Congratulations to the 2018 Sweethearts Court!

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in? Talia Bjelland: I am on the badminton team—it’s pretty thrilling—and I’m in band. I also do Backpack Tutors, I’m in Hornet Connections, and I did Unified PE last semester and Theater for All this semester. Outside of school I am involved in things at Wooddale Church and all summer I counsel at a camp called Camp Cherith.   Z: Who i...

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in? Ethen Ruwe: I played soccer this year (I was a captain), I’m a Link Crew leader, I did SMATH last semester but this semester I had too many elective classes.   Z: What comes up first when you google your name? E.R.: Probably some soccer stats.   Z: What is your go-to snack? E.R.: Ooh maybe a nice honeycrisp apple.   Z: Favorite ...

Zephyrus: In what activities are you involved? Kitty Berube: I participate in cross country and track, I’m a varsity and JGA superfan, I was a soccer superfan, I do some church stuff, and I am on Sober Squad.   Z: Who is your court crush? K.B.: Ben Gustafson   Z:What is your go-to restaurant? K.B.: Zumbros   Z: If you won the lottery, what would you do with ...

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in at school? Outside of school? Thomas Watt: In school, l I am involved in the theatre program, the Young Libs Club, and Nintendo Club. Outside of school, I work at Gamerheads in southdale.   Z: What do you plan to do if you are crowned sweethearts KING? T.W.: Make everyone t-pose and wear Timberlands all day.   Z: Who is your...

Zephyrus: In what activities are you involved? Eva Hendrickson: Varsity hockey, varsity soccer, Link Crew, SMATH tutor, CPC church.   Z: What is your favorite show on Netflix to binge? E.H.: Criminal Minds   Z: Skittles or M&Ms? E.H.: M&Ms.   Z: What do you blast when you get the aux? E.H.: Adele. I love Adele.   Z: What does being on court mean to you? ...

Zephyrus: In what activities are you involved? Ben Gustafson: I am involved in varsity lacrosse, Zephyrus, Spanish Club, World Quest, Poker Club, Student Senate, and Link Crew.   Z: What makes lacrosse a good sport to play? B.G.: Lacrosse is a mix between hockey and basketball and there’s a lot of creativity that goes into it. I just like ripping twine, I love my boys on the team. You get to h...

Zephyrus: In what activities are you involved? Hallie Robinson: I do theater, band, I’m a new member of the veggie club (it’s really fun, everybody should join it if you want to eat good vegetarian and vegan food), and I’m on Link Crew.   Z: Do you crumple or fold your toilet paper? H.R.: I am an adamant crumpler. I think that folding takes too much time, and you shouldn’t give y...

Zephyrus: What extracurriculars are you involved in? Landon Telespis: JGA hockey, lacrosse, 212, Hornet Radio, and some other leadership clubs.   Z: Who’s your court crush? L.T.: Emily Kompelien. We have a thing.   Z: I see you’re wearing a Cubs hat, are you a fan? L.T.: Yes. I started rooting for them in 2016 #FlyTheW.   Z: Who do you want to win the S...

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in? Maeve Swackhammer: I’m a captain of the gymnastics team, I’m a head editor for the yearbook, and I’m also a Link Crew leader. Z: What’s your favorite event to compete in at gymnastics meets? M.S.: My favorite event is probably beam. Even though it’s sometimes the most stressful event, when you know what you’re doing, it’s actual...

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in? Spencer Paugh: Varsity soccer, Grill Club, Concert Choir, Link Crew.   Z: What’s your go to Starbucks/Caribou drink? S.P.: Anything not from there.   Z: What’s your favorite party bus song? S.P.: ‘Stayin’ Alive.’   Z: If you were given a million dollars, what would you do with it? S.P.: Invest it.   Z:...

