Aleah Layton:

Q: What is your name?

A: Aleah Layton. 

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: I am representing Sparkle Cheerleading.

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: Eli Steward.

Q: Why do you believe people should vote for you? 

A: I believe people should vote for me because I am a very outgoing and positive role model. I am highly involved within the school as well as our community at AAHS. Also, for the amazing program I am representing and to bring more recognition to the importance of Sparkle Cheerleading. 

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: All of the amazing skits and games night, as well seeing how everyone individually brings the theme days to life in the school. 

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: I feel very excited about running for Homecoming. It gives me the opportunity to represent something I love and believe in, as well as participating in activities throughout this week with my friends. 

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: I have always wanted to run, to have amazing memories with my close friends, and to bring positivity to the school for my senior year. 

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: I would like voters to know that if you vote for me, I will be very positive, as well as helpful to all of our school and community. I will represent myself, as well Sparkle Cheerleading very well. I want to bring more recognition to this amazing program that means so much to me. 

Q: How do you plan to fulfill your Homecoming royalty responsibilities?

A: I plan to fulfill my Homecoming royalty responsibilities by representing leadership to the school and promoting school spirit, as well as shining light on Sparkle and being a genuine person who treats everyone with the same amount of respect. 

Hannah Vancas 

Q: What is your name?

A: Hannah Vancas. 

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: Girls’ Soccer. 

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: Will Sankey. 

Q: Why do you believe people should vote for you? 

A: I believe people should vote for me because I want to be a role model for the younger students and I want to help the school community in any way possible. 

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: The best part of Homecoming week is being able to see the school dress up for all the theme days and all the school spirit. 

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: I am very excited about running for Homecoming and just excited for the whole week in general. 

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: I decided to run for Homecoming because I have wanted to run since my freshman year after seeing all the previous Homecoming royals, and I wanted to represent girls soccer. 

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: I want voters to know that if you vote for me I will try my hardest to set a good example for the underclassmen and represent AAHS the best that I can. 

Q: How do you plan to fulfill your Homecoming royalty responsibilities?

A: I plan to be a role model for the underclassmen and someone who people can look up to athletically and academically. 

Destiny Lopez Flores 

Q: What is your name?

A: My name is Destiny Lopez Flores.

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: I am representing Mock Trial.

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: My escort is Deniz Albayrakdileo.

Q: Why do you believe people should vote for you? 

A: I believe that people should vote for me because I always consider what others have to say. I also always put others before myself.

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: I think the best part of Homecoming week is the theme days because everyone always gets involved and people always try their best to be a part of the theme.

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: I feel nervous, scared, excited ⸺ basically every emotion. I mainly feel excited though, I get the experience to show AAHS who I am.

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: I decided to run for Homecoming because I wanted to represent the student body. I want to be a voice for the underrepresented demographics of our school.

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: I would want voters to know that I want everyone to feel represented. 

Q: How do you plan to fulfill your Homecoming royalty responsibilities?

A: I plan to fulfill my Homecoming royalty responsibilities by representing everyone in the student body from every demographic. I think everyone needs the opportunity to be represented in this school. If I were to become the Homecoming royal, I would make sure that everyone in AAHS feels included.

Claire Piper

Q: What is your name?

A:  Claire Piper.

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: Chorus.

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: Ethan Eisenhart.

Q: Why do you believe people should vote for you? 

A: I think people should vote for who they believe is the best representative of our school. Someone who is passionate, someone who wants the best for everyone and someone who always has a smile on their face. If they end up choosing me, great.

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: The best part of Homecoming week is the dance, getting to dance the night away with your friends. 

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: I am super excited to be running for Homecoming. I am very grateful for the opportunity and can’t wait for all the memories it will bring.

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: I’ve always wanted to run for Homecoming and thought it would be a fun experience to share with my friends and create lots of memories.

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: I appreciate you. Thank you for supporting me and being a part of this unforgettable experience. 

Q: How do you plan to fulfill your Homecoming royalty responsibilities?

