Winterfest Court Q&A: Jonah Spates

1. What was your reaction when finding out about your nomination?

“I was really excited, especially to be with [senior] Audrey [Sidebotham].”

2.  What is your favorite Winterfest activity and why?

“Normally, [my favorite activity is] the [Winterfest] dance because it’s something fun that only happens twice a school year.”

3. Why do you think you were nominated?

“I have no idea, but it’s pretty cool to be nominated.”

4. Who wasn’t nominated for court who you would choose and why?

“[Senior] Joey Wise because he has a phenomenal beard.”

5. If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?

“[The song] “On The Floor” [by] IceJJFish–that’s the best song ever made.”

6. On a scale of 1-10 how well does your car drive in the snow and why?

“3/10; it’s way too light [and] almost gets stuck everywhere I go.”

7. Do you have a nickname, if so, what is it and why?

“[The nickname] ‘Mista Spates’; I don’t really know how I got it, but it definitely stuck.”