By: BHS News Staff
September 27, 2022
The Homecoming Dance is fast approaching and happening this Saturday, October 1. Now, however, it is time to introduce the Homecoming Court!
*King Candidates:
Angel Hernandez: Athletic, Funny, Caring. Angel is one of Brooklyn’s most well-rounded young men as he is both athletic and musically talented. Angel has been a member of the drumline for the Brooklyn High School Marching Band and concert band for four years. He shows fierce athleticism every season. Angel is a member of the boys varsity soccer team and even let his leadership qualities shine as captain this year. Angel does not slow down during the Winter season as he can be found hitting the ice as a third year player on the varsity hockey team. In the Spring, he can be found on the baseball field for what will be his fourth year in the BHS baseball program. His plan after graduation is to enter the workforce, specifically for his family business in the trucking industry.
Anthony Starr: Caring, Brave, Funny. Anthony is an all-around stellar student and athlete. Anthony can be found under the Friday night lights as the captain of the varsity football team, on the basketball court in the winter, and on the pitcher’s mound in the Spring for our varsity baseball team. When Anthony is not showing off his athletic skills, he can be found hitting the books, and it shows as he is also a proud member of the National Honor Society. Anthony is currently attending Polaris in the criminal justice program. Somehow, Anthony even finds time to work part-time at Target as a fulfillment team member. After graduation, Anthony plans to attend a university and continue playing sports.
Derek Wrost: Compassionate, Loyal, Easygoing. Derek is one of Brooklyn’s most talented musicians. He has been a member of the marching band drumline, concert band, and jazz band for four years. Not only is Derek musically talented, he is athletic, a leader, and a whiz in the kitchen. Derek has played for the Brooklyn High School Baseball team for three years and is captain of the varsity hockey team. He is currently attending Polaris for culinary arts. After graduation, Derek plans to join the military.
Jeremiah Gonzalez: Courageous, Funny, Handsome. Jeremiah eats, sleeps, and breathes baseball. Not only does he play on a travel league, he has been a member of the varsity baseball team for the last two years. When he is not in the dugout, he can be found at Polaris in the construction program or working his part-time job at Dunkin’ Donuts. After graduation, Jeremiah plans to continue in the construction field.
Nate Wilson: Chill, Funny, and Self-proclaimed handsome. Nate was a BHS basketball player his freshman and sophomore year and is a current member of the boys varsity baseball team where he has played three and soon-to-be four seasons. When he is not at school, Nate can be found working part-time at Walmart as a team member in the garden department. Nate’s plan for after graduation is to attend a university where he can continue playing baseball.
*Queen Candidates:
Delaney David: Determined, Outgoing, Fearless. Delaney is a BHS athletic record breaker. She has been captain since her sophomore year for girls varsity soccer. She beat the record for most goals in a season and the record for most goals all throughout high school. She also has been part of the girls basketball program for what will be her fourth year this upcoming season. She has also been a captain for five years for her club soccer team, CAPS FC, where she plays year round. In her free time, Delaney works hard in her core classes and on her artistic ability, which shows as she has gained her spot in the National Honor Society and National Art Honor Society. Her plans for after graduation are to attend college to study either engineering or veterinary science and to play college soccer.
Eva Cyniger: Hard working, Resilient, Open-minded. Eva spends her Friday nights marching on the football field with the band in the Fall and continues playing with them throughout the winter under the stage lights in concert band. She was captain of junior varsity cheer during her sophomore year and was a librarian/officer in the band her junior year. Eva currently attends Polaris where she is an ambassador for culinary arts and restaurant management. She’s a part of the Polish league of American veterans’ lady’s auxiliary and is currently working at Colozza’s Bakery. Her plan after graduation is to either attend Culinary School or move straight into the Culinary industry.
Melaine Fernandez:: Short, Smiley, Busy. Melanie is a busy bee all school year long. She wears many different hats as she is a strong musician, athlete, leader, and scholar. Melanie can be found performing as a Hurricette where her leadership abilities shine as co-captain or performing with the band during the Winter as part of the concert band. When she is not making sweet music, she’s hitting the gym with her second leadership role as co-captain of the volleyball team. She is also a winter cheerleader, member of the track team and basketball team. With so many extracurriculars, we aren’t sure where she finds the time to be such a diligent student to qualify for both the National Honor Society and the National Spanish Honor Society. She has no plans of slowing down after graduation as her plan is to attend Ohio State University and study something in the field of forensics, engineering, or any other math-related majors.
Normeze Rivera: Hardworking, Enthusiastic, Blunt. Normeze has shown her hardworking and creative nature by being a member of Brooklyn’s National Honor Art Society, National Honor Society, and Polaris’ National Technical Honor Society. She uses Polaris as a way to showcase her creativity and artistic nature as a cosmetology student. Normeze has been a member of the track team for two years. where she runs the 4×4 relay. In her free time, Normeze works as a lifeguard for Metropolitan Pool Services. Her plans after graduation are to continue on with her education in the field of cosmetology, be an esthetician, and attend a two year college to get a business degree.
Jenna Young: Determined, Open-minded, Energetic. Jenna can be found under the Friday night lights performing as captain of the Hurricanes. Once marching band season is over, she can be found with the band in the auditorium as part of the concert band. She’s been a member of our girls varsity basketball team for the past four years. But band and basketball is not what Brooklyn High School knows Jenna for: She shows fierce leadership and dedication as track captain as she is the reigning Division II State Champion in the High Jump.
*Important dates this week:
-The Homecoming Pep Rally is coming up this Friday, September 30 in the main gym.
-The senior luncheon is also on Friday.
-Senior Informational Night/Financial Aid Night will be held on Monday, October 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
Happy Homecoming Week, BHS!
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