A: I will continue to be a positive role model and spread kindness throughout the school to make everyone feel loved. 

Tehya Porter

Q: What is your name?

A: Tehya Porter.

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: Cheerleading.

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: Mohammed Ahmed.

Q: Why do you believe people should vote for you? 

A: I think I can be a good candidate.

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: Dressing up and having fun with friends.

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: Excited, but also a little nervous.

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: Just the experience seemed like a fun thing to do with some of my friends for senior year.

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: Voting for me would be appreciated, but you don’t have to.

Q: How do you plan to fulfill your Homecoming royalty responsibilities?

A: By being responsible and making sure everything is turned in on time and making sure everyone is doing their part.

Anara Zabinsky

Q: What is your name?

A: Anara Zabinsky.

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: Orchestra.

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: Kallen Plunket.

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: The best part of Homecoming week is participating in the themes and seeing everybody dressed up. It makes school more entertaining. 

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: I’m thrilled to be running for Homecoming because it allows me to be creative and spend time with some of my closest friends. 

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: I decided to run for Homecoming because I thought it would be a memorable experience and overall a fun time. 

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: I think the voters should know that regardless of who wins, I am grateful to be participating and representing the school. 

Q: How do you plan to fulfill your Homecoming royalty responsibilities?

A: I plan to fulfill my Homecoming royalty responsibilities with absolute dedication and enthusiasm. 

Delaney Barr 

Q: What is your name?

A: Delaney Barr.

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: Gymnastics.

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: Brady Sassano. 

Q: Why do you believe people should vote for you? 

A: I want to make our school a comfortable and welcoming environment. By voting for me, I can continue to work at promoting inclusion and the importance of diversity in our school. 

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: It’s all so much fun. Specifically, seeing all the different teams participating in the fun themes to ignite a sense of school spirit and of course the dance. 

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: I am very excited to be running for Homecoming. Seeing the variety of groups within the school come together for common goals, and one being to raise money for a local charity is beyond rewarding. 

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: I decided to run for Homecoming because I enjoy getting involved with numerous activities throughout the school. Gymnastics is a sport that does not get much representation and appreciation in our school, so by running I hope to get our name and reputation as an undefeated team out there. 

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: I would like voters to know that no matter who you vote for, all candidates are amazing people and are all worthy of Homecoming royalty. This event is supposed to be fun and engaging to get the whole school involved and represent Altoona as a positive place, not harshly competitive or negative. You all serve a purpose in our school, and by using it responsibly we can all make this year the best year yet (especially for my fellow seniors).

Q: How do you plan to fulfill your Homecoming royalty responsibilities?

A: I plan to fulfill my Homecoming royalty responsibilities by maintaining a positive attitude for those around me. In doing this, I can continue to be a role model for the underclassmen that are in need of guidance or even just a friendly face. 

Mackenzie Colabove 

Q: What is your name? 

A: Mackenzie Colabove.
Q: What are you representing for AAHS?
A: Marching Band.
Q: Who is your escort?
A: Cordelia Maher.
Q: Why do you believe people should vote for you?
A: Personally, I think people are allowed to vote for whoever they’d like. But I’d vote for me because I feel I am an overall good representation of the AAHS student body and music program.
Q: What is the best part of homecoming week?
A: The best part of Homecoming week is going to have to be dressing up with my team. I’m so excited to see what we can pull together for the theme days.
Q: How do you feel about running for homecoming?
A: I am excited and thankful to be running for Homecoming. If I were to tell my younger self that I’d be in this position my senior year, she’d think I’m lying.
Q: What made you decide to run for homecoming?
A: I wanted to have the experience of running for Homecoming. Even if I don’t win, I can still say that I ran and had an amazing time doing so.

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know?
A: One thing I’d tell the voters is to vote for someone who you think deserves it. Whether that be your best friend, your friend’s friend, someone you don’t know too well, whoever. Don’t let other people tell you who to vote for if that’s not who you truly want to vote for.
Q: How do you plan to fulfill your homecoming royalty responsibilities?
A: I’m going to put 110% into everything that I do. I want this to be a fun experience, but I want to know that I actually put effort into winning.

