By: Shelby Booden

This years senior class homecoming court nominees take the cake. All fighting for two crowns, they know it’s a big competition against their classmates.

“It would help build my self esteem,” said Hunter Born ‘15, “Homecoming king means the world to me.”

As fun as making homecoming court is, the devastating truth is only two will be crowned out of 12. Some expect to win, while others shake in their skin. Everyone wants to represent the senior class by leaving a mark on their last homecoming court.

“I mean, I’m basically already queen of plainwell, might as well make it official,” said Jesse Serafini ‘15, “Am I right ladies?

Taking the nomination very seriously, Serafini will “literally die” if she’s not queen. It’s a cute memory to leave senior year with in hand. Not intimidated by the others, Serafini will be fearless and stand confident in her own skin.

Senior nominee, Mara Minott is taking a new and different approach to homecoming this year.

“I feel that its important to make the school diverse, and this would be a good step in that direction,” said Minott, “It would be a cool opportunity to show that Plainwell is becoming more diverse. I’m a step in that direction.”

Not only has Minott never been to homecoming, she is giving powderpuff a try. Homecoming nominations mean peers see them as easily relatable and a genuine person, which Minott strives to be. Senior nominee, Jake Almeda also believes this is true.

“Homecoming king means that you are a role model to others,” said Almeda, “It’s nice to be recognized in front of the school and community.”

As homecoming night draws near, the nominees fall into a tizzy with only one thing on their mind; who will win the crown? Anxious and nervous to hear, the homecoming court stands still in a picture perfect stature.