Meet the 2025 Homecoming Court: In their own words
What are some ways you’ve been involved at GHS outside of class?
I was in choir for three years as well as Women in STEM.
What’s one fun or surprising fact about you that most people don’t know?
I have been to nine concerts since freshman year.
What’s been your favorite memory at our high school so far?
The BMX people coming in for a pep rally.
What’s your favorite part of Homecoming week?
Seeing all the fun hallway decorations!
If you could pick one song to play at the Homecoming dance, what would it be?
“Gimme More” by Britney Spears. It’s a super fun throwback!
What makes you most proud about being an Ace?
We have an amazing arts program and I love going to all the plays!
What are some ways you’ve been involved at GHS outside of class?
Football, basketball, and lacrosse
What’s one fun or surprising fact about you that most people don’t know?
I like playing golf.
What’s been your favorite memory at our high school so far?
Beating Licking Valley at home in football sophomore year.
What’s your favorite part of Homecoming week?
Going out to eat at nice restaurants with friends.
If you could pick one song to play at the Homecoming dance, what would it be?
“Heartache on the Dance Floor” by Jon Pardi.
What makes you most proud about being an Ace?
Being able to play sports with my friends.
EON WALTER
What are some ways you’ve been involved at GHS outside of class?
I am in the Drama club and work with the film club. I also run Crochet Club and Poe Fo’ Show Club.
What’s one fun or surprising fact about you that most people don’t know?
I go line dancing every week and know roughly twenty dances.
What’s been your favorite memory at our high school so far?
Acting in “Chicago” my freshman year.
What’s your favorite part of Homecoming week?
Wearing a silly little sash is pretty fun.
If you could pick one song to play at the Homecoming dance, what would it be and why?
“Fake ID” because I know the line dance for it.
What makes you most proud about being an Ace?
I like the community and the way I can explore my own interests in class.
KYLE KIRBY
What are some ways you’ve been involved at GHS outside of class?
I play football and I like to attend other GHS team’s games.
What’s one fun or surprising fact about you that most people don’t know?
I like Cane’s chicken fingers.
What’s been your favorite memory at our high school so far?
The win vs Heath my sophomore year. And lacrosse bus rides my freshmen year.
What’s your favorite part of Homecoming week?
My favorite part about hoco week is the dance bc I really like to dance and have fun.
If you could pick one song to play at the Homecoming dance, what would it be?
“Summer Love” by Justin Timberlake because it’s a fun vibe and I can dance to it.
What makes you most proud about being an Ace?
I love being a Blue Ace because of the strong community and excellence
AVA PHILLIPS
What are some ways you’ve been involved at GHS outside of class?
I’ve been playing lacrosse for three years now. I have been in Varsity G before.
What’s one fun or surprising fact about you that most people don’t know?
I would say I’m a pretty open book. Everyone pretty much know everything.
What’s been your favorite memory at our high school so far?
I love being a student section leader at the football games with all the energy everyone brings.
What’s your favorite part of Homecoming week?
Seeing all the hallways decorated and who wins.
If you could pick one song to play at the Homecoming dance, what would it be?
“Wobble” because it is easy to dance to and so catchy.
What makes you most proud about being an Ace?
I would say how inclusive everyone can be. Also there is usually lots of participation in anything we do.
WILLIAM BUKULA
What are some ways you’ve been involved at GHS outside of class?
DECA, Spanish Club, Spanish Honor Society, Boy Scouts, baseball, football.
What’s one fun or surprising fact about you that most people don’t know?
I have a peanut allergy.
What’s been your favorite memory at our high school so far?
When I first got into a varsity football game as a freshmen.
What’s your favorite part of Homecoming week?
Hanging out with friends and classmates.
If you could pick one song to play at the Homecoming dance, what would it be and why?
“That’s What I Like” by Bruno Mars. The crowd will go nuts!
What makes you most proud about being an Ace?
All the friends and close bonds I have made along the way.
MARGARET MCDONALD
What are some ways you’ve been involved at GHS outside of class?
I run cross country, and indoor and outdoor track and field.
