Q: What is your name? 

A: “Adelyn Himmelwright.”

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “Track and Field.”

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “Roan Greaser.”

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

A: “People should vote for me because I’m always positive, friendly and ready to get involved. I genuinely care about our school and want to make this Homecoming the best one yet. I’m a team player who listens to others and works hard to bring people together. Plus, I’m super enthusiastic about showing school spirit and making sure everyone feels included and has a great time. If you vote for me, I promise to represent all of us with energy and kindness.”

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: “The best part about Homecoming week is seeing my friends having fun and doing all of the activities leading up to the coronation.”

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “The way I feel about running for Homecoming is definitely nervous, but I’m very excited for all of the fun activities and the final outcome.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A:  “I decided to run for Homecoming because I wanted to represent track and field and for the excitement and fun activities.” 

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “I just want voters to know that I’m really committed to making this Homecoming fun and special for everyone. I’m not just here to win a title — I want to bring positive energy, support my classmates and make sure no one feels left out. I’m approachable, I listen and I’m ready to work hard to represent our school in the best way possible.” 

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

A:  “I plan to fulfill my Homecoming royalty responsibilities by being a positive role model for my classmates and showing school spirit in everything I do. I’ll actively participate in all Homecoming events, support my fellow students and help create a fun, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels welcome to join in. Whether it’s leading cheers, volunteering for activities, or simply encouraging kindness, I want to represent our school with pride and make this Homecoming memorable for everyone.”

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Aubrey Huber.”

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “Girls League.”

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “Bradley Mussleman.” 

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

A: “I believe people should vote for me because I am very involved and want what’s best for everyone.”

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: “The best part of Homecoming week would be the themes for each day.” 

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “I feel excited to be a part of the experience.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A:  “I decided to run for the experience.”

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “N/A.”

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

A: “By making good choices and doing what I believe is best.”

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Camille Krug.”

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “Fanatics for Language and Culture Club (FLC).”

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “Jamin Dong for the dance and Ryker Scriver for the game.”

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

A: “I believe people should vote for me because I am a positive person, and I love to be around people. I came from a very small school and didn’t know many people when I came to the high school, so my ability to make friends, be kind to everyone and talk to people is why you should vote for me.”

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: “The best part about Homecoming week is getting to participate in all of the activities and themes with my friends.” 

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “I am so excited that I get the opportunity to run. Homecoming is such a fun tradition and I am glad I get to participate.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: “Last year a few of my friends ran for homecoming, and I thought it looked like a lot of fun and like something I would want to do.”

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “Nope.”

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

A: “I plan to fulfill my duties by continuing to be a good role model, positively representing the student body and being a happy face to see around the halls.”

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Caroline Cafin.”

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A:  “Softball.”

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “For the dance Ethan Burkel and for the game Akira Kenawell.”

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

A: “I am a great example of someone who makes a good candidate, I also have amazing grades and attendance, as well as someone who’s dependable and kind.”

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: “The best part of Homecoming week is definitely dressing up for all the themes.”

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “I’m a little nervous about it, but overall excited to be apart of something so big.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: “I felt that I would be a great person to represent my team and I wanted a part in all the fun of the week.”

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “I’m dependable and have always been someone that teachers and other students have good things to say about.”

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

A: “I plan to meet deadlines, dress up for themes and try my hardest to do well alongside my team at games night.” 

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Chloe Gibson.”

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “FCCLA.”

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “Jake Kifer.”

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

A: “I believe that people should vote for me because I truly care about our school and community.”

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: “Spending time with your friends and dressing up.”

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “I’m very excited for this opportunity and can not wait to see what the week will bring.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: “I thought that it would be a fun experience.”

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Emerson Snare.”

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “Girls’ Cross Country.”

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “Collin Lutz.”

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

A: “I believe people should vote for me because I am a very active person in our school community. You can see me at various athletic events always being the loudest, representing students as an ambassador,  or at club events. I want to be your voice and unite our school, so I would be honored to have your vote.” 

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: “I love the theme days. The whole school can participate in this, you get to see how creative everyone is and it makes everyone excited for the upcoming week.”

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “I am very excited and also extremely grateful to even be nominated. I just want to have fun with this experience and make it memorable not only for my team but all participating.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: “I decided to run for Homecoming because I love to be involved in different school activities. I want everyone to take my school spirit energy and join me, so we can all become a whole. Connecting and uplifting people is one of my favorite things. This opportunity gives me a way to do that on a larger scale.”

