Homecoming candidates introduce themselves

Riley Steinbugl- Softball Q: Why did you run for Homecoming candidate? A: I wanted to run for Homecoming because I was on a Homecoming team last year and it was so much fun! Q: If you were chosen as the king or queen, how will you fulfill the responsibilities associated with the title? A: If I win, I would make sure to set a good example at school by being a good student as well as being ...

Austin Kravetz- Boys’ Soccer Q: Why did you run for Homecoming candidate? A: Not a lot of boys do it, so I thought it would be fun and a good chance for a scholarship. Q: If you were chosen as the king or queen, how will you fulfill the responsibilities associated with the title? A:  I would be humble and continue to support the pillars that shape Altoona into the great school it has become and always...

Rylie Whitaker- Girls’ Cross Country Q: Why did you run for Homecoming candidate? A: I’m really creative and have always wanted to run because it seems so fun.  Q: If you were chosen as the king or queen, how will you fulfill the responsibilities associated with the title? A: I’m not running to win, so I’m not sure. I’m really just excited to have fun with my team.  Q: What...

Anna Batrus- Student Council Q: Why did you run for Homecoming candidate? A:  I ran for Homecoming candidate because it is always that typical high school dream to participate in Homecoming and to run for Homecoming queen, so there was always that appeal to me to do so. I love being involved in my school and having this opportunity to represent not only the school in Homecoming but to repres...

Emily-Grace Garwood - Drama Club  Q: Why did you run for Homecoming candidate? A: I decided to run for Homecoming candidate because I knew that I wanted to run as soon as I got to high school. I was part of a team last year and made some amazing memories, so I knew that I wanted to experience having a team and go through all of the activities of the week.  Q: If you are chosen as the king ...

Adalynn Cherry- Girls' Basketball Q: Why did you run for Homecoming candidate? A: I decided to run as a Homecoming candidate because I wanted to represent my basketball program and also make memories during our senior year.  Q: If you were chosen as the queen, how will you fulfill the responsibilities associated with the title? A: If I was chosen as homecoming queen, I would fulfill my respo...

Caley Galarneau- Majorettes Q: Why did you run for Homecoming candidate? A: I wanted to run for Homecoming to make great memories with my friends and to be able to say, ‘Hey, I ran for homecoming and I had a blast!’ This year has been a rollercoaster of events and emotions and I feel like being able to run for homecoming helps me be able to truly have the "senior experience." I am extremel...

Isabella Frank- Tennis Q: Why did you run for Homecoming candidate? A: I wanted to be involved with the school as much as possible considering the unfortunate year, and I wanted to partake in the fun social activities that go along with running for homecoming queen. Also, I wanted to be given the opportunity to represent Altoona High as an honorable leader among my peers.  Q: If you were ch...

Lydia Baum- Girls' Track and Field Q: Why did you run for Homecoming candidate? A: I chose to run for Homecoming because I thought it would be a really fun experience that I will be able to remember from high school. Q: If you were chosen as the queen, how will you fulfill the responsibilities associated with the title? A: If I am chosen as Homecoming queen, I will fulfill my duty by continuing to be a g...

Caitlin Williams- Lioneers Q: Why did you run for Homecoming candidate? A:  I am running for Homecoming because I think it would be fun to do, and I get to represent Lioneers. Q: If you were chosen as the queen, how will you fulfill the responsibilities associated with the title? A: If I won I would do my best to fulfill my duties assigned to me.  Q: What is the best thing about Homecoming? A: M...

Makenna Murphy- Girls’ Swimming  Q: Why did you run for Homecoming candidate? A:  I was on a homecoming team last year, and I had a lot of fun.  I also think it is a nice way to bond with my friends. Q: If you were chosen as the queen, how will you fulfill the responsibilities associated with the title? A:  I will be a good representative of AAHS and continue to achieve good grades. ...

Cassie Kyle- Girls Soccer  Q: Why did you run for Homecoming candidate? A: It’s something I’ve always wanted to do and it seemed really fun and a way to bring me and my team members closer together  Q: If you were chosen as the queen, how will you fulfill the responsibilities associated with the title? A: I would make sure to keep up my academic and athletic performances. Q: What is ...

Elizabeth Frank- Cheerleading Q: Why did you run for homecoming candidate? A: I’ve wanted to run ever since I was a sophomore and since this year has been such a hard year, I wanted to do something nice for the school and I wanted to show some good school spirit. Q: If you were chosen as the queen, how will you fulfill the responsibilities associated with the title? A: I would spread school ...