Name: Jenna Giordano, 12th

Q: What activities/sports/clubs do you participate in at RHS?
A: French Club

Q: How did you feel when you found out you were in the running for homecoming court?
A: I was a mix of nervous and excited.

Q: How did you feel when you found out you made it on court?
A: I was so surprised but also extremely relieved because my best friend is on it with me.

Q: How did your friends and family members respond?
A: My mom started crying and my friends attacked me with hugs.

Q: Why do you think you were voted onto court?
A: By being kind to everyone I know and letting people know how much I want it.

Q: What would you like to say to your peers for voting for you?
A: Thank you for helping me in accomplishing my dream.

Q: What do you plan to wear to the homecoming pep assembly?
A: A nice gown.

Q: What are your plans for the day of homecoming?
A: To get ready with friends and have a good time.

Q: What part of spirit week do you like best: spirit days, pep assembly, game, getting ready/pictures, or dance? Explain why!
A: I love the spirit days because everyone always goes all out and is very laid-back that week.

Q: What’s your favorite song to dance to?
A: “Forever” by Chris Brown

Q: Do you have a date? If so, who is the lucky guy/girl? If not, are you going with a group?
A: No, not yet.

Q: What’s your best homecoming (or other dance) memory?
A: I had my family birthday party the same day as my freshman homecoming and my whole family got to help me get ready.

Q: What’s the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in front of a crowd?
A: I dropped my flyer in an 8th grade cheer competition.

Name: Allison Surink, 12th

Q: What activities/sports/clubs do you participate in at RHS?
A: I am on the varsity cheer team, I am in Captain’s Club, I am a member of NHS, I am in the mentor program, and I am on student council.

Q: How did you feel when you found out you were in the running for homecoming court?
A: I was surprised but also really excited at the same time.

Q: How did you feel when you found out you made it on court?
A: I was super happy. I have never been on court before, so it feels like an honor to be on it.

Q: How did your friends and family members respond?
A: My friends congratulated me. My mom cried, my dad called everyone in our family, and my brothers thought that it was really cool.

Q: Why do you think you were voted onto court?
A: I think I was voted on court because I am very involved in school and I am kind to everyone

Q: What would you like to say to your peers for voting for you?
A: I would like to say thank you and that I am honored to represent Rochester.

Q: What do you plan to wear to the homecoming pep assembly?
A: I plan to wear a long dress for court, and then after that I have to change into my uniform for cheer.

Q: What are your plans for the day of homecoming?
A: The day of homecoming I plan to help decorate in the morning and then I will get ready to have a fun night with my friends.

Q: What part of spirit week do you like best: spirit days, pep assembly, game, getting ready/pictures, or dance? Explain why!
A: My favorite part of spirit week is the pep assembly because it brings the whole school together and it gets Rochester pumped up!

Q: What’s your favorite song to dance to?
A: Cupid Shuffle!

Q: Do you have a date? If so, who is the lucky guy/girl? If not, are you going with a group?
A: No, I do not have a date yet. I may ask a friend from another school and then I will go with my friends.

Q: What’s your best homecoming (or other dance) memory?
A: My favorite dance member is Sadies my junior year because I had a blast with my friends and danced all night.

Q: What’s the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in front of a crowd?
A: The most embarrassing thing that has happened to me in front of a crowd is making a mistake at the football game.

Name: Julia Randels, 12th

Q: What activities/sports/clubs do you participate in at RHS?
A: I am on the RHS varsity dance team. I am in in National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, and Social Studies National Honor Society. I am also on the mentor team.

Q: How did you feel when you found out you were in the running for homecoming court?
A: I was surprised

Q: How did you feel when you found out you made it on court?
A: I was surprised and happy.

Q: How did your friends and family members respond?
A: They were happy.

Q: Why do you think you were voted onto court?
A: I think I was voted on court because of my friends.

Q: What would you like to say to your peers for voting for you?
A: Thank you.

Q: What do you plan to wear to the homecoming pep assembly?
A: I am planning to wear a long, red dress and then change into my dance team uniform.

