Destiny Givens

Describe how you felt when you found out that you were nominated?

“I honestly felt really grateful that when teachers chose someone to be on the court that they chose me and that teachers notice the hard work that you put in while it’s academically or just in the classroom consecration with other students at the able to take that kind of really wants you to receive this honor kinda being reputation of the Prom Court in front of the whole school.”

What are you most looking forward to at Prom?

“I think I’m mostly looking forward to just kind of being with my friends and being able to dress up and see everybody else and kind of have a sense of feeling grateful. Since prom has made its comeback last year after COVID, it’s really important to me seeing the community and seeing what Merrillville is beyond high school and that we all see each other every single day in the halls. At Prom people just kind of feel their best. They feel out of their shell a little bit.”

Why do you think you should be voted for Prom Queen? 

I think I should be voted for Prom Queen because I think that whether you had interaction with me that was small, whether you had interaction that I made an impact on every single person I met and I think that majority of those interactions are positive. I try to compliment people, I try to make them feel a sense of community, a sense of welcome, a sense of helpfulness. I feel like that is just kind of like a really good representation of what Prom Court means and I feel like people should vote for me because I really represent the things that we look for friendliness, kindness, and kind of being a helping hand.

What activities are you involved in? 

I’m the president of FCCLA which is Family Career Community Leaders of America. I’m in YES interact club and serve as the president of that also. Both of those clubs I’ve been involved in since my freshman year. I’ve been on the Superintendent’s Advisory Council which I also have been in since my freshman year. I did media for our boys basketball team  which took place during my sophomore year. I am a freshman mentor. I have done newspaper and also serve as the editor. I am in PNN, National Honors Society, and I am going to be the current president of Jack or Jill of America.

Do you have any special plans for campaigning?

I kind of do have special plans with my people. They love their incentives, kind of like with people kind of pass things out and just kind of being myself and I feel like there might be a sphere which is really showing school spirit and being active among my peers and maybe putting up posters and things like that.

What is your prediction about who will win?

I think that we all hope that we’ll win and think, wouldn’t it be so great? It would kind of just give that true “Wow I’m like Prom Queen” moment  inside your head and it would just be really fun if I do win Prom Queen and I just feel honor in that moment.

Caidyn Morgan

How did you feel when you found out you were nominated for Prom Queen?

When I found out I was nominated for Prom Queen, I was shocked and felt surprised. Most teachers told me that I was a nominee, so that’s how I ended up getting it. I wasn’t expecting that many people and I’m just happy that my efforts were recognized.

What are you most looking forward to at Prom?

I look forward to the experience in general because this only happens once, and I look forward to dressing up because I don’t do it often.

What activities are you involved in?

Varsity gymnastics, tennis, National Honors Society, Thespian Troupe, and Freshman mentors.

Do you have any special plans for campaigning?

I’m going to give out chips, put up posters, and wish the fellow nominees the best of luck.

What is your prediction about who will win? 

Who will win can go in any direction. I’m happy that Destiny and Autumn are the two other nominees because they are good people so it’s good to experience that with them as well.

Autumn Williams

Describe how you felt when you found out you were nominated?

It was an honor that my teachers noticed my overall academic and behavior achievement over the three years as a Merrillville Pirate and I was very excited and happy to be able to represent Merrillville High School

What are you most looking forward to at Prom?

I am most looking forward to having a good time with my friends and my date and one night to just forget about the stress, party, and have fun.”

Why do you think people should vote for you for prom queen? 

I think people should vote for me for prom queen because not only am I a great role model I also strive for greatness both in the classroom or whether it’s in a sport or a club and just overall a great role model for my whole school and I really think people should vote for me for that reason.

What activities are you involved in?

I’m a member of National Honors Society, Freshmen Mentors, Varsity Girls Soccer, Academic Super Bowl, Quiz Bowl, and I was previously a member of Business Professionals of America.

Do you have any special plans for campaigning?

Yes, I’m gonna make posters and flyers, and give things out to people the week of my campaign and also advertise over social media.

What is your prediction about who will win? 

Honestly I love both the girls that are running so I feel like whoever wins I’ll be happy for them. We’ve been friends for forever, so I don’t know. I feel everyone has a fair shot cause we all have the same type of friends.”