Bloomington High School South, The Gothic, 2016, Page 16

Description:	home [coming] \s where the heaA place on the Homecoming court is a privilege and anhonor. It is also a triumph in campaigning - celebrated with aceremony and a dance.AJrk-^V-ipp^The Homecoming court election is always a significantoccasion for Bloomington High School South. 2015 was noexception. During a special halftime ceremony, the massesgathered in anticipation to hear the court announced for eachgrade. As the Panther Regiment drums rolled, the 2015 kingand queen were announced: seniors Olivia Reece and AjaySharma.For Reece, this moment reflected her growth during hertime at South. She recalled that during her freshman year shewas shy and awkward and had no idea [she had] known thismany people. Reece recognized the honor of being chosen byher peers. It feels really great knowing that they think thishighly of me, Reece said. Its really a self confidence boost.The votes for the court were not cast lightly. Votersprioritized different qualities when voting for the homecomingcourt. Sophomore Max Grogg looked for a sense of humor.[Students] who are funny are easier to get along with, Groggsaid. Other students appreciated leadership skills,friendliness, and academic success.After the crowning, dancers flooded the gym for theHomecoming dance. Student Council worked tirelessly in theweeks leading up to the event. Sophomore Lauren Bauman.a member of the club, helped to plan and carry out the dance.Student Council gets people hyped for the dance and gameby participating in spirit week. Bauman said. Bauman and therest of Student Council considered their efforts a success withthe 450 attendees.Expectations of first-time goers were exceeded.Freshman Eli Diersing, a member of the court, was surprised.It was more fun than 1 thought it would be, Diersing said.Being with a big group of friends made it more enjoyable.-ZOEBERENSZTEINN
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