Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

MAGGIE YUAN: I’m captain of the [Edina] Basketball team and a Student Senate Member. I’m also involved in Concert Band, DECA, a peer tutor, and I’m Latin Club president. 

Z: What’s your dream house? 

MY: Probably a lot of cats. Fun colors on my wall and a little garden too.  

Z: If you could replace all the grass in the world with one thing, what would it be? 

MY: Noodles because they’re my favorite food. 

Z: Who’s your court crush? 

MY: Pedro Pachecho.

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

MY: Being on court is an honor. Just knowing that all my peers selected me… I’m really happy to be on it. 

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

ADDIE BOTTS: I am a section leader in Marching Band, first chair euphonium in Concert Band, a Hornet Mentor, I went to Normandale so I am a Frenchie, and then outside of school I’m involved in Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club and I am a junior board member for Edina Girls Athletic Association.

Z: What do you dream about at night?

AB: On a good day I won’t dream at all. I’m a super hard sleeper so I usually just wake up with my alarm and it is bliss. I had this recurring dream when I was younger where I was walking down a hill with pavement with some people and there were street lamps. I think it was based off of the book “City of Embers,” if you remember reading that back in elementary school. More recently, if I do dream, I’ve been dreaming about food. 

Z: What’s your favorite Costco food court item?

AB: If I’m going home with the family I will usually get the pepperoni pizza. Classic staple, would not have it any other way. If I’m walking around Costco and getting the samples just to cleanse my palette I’ll get the frozen yogurt. I don’t like any strawberries on top because, again, it’s to cleanse my palette. Once in a while, I’ll get a hot dog, but my mom and I have an inside joke about hot dogs from when I was younger. 

Z: What’s your writing utensil of choice?

AB: I was really lazy starting senior year. I didn’t refill my pencil case so all my pencils and pens from junior year are still in there. All the pencils in my pencil case have no erasers and no lead, so definitely those are my go-to. Really living on the edge with that. I do like to color-coordinate my notes with highlighters and Paper Mate pens, though. 

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

AB: Being on court means to me that I’ve made somewhat of an impact on the people around me. I’m really grateful that I’ve found a lot of connections with a lot of different people, whether through band or just school in general and sports. Really grateful for that. And being on court also provides a new platform to show that there’s not only one way to be on court and a lot of different people and a lot of different ways you can be on court and you’ll all be celebrated equally which is really exciting. 

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

CASH BUDLONG: I’m an Ultimate Frisbee varsity captain, I’m a captain of the Science Bowl team. I’m a Hornet Mentor, I do peer tutoring. I’m in the Chess Club, and I do Global Scholars as well.

Z: What has been your favorite memory from high school?

CB: That’s tricky, I mean some of the football games are super fun, just like hanging out with people… I remember my Homecoming freshman year I sat next to a whole bunch of people and they became some of my best friends.

Z: What’s your biggest pet peeve?

CB: When people walk obnoxiously slow in the hallway and take up the like, the whole width of the hallway. I can’t do that.

Z: What’s your most unpopular opinion?

CB: Running to your cars after school is embarrassing, and you don’t get out that much quicker. I walk every day, and I get out so quickly.

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

CB: It’s super exciting. I think it means that we get to show off our school spirit and represent Edina in a good, fun, positive way.

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

ZOYA HASAN: I’m a captain of the Varsity Tennis team, captain of Model UN, president of Global Scholars, South Asian Society leader, president of Project Earth, peer tutor, community service letter, and in Concert Choir. 

Z: Favorite teacher at the school and why?

ZH: I would say Ms. Benson or Mr. Sigmund because they’re both just super supportive of me, and I always love talking to them.

Z: If you could have anything for breakfast, what would you have?

ZH: I would say pancakes, because you can do blueberry pancakes or chocolate pancakes. There’s a lot of variations, and it’s kind of a good treat to have in the morning.

Z: What type of car has the worst drivers?

ZH: I would say Prius drivers.

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

ZH: It’s a really cool honor. I’m super excited for all the activities that we’re going to do, and I’m really thankful to be on it and to be a part of a really cool experience. 

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

JOSEPH CEPEK: I play hockey, football, golf, and I sing in the choir. 

Z: Who is your favorite Kardashian and why?

JC: Probably Kim Kardashian, that’s the only one I know. 

Z: What color would you be and why? 

JC: I’d be blue, because blue is my favorite color. 

Z: If you could be a contestant on any dating show, which one would you pick? 

JC: Definitely “Love Island.”

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

JC: It’s an honor. 

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

MARIA MATYSIK: I am on the Edina Varsity Cheerleading team where I am a captain. I am also a leader in a bible study group at school, Garden in Manhattan. I also volunteer at my church, Christ Presbyterian, and I’m part of Girl’s Book Club. 

Z: Who’s your favorite celebrity couple?

MM: Leah and Rob from “Love Island.”

Z: If you could be any superhero, who would you be?

