Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

Ramsey Matthews: I play guitar, sing, and work for my Mom at her preschool. 

Z: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life what would it be? 

RM: Pizza, specifically Punch Pizza. I’ve had pizza from all around the world and it’s still the best. 

Z: Who’s your spirit teacher? 

RM: Mr. Barron. He is funny with a little sass. 

Z: Who is your court crush? 

RM: Sam because he’s my dance partner and he’s pretty beautiful. 

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

RM: It felt really good because it’s sweet that I came to people’s minds and it meant I made some really good friends. Being a part of court means I’m able to become better friends with people I wasn’t before which was fun. 

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

Christy Lee: I was a captain on the Girls’ Cross Country team, I’ll be running on the Track team spring. I go to Hornet Connections activities when I can, and I’m in concert band.

Z: Who’s your favorite person over 20 at Edina High School?

CL: I really liked my teacher, Mr. Hewson, I think he knew how to teach me well. His teaching aligned with how I best learned and made the class enjoyable.

Z: Predict your death.

CL: I’d probably die just doing something really dumb and just embarrassing myself completely in front of a bunch of people.

Z: If you could room with any celebrity or character who would it be?

CL: Any of the characters from “New Girl” they’re all so chaotic and I feel like it’d never get boring.

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

CL: It’s super exciting, I didn’t expect that I would get on court so it means a lot to me!

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

Sam Rudi: I’m a captain for the Boys’ Rugby team as well as the Track & Field team. I’ve played football all four years and I’m also a part of the symphonic band.

Z: What’s your favorite ice cream flavor?

SR: Rocky Road in general, but anything with chocolate, peanut butter, maybe some fudge or caramel. Maybe some marshmallows in there. Anything with a lot of variety and interesting stuff that’s chocolaty.

Z: In your opinion, what’s the most overplayed song and why?

SR: Uptown Funk is definitely one of them. It’s still a banger, but I’ve heard it so many times.

Z: If you could sit down and eat dinner with one celebrity, who would it be and why?

SR: Rob Gronkowski because he’s really funny and seems easy to get along with, plus he plays football, which I’m a huge fan of.

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

SR: It means a lot that I’ve been recognized by my fellow students as a good fit for this. I had no idea but I’m glad that people have a pretty good impression of me!

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

Elsie Engman: Edina Alpine captain, Girls Ultimate, Symphonic Band, Boys Soccer super-fan, and the Student Athletic Advisory Committee.

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

EE: I would be a 1974 light blue Ford Bronco because it’s an adventure mountain car and is pretty simple.

Z: What’s your favorite cafeteria food?

EE: The only item I’ve ever gotten from the cafeteria was the chocolate milk from Countryside. I forgot to pack a water and didn’t understand I had to pay for it back then and just took it.

Z: What would you be named if you were a boy?

EE: Björn

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

EE: I am really honored to be on court and represent Edina, it is a great group of people and I am looking forward to a sweet week!

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

Connor Killilea: On the sports side of things, I’m on the Edina Cycling Team and the Edina Alpine team. Some other activities I am a part of are Whigrean and Student Senate.

Z: if you had to watch one movie for the rest of your life, what would it be?

CK: I’d think I’d go with Shawshank Redemption.

Z: Is a hotdog a sandwich?

CK: I say no, I say it’s an entirely separate category. 

Z: What is your go-to karaoke song?

CK: I think I’m gonna go with Party in the U.S.A.

Z: If you could be any fictional character, who would it be and why?

CK: I think I’m gonna with Johnny Test, just great technology. 

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

CK: It’s a way to represent Edina High School and hopefully uphold those positive values that the school holds.

Zephyrus: In which activities are you involved?

Will Clausman: I am involved in Edina Boys’ Swim and Dive, Political Science Club, I’m a lifeguard, and I’m a peer tutor.

Z: Favorite unconventional food combination?

WC: I like putting Frank’s Red Hot Sauce on mac and cheese, or just Frank’s Red Hot on anything.

Z: What’s your motto in life?

WC: “The modern revisionists and reactionaries call us Stalinists, thinking that they insult us and, in fact, that is what they have in mind. But, on the contrary, they glorify us with this epithet; it is an honor for us to be Stalinists for while we maintain such a stand the enemy cannot and will never force us to our knees.” —Enver Hoxha

Z: Opinions on the Sino-Soviet Split of 1956-66?

WC: The Sino-Soviet Split was a natural consequence of Christianite revisionism as, although China under Chairman Mao was not as ideologically bound to Marxism-Leninism as I would retort that the Soviet Union under Stalin or Albania under Hoxha was, they still clearly and definitely saw the revisionism in the Soviet Union and correctly realized that, had they not taken that road, they would’ve been screwed as they would’ve been a victim of Soviet social imperialism as was much of the Eastern Bloc.

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

WC: It means that I am a representative of my class, both the high school and the working class, and I believe firmly that it’s a very nice opportunity. But also I’m hoping that if I win, overthrow the [Sweethearts Court] monarchy and instead of monarchy have it be, I don’t know, junior presidium or something like that.