Q: What are your plans for the day of homecoming?
A: I have dance in the morning, then I will get my hair and nails done and get ready to go to pictures, dinner, and then the dance.

Q: What part of spirit week do you like best: spirit days, pep assembly, game, getting ready/pictures, or dance? Explain why!
A: I like being at pep assembly and performing for dance team because I love performing. I also like the football game and being with my friends.

Q: What’s your favorite song to dance to?
A: I don’t have a favorite song to dance to because I’ve danced to so many.

Q: Do you have a date? If so, who is the lucky guy/girl? If not, are you going with a group?
A: Yes, Karl Chidiac.

Q: What’s your best homecoming (or other dance) memory?
A: Freshman year because it was my first homecoming and I was with all my friends.

Q: What’s the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in front of a crowd?
A: I have tripped over myself and fallen.

Name: Ashley Franchini, 12th

Q: What activities/sports/clubs do you participate in at RHS?
A: I participate in swimming. I’m on the swim team.

Q: How did you feel when you found out you were in the running for homecoming court?
A: I was so excited about it. I’m honored to be nominated.

Q: How did you feel when you found out you made it on court?
A: I was so excited about it because I might be homecoming queen. My friends were cheering for me.

Q: How did your friends and family members respond?
A: They said that they were so proud and happy for me. My mom was crying because she was so happy and proud.

Q: Why do you think you were voted onto court?
A: Because Ellen and Jordan were helping me to get kids to vote for me.

Q: What would you like to say to your peers for voting for you?
A: Thank you for voting for me and thank you Ellen for getting people to vote for me.

Q: What do you plan to wear to the homecoming pep assembly?
A: I’m going to wear a short dress and high heels.

Q: What are your plans for the day of homecoming?
A: I want to spend time with my friends and family; they’re so proud of me.

Q: What part of spirit week do you like best: spirit days, pep assembly, game, getting ready/pictures, or dance? Explain why!
A: Going to the dance and going to dinner with my friends and teachers because I like to dance and be with my friends and teachers.

Q: What’s your favorite song to dance to?
A: “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey

Q: Do you have a date? If so, who is the lucky guy/girl? If not, are you going with a group?
A: Not yet. I want to ask Blaze.

Q: What’s your best homecoming (or other dance) memory?
A: When Emily and Ludwig were King and Queen two years ago because they are my friends.

Q: What’s the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in front of a crowd?
A: I get embarrassed when my mom cheers really loud for me at my swim meets.

Name: Joshua Agoubi, 12th

Q: What activities/sports/clubs do you participate in at RHS?
A: Football and BPA

Q: How did you feel when you found out you were in the running for homecoming court?
A: I was very excited and was hoping to make it on court

Q: How did you feel when you found out you made it on court?
A: I was extremely happy and telling everyone and it was just a great time

Q: How did your friends and family members respond?
A: They were really excited and happy for me and congratulated me and they said they will be there to watch and take pictures.

Q: Why do you think you were voted onto court?
A: I am always helping everyone around me and I try my best to give a positive attitude towards everyone so I am known by everyone, and they thought I should be on it.

Q: What would you like to say to your peers for voting for you?
A: Thank you for voting for me, I appreciate it a lot and you guys are the best

Q: What do you plan to wear to the homecoming pep assembly?
A: I am going to come to school in my football uniform because it’s game day and I will eventually change into my tux for the assembly

Q: What are your plans for the day of homecoming?
A: I plan on eating breakfast, relaxing then taking pics. Then to go to the dance and dinner and have fun.

Q: What part of spirit week do you like best: spirit days, pep assembly, game, getting ready/pictures, or dance? Explain why!
A: I love the pep assembly and the game. I love to be in a crowd and show school spirit. I love the hypness and all the energy given off of it.

Q: What’s your favorite song to dance to?
A: House Party by Meek Mill

Q: Do you have a date? If so, who is the lucky guy/girl? If not, are you going with a group?
A: As of now I don’t, I plan on going with the senior group

Q: What’s your best homecoming (or other dance) memory?
A: My sophomore year of homecoming was the best, I remember just going and dancing with all of my friends. That what made it fun.