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “I hope this opportunity helps bring awareness to the incredible charities supported by each candidate. I’m proud to represent Jenny Harkins in her fight against cancer, and I hope that by running for Homecoming, I can help support her journey and make a meaningful difference.”

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

A: “I will make everyone feel welcomed, keep up our school spirit and make sure everyone’s voices are heard.”

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Hannah Owulade.”

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “Lioneers.”

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “Galal Ismail.”

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

A:  “You should vote for me as Homecoming Queen because I would love the opportunity to represent Lioneers with pride, bring positive energy to our school and make sure everyone feels included.”

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: “The best part about Homecoming week is definitely the theme days. I enjoy being able to see the Homecoming teams get creative with their outfits and also the involvement of the school with the themes.”

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “I’m really excited to be running for Homecoming. Running has been something I’ve thought about doing for a long time now, I would say since junior high. There’s a lot that goes into it but it’s definitely going to be a memorable experience.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: “I decided to run for Homecoming because I want to be a part of something memorable along with challenging myself.” 

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “I’m an involved student who cares about bringing positive energy and school spirit to our community.”  

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

A: “I plan to fulfill my Homecoming royalty responsibilities by being an active and positive representative of my school. I will engage with fellow students, participate enthusiastically in events and help promote school spirit. Most importantly, I want to lead by example; showing kindness, inclusivity, and encouraging others to get involved and have fun.”

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Isabella Abbott.”

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “AAHS Silks.”

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “Attison Batten.”

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

A: “I believe I can represent the student body as a whole well. Throughout my time in high school, I’ve participated in numerous clubs and activities — especially within the music department. I do my best to be a good student and role model and foster school spirit and pride by performing and leading the silks in our marching band. I am responsible and will always do my best to strive to be the best student and person I can be.”

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: “My favorite part of Homecoming week would have to be the theme days. Every year, the themes are always so enjoyable to participate in. I love going to school on those days and seeing how many people dress up for themes and just have fun with them. The theme days really bring a lot of students together and closer as a community, and that’s why I love them.”

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “I’m really really nervous about running, but I’m mostly excited. I’m looking forward to Homecoming week and events. Homecoming has been an amazing part of my high school experience, and I’m glad I can really be involved in it this year. Being a Homecoming candidate can be a big responsibility, but I am really looking forward to it in my final year.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: “My friends and my silk squad. While I was originally unsure whether or not I should run, my friends convinced me to in the end. I want to be a candidate for my team; I want to really represent my team as best as I can because they mean so much to me. I want to give back and support them because of all the times they have supported and uplifted me. Running as a Homecoming candidate is such an honor, and I decided to do this for them.”

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “Really enjoy Homecoming week. Take your time to really just live in the moment and participate in the school days, Homecoming events and all the good that comes with it. Homecoming is one of the best parts of our school year, so let yourself experience it.”

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

A: “I plan to maintain my grades, be a productive member of our school and community, promote school spirit and school pride and represent our high school and Altoona to the best of my ability.”

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Isabella Miller.” 

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “Student Council.”

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “Noah Spahn.”

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

A: “I believe that people should vote for me because I am a very kind and caring person. I love being positive and making sure everyone is in a happy and positive environment and I always have school spirit and love representing our school.”

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: “Dressing up for the theme days and doing the Games Night.”

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “I am very excited to run for Homecoming; there are so many fun things that happen in that week. I am just so excited to be able to have fun with all of my friends and represent Student Council.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: “Ever since freshman year I have always wanted to run because I knew that it would be such a fun experience, and even getting the opportunity to run is just so exciting. I can’t wait.”

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “I am super excited to be running for Homecoming Queen, and I hope that everyone has the best Homecoming and Homecoming week ever.”

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

A: “I will continue to show my Altoona pride and school spirit, make sure everyone has fun and make sure everyone is in a positive and happy environment to be able to have the best week ever.”

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Julian Pringle.”

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “Black Student Union.”

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “Marissa Ryant.” 

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

A: “You should vote for me because I want to represent this role with honesty and respect.”

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A:  “Seeing my friends dress up in crazy stuff.”

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “I’m excited to be able to do everything a candidate has to offer.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A:  “It’s not common for a guy to run for Homecoming King at our school. So voting for me will hopefully set a precedent to make it normal.”

