News Feature

Meet the 2024 Prom Court

Peyton Goss, BluePrints Staff • April 18, 2024

Six seniors will represent the senior class at the Prom on Apr. 20 at the Bryn Du fieldhouse. Two students will be named the king and queen at the crowning at 9:30 p.m.

2024 Prom Court

Credit: Anna Grace Films

Lilly Barton

What activities/ sports are you involved in at GHS?

Tennis, DECA, President of interact club.

What are your hobbies / activities outside of school?

I love being with my friends, shopping, and working out.

Pick one word to describe yourself.

Lively.

Describe an average day in your life.

I wake up early to workout before school, go to school, chill for a little when I get home, and then I go to work. If its a weekend I'll usually hang out with friends after.

What are your plans after graduation?

I am going to OSU majoring in finance and I plan to attend law school after I graduate.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I want to be an attorney, but really I want to do work that leaves a positive impact on others peoples lives. Hopefully, I will be living somewhere warm as well.

Describe your Prom outfit.

All black; my blonde hair is my accessory.

What is the one song you want to be played at Prom?

"OMG" by Usher.

Credit: Alana Graban

Olivia Graves

What activities/ sports are you involved in at GHS?

Varsity lacrosse player, varsity field hockey player, member of the wind assemble, member of the academic team, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Model UN member and vice president of senior class.

What are your hobbies / activities outside of school?

I like to stay active ( running and lifting), traveling, skiing and I enjoy my job.

Pick one word to describe yourself.

Dynamic.

Describe an average day in your life.

I go to school, practice or lift, eat dinner with my family and complete my homework.

What are your plans after graduation?

I'm going to attend the Ohio State University where I plan a major in business management.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Once I get my degree I hope to move to a city and pursue a career in the entertainment industry.

Describe your Prom outfit.

I'm wearing yellow dress with gold heels and accessories.

What is the one song you want to be played at Prom?

"Drunk in Love" by Beyonce and Jay Z.

Credit: Laura Atchison

Audrey Stankunas

What activities/ sports are you involved in at GHS?

Mainly involved in tennis, Model UN, student government, Youth in Government and the Academic Team.

What are your hobbies / activities outside of school?

I like to watch movies, listen to music, and I also love hiking and skiing. I work as an intern at the Ohio Department of Transportation as well.

Pick one word to describe yourself

Ambitious and friendly.

Describe an average day in your life

You can usually find me watching old movies, walking my dog, learning trivia, listening to music, or studying!

What are your plans after graduation?

I plan on attending Yale University to major in computer science and Global affairs!

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Ideally, I would love to work for the federal government and some capacity, working in international cyber security policy would be my dream.

Describe your Prom outfit

I will be wearing a light pink dress with a full skirt. I will have pink shoes as well as pink earrings (can you tell what my favorite color is?).

What is the one song you want to be played at Prom?

I think some '90s hip hop would be great, maybe hypnotized by notorious B.I.G.

Credit: Laura Atchison

Spencer Beckett

What activities/ sports are you involved in at GHS?

Track, DECA president, student body president, Cum Laude Society, Spanish Club, Spanish Honor Society, National Honor Society, Varsity physics.

What are your hobbies / activities outside of school?

I love to snowboard with my friends in the winter. I like to work on my car, detail cars, and go to car shows. I spend a lot of time outdoors so I like to hike and camp, too.

Pick one word to describe yourself
Zealous.

Describe an average day in your life
When I am not working heard in school, I will be spending my time with my friends. Whether that's at track practice, maybe a study group, or on the weekends we'll play sand volleyball or spike-ball late at night on the Denison courts.

What are your plans after graduation?
I haven't decided on a college yet, but I'm looking to spend my summer working and enjoying my last few months with my best friends. In college, I want to study mechanical or Aerospace engineering. Depending on what path I take, I want to spend a few years traveling.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I'm going to be working hard at a job I love, building and driving some cool cars, creating connections with awesome people and seeing the world.

Describe your Prom outfit

I want to to spice it up a little while staying classy in a black suit with white windowpane checks and a black tie.

What is the one song you want to be played at Prom?
"I Love It" by Icona Pop and Charlie XCX.

Credit: Mrs. Kirkham

Owen Kirkham

What activities/ sports are you involved in at GHS?

I run cross country and track, and I am also involved in Spanish Club, SHH, Varsity G club, Varsity physics.

What are your hobbies / activities outside of school?

I work at Fleet Feet; I'm also the nursery supervisor at the United Church of Granville.

Pick one word to describe yourself

Steadfast.

Describe an average day in your life

I wake up around 7:30 then go to school at 8:20, I then go home for lunch and come back to school for 7th and 8th period. After school I have practice at 3:35 and that is normally over at 5:00 p.m. Then I go home, eat, chill, do my homework, hop in the hot tub and go to bed. On the weekends I normally work, have track meets and hang out with friends.

What are your plans after graduation?

I will be attending Wright State University to study mechanical engineering and run track.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I will be making lots of money doing something cool and seeing the world.

Describe your Prom outfit

I'm sticking to the basics: a black and white tux.

What is the one song you want to be played at Prom?

"Moves Like Jagger" by Maroon Five

Credit: Shaun Okeefe

Kevin Wu

What activities/ sports are you involved in at GHS?

Varsity physics, varsity tennis

What are your hobbies / activities outside of school?

Playing guitar, watching basketball and listening to chill music.

Pick one word to describe yourself.

(super) Humble

Describe an average day in your life.

When I am not saving orphans and feeding the needy, I wake up around 7:15 before I go to school. After, I usually have tennis and get back after 5. I don't really do anything else because I am not chill like that.

What are your plans after graduation?

Going to OSU for biochemistry and pre-med track.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Not really sure, maybe going through residency.

Describe your Prom outfit

Navy blue suit. Nothing too crazy.

What is the one song you want to be played at Prom?

Gangnam style.

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About the Contributor

Peyton Goss, Staff Writer

Peyton was a first year member of blueprints her senior year. She is excited and looking forward to this year to communicate with her school and publish Granville's popular stories! During the spring she is on the field playing lacrosse and if not you will find her at home watching Criminal Minds. She will be attending Bowling Green State University! Go Falcons!!