Q: What is your name?
A: Hailey Kravetz.
Q: What are you representing for AAHS?
A: Track and Field.
Q: Who is your escort?
A: Nathan Lutz.
Q: Why do you believe people should vote for you?
A: I believe people should vote for me because I am very involved with school activities and the community. Moreover, I pride myself in Altoona and would proudly represent the school.
Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?
A: I believe the best part of Homecoming week is games night and overall just being to contribute to school activities with close friends.
Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?
A: I am excited to be running for Homecoming. It’s a lot of work but definitely something that is enjoyable and allows me to stay involved.
Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?
A: I decided to run for Homecoming because I wanted to be involved. It allows me to be with friends during the week of Homecoming, which interests me greatly.
Q: Is there anything you want voters to know?
A: I want my voters to know that I would represent the school proudly and do everything I must to fulfill my responsibilities.
Q: How do you plan to fulfill your Homecoming royalty responsibilities?
A: I plan to proudly represent our school by maintaining my responsibilities and employ the underclassmen to stay involved. I hope to model to student’s maintaining extracurriculars and academics is doable  as well as exciting.

Macenzie Woodring: 

Q: What is your name?

A: Macenzie Woodring. 

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: Softball.

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: Brody Albright for coronation and Thomas Cron for the dance.

Q: Why do you believe people should vote for you? 

A: I believe people should vote for me because I believe I have good leadership skills. Showing hundreds of students not only in my grade but below me that I can show them how to become a strong human. I believe I have kindness and confidence that people can help spread around to make the environment a better place. 

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: I think the best part of Homecoming week is coming together with my team and working together to become one. Competing against others and showing that we can work together. 

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: I feel excited and nervous. Excited because I never thought I would be in this position and nervous because there are twenty other amazing candidates running. 

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: I decided to run for Homecoming because I thought to myself that I would never be able to run again for Homecoming and it would be amazing to say down the road that I ran for Homecoming. 

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: No matter who you vote for, it’s a good choice. 

Q: How do you plan to fulfill your Homecoming royalty responsibilities?

A: I plan to be a good role model, have a positive attitude, set a good example for others all around and stay strong through everything. 

Jaidyn Palladini:

Q: What is your name?

A: Jaidyn Palladini.

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: Mountain Echo Newspaper.

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: Thomas Ford. 

Q: Why do you believe people should vote for you? 

A: I’m a good representative and I can represent news writing and journalism in a good way. 

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: My favorite part is taking part in all the themes. I always try to go out as much as I can with them and since I’m running this year I plan on taking the themes to a different level. 

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: I’m pretty excited. I didn’t expect to get it but I’m excited that I have the opportunity to run. 

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: It’s senior year and I’ve been on a team every year since freshman year and to have my own team made me really excited to have the opportunity to run. 

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: Be fair towards everyone and make sure you do everything right and that I will represent AASD very well. 

Q: How do you plan to fulfill your Homecoming royalty responsibilities?

A: By doing everything I can the correct way and by making sure everything goes as planned during Homecoming and the weeks leading up to Homecoming. 

Camryn MacAlarney 

Q: What is your name?

A: Camryn MacAlarney. 

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America.) 

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: I haven’t found one yet.  

Q: Why do you believe people should vote for you? 

A: I’m a good representation of the average student at Altoona. I’m not overly popular or well known, but I’m someone that tries their best and gets involved in school spirit. I’m in a lot of clubs and FBLA is my favorite. 

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: I love the themes and think they are really fun to participate in. I think it is a good time and a good way to show school spirit. 

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: It is a lot more work than expected and I have respect for all running. It’s a lot of work, but it’s a lot of fun. 

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: I decided to run because I always thought the candidates in the past did a really good job of making me feel like I wanted to do just that. 