What’s one fun or surprising fact about you that most people don’t know?
I love watching Premier League soccer with my younger brother Paul!
What’s been your favorite memory at our high school so far?
Running in XC meets with all of my teammates, especially when people get PRs!
What’s your favorite part of Homecoming week?
Spirit Week, I love seeing everyone all dressing similar each day and having the halls decorated!
If you could pick one song to play at the Homecoming dance, what would it be?
Mr. Brightside, because most people know it and I feel like everyone can scream all of the lyrics.
What makes you most proud about being an Ace?
I am proud to be an ace because of how we are able to come together as a community and support each other.
ANDREW BUSACK
What are some ways you’ve been involved at GHS outside of class?
I am actively involved in the theater program, acting in the plays and musicals each year. I also am involved in the music department, participating in band and choir (plus many subsets of these groups, including jazz band, marching band, and the Blue Notes).
What’s one fun or surprising fact about you that most people don’t know?
While this is kind of lame, a fun fact about me is that I am left handed.
What’s been your favorite memory at our high school so far?
Wow, this is hard . . . probably performing in the “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” musical with many of my friends and my sister!
What’s your favorite part of Homecoming week?
I LOVE decorating the hallway as a class officer. It brings me joy to see my vision come together, and I enjoy working with my friends to accomplish something cool!
If you could pick one song to play at the Homecoming dance, what would it be?
Also hard . . . perhaps “Beauty and a Beat” (Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj) because I LOVE this song in “Just Dance,” and it’s super catchy and upbeat!
What makes you most proud about being an Ace?
I love seeing my Blue Ace buddies come together during this week (and throughout other points of the year, too, of course), participating in spirit week days, working on the hallways and enjoying an exhilarating pep rally, football game and dance!
VIOLET SCHNEIDER
What are some ways you’ve been involved at GHS outside of class?
Basketball, theater and Acapellas.
What’s one fun or surprising fact about you that most people don’t know?
That I am a really good baker/cook.
What’s been your favorite memory at our high school so far?
Scoring my first three pointer in a varsity basketball game.
What’s your favorite part of Homecoming week?
Getting dressed up and dancing/having fun at the dance with my friends.
If you could pick one song to play at the Homecoming dance, what would it be?
“12 to 12” by sombr.
What makes you most proud about being an Ace?
What makes me most proud of being an Ace is how supportive the school and community is of the activities you do.
ESPEN REED
What are some ways you’ve been involved at GHS outside of class?
I do a lot of sports like baseball, football, basketball, wrestling and I have played other sports in the past.
What’s one fun or surprising fact about you that most people don’t know?
I am a huge Cleveland Browns fan.
What’s been your favorite memory at our high school so far?
My favorite memory at high school would be either the spirit weeks that I love to go all out for, or the one time a bat flew into the school and someone threw a backpack at it.
What’s your favorite part of Homecoming week?
I love the spirit week
If you could pick one song to play at the Homecoming dance, what would it be?
“Son Of A” by Dillon Carmichael
What makes you most proud about being an Ace?
The sports are just so high in competition and I love the energy the school has with all the sports.
EMERIE RHODES
What are some ways you’ve been involved at GHS outside of class?
Aceapellas
What’s one fun or surprising fact about you that most people don’t know?
I can do good nails.
What’s been your favorite memory at our high school so far?
The football games.
What’s your favorite part of Homecoming week?
The separate week.
If you could pick one song to play at the Homecoming dance, what would it be?
“Ophelia” by The Lumineers.
What makes you most proud about being an Ace?
Being involved with the community.
CARTER RHYAN
What are some ways you’ve been involved at GHS outside of class?
I play football, basketball, and I run track.
What’s one fun or surprising fact about you that most people don’t know?
I can do a back flip.
What’s been your favorite memory at our high school so far?
Getting sendy.
What’s your favorite part of Homecoming week?
Playing Friday night.
If you could pick one song to play at the Homecoming dance, what would it be?
“The Days” (Notion remix) or “Heads Will Roll.”
What makes you most proud about being an Ace?
The connections I got with friends.
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