By: Alaysia Curry and Daylun Armstrong
October 12, 2021
The Homecoming week festivities have kicked off, and we would like to introduce you to our 2021 BHS Homecoming Court Candidates.
*King Candidate #1: Adrian Fernandaz
Three words that can be used to describe Adrian are energetic, thoughtful, and easy-going. Adrian has been on the boys varsity soccer team since his freshman year, and his skills and abilities have earned him the title of team captain for this season. Adrian is also a dedicated Crew member, making sets and building props for our school’s musicals/plays. His artistic ability grabbed the attention of the National Art Honor Society as well. Adrian plans to attend a four-year college to major in Business or Finance.
*Queen Candidate #1: Alexis Smeznik
Three words that can be used to describe Alexis are reliable, smart, and creative. Alexis has shown her creativity and involvement in many BHS art programs. During the Fall, she can be found under the Friday night lights showing her creativity through choreography as a Hurricette. When marching band season is over, Alexis can be found in the auditorium as a member of Crew. She is also a member of the National Art Honor Society. Alexis is also a dedicated Cosmetology student at Polaris. Her dream goal is to attend Kettering University for Automotive Engineering Design and channel her artistic ability to design sports cars in the future.
*King Candidate #2: Maceo Pytel
Three words that can be used to describe Maceo are calm, athletic, and outgoing. Maceo shows fierce athleticism as a four-year varsity guard on the boys basketball team. When Maceo is on the court, he displays such strong unity and leadership with his teammates that he was named team captain during his junior year. For the future, he has not made a commitment to just one school as of now, but he does know that he would like to play basketball and possibly major in something in the athletic field.
*Queen Candidate #2: Daylun Armstrong
Three words that can be used to describe Daylun are kind, open-minded, and trustworthy. Daylun is one of Brooklyn’s most-involved students. She has been an active member of Key Club for four years and Brooklyn High School’s Student Council for five years. She has made countless posters, teacher appreciation gifts, and has volunteered at every single blood drive since her 8th grade year, which has earned her the title of Student Council President her junior and senior years. Daylun is also a member of the National Art Honor Society and National Honor Society. She is incredibly-dedicated and hardworking and has maintained a stellar 4.08 GPA throughout her high school career. While she says she doesn’t know exactly what her future career may hold, she is certain that whatever she decides to do, she wants to create a positive change in our world.
*King Candidate #3: Evan Chong
Three words that can be used to describe Evan are kind-hearted, easy-going, and sociable. Evan is one of Brooklyn’s most musically-talented students. He has been involved in marching/concert band and has been a part of the musical cast since his freshman year. Evan’s amazing talent scored him a role as Davey in the BHS production of Newsies. Evan attends Polaris for EMT and Fire which he plans to use in the future by completing his EMT degree and soon after completing paramedic school where he will become a fireman.
*Queen Candidate #3: Izzy Santiago
Three words that can be used to describe Izzy are extraordinary, fashionable, and understanding. Izzy wears many hats for Brooklyn when it comes to clubs. She has been a member of Key Club for four years, GSA for two, Hurricettes for three, show choir, singing storm, and Hurricane harmony for four years, not to mention three years of performances with ensemble roles for the school’s musicals. With her countless amounts of blood, sweat, and tears, Izzy has become the captain of Brooklyn’s Singing Storm. Izzy attends Polaris in the Business and Technology program. Izzy plans to attend Cuyahoga Community College for two years before transferring to Kent State University where she will study Fashion and International Business.
*King Candidate #4: Zach Dyson
Three words that describe Zach are funny, kind, and eccentric. Zach is one of the school’s most dedicated leaders and performers. He has been a member of marching, jazz, and concert band since his freshman year. He has moved up the ranks throughout the years as an underclass representative and finishing as senior class president. He has held lead roles in musicals, one being in Freaky Friday. Zach plans to attend Kent State University where he plans to major in Forensic Science.
*Queen Candidate #4: Alyanna Benz
Three words that can be used to describe Alyanna are charismatic, sweet, and persistent. Alyanna is a former cheerleader as well as a former team member of volleyball for one year and basketball for two years. She also shows her dedication and drive for her future as a member of AVID (College & Career Success). Alyanna spends much of her time outside of school working as a nail technician and caterer. After graduation, she plans to attend college with a double major in Business and Cosmetology to one day open up her own salon.
*King Candidate #5: Alex Hernandez
Three words that can be used to describe Alex are funny, loving, and charming. Alex is one of Brooklyn’s most dedicated and elite athletes. He has been playing on the football team for four years and is currently the team captain. He is a three-year varsity baseball player and was elected as a class officer during his junior year. After college, Alex plans to attend a four-year university where he will continue to play football.
*Queen Candidate #5: Gwen Spaliatsos
Three words that can be used to describe Gwen are funny, outgoing, and friendly. Gwen is a very committed and hardworking athlete. She is involved in athletics all-year-round as a member of varsity soccer, varsity basketball, and varsity softball teams. Not only does she work hard on the field, she continues to prove her hardwork and commitment to BHS by being an active member of Student Council this year, too. Gwen can also be found at Polaris in the Dental program where her leadership skills shine as Vice President of the program. Eventually, Gwen wants to be the boss, which is why she plans to attend Kent State University for Business Administration and one day run and manage her own company.
We want to thank all of the candidates for all of their hard work, dedication, and for simply just being themselves. We would also like to thank Mrs. Bader for all of the hard work that she put into the candidates’ bios, the Meet the Court assembly, as well as all of Homecoming week.
Come out to the football game this Friday, October 15, as the 2021 Homecoming King and Queen will be revealed.
Good luck to all ten candidates!
THE RETURN OF THE EYE 