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: Voters should know the candidates. If someone wants to come up and talk to me, I’m down to answer any questions. Just get to know who they are before you vote. 

Q: How do you plan to fulfill your Homecoming royalty responsibilities?

A: I’m currently working on everything I have to do to prepare for Homecoming and have been preparing for the past month to stay on top of it. I will be a good role model for the school in representing Altoona in a way that is favorable to those in and out of school. 

Q: What is your name?

A:  Meleah Lang. 

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: I am representing the National Art Honor Society. 

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: Caleb Gibson.

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: Definitely either games night or theme days. Getting to watch the skits from each team and getting to see how everybody dresses through the week is so much fun.

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: I am so excited, I’ve actually wanted to run for a while and this gives me a chance to represent a club I’ve been a part of for a few years now and that makes me super happy.

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: I’ve been interested in running for a bit, but also wanting to participate in all the fun activities with my friends.

Amy Dean:

Q: What is your name?

A: Amy Dean.

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: Yearbook. 

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: Colton Anderson.

Q: Why do you believe people should vote for you? 

A: I believe that people should vote for me because I value others opinions and I’m a very nice person. I’m someone that is outgoing, open-minded, and confident. People oftentimes are able to come up to me and feel comfortable talking to me.

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A:The best part of homecoming week would be the planning and the dance, but I love the theme days and dressing up. The planning is definitely the best part because I get to come up with the outfits that I can wear.

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: I’m really excited about running for homecoming.  I’ve always wanted to do it since I was little because I would see the excitement from those who got crowned for queen/king.

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: I’m the 1st person to be a part of the Horseshoe Yearbook for all four years and I take pride in that. Yearbook is also something that is a big part of my life because it has opened my eyes in many aspects. When I found out I could run for the homecoming court I decided to go for it.

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: It’s good to be a good person. You never know what someone might be going through, so just a small act of kindness can make someone’s day. If you ever need someone to talk to about anything I am here. It can be hard to reach out to someone that you know, so I can be that someone for you.  

Q: How do you plan to fulfill your Homecoming royalty responsibilities?

A: I will represent my school well and become a role model to the younger students that attend AAHS. I also hope that students will see what it’s like to be a good person because I feel that there can be teenagers/students that don’t set good examples or have good morals.

Michaela Etters: 

Q: What is your name? 

A: Michaela Etters.

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: Silks.

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: Daniel Kelley. 

Q: Why do you believe people should vote for you? 

A: I care alot about this and about other people. This is an amazing experience and a lot of people want to run. But there is only one candidate per club and lots don’t get to experience it and I’m so grateful I get to do it. 

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A:Theme days. I love dressing up and looking stupid and nobody cares. I always participate in every theme day no matter what it is. 

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: I’m kinda nervous but really excited. I think it will be a lot of fun. 

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: Last year I was on a team and thought it was really cool and fun. But I began wondering what would happen if I would run and now I’m a candidate. 

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: There are a lot of people running but everybody is different. Homecoming can be stressful, but it is also a whole lot of fun. Everyone is putting in a whole lot of effort and it is crazy. We care a lot about this. 

Q: How do you plan to fulfill your Homecoming royalty responsibilities?

A: Do everything I’m supposed to do and get everything in on time. Help out as much as I can. 

Abby Donlan: 

Q: What is your name?

A: Abby Donlan. 

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: Girls Tennis.

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: Lily Adams.

Q: Why do you believe people should vote for you? 

A: I have been on the tennis team since 7th grade and feel that I am involved in the school. 

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: Dressing up and having fun during games night and at the dance.

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: I just want to have fun and give it my all.

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: No one else wanted to do it on the team and so I figured I’d step in.

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: As long as you enjoy what you’re doing, the outcome doesn’t matter.

Q: How do you plan to fulfill your Homecoming royalty responsibilities?

A: I plan to go all out and ensure that my team has a good time.

Megan McKee: 

Q: What is your name?

A: Megan McKee. 

