2014 Homecoming Princes and Princesses

Heather Gammon, Co-Editor-in-Chief

 9th Grade Prince

Freshman Prince Kent Allen smiles at the camera.

Kent Allen

Age: 14 years old

Birthday: March 16th, 2000

Sports: Cross Country

Favorite Subject: Biology

Hobbies: Running and hanging out with friends

Likes: Spending time with friends and playing sports

Dislikes: Waiting a long time

Quote to live by:

“You’re only false when you fell down”

How did you feel when you discovered that you were nominated as Prince?

“It was really an honor to me and made my day!”

How do you feel about Homecoming?

“I haven’t done this before, but I think that it will be lots of fun dancing with all of my friends.”

 

 

9th Grade Princess

Sydney Baugh, Freshman Princess, smiles at the camera.

Sydney Baugh

Age: 14 years old

Birthday: January 4th, 2000

Sports: None

Favorite Subject: ASB

Hobbies: Cooking, babysitting, shopping, and going to church

Likes: Listening to country music, the color pink, elephants, autumn, Once Upon a Time, and traveling.

Dislikes: Math, bugs, fist bumps, and roller coasters

Quote to live by:

“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”- Isaiah 41:10

How did you feel when you discovered that you were nominated as Princess?

“I was shocked, blessed,  and felt completely thankful that everyone was so kind to me!”

How do you feel about Homecoming?

“I am so excited for this year’s homecoming! Shout out to all my super rad homies who are always there for me!”

 

 

10th Grade Prince

Thomas Hoppe, the Sophomore Prince, smiles at the camera.

Thomas Hoppe

Age: 15 years old

Birthday: October 24th, 1999

Sports: Lacrosse

Favorite Subject: Lacrosse

Hobbies: Going to church, hanging out with my friends, sleeping, eating, and playing lacrosse

Likes: Jesus, lacrosse, laughing, and food

Dislikes: Vocabulary tests requiring the correct spelling of the words, blood

Quote to live by:

“Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none” -Shakespeare

How did you feel when you discovered that you were nominated as Prince?

“I was shocked and initially thought it was a joke. I felt happy.”

How do you feel about Homecoming?

“I am excited to see how the theme plays out in the decorations at homecoming.”

 

 

10th Grade Princess

Angela Chaung, the Sophomore Princess, smiles at the camera.

Angela Chuang

Age: 14 years old

Birthday: November 7th, 2000

Sports: None

Favorite Subject: History

Hobbies: Volunteering with the American Red Cross and Free the Children

Likes: Potatoes, reading, boba, family, friends, my boyfriend, having fun, mugs, tea, coffee, sunflowers, violin

Dislike: Sodas, Chinese food, grumpy people, lots of homework, tests, being short

Quote to live by: “Be the change you wish to see in the world” –Mahatma Gandhi

How did you feel when you discovered that you were nominated as Princess?

“I was excited and nervous at the same time, but I was really grateful and flattered that people thought I deserved that. I am really thankful to be walking with Thomas Hoppe, who I now know better because of homecoming court.”

How do you feel about Homecoming?

“I am really excited because I know everything is going to be really fun. ASB has put in so much time to make homecoming great and I know they’re going to do a great job!”

 

 

11th Grade Prince

Gavin Gondalwala, the Junior Prince, smiles at the camera.

 Gavin Gondalwala

Age: 16 years old

Birthday: March 24th, 1998

Sports: None

Favorite Subject: Language Arts

Hobby: Photography

Likes: Food (all types of food)

Dislike: People who walk slow and people who aren’t organized

Quote to live by:

“The pressure is good for you”

How did you feel when you discovered that you were nominated as Prince?

“Great! I was unsure if I would win, but I’m happy! I don’t know it feels great to be accepted and all of that.”

How do you feel about Homecoming?

“I’m super excited for Homecoming! The theme is great and it will be fun.”

 

 

11th Grade Princess

Katie Faithe, the Junior Princess, smiles at the camera.

Katie Faithe

Age: 16 years old

Birthday: March 11th, 1998

Sports: Track and Field

Favorite Subject: History

Hobbies: Coaching a pop warner cheek squad, shopping, working out, people-watching

Likes: Johnny Cash, Breaking Bad, Disneyland, Star Wars, Twitter, football games, and Woodranch

Dislike: Spiders, heights, couples sitting on the same side of the table, when teachers do not erase the board all the way, and when someone texts me “k”

Quote to live by:

“Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.” –Michael Corleone

How did you feel when you discovered that you were nominated as Princess?

“I was stoked when I heard my name called. I am really honored that I was chosen to be the Junior Homecoming Princess!”

How do you feel about Homecoming?

“I cannot wait to walk at the homecoming game against Esperanza!”