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

Maggie Wagner: I’m in cross country, Nordic skiing, and concert choir, which are all pretty fun.

Z: If you had a boat what would you name it?

MW: Probably some old man name like Jerry or Steve.

Z: If you had to change your name what would you change it to?

MW: Probably a really basic name like Ella because I actually thought about this a lot in elementary school.

Z: If you were to make a commercial to be shown at the Super Bowl for any product what would it be for?

MW: I Nordic ski so I think it would be for my favorite brand Rossignol that I ski with. 

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

MW: It means a lot to me because I never imagined that this would happen and I always looked up to the people on court. It’s really great to have become someone people can look up to. 

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

KC: I’ve done competitive cheer since 8th grade. We’re actually leaving for nationals on the ninth! Aside from that, I also belong to a church and am part of the ‘Circle of Friends’ on Monday nights which is like hanging out and doing activities with kids with special needs which is always fun. 

Zephyrus: What is your spirit animal?

KC: Probably a seal. They’re just so cute!

Zephyrus: What’s your favorite place to eat?

KC: Probably either The Loop at West End or just Chick-fil-a.

Zephyrus: If you were given an entire free Saturday what would be your perfect day?

KC: I’d probably sleep in for a little, then grab a little brunch, maybe pancakes and bacon, and then hang out with friends, maybe shop a little, and get dinner. Then I’d probably come home and watch a movie in some comfy clothes.

Zephyrus: What does being on court mean to you?

KC: This is a really special experience, I’m really honored to be on court and I’ll remember it for the rest of my life!

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in? 

Macy Iyer: I’m involved in Cross Country and T&F, and I’m the girl’s captain for both of those. 

Z: If you could take a celebrity to sweethearts, who would it be? 

MI: That’s a tough one, I am a fan of Pete Davidson so maybe him. 

Z: What is currently your favorite trend?

MI: I really like flared pants. 

Z: What’s your go-to sweet treat?

MI: Hot chocolate. 

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

MI: It’s really special to me because it just feels like I am receiving a lot of love from all of my classmates, and I’m glad I get to represent everybody with so many kind and special people. 

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

Charlie Aubitz: I play Junior Gold B hockey, I manage the Girls’ Soccer team along with being in Ultimate Frisbee and I’m in Concert Band.

Z: If you could play a sport with any celebrity, what sport and what celebrity?

CA: I would probably pick hockey because at least I know how to play it. [For celebrities,] I don’t know…Tom Brady.

Z: White, milk, or dark chocolate?

CA: Milk, gotta go with milk chocolate.

Z: Who is your favorite artist or band and why?

CA: Probably the Zac Brown band, I just grew up listening to them.

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

CA: It’s a great opportunity to meet new people that I wouldn’t get to hang out with normally other than being on court.

Zephyrus: What activities are you in?

Christine Whear: I am in theater, EHS thespians, and I am also a writer for Whigrean. 

Z: What is one embarrassing movie or show you like?

CW: Scooby-Doo: Monsters Unleashed is my go-to.

Z: What is an Edina stereotype you participate in?

CW: I am terrible at parking. 

Z: If you could take one celebrity to sweethearts, who would you take and why?

CW: I would take Snoop Dogg because he’s fun and he would make sure everyone had a good time. 

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

CW: I think that it is a way to connect with a lot of students and it has been a super fun way to commemorate the week before the dance. It is great to have a bunch of seniors representing the school spirit. 

Z: What activities are you involved in?

WN: I’m involved in concert choir, Edina Ultimate Frisbee, Junior Gold Hockey, and the Minnesota Special Olympics Board.

Z: What’s your most unpopular opinion?

WN: In my opinion, pizza is not that good. It’s overrated.

Z: If you could live the life of one movie character, who would it be?

WN: I’d say probably the Flash.

Z: What’s your go-to dance move?

WN: Probably the gritty right now. I’ll hit a Fortnite maybe. 

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

WN: It’s pretty cool. There are some cool people on it like Jack Dickey. I’m glad I get to experience it.

Z: What activities are you involved in?

JD: Football, Concert Choir, I’m an Edina House Basketball coach, and dedicated girls soccer superfan. 

Z: What’s your favorite dad joke?

JD: I’ve got six eyes, three mouths, and two noses. What am I? Ugly. 

Z: What’s your go-to karaoke song?
JD: Look at Me by XXXTENTACION. 

Z: Who is your court crush?

JD: Gavin Faulk. 

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

JD: It means the world man. It’s pretty cool. I’m glad to be on court with some of my best friends.

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

Keya Shapiro: I am the photography editor of the yearbook and I played on the Girls’ Tennis Team. I am also a Hornet Mentor, Peer Tutor, Girls’ Basketball Superfan, and Boys’ Golf manager.

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

KS: It means a lot to me because it shows that I’ve made a positive impact on my classmates. I also think it’s kinda funny that they think I can dance.

Z: What’s the best sleeping position?