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: Girls Golf. 

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: Casey Walk.  

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: Getting to be able to dress up for the themes as well as participate in games night. 

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: I am excited to be able to participate in multiple activities with my team. 

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: I wanted to run so that someone would be able to represent girls golf. 

Q: How do you plan to fulfill your Homecoming royalty responsibilities?

A: I plan on showing up and participating in everything with 100 percent effort. 

Ally Kifer: 

Q:What is your name?

A: Ally Kifer. 

Q:What are you representing for AAHS? 

A:Lioneers. 

Q:Who is your escort? 

A:Wyatt Young.

Q:Why do you believe people should vote for you? 

A: I believe people should vote for me because I feel that I am a good representation of a well rounded student, athlete, and friend that will uphold the core values and beliefs of the Altoona Area High School.

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: The best part of Homecoming week is being able to not only work together with your teammates but also having the realization that it is our senior year and putting aside academic and athletic endeavors allowing the student body the opportunity to come together as one to show our school spirit, make memories, and to celebrate each other’s successes. 

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: I am very excited about running for Homecoming. It is a great opportunity to be involved, show school spirit, and make a positive impact on the student body.

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: I decided to run for Homecoming because I wanted to be more involved in school activities and make an overall impact. It’s a chance to show my school spirit, meet new people, and contribute to the community. I also love the energy and excitement that comes with Homecoming week. 

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: I would like my homecoming voters to know that I am passionate about representing them and the school. I am dedicated to bringing new ideas, fostering inclusivity, and creating a memorable homecoming experience and school year for everyone.  

Q: How do you plan to fulfill your Homecoming royalty responsibilities?

A: I plan to fulfill my homecoming royalty responsibilities by being actively involved in school events, supporting my fellow classmates, and being a positive role model. I will participate in community service and help create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. I’m excited to represent our school with pride and make a meaningful difference.

Ava Rokosky: 

Q:What is your name?

A:  Ava Rokosky. 

Q:What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: I am representing the Performing Arts club, also known as the Drama Club.

Q:Who is your escort? 

A: Eli Rosenberry. 

Q:Why do you believe people should vote for you? 

A: I am very involved in this school and feel I am a good representative of the student body, but if a student believes someone else is a better representative, they should vote for them.

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: I love watching everyone’s skits. We put so much work into them, and it is fun to see the energy and humor put into them.

Q:How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: It’s a lot of work, but it’s fun. Making skits, dressing up, playing minute -to – win it games, it’s all a blast.

Q:What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: My freshman year, I watched my friend Emily Grace run and loved the whole process.

Q:Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: I am involved in multiple clubs at the school and am friends with many of the candidates. This whole process was really fun, but I know that if I don’t win, other deserving candidates did.

Q:How do you plan to fulfill your Homecoming royalty responsibilities?

A: I will stay involved in the school, and focus on completing more community service projects.

Jaiden Krull:

Q: What is your name?

A: Jaiden Krull.

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: Girls Basketball.

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: Sam Kessinger. 

Q: Why do you believe people should vote for you? 

A: I think people should vote for me because I am very involved in the school and extracurriculars. I am determined and hardworking in all aspects and I am caring and outgoing. 

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: The best part of Homecoming week is playing games night with your team and being able to dress up on theme week. 

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: I feel very excited that I have the opportunity to run and represent Girls Basketball. 

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: I thought this would be a phenomenal experience to possibly be a representative of the school. 

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: I am involved in girls basketball, competitive weightlifting, junior/senior executive committee, NHS, and mountain lion maniacs. 

Q: How do you plan to fulfill your Homecoming royalty responsibilities?

A: I plan to continue being a leader and being successful academically and athletically. 

Keira McKee 

Q: What is your name?

A:  Keira McKee

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: Majorettes.  

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: Samara Dawson and Michael Owulade. 

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: The best part of homecoming week is participating in all the activities and spirit days. 

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: I am super excited to run for homecoming for the experience and the memories to end my highschool years.