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This year, while still being in AP English, advanced
dance, serving as Vice President of Student Council, co-captain of Pep
Squad, and holding down a job at the mall, Priscilla O’Dell managed
to make it to the top five. “I was very shocked, and it made me realize
that I do have a lot of true friends,” she said when asked how she felt
upon discovering she had made it to the finals.
Motivated
by all her friends, Priscilla decided to run for court. She felt it was
important because “It’s like a senior girl thing!” Besides that, her true
reason for running was simply to have fun.
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she wanted. When asked about the campaign, she said it was “hard work and
time consuming, but it was all worth it.” She admits that she had to time
herself and work on the campaign after her homework was completed, while
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After high school, Priscilla wants to go straight to a 4-year
university, possibly UCR. She feels that she has a lot of really good
friends and that she’s gained a lot out of high school. In the long
run, she is proud to say that “all my friends have influenced me and helped
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Dija Dowling had just finished running a lap during basketball practice
when she was informed that she had made princess “I was hot and sweaty
when I was initially told, but it was still a really neat feeling.”
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The
task of campaigning and skit rehearsing made some fun memories for Dija. “I
had a great time,” she admits. “My friends helped so much; they were awesome.”
Surprisingly,
Dija never planned on running at all. “Running was a last minute decision
that turned out to be a lot of fun.”
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Jumping
into a decision like running for homecoming is something most people wouldn’t
do, but Dija has always done things differently and in her own unique style. In
junior high, she defied the stereotypes and played football and wrestling. From
flowers and handkerchiefs in her hair to her distinct personality, Dija
is a one of a kind and would rather do things her way.
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But
acting is probably a better career move. Dija is currently involved in a
dinner theater production of Joey and Maria’s Italian Wedding .And
she has been chosen to portray Miepin CHS’ production of the Diary of
Anne Frank.
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But
of course winning wasn’t important. “It is just a fun thing for a person
to be involved in.”
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