MM: I would be the flash so that I could zip around really fast.

Z: If you lived in the ocean as an ocean creature, what would you be?

MM: I would be a dolphin because it would be cool!

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

MM: I’m excited because I think that it will be a really fun week and I’m just really excited to dance. 

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

COYEA MAHOWALD: I play football and I run track in the spring.

Z: What is your hype song? 

CM: I don’t really have a single hype song, maybe like, some 2010s [music].

Z: If you had to host a talk show, which teacher would you pick as your co-host? 

CM: Mr. Sanger.

Z: War breaks out amongst the Edina elementary schools. Which school will come out on top?

CM: Normandale.

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

CM: I think it’s just getting a fun time with my friends.

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

KAI SHANE: Baseball. 

Z: If you were a fish, what kind of fish would you be?

KS: Probably a bluegill, I don’t know why. They’re fine, they’re small. 

Z: If you could create an AP class, what would it be about?

KS: AP Fishing, back to that question. I like that one a lot. 

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

KS: It means a lot; my family was congratulating me earlier. It means a lot to me as well. 

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

INDRA KHARIWALA: In school, I’m in Student Senate. I’m a leader of the Chinese Club and South Asian Society. I’m in Concert Orchestra, a peer tutor, and I do Nordic skiing. I’m also in Global Scholars. 

Z: Best pickup line? 

IK: Are you a clementine? Because you’re a cutie. 

Z: What’s your dream car? 

IK: An Audi Q5 or a Porsche Panamera. 

Z: Dream guest on your podcast?

IK: Shawn Mendes. 

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

IK: I think being on court is a really cool experience, and seeing how the court is coming together and bonding is, to me, a display of community. I’m very honored to be here. 

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in? 

BRIGID SHANE: So I’m on the Edina Track and Field team as well as Alpine Ski in winter, and then I’m vice president of Crafts for Cancer. I’m in Concert Choir and I’m involved in Garden in Manhatten, as well as a Hornet Mentor.

Z: If you could magically know everything about one subject in school, what would it be and why?

BS: Probably math, just because that’s what I struggle with, and I feel like it’d be nice just to be a genius in math.

Z: If you woke up on this exact day in 2124, what would be the first thing you would Google?

BS: Probably like number one artist, like the top 100.

Z: If someone were to write a book about your life, what would this chapter be called?

BS: “Closing Time.” Just because it’s senior year and everything’s like wrapping up.

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

BS: It feels very appreciative that like my student body, my like friends, whatever, peers, voted for me.

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

ALESSA DILORENZO: I’m vice president of the Student Council, I’m captain of the Alpine Ski Team, I’m in Concert Orchestra, and I’m a Hornet Mentor.

Z: What’s your walkup song?

AD: I really like “Knee Deep,” the country song. It’s really good right now.

Z: The apocalypse is coming and you can only stalk your bunker with one thing. What would it be? 

AD: I’m going to say Aquaphor. I don’t know, it’s kind of nice.

Z: What’s the best kind of donut?

AD: I’m going to say clear glaze with rainbow sprinkles because it’s my favorite from Jerry’s.

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

AD: I’m really excited about it, it’s a really cool opportunity. I’m excited to be chosen by my peers to represent them and super excited for the week ahead.

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

JOE PORTZ: I play football and rugby. 

Z: What’s the worst pickup line? 

JP: Are you from Tennessee? Because you’re the only 10 I see.  

Z: What would you name your own boat? 

JP: Joe’s Boat. 

Z: If you could bring back one fashion trend, what would it be? 

JP: Frosted tips or samurai fashion. 

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

JP: It’s nice to be recognized by my peers.

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

TOMMY MOLLDREM: I do choir, and Alpine skiing in the winter.

Z:  What do you think is the best place to hide from a bear?

TM:  I know bears can climb things so maybe a fallout shelter.

Z: What are your top three most used emojis?

TM: I like using the 100 [emoji] or the crying [emoji], but I use it as laughing. So yeah, I have the prayer, crying, and 100.

Z: What actor would you want to play you in a movie about your life and why?

TM: I’ll say Asher Angel from “Andi Mack” on Disney Channel. He’s the only young actor I really know and he has brown hair.

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

TM: I think it’s gonna be fun and just exciting to represent.

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

PEDRO PACHECHO: I am an Edina Hornet mentor. I am in the Edina Concert Orchestra, Edina Concert Choir, and Edina Unified.

Z: If you could have dinner with one person dead or alive, who would it be and why?

PP: Probably George Washington to thank him for his service. 

Z: If you could meet one celebrity who would it be?

PP: Kim Kardashian because I think she’s a strong woman.

Z: What is one thing you can’t live without?

PP: One thing I can’t live without is the internet.

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

PP: Being on court to me means being a role model to lower classmen and upperclassmen, and just setting an example in representing Edina. 

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

RYLIE NELSON: I’m in concert band, I am a section leader in marching band, a photographer on Zephyrus, a lifeguard, and a member of [Students Demand Action]. 

