. “I am beyond honored that people voted for me to on homecoming court. I do feel that it comes with great responsibility though, to make good choices and represent our grade well.”
4. “I don’t think it is fair to categorize any girl on homecoming court with another. Every girl is nominated for a different reason and stands for their own morals. Really, we are not different than any other girls in our grade.”
6. “My dad will be escorting me.”
