What is the charity you chose to represent?

American Cancer Society. I am honored to be nominated for homecoming, but most importantly, excited at the opportunity to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Most of us have been affected by cancer in some way and all of us know how devastating a diagnosis of any kind can be. For me this cause is very personal. I lost my amazing grandmother before I was even able to meet her. Over the years we have had many friends and family members touched by this disease and in so many different forms. Thanks to the advances in research and medication, people can fight harder and live longer than they ever have before. Back in 2001 when my grandmother was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer, she survived only 6 short months. An irreplaceable force, Solina Gonnion, diagnosed with the same type of cancer in 2020 was able to spend 3 years fighting alongside her amazing family, sadly losing her battle in June. During this time, she never missed an event for her children, spent more time checking on her friends and family rather than worrying about herself and lives in our hearts everyday as we continue to fight in her memory. It’s always been my goal to erase the word cancer from existence. Please help me do that, and in the words of Solina, keep “living the dream” as we fight for everyone affected by this disease.

Why do you best represent Washington Township?

I am honestly just happy to be able to raise money for the American Cancer Society, but I believe that I could best represent Washington Township because I am very involved. I am in NHS, TRI-M, Students In Action, Yearbook club, interact, the high school girls lacrosse team as well as the swim team, and the women’s choir. I also feel that I am very approachable and easy to talk to.

What is your favorite pick-up line?

“Are you a bank loan because you have my interest.”

If you could pick anyone besides yourself to win, who would it be?

Kylee Maccherone because she is one of my best friends. She never fails to put a smile on my face and is always by my side.

Favorite food:

Pasta salad.

Favorite movie:

Tangled or Steel Magnolias

Favorite music artist:

Whitney Houston, Adele, or Lewis Capaldi.

What is your go-to Wawa order?

Chicken noodle soup

If you could give yourself one superpower, what would it be?

Freeze time so I can sleep longer.

What has been your most embarrassing moment at WTHS?

In sophomore year I was walking to study hall and someone stepped on a milk carton. It exploded on the back of my favorite pair of black jeans. I had to make my friend walk behind me all the way to study hall so no one would see my pants. Then I had to change into my friend’s gym clothes because my pants smelled like milk. I have not worn those pants since, and my friends continue to call me “milk pants”.

What has been one of the most memorable aspects of your high school experience?

Being elected for homecoming court with one of my best friends

If you could change one thing about the world you live in, what would it be?

I would speed up the building process of the new Wawa by my house.

What advice would you give to underclassmen about high school? About life?

Be sure to embrace every moment because high school goes by faster than you think.

What are your plans and goals for after high school?

I want to major in Speech Pathology and double minor in Psych and American Sign Language.

What teacher or faculty member has made the biggest impact on your high school career?

The custodian Vinnie. We talk about pizza in the hallways sometimes and he’s always fun to talk to. He even killed a spider for me in my history class.

Who in your life has had the biggest influence on you?

My parents. They taught me everything that I need to know, and they are always there for me no matter what.

What is one thing you cannot live without?

My favorite water bottle. I love my water bottle and it keeps my water cold.

What is something about you that most people do not know?

I work in my family’s pizza place.

Describe yourself in three words:

Kind, outgoing and creative

If you had to give a 20-minute presentation on a topic of your choosing, what would it be?

Whitney Houston because she is one of my favorite music artists and my idol.

What has been the best part about being on the Homecoming Court?

Making new friends and becoming closer with the girls