KS: Left-side only. Under a weighted blanket. Perfection.

Z: What’s your go-to study meal?

KS: It usually takes place late at night, and there’s nothing like a late night bowl of cereal. I don’t remember the last time I ate cereal in the morning.

Z: What’s your favorite insult?

KS: I wouldn’t say I have a favorite insult, but there’s something special about being able to make fun of yourself.

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

Elouise Hollenkamp: I’m a captain of Girls’ Swim and Dive and Synchronized Swimming.

Z: Have you ever seen a ghost?

EH: No, I wish.

Z: What’s your go-to accessory?

EH: Probably rings.

Z: What’s been your favorite class at EHS?

EH: I think APES is really interesting.

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

EH: I think it’s really cool to be able to represent the school and be voted on by people. I really like meeting and becoming friends with everyone else on court.

Zephyrus: What activities are you in?

SB: Oh, I’m in so many clubs. I’m in Girls United, S.A.F.E. Club, Ping Pong Club, I was a Boys’ Soccer super-fan, I’m technically president of Bullet-Journaling Club, even though it’s disbanded. But I could re-band it.

Z: Who’s your favorite Euphoria character?

SB: Oh, my God, this is so hard. Fez. But I love Maddy’s outfits. Fez and Lexi are so cute though.

Z:  What dog breed do you most identify with?

SB: King Charles Cavalier Spaniel, like Lady and the Tramp. Or Yorkshire Terrier, because I can also be really lazy but also sometimes fun. But I would be a pretty dog.

Z: Have you ever seen a ghost?

SB: I have had interactions with the supernatural and paranormal at Turtle Bread.

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

SB: Being on court means I get to go really hard for Spirit Week and have a lot of fun.

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in? 

Sarah Hogan: I was on the student council. I do Mock Trial, ultimate frisbee, and I’m a Boys’ Hockey Superfan. 

Z: What’s the best and worst purchase you’ve ever made? 

SH: Worst is probably like clothes I’ve never worn and best is concert tickets 

Z: What fictional world would you most likely want to live in? 

SH: Probably Harry Potter. 

Z: What celebrity would you rate as a perfect 10?

SH: Zac Efron.  

Z: What does being on court mean to you? 

SH: So far it’s just been really fun getting to know a different group of people and getting closer, and it’s just a fun tradition to be a part of. 

Zephyrus: First, what activities are you involved in?

Henry Jarka: I am a captain of the rugby team, I played football and I manage the varsity hockey team.

Z: Cool. If you could listen to one album or song to the rest of your life, and only that,

HJ: It would it be low life by future featuring the Weeknd.

Z: Okay, you win $10 million from the lottery. What are you gonna do first?

HJ: I’ll probably go to like a super nice like steak house and just like ball out.

Z: Do you prefer giving or receiving gifts?

HJ: Definitely receiving, although it’s cool to see like people’s reactions when I give them something.

Z: If you’re stuck on a desert island, and can only bring three things with you, what would they be in a why?

HJ: Bring a jar of peanut butter for food. Some water to drink an umbrella so I don’t get wet.

Z: Lastly, what does being on court mean to you?

HJ: Representing my grade with a positive attitude, attitude and a good vibe.

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in?

Cora Adam: I’m president of Latin Club and I’m super enthusiastic about it, and I’m also in Orchestra and I play the Viola, which is the best instrument in my opinion. In the fall, I’m in cross country and track in the Spring, and I run distance. I’m also part of the Computational Linguistics club. 

Z: What was one of your favorite experiences of high school?

CA: My favorite class was probably either Mr. Sanger’s AP Bio, and then my AP Euro class with Mr. Baron. I had a huge study group for my semester 1 final and that was so fun. 

Z: Favorite TV show?

CA: There’s this really weird show called Prodigal Son that was my favorite, but they cut it after 2 seasons so I’m sad about it. It was a crime-thriller show. 

Z: Favorite ice cream flavor?

CA: Anything with chocolate or cookie dough. 

Z: Favorite time of the year and why?

CA: Definitely the fall. I love the colors and it’s cross country season, and I think the weather is beautiful. 

Z: What does being on court mean to you? 

CA: I wanted to be on court to represent the school and have lots of fun my senior year, and I think Sweethearts is a little more fitting for me, because it’s supposed to be sweet, and I try to be caring.

Zephyrus: What are you involved in?

Gavin Falk: Wrestling, football, rugby. I lift in the mornings. 

Z: What has been one of your favorite experiences of high school?

GF: Probably starting in my first football game my sophomore year. That was a really great experience, seeing all the fans. 

Z: Favorite ice cream flavor?

GF: Probably Pistachio, I really like Pistachio ice cream. 

Z: Who’s your court crush and why?

GF: Probably my date Elouise, I think she’s really nice. 

Z: What does being on court mean to you?

GF: I’m gonna be honest, I think it’s cool that I got voted but it’s not really that big of a deal for me. I was surprised that they picked me to be honest, but it’s kind of cool.