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “Stack your votes high, like a can of Pringles.”

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

A: “Maximizing as many Homecoming opportunities that are presented to me.”

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Kenzie Wilt.”

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “Cheerleading.”

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “Carter Myers.”

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

A: “I am kind, hardworking and full of school spirit. Whether I’m cheering on the sidelines or supporting my peers, I always give my best.”

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: “The best part about Homecoming week is dressing up for the theme days.”

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “I’m super excited and honored to be chosen to run for cheerleading. I’m excited to create memories with my peers.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: “I wanted to represent our school in a positive way to show that kindness, hardwork, and spirit matter. Being a part of cheer and Sparkle Cheer, I already support others, running for Homecoming was a natural way of doing that.

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “I try to be someone people can count on as a captain, or as a friend.”

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

A: “I will show school spirit, be kind to everyone and make this year memorable.”

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Maggie Brouse.”

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “Key Club.”

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “Thomas Brouse.”

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

A: “People should vote for me because I am very involved in our student body and genuinely wish to work towards making improvements in our school and community.”

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: “I think the best part of Homecoming week is participating in the various events and activities with your friends.”

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “I’m excited. I feel like it’s a great opportunity for senior year.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: “I decided to run for Homecoming because I wanted to to a lot of participating in events and have a lot of fun for my senior year.”

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “I plan to do my best to contribute to our school community throughout the remainder of my senior year.”

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

A: “I plan to continue being involved in the school and doing my best to help others.”

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Melissa Krainer.”

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “I’m representing the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science club.”

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “My escort is Diego Gil.”

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

A: “I believe that people should vote for me because I think more people need to understand the value of science. Science is the toolkit to understanding how and why the world functions, and since I’m representing PJAS, I’d like more people to see the beauty of it. Science is an incredibly undervalued subject. Ultimately, though, at the end of the day, it’s not important who wins; what matters is that we have made a difference in the community.”

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: “The best part of Homecoming week is the charity donations, in my opinion. Giving something to those that may be less fortunate is a noble cause, and I’m excited to be able to make a difference in the community. Concerning the Homecoming week activities, I’m most excited for Games Night to see everybody’s skits.”

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “I’m excited for Homecoming week with all of the activities, and I hope to have a blast with everyone on the court and my team.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: “I decided to run for Homecoming because I wasn’t on a Homecoming team in previous years and because I wanted to participate in the senior year activities. I figured, why not represent the club and subjects I love while I’m having fun?”

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “I’d like voters to know that science holds a special place in everybody’s life; you just have to be cognizant and know where to look to find it.”

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

A: “I plan to represent PJAS to the best of my ability and uphold the moral principles the school district is founded upon. I hope to make a positive difference in the community and change people’s lives for the better.”

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Miyah McDonough.”

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “Chorus.”

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “Julian Trimmer.”

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

A: “I would be a good representative for the school to have as Homecoming Queen.”

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: “The themes and ability to dress up.”

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “Very excited for this opportunity.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: “My friends and support system around me gave me the confidence to run.”

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “I’m a very determined person in my club, and I am very involved.”

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

A: “Represent the student body in a good light and participate in all the activities.”

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Mylin Betz.”

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “Girls Swim team.”

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “Bilal Eltayeb.”

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

A: “I believe people should vote for me because of the time I have spent at Altoona. I am involved in many extracurricular activities within the school and show my Altoona pride to the best of my ability.”  

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A:  “The best part of Homecoming week is getting to see how over the top people get when dressing up for theme week.”

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “I am extremely excited to be running for Homecoming, especially because my friends and I have so many opportunities to have as much fun as we can.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: “I was asked by my adviser to represent our team.” 

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “N/A.”

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

A:  “I’ll represent Altoona in a positive way.”

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Olivia Fortson.”

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “Orchestra.”

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “Caleb Terza.”

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

A: “I think people should follow their heart and do what makes them happy. I don’t think I should have to convince people to vote for me just because I try to convince them to, but even if people would want to know why they should vote for me because I always stay true to who I am. I don’t let others opinions of who I should be make me who I am. We’re all unique, and I think every single person in this school should stick to their unique qualities.”

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: “Definitely spirit week. Dressing up and seeing everyone’s school spirit is amazing with all the creativity.”