Z: If you had to rename yourself, what name would you choose? 

RN: I would probably choose Rowan because that’s what my parents almost named me.

Z: Which teacher would you trust with the AUX?

RN: I would trust Mr. Krause because every time he’d play music during work time last year, it was really good.

Z: War breaks out amongst the Edina elementary schools. Which school will come out on top?

RN: As much as I want to say Highlands, I’d probably have to say Normandale, just because they’re a different breed there.

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

RN: I’m excited to be nominated by my friends and peers and I’m hyped for the homecoming game with everyone.

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

WILSON SCHAEFER: Marching Band, Jazz 1, Concert Band, HOSA, Science Club, and a volunteer at the Science Museum of Minnesota.

Z: Charles Darwin and Benjamin Franklin are both hanging off a cliff by their fingernails. Who do you reach for to help first, and why?

WS: Charles Darwin, I work at a natural history museum and know evolution like the back of my hand so Darwin is an easy choice. 

Z: If you could create an AP class, what would it be about?

WS: I love anatomy, so I would love a more rigorous and AP-level comparative anatomy course.

Z: If you were a fish, what kind of fish would you be?

WS:  I would love to be a pike. Sit around most the day, but still be something cool. 

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

WS: I am definitely honored that people have voted me to be on court, and I am looking forward to the experience of representing the school. 

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

KAYLEE ROTH: I’m on Varsity Volleyball, I’m the president of the Girl’s Book Club. I’m in Letters of Love, Crafts for Cancer, and I’m also a Hornet Mentor.

Z: What’s your favorite childhood tv show?

KR: I liked “KC Undercover.”

Z: If you were a fruit, what fruit would you be and why?

KR: I think I’d be a watermelon because they’re the best in summer, [and] summer’s my favorite season.

Z: What’s your hype song?

KR: “Va Va Voom” by Nicki Minaj

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

KR: I think it’s going to be super fun to meet other people that I wouldn’t normally talk to senior year, and I’m excited to be in the parade a part of the community and to represent Edina.

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

Summer Wang: I am a co-founder of Hornet Volunteer, and I’m the Social Media Manager for AAPI Student Union. I’m also really engaged in band, so I’m in Concert Band, Marching Band, and Jazz Band. I competed in DECA. Outside of school, I dance for 20 hours a week and I’m a teacher’s assistant at dance and a captain. I have an internship with a marketing company that I do once a week.

Z: Which Disney villain would you be and why?

SW: I would be Cruella because her fits are fire.

Z: What would you put in your ideal sandwich?

SW: Tomatoes for sure, avocados for sure, mayo, lettuce, turkey, and cucumber.

Z: If you were stranded on a desert island and you had to bring one of your teachers, which teacher would you bring and why?

SW: I would bring Mr. Schmidt because I feel like he is very responsible.

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

SW: I’m really excited and I’m super honored for this opportunity. I just think that it’s a way to represent the school in a positive fashion and get hype.

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

KAYLEE IDROGO-LAM: I am the Edina Student Council president. I am also a Varsity Soccer captain, Varsity Hockey captain, and Varsity Lacrosse captain. 

Z: If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring?

KIL: A boat to leave, water to drink, and some water to drink. 

Z: What is your biggest hot take?

KIL: Crumbl Cookie is mid. 

Z: If you could eat one thing forever what would it be?

KIL: I would eat pesto pasta salad. 

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

KIL: It’s an honor to be voted on court. I’m glad I’ve been able to meet a lot of people at the high school that were nice enough to vote for me, that’s much appreciated. I’m really excited for the week to come.

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

GEORGE DORN: I am involved in the Edina Thespians program. I participate in all of the musicals and plays throughout the years. Currently, I am in “Alice by Heart,” which is this year’s musical performing in November. I play multiple roles. I’m the Jabberwock, a doctor, and the King of Hearts, which is very fun. I’m also in Edina choir. 

Z: When did you feel the most proud of yourself?

GD: I felt most proud when I performed in a special act during a concert my sophomore year. I think that was definitely a highlight because I was with my friends on stage, and we performed a song from Phineas and Ferb. It went amazing. People loved it.

Z: If you were given 60 seconds with an unlimited amount of money, what would you do?

GD: Okay, I would probably invest because then I can put as much money as I can in the bank if they’ll let me register it in time.

Z: If you could travel back in time, where would you go?

GD: I guess people really hype up the early 90s and early 2000s so I feel like that’s the point of early modern era technology and trends and whatnot that I’d be somewhat interested in.

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

GD: It means quite a lot to me because I absolutely did not expect to be nominated at all. I feel like I am here for a reason because I represent someone who’s normally not seen, because I really like supporting those around me. I like helping everyone out if they need it, even when I have my own work to do. I’m involved in a lot of choir and theater, and I feel that I wouldn’t be like the average person you would see on court. So while I feel a little out of place, I can somewhat see why people wanted to see me.