Winterfest Court Q&As: Russell Baird

1. What was your reaction to getting nominated on court?

“My reaction was a pleasant surprise, followed by a quick rundown of my entire mental calendar.”

2. What does it mean to you to be nominated?

“To me, it means that people as a whole must like me as much as I like them.”

3. Who’s someone that should’ve been nominated for court and wasn’t?

“Benji Zorn.”

4. What is your favorite Winterfest tradition and why?

“My favorite tradition is the lip sync; I will never forget the ‘Milk Men’ my freshman year.”

5. What’s your favorite type of pasta and why?

“I’m a ravioli guy [because there’s] low prep effort, and it’s delicious.”

6. Describe the weirdest dream you’ve ever had.

“About once a year, I have a dream that I’m in the same house that defies any rational geometry, and I just wander around it for a while.”

7. What’s one song you hope they’ll play at the dance?

“”Holding Out For A Hero” [by Bonnie Tyler].”