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “Nervous, yet very excited for the memories.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: “I wanted to have fun and make memories with my friends and peers I’m running against.”

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “The only thing I’d like my voters to know is that you can always count on me no matter what.”

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

A: “By representing our school with honor and grace as well as being a good role model for the underclassmen.”

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Rylee Bush.”

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “Majorettes.”

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “For the football game Lucas Moressey and for the dance Gracelynn Beldin.” 

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

A: “I think people should vote for me because everyone deserves to be involved, and this school gives everyone a chance to be involved. It would be an honor to hold a big title of a school that gets everyone involved.”

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: “Dressing in the themes.” 

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “I feel good. I don’t expect to win, but it has been nothing but fun.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A:  “I wanted to do it for the memories. Last year, being on a team was so much fun, and I wanted to have my own team and makes my own memories for running.”

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “Not really. Just vote for who you think would be best to hold the title.”

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

A: “I plan to make sure I keep my grades up and to hold a good name for the school.” 

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Samantha Harpster.”

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “National Honors Society.”

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “Parker Huey-Kish.”

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

A: “I believe people should vote for me because I am involved in the school, with sports and committees. I go to a lot of the sports events to help cheer on fellow athletes, as well as help around the school with decisions that can make our school better but also fun.”

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: “Dressing up, and seeing everyone’s outfits.”

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “I am very excited, and glad I have the opportunity to experience it.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: “I thought it could be something fun to do for senior year.”

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “Voters should know that Homecoming week is a fun and exciting week that you can feel included in no matter what grade you are in and by being a part of it, it really shows your school spirit and represents our school well.”

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

A: “I will fulfill my responsibilities by promoting school spirit and being actively involved not just during homecoming week, but also more events that follow.”

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Samarra Wertz.”

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “Drama Club.”

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “Greg Wenzel.”

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

A: “Last year was my very first year at Altoona High. I was able to win the vote for drama club Homecoming candidate (along with drama club vice president) after only having a single school year to build connections and form relationships. I think that speaks volumes for the type of person I am and my ability to connect with people.”

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: “I am so excited for everyone to get to see my skit during Games Night. My team and I had the most enjoyable time filming it! It’s silly and theatrical and screams theatre kids in the best way possible.”

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “I am thrilled to be running for Homecoming. It’s more than just the actual competition. It’s a whole week of fun with your friends. I can’t wait to dress up for the theme days, participate in Games Night, attend the dance with my friends.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: “Running for Homecoming is such a childhood fantasy. We all grew up seeing it in movies and TV shows. I was happy to take an opportunity to live out some childhood wonder before I graduate and become an adult.”

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “Though I am ‘representing’ drama club, I truly feel that I represent a much broader demographic of students. I have given so much of my life and my heart to theatre, but I am so much more than just a theatre kid. I have been an athlete. I currently play rugby and have played many other sports throughout my life. I’ve been a dancer since I was two. I’m a student. But most importantly, I’m a friend to so so many. Every single person that I have formed some sort of relationship with throughout high school is also running alongside me. I represent all of them.” 

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

A: “I will continue to maintain the same level of responsibility and approachability that I have up until this point. I am a friend to all and will continue to treat people with kindness and understanding.”

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Serenity Hogans.” 

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “SOAR.” 

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “Zyair Carter.”

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

A: “I believe that people should vote for me because I am very involved. I put a lot of my time and effort into the school and community while being a part of many things in AAHS. I think I’m a good example of a well rounded person. I believe that I, as a SOAR member, am a good role model for students and my peers. I always put my best foot forward and put my 100% into everything.”

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: “I think the best part is teams coming together to make the skits and dress up for theme week. The whole experience is fun in itself, even if it can be a bit stressful.”

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “I only ever wanted to be on a Homecoming team, to be honest. I had a few people talk me into actually running, and now that I am, it is exciting. Everything about it is so fun and to be able to represent SOAR is amazing.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: “Mainly the fact that it’s my senior year and many people told me I should consider it. I also have a lot of support and groups I’m in that I could run for, so the opportunity kept presenting itself to me. I believe that running for SOAR is an amazing opportunity and I couldn’t pass it up.”

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “I think that everyone should know that Homecoming is a fun time, but it can be stressful too, especially for the running candidates and even the team members. It takes a lot to come together and get it all done. I think everyone should keep in mind the effort it takes from not only the candidates but from Mrs. Matteson and the homecoming committee as well.”