Q: What’s the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in front of a crowd?
A: I slipped and fell in front of everyone

Name: Matt Benedettini, 12th

Q: What activities/sports/clubs do you participate in at RHS?
A: Varsity soccer and track, National Honors Society, and Captains Club

Q: How did you feel when you found out you were in the running for homecoming court?
A: I was surprised that anyone would vote for me

Q: How did you feel when you found out you made it on court?
A: What a time to be alive!

Q: How did your friends and family members respond?
A: Disbelief and shocked.

Q: Why do you think you were voted onto court?
A: Because I’m good enough, smart enough, and gosh darn it, people like me!

Q: What would you like to say to your peers for voting for you?
A: You guys are the real MVP’s

Q: What do you plan to wear to the homecoming pep assembly?
A: A tuxedo.

Q: What are your plans for the day of homecoming?
A: Have a great senior homecoming

Q: What part of spirit week do you like best: spirit days, pep assembly, game, getting ready/pictures, or dance? Explain why!
A: The whole week leading up because there’s just a great atmosphere in the school.

Q: What’s your favorite song to dance to?
A: Hips Don’t Lie by Shakira

Q: Do you have a date? If so, who is the lucky guy/girl? If not, are you going with a group?
A: I’m going with Angela Lekosiotis

Q: What’s your best homecoming (or other dance) memory?
A: Is it 10 yet?

Q: What’s the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in front of a crowd?
A: Freshman year I had to sing “I’m a Little Teapot” in front of the whole lunch.

Name: Karl Chidiac, 12th

Q: What activities/sports/clubs do you participate in at RHS?
A: National Honor Society, President of French National Honor Society, Vice President of the Euchre Club

Q: How did you feel when you found out you were in the running for homecoming court?
A: Happy

Q: How did you feel when you found out you made it on court?
A: Surprised

Q: How did your friends and family members respond?
A: They were happy.

Q: Why do you think you were voted onto court?
A: Because I’m cheerful!

Q: What would you like to say to your peers for voting for you?
A: Thank you everyone!

Q: What do you plan to wear to the homecoming pep assembly?
A: The suit that the school is providing.

Q: What are your plans for the day of homecoming?
A: Take pictures and go to dinner and the dance.

Q: What part of spirit week do you like best: spirit days, pep assembly, game, getting ready/pictures, or dance? Explain why!
A: The game because I love the SOF and I love being school spirited.

Q: What’s your favorite song to dance to?
A: “Yes” by LMFAO

Q: Do you have a date? If so, who is the lucky guy/girl? If not, are you going with a group?
A: Yes, Julia Randels.

Q: What’s your best homecoming (or other dance) memory?
A: Freshman year when everyone didn’t know anyone but we still all danced together.

Q: What’s the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in front of a crowd?
A: I tripped and fell in front of a bunch of people.

Name: Nicholas Drinkard, 12th

Q: What activities/sports/clubs do you participate in at RHS?
A: French National Honors Society Vice President, varsity soccer, SOF leader, ping-pong club leader

Q: How did you feel when you found out you were in the running for homecoming court?
A: I was excited because I’ve never made the ballot

Q: How did you feel when you found out you made it on court?
A: I felt really cool

Q: How did your friends and family members respond?
A: They were happy for me, and proud

Q: Why do you think you were voted onto court?
A: Because I am involved in a lot of extra-curricular activities

Q: What would you like to say to your peers for voting for you?
A: I’d like to say thank you and I love all of you

Q: What do you plan to wear to the homecoming pep assembly?
A: A tuxedo

Q: What are your plans for the day of homecoming?
A: Go get breakfast and take a nap

Q: What part of spirit week do you like best: spirit days, pep assembly, game, getting ready/pictures, or dance? Explain why!
A: The football game, I can yell and not get in trouble

Q: What’s your favorite song to dance to?
A: Dancing Queen [by] ABBA

Q: Do you have a date? If so, who is the lucky guy/girl? If not, are you going with a group?
A: Yes, Shea Allor from Stoney Creek

Q: What’s your best homecoming (or other dance) memory?
A: Prom Junior Year

Q: What’s the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in front of a crowd?
A: I fell down the mall steps