Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

Maggie Shane: I play ultimate frisbee and I’m also pretty involved in band. I’m in Concert Band, I’m a drum major for the Marching Band and Pep Bands, and I’m in jazz.

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

MS: I feel like this is kind of already coming back, but I really like low-rise pants.

Z: What’s one hot take you have?

MS: I really don’t like the texture of berries—it throws me off so much. I’ve grown on a couple of them, but I still don’t like strawberries.

Z: What is your absolute dream job?

MS: I really want to work with animals—when I’m older I really want to work with a tiger—but not in a zoo because those feel off-putting to me.

Z: What does being on Court mean to you?

MS: I think it’s just kind of a cool experience [to] get to know people—I feel like this Court has a lot of people from different friend groups. I also like the Pep Fest and Coronation, it’s always really hype and I’m excited to like be a part of that. 

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

Joey Baumgarten:  I play Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse, Edina Young Life, and I’m a Student Section Leader. 

 Z: What would your intro song be?

JB: My intro song would be “Goosebumps” by Travis Scott because it gets me going. 

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

JB: I would be Thor because his hammer is cool. 

Z: Who would play you in a movie about your life?

JB: Leonardo Dicaprio would play me because he’s cool.

Z: What does being on Court mean to you?

JB: It’s a cool opportunity to be able to represent Edina. 

Ryan Collins: I’m going to be on the Edina Golf team in the spring and I’m in Concert Band, Jazz I, Edina rec basketball, and Pickleball Club. 

Z: What is something you think is overrated? 

RC: The Kansas City Chiefs. Just everything about their team, like their publicity, I don’t really like all the attention that they’re getting, especially the Taylor [Swift] stuff.

Z: What superhero would you be? 

RC: Probably Thor. He’s powerful and I’m a big fan of Chris Hemsworth. 

Z: If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life what would you eat? 

RC: Tacos. Definitely.

Z: What does being on Court mean to you?

RC: It’s pretty cool to be voted on by your peers. You know that people respect you. Also, they think of you as a leader who deserves to be on [Court] which I take pride in. 

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

Mia Crosby: I’m on the Girls’ Varsity Soccer team, yearbook, the French Club, and the Pickleball Club.

Z: What’s one school supply you can’t live without?

MC: My water bottle. I literally bring this thing everywhere with me, it’s always filled up, and with me at school.

Z: What movies do you think everyone should watch in high school?

MC: I really like “The Hunger Games,” I think everyone should watch it because it’s good for entertainment and shows good morals. I also think “Wedding Crashers” and “She’s the Man.” I love those so much.

Z: If you could bring one of your childhood stuffed animals to life, which would it be?

MC: I have a dog one, it’s a brown fluffy dog and I would bring that to life because that’s what my dog looks like.

Z: What does being on Court mean to you?

MC: I’m really honored to be on Court and to be selected. It kind of makes me feel appreciated and like I’m nice. It makes me happy and means a lot.

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

Pete Hannan: I’m the captain of Edina [Boys’] Varsity Soccer, I’m involved in the Pickleball Club, Edina Young Life, and Edina Rec Basketball as well.

Z: What is your walkup song?

PH: “All of the Lights” by Kanye West just gets me in the right mood.

Z: What was your worst phase in middle school?

PH: I had a really big afro; it was pretty crazy. Just out of control.

Z: What if your favorite children’s TV show?

PH: I’m going to have to go with “Caillou.” He’s a great character and a cute little kid. That story brings me back to my roots.

Z: What does being on Court mean to you?

PH: It’s super cool to represent the school and be a leader and represent the soccer team as well as just having fun, dancing, and enjoying myself with everyone else.

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

Valentina Feltrin: During the fall I was on the Girls’ Swim and Dive team and I am also in band. 

Z: What is your go-to Starbucks order?

VF: I get the Strawberry Acai Refresher with light ice and no berries. 

Z: If you could only listen to one artist for the rest of your life, who would it be?

VF: Probably Bruno Mars.

Z: What was your favorite movie or TV show as a child?

VF: My favorite was “Tangled.” It’s just a classic. 

Z: What does being on Court mean to you?

VF: To me, it means being able to have a good time and meet new people because I feel like I wouldn’t have met some of these people under different circumstances. It’s a chance to make new friends and represent the seniors.

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

Prithvi Varma: Concert Band, track and field, and Edina HOSA.

Z: What’s your dream date?

PV: I would say by the beach, playing some volleyball, going in the water, and lying down in the sand.

Z: If you could have one dish for the rest of your life, what would it be?

PV: Sushi. I could never get tired of it. My favorite would be a dragon roll.

Z: Who’s your Court crush?

PV: Ty Stanton.

Z: What does being on Sweethearts Court mean to you?

PV: It feels really good to represent Edina and dance with a bunch of my friends and just have a fun senior year. I’m very excited.

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in? 

Lauren Leiker: I’m on the Edina Dance team, I’m a captain, and I was the captain of Hornettes, and I’m also a peer tutor and a Hornet Mentor.

Z: What did you want to be at three years old?

LL: I really wanted to be a professional dancer because it was always so fun, and I guess a teacher. I loved to play classroom when I was younger.

Z: What’s your favorite reality TV show?

LL: I don’t know if it counts, but I really love “Gossip Girl.”

Z: What keeps you up at night?

LL: Sometimes stress, but also just thinking about school and different activities.

Z: What does being on Sweethearts Court mean to you?

LL: It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, so I was really grateful to have the chance, and it’s a fun tradition for the school to represent school spirit. 

