In past years, the Homecoming queen has won her title over three or four unlucky girls. However, the 2010 school year saw a spike in the number of contenders. Nine girls- Alexis Andrews, Jasmine Tallie, Leslie Coley, Gabby Smith, Martika Green, D’nejah Green-Meredith, Chelsea Lever-White, Raven Collins, and Stephanie Perry-campaigned for the title that would prove their popularity for years to come.
“I’m nervous,” said senior Chelsea Lever-White, “but who ever wins, wins.”
As the amount of posters lining the walls of the cafeteria grew, so did tension as the pep rally drew closer. Ballots were cast. The halls buzzed with anticipation. Finally, the last period of Spirit Week arrived and with it the announcement of Homecoming court.
Erica Collins and Kylann Clayborn won Homecoming Princess and Prince. Kevin Moody was crowned Homecoming King. And this year’s Homecoming Queen? Gabby Smith.
“I was overly excited,” said Smith. “Being Homecoming Queen was overwhelming. It felt good to know that out of all the girls I was running against, the majority of the whole school chose me.”
Many students believed Smith won due to a strong campaign, with a plethora of posters displayed in the school and a strong online following.
“I personally thought that Gabrielle Smith would win because she promoted herself around the school and all over Facebook,” said sophomore Mariah Johnson.
Students also felt that their individual votes took their friends in the competition a long way.
“I thought that Gabrielle Smith would win because I voted for her myself” said junior Aarica Doyle, “I thought she would because of how popular she is and the way she campaigned for Queen.”
However, not everyone was pleased with the outcome of the Homecoming election.
“I thought that Raven Collins would win because she’s my cousin and I really wanted her to win,” said junior Tiara Smith.
Still, the majority of students were very supportive of Smith.
“I’m proud that Gabrielle Smith made Homecoming queen,” said junior Terrance Childs, “I think that she’s a good representation of Homecoming.”
leah booker • Jan 4, 2011 at 1:36 PM
OMG, this is a great story,