2021 Homecoming Court Q&As

What was your reaction to hearing your name called? "I was very surprised and didn't expect to be called at all." Why do you think you were nominated for court? "I feel [like] I am a very social person and outgoing. [I] try to get along with everyone and meet new people." Who do you think deserves to be nominated that wasn’t? "[Seniors] Ruthie VanSkiver, Abbey Calderwood, Gavin O'...

What was your reaction to hearing your name called? "When my name was called, I was kind of shocked. I’d had a few people come up to me and tell me they voted for me, but not enough that I thought I would get on." Why do you think you were nominated for court? "I think I was nominated for court because I tend to be a very social person. I try very hard to get to know as many people as I can, and...

What was your reaction to hearing your name called? "I was very surprised. It was kind of exciting. I was pretty shocked, but it was pretty cool." Why do you think you were nominated for court? "I'm not sure. It could be because I do a lot of different things around here, like volleyball and theater. I don't know; I just like to be involved in a lot of different things." Who do you think dese...

What was your reaction to hearing your name called? "It was just joy. It was pretty cool to hear it and that people [thought] of me to be nominated." Why do you think you were nominated for court? "I think I was nominated for court because I like to talk to everyone and be friendly to everyone, and I think people agree with that. So I think I know a lot of people, and I always try to be fr...

What was your reaction to hearing your name called? "I was definitely surprised when my name was called. There was a moment of total shock before I started walking over, and once I saw the others making their way down there [with] so much excitement on all of our faces, I felt a lot of pride for my class and Central overall. " Why do you think you were nominated for court? "I don't know exactly...

What was your reaction to hearing your name called? "I was very surprised and honored to hear all the claps and support from my classmates–[it was] a very special moment." Why do you think you were nominated for court? "I think I was nominated for court because of my dedication towards the Class of 2022 and all of the activities and groups within the school I put hours and hours into." Who do y...

What was your reaction to hearing your name called? "I was surprised; honestly, it was crazy." Why do you think you were nominated for court? "Maybe because I got to know more people [and] because of football." Who do you think deserves to be nominated that wasn't? "I would say [senior] Hunter Robinson." What spirit day is your favorite, and why? "Probably beach-out; I feel like i...

What was your reaction to hearing your name called? "Hearing my name honestly just surprised me, mostly because they said Abigail and no one calls me that, so it took me a second to realize it was me. After that, though, I just was happy to walk down with my friends and be surrounded by such great people." Why do you think you were nominated for court? "I’m not really sure why I was nomin...

What was your reaction to hearing your name called? "I was so surprised—my hands flew over my mouth. When I was walking down with [senior] Ian [Goodman], I was still processing the whole thing—it was all so exciting. I just sat there for a moment in shock, and all my friends next to me were like 'Coco! Coco!' Afterward, I kept thinking about how if Mr. Labenz wasn’t doing the announcements, ...

What was your reaction to hearing your name called? "I was pretty shocked when I first heard my name called because there are a ton of other people who deserve to be up there." Why do you think you were nominated for court? "I hope people who voted for me understand that I have made countless mistakes during my high school career and that I am not the smartest, most athletic, or funniest in the ...