Zephyrus: What activities do you participate in? Mallika Shore: Hip-Hop dance, voice and instrumental music.   Z: What is your go to jam? M.S.: ‘God’s Plan’ by Drake.   Z: Who is your court crush? M.S.: Bjorn Swanson   Z: Favorite meal? M.S.: Salmon avocado sushi.   Z: What does it mean to be on court? M.S.: I’m happy to be on court ...

Zephyrus: In what activities are you involved? Bjorn Swanson: Hockey, soccer, and choir.   Z: If you could spend a day doing anything, what would you do? B.S.: Just hanging out with friends and doing fun stuff.   Z: If you could be any movie character, who would it be? B.S.: Jacques Clouseau   Z: What advice would you tell your 9th grade self? B.S.: Be you, have fun, be smart, don�...

Zephyrus: What activities do you participate in? Sara Park: Student Council, track and field, cheerleading, Korean School teacher, Girl Up Edina.   Z: Spirit Animal? S.P.: A cheetah!   Z: Who is your court crush? S.P.: Ben Gustafson   Z: Favorite meal? S.P.: Medium-rare steak   Z: What does it mean to be on court? S.P.: It means I’m respec...

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in? Nathan Caspar: 212, Mosiac, cross country, track and field, volunteering for Study Buddies, helping out at church.   Z: What’s your go-to Caribou drink? N.C.: Iced vanilla crafted press.   Z: If you were stranded on an island with one other member of court, who would you choose? N.C.: Emily Kompelien.   Z: What wa...

Zephyrus: What activities do you participate in? Hannah Masuda: I do Hornettes, and I am a Link Crew Member.   Z: Who is your Disney persona? H.M.: My Disney persona is probably someone super quirky, so probably like Ariel because she’s confused all of the time, and so am I.   Z: Favorite place to study? H.M.: My favorite place to study is probably at my desk in my room...

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in? Will Klos: Fourth line left winger for JGA, first chair trumpet in symphonic band, house league soccer, flag football quarterback/tight end, and rink attendant.   Z: What’s your go-to order at McDonalds? W.K.: McDangbang (McChicken and McDouble combined as one sandwich).     Z: If there was a movie made about your life, who would you ca...

Zephyrus: What activities do you participate in? Emily Kompelien: Cross country, Nordic, track, Link Crew leader, SMATH tutor.   Z: What is your spirit animal? E.K.: A dolphin because I like the ocean. Z: Who is your court crush? E.K.: Landon. I guess my dance partner’s okay.   Z: What’s your favorite TV show? E.K.: Masterchef Junior.   Z: What does it me...

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in at school? Outside of School? David Arndt: I do track and field and Link Crew. Outside of school I do house basketball, and I am small group leader at my church, CPC.   Z: Who is your sweeties court crush? D.A.: Not Hannah.   Z: What is your best pickup line to impress your court crush? D.A.: I think our parents know each other. &nbs...

Zephyrus: What activities do you participate in? Ashley Post: Edina Girls’ Swim and Dive, Aquajets swim team, Link Crew leader, Spanish Club.   Z: What is your spirit animal? A.P.: A dog. Z: Who is your court crush? A.P.: Shoutout to my HC date Ben G!   Z: What’s your favorite TV show? A.P.: White Collar!   Z: What does it mean to be on court? A.P.: It is an h...

Zephyrus: In what activities are you involved? Zach Paradis: House basketball, Latin club, football club, volunteer at church.   Z: What’s your Chipotle order? Z.P.: Chicken, black beans, white rice, lettuce, corn, guac and cheese in a burrito.   Z: Waffles, pancakes or neither? Why? Z.P.: Waffles because they’re crispier and fluffier.   Z: Who’s your co...

Zephyrus: What activities are you involved in? First Name Last Name: Other than keeping it real with the boys, I spend a lot of time exploring local caves.   Z: What’s the dumbest thing you’ve ordered on Amazon? F.N.L.N.: One time I bought a shipping pallet. It didn’t come with anything on it, just the pallets.   Z: What’s your favorite show on Hulu? F.N.L.N.: My go-to is...