Q & A with freshman homecoming court members

Makenzie Shubnell, Editor-in-chief

Makenzie Shubnell
Freshman homecoming court members Lily Stellmacher and Anthony Piccirilli walk across the gym during Friday’s homecoming pep assembly.

Lily Stellmacher

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

A: I’m on the freshman volleyball team.

Q: How did you feel when you found out you were in the running for homecoming

Court?

A: I was honored that people thought I was a suitable candidate for homecoming court.

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

A: I was elated that I was one of the girls people found fitting for homecoming court.

Q: How did your friends and family members respond?

A: They were very happy and supportive of me.

Q: Why do you think you were voted onto court?

A: I am nice to everyone I meet and respect them for who they are.

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

A: Thank you for your support and I hope you have a fantastic time at homecoming!

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

assembly?

A: I plan to wear a long dress with my hair half up half down for the pep assembly. For homecoming I will be wearing a shorter black dress with my hair curled.

Q: What are your plans for the day of homecoming?

A: To wake up early so I’ll have plenty of time to get ready.

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 the game the most because the student section is always so energetic with school spirit.

Q: What is the most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you in front of a crowd?

A: I tripped down the stairs on a stage.

Q: Do you have a date? If so, who is the lucky guy/girl? If not, are you going with a

group?

A: Yes, I am going with Anthony Piccirilli.

Q: What’s your best homecoming (or other dance) memory? If you’ve never been to homecoming, are you excited to go this year?

A: My best memory was dancing with my friends in middle school. I am excited to go to my first homecoming.

 

Anthony Piccirilli

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

A: I’m on the football team and soon will join the wrestling team.

Q: How did you feel when you found out you were in the running for homecoming

Court?

A: I felt surprised since I didn’t think I would be on the running at all.

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

A: I felt very happy because it was a great start to my freshman year.

Q: How did your friends and family members respond?

A: My friends/family all felt proud when they heard I won.

Q: Why do you think you were voted onto court?

A: Because people in my grade were voting for couples, and since I’m with someone, they voted for me.

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

A: I’d like to say thank you for voting for me and continuing to support me throughout the running.

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

assembly?

A: I’m planning to wear a black tux with a purple vest/bowtie to homecoming, and then the same to the pep assembly but with a blue vest/bowtie.

Q: What are your plans for the day of homecoming?

A: I plan to take pictures downtown, eat somewhere fancy, and enjoy the rest of the night at 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 the spirit days the most because it’s fun to see the crazy things other people would wear.

Q: What is the most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you in front of a crowd?

A: I was talking in a crowd and suddenly stopped for an awkwardly long amount of time.

Q: Do you have a date? If so, who is the lucky guy/girl? If not, are you going with a

group?

A: I do have a date. Her name is Lily Stellmacher, who is also on homecoming court.

Q: What’s your best homecoming (or other dance) memory? If you’ve never been to homecoming, are you excited to go this year?

A: My best dance memory is getting into a dance off with someone. I haven’t been to homecoming yet, but I’m excited because everyone says it’s very fun.

 

Riley Barber

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

A: Volleyball, student council, and I will be trying out for soccer.

Q: How did you feel when you found out you were in the running for homecoming

Court?

A: I was surprised and grateful that people voted for me.

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

A: I was excited and upset that I had to get another dress.

Q: How did your friends and family members respond?

A: They were happy for me, and excited to get to go to the homecoming game.

Q: Why do you think you were voted onto court?

A: I talk to different people in every class, so I’m friends with lots of people.

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

A: Thank you for all the votes, I appreciate it.

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

assembly?

I have [a] short pink dress for homecoming, and a long coral dress for [the] pep assembly and game.

Q: What are your plans for the day of homecoming?

A: I’m getting my nails done, then hair and makeup by a friend. Then out to take pictures and then dinner.

Q: What part of spirit week do you like best: spirit days, pep assembly, game, getting ready/pictures, or dance? Explain why!

A: I’m excited for spirit days because I go all out, and the dance.

Q: What is the most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you in front of a crowd?

A: I ran into someone in student council and fell.

Q: Do you have a date? If so, who is the lucky guy/girl? If not, are you going with a

group?

Yes, Andrew Hebekeuser.

Q: What’s your best homecoming (or other dance) memory? If you’ve never been to homecoming, are you excited to go this year?

Yes, I am very excited to go to homecoming.

 

Aziz Abu-Shanab

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

A: I am active in R.A.T.S., and a member of Science Olympiad.

Q: How did you feel when you found out you were in the running for homecoming

Court?

A: I was surprised, and excited at the opportunity to represent my grade.

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

A: I felt grateful that I made it.

Q: How did your friends and family members respond?

A: My mother freaked out, and the rest of my family supported me with excitement.

Q: Why do you think you were voted onto court?

A: I believe I was voted on the court because my friends did a good job campaigning for me.

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

A: I would not have been voted on to court without my friends supporting me, thank you so much!

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

assembly?

A: A tux from Molnar’s.

Q: What are your plans for the day of homecoming?

A: Currently not decided yet.

Q: What part of spirit week do you like best: spirit days, pep assembly, game, getting ready/pictures, or dance? Explain why!

A: Spirit days because it’s a lot of fun to dress up.

Q: What is the most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you in front of a crowd?

A: Started uncontrollably coughing during an assembly and had to step out.

Q: Do you have a date? If so, who is the lucky guy/girl? If not, are you going with a

group?

A: So far, I’m going as a group.

Q: What’s your best homecoming (or other dance) memory? If you’ve never been to homecoming, are you excited to go this year?

A: I am very excited for hoco this year.