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

A: “I plan to demonstrate my leadership skills and always stay on top of things. I will continue to be a positive role model and always be present and outgoing in everything I do.”

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Sydney Wilber.”

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “Senior Executive Committee.”

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “Korbyn Clifford.”

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

A: “Homecoming royalty is all about representation. I have loved my time here thus far, and loved the people even more. I would love to be the one to represent our school.”

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: “Theme week.”

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “I’m very excited to get to spend time with my friends and get the opportunity to support the school.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: “I thought it would be fun. Getting to see everyone else participate in past years always made me excited to try to pursue it during my senior year.”

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “N/A.”

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

A: “If I win, I will make sure that I am respectful and kind to everyone and always put my best foot forward when completing what is expected of me.” 

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Zaelinh Nguyen-Moore.” 

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “Girls Baksetball.” 

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “Codey Burns.” 

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

A: “I believe people should vote for me because I always strive to be a good and positive role model around the school. I feel that I have the capability to help make a difference in our school and allow everyone to be involved this upcoming school year.” 

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: “I think the best part of Homecoming week is Games Night because you get to bond and have fun with your team.”

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “I am super excited.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: “I wanted to run for Homecoming this year because I wanted to give our school a strong, positive and familiar voice that they can go to when they need. I also decided to run because I wanted to participate in something that brings our school together as a whole.”

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “I want the voters to know that I love to get everyone involved and to have fun with our students. I aim to make the most out of every situation and think it is important that all of our students enjoy their years of high school here at Altoona Area High.” 

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

A: “I plan to fulfill my Homecoming responsibilities by being positive and friendly to everyone. I also plan on keeping an optimistic attitude in hopes that people will feel comfortable coming to me with their ideas and thoughts on Homecoming and this school year.” 

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Sage Bower.”

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “AAHS Band.”

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “Andrew Sackett for the dance and Nathaniel Wolfe for the game.” 

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

A: “I am kind and am a very loyal and trusting friend and person in general. I am also very involved in the school and do many extra circulars. I think I know a big portion of the school, and have a positive impact on many people’s lives.”

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: “Dressing up for theme week, games night and the dance.”

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “I am super excited. I’ve wanted to run since freshman year.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: “I thought it looked fun and it’s a good way to put myself out there.”

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “Kindness spreads like wildfire.”

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

A: “Dress up for all of the theme days, and make a funny skit with my team.”

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Andrea Shultz.”

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “Sparkle Cheer.”

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “Noah Schultz.”

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

A: “I am fun, and I will be your friend.”

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: “The dance.”

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “Makes me happy.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: “To make friends.”

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “I am a sassy cheerleader.”

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

A: “I will be nice and say hi to all my new friends.”

Q: What is your name? 

A: “Madison Aboud.”

Q: What are you representing for AAHS? 

A: “Mountain Echo Newspaper.” 

Q: Who is your escort? 

A: “Owen Carmel.” 

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

A: “I believe people should vote for me because I care not only about our school but our community as well. I am proud to be a part of such a wonderful community and have the desire to give back to it in any and every way I can.” 

Q: What is the best part of Homecoming week?

A: “Getting to see everyone dress up, have a good time and enjoy themselves. It is a break from the regular routine, and gives people an opportunity to have some fun and create great high school memories.” 

Q: How do you feel about running for Homecoming?

A: “I am excited and a little nervous. There are so many things to take into consideration, but I also can’t wait to complete them all, and participate in all the exciting activities that Homecoming has to offer.”

Q: What made you decide to run for Homecoming?

A: “I have been on Mountain Echo staff for all four years of high school, and it holds a very special place in my heart. I always knew that if I wanted to be a Homecoming candidate, I would want to do so for Mountain Echo, in an attempt to give back to the publication that has always been there for me. When the opportunity came up, I jumped on it.” 

Q: Is there anything you want voters to know? 

A: “During Homecoming week,  my goal is to represent myself, my team, the Mountain Echo and my school well. Mountain Echo is an integral part of our high school, serving as an important communication tool, and I would like other students to learn more about what we do and possibly get involved in the organization in the future.” 

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

A: “I will stay on top of my duties, work with my team, make sure that myself and others maintain a positive outlook on Homecoming and do my part to make sure that Homecoming remains a strong tradition and garners a sense of pride amongst students, faculty and administration.”