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

Ty Stanton: I’m a Varsity Ultimate Frisbee player, so that’s pretty time-consuming. I also go skiing a lot at Hyland Hills. I play [reational] basketball. I work out, and I golf during the summer.

Z: If someone tied you to a chair and made you watch a TV series to completion in one sitting, which series would you choose and why?

TS: “Outer Banks,” because it’s a show about teenagers, and it kind of relates to all of us.

Z: If you woke up one day and suddenly had a different accent, which accent would it be and why?

TS (in a British accent): I would have a British accent because I like to say “Gimme a bo’le o’ wa’er.”

Z: What was your last liked TikTok?

TS: My last liked TikTok was Tom Brady being a phenomenal rusher in the Super Bowl.

Z: What does being on Court mean to you?

TS: [It means] representing my school and our school spirit.

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

Asoka Mba: I was involved in tennis and Stud Co [Student Council] but those are done and now I’m involved with wrestling, Science Club, and WorldQuest. 

Z: What’s the best Valentine’s gift a person could give you? 

AM: Any food, honestly. I could eat anything. If you know one of my favorites, I’d be pretty happy. 

Z: If you were given a free all-inclusive trip to anywhere in the world, where would you go?

AM: Italy. I’ve never been there so I’d go on an adventure around Europe. 

Z: What’s your go-to excuse for a missing assignment?

AM: Definitely my dog ate my homework. 

Z: What does being on Court mean to you?

AM: Just having fun, repping my people, and trying something new. 

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

Kaipang Zhang: I do band, nordic, and track and field. 

Z: What is a motto you live by?

KZ: Just be yourself.

Z: Favorite home-cooked meal?

KZ: Homemade pizzas, I do them myself. 

Z: What is the last picture on your camera roll?

KZ: Some band music. 

Z: What does being on Court mean to you?

KZ: It means being well respected.  

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

Noura Khemakhem: I’m in Concert Choir. I’m also in Treble Choir in the mornings. I do Honors Choir outside of school, which is an audition choir and I’m also in an all-state choir. I’m also on the snowboarding team at Hylands and an instructor for Skijammers. 

Z: What is your favorite movie? 

NK: Probably something Studio Ghibli. I’m gonna say “Ponyo” or “Bullet Train.” 

Z: What is your ideal date? 

NK: Someone who’s nice and taller than me. That’s all. 

Z: If you could replace all the currency in the world with something else, what would it be? 

NK: Hugs. That’d be so cute. 

Z: What does being on Court mean to you?

NK: I think it means the kindness I’ve put out to the school is now being represented by this. In general, it just represents being kind to people around you and then having that kindness given back to you.

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

AJ Russo: Hockey, Pickleball Club, and a lot of youth groups here in Edina. 

Z: What is your go-to throwback song?

AR: “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson.

Z: If you could teleport into any movie, what movie would it be?

AR: “Harry Potter.” 

Z: What is the scariest thing that has ever happened to you?

AR: I got rear-ended by Nick Presthus. 

Z: What does being on Court mean to you?

AR: It gives me a chance to represent the school in a way that I want to and it’s nice as a senior to be able to look back on everything that’s going to happen in Court and build the memories.

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

Afton Maiser: I do soccer in the fall, hockey in the winter and in the spring I do track and field. I’m also a part of a few clubs like FCA [Fellowship of Christian Atheletes] and [the] Letters of Love Club and I’m also a Hornet Mentor. 

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

AM: I would bring some water, my phone, food, and a tent for shelter. 

Z: What are your hidden talents? 

AM: I don’t think I have any hidden talents. 

Z: If you were anywhere in the world right now where would you be and who would you bring?

AM: I would go back to Maui, Hawaii, and bring Haper and Elise. 

Z: What does being on Court mean to you?

AM: Bening on Court is a fun way to represent your school. I feel that the qualities of everyone on Court are very high and very good.  

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

Tenny Schermer: I work at Life Time [Fitness], I do ballet—I’ve done it for 14 years now. I’m a Hornet Mentor, a yearbook photographer, in Concert Orchestra, and a Frenchie. 

Z: If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be and with whom?

TS: I would be in Italy right now with my dad.

Z: Predict your death.

TS: I think of like a James Bond sort of moment where I’m risking my life for the best of society…and I get shot like a hero.

Z: Who’s your platonic soulmate?

TS: Elena Loucks.

Z: What does being on Court mean to you?

TS: It means I can spend more time with my peers and get to know people better than I did before. And I’m just really excited to strengthen friendships.

Zephyrus: what activities are you involved in?

Ella Weinstein: I am a captain of the Synchronized Swimming team, and last year I was a show captain. I also am a leader for HOSA—Future Health Professionals and I’m very active in the band community. I was a section leader for [the] Marching Band for two years and I’m a member of Concert Band and Jazz Ⅰ. 

Z: Who is your favorite Pixar mom? 

EW: The first one that comes to mind is Elastigirl, she’s kind of the quintessential Pixar mom.  

Z: Which teacher do you think you could beat in single-person combat?

EW: Mr. Sanger. I know he’s tall and I’m short but he frequently comments on how weak he is so I think I could take him down and I think it’d be a treat to do so. 

Z: If someone took you to real court, what would it be for? 

EW: Potentially arson, but not on account of like a gender reveal or anything, it would probably be deliberate, you know? 

Z: What does being on Court mean to you?

EW: I was very shocked that I got selected for Court. I didn’t think a lot of people knew me or would think to vote for me, so I guess it’s sort of cool to be representative of the student body this way. I get to reflect the values that I try to put out into the school on a more public level.