Left to right: Valya MacGilvra (Photo by Lifka Bennett), Jaycie Runde (Photo by Kira Runde), and Sydney Staver (Photo by Ann Gorgen)
One of these three young ladies will be crowned the 2016 Homecoming Queen at the Spirit Rally Thursday night.
Get to know them through the following profiles:
VALYA MACGILVRA
What is your favorite quality about Jaycie?
My favorite quality about Jaycie is that she is very positive and she always has a smile on her face.
What is your favorite quality about Sydney?
My favorite quality about Sydney is that she is very friendly and kind.
What advice would you give freshmen about Homecoming?
Be involved in all homecoming activities, enjoy every moment of it and have fun!
What is your favorite Homecoming memory?
My favorite Homecoming memory was my first Homecoming ever when I moved here. I was not familiar with the traditions; it was so much fun dressing up, going to the parade, the bonfire, cheering our boys up during the football game, and of course the dance. It was so much fun, and I will never forget it!
What are you most proud of? Coming to America and learning English.
School Sports/Clubs: Cheerleading, Key Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Blue Crew, Forensics.
Favorite subject: Science
Car you drive: My grandma’s Buick
Favorite restaurant: Cheesecake Factory
Favorite musical artist: Bruno Mars
Favorite movie: I have so many favorite movies that I can’t decide on just one movie but here are two movies that I really like: Guardians of the Galaxy and The Choice.
Parents’ names: Teresa and Kent MacGilvra
Siblings’ names: Dylan and Trevor MacGilvra
Favorite college or pro sports team: Patriots and Badgers
Hobbies: Dancing, drawing, hiking
Your post high school plans? Attending Edgewood College
JAYCIE RUNDE
What is your favorite quality about Valya?
Her never ending beautiful smile.
What is your favorite quality about Sydney?
Her ability to make anyone laugh at any given time
What advice would you give freshmen about Homecoming?
Enjoy the four years of dressing up and having fun because it goes by too fast.
What is your favorite Homecoming memory?
My favorite part of Homecoming is taking pictures and going out to eat with the whole grade before the dance.
What are you most proud of? Being able to grow up in this community where everyone is so supportive.
School Sports/Clubs: Volleyball, Track, Future Business Leaders of America, Key Club.
Favorite subject: Science
Car you drive: 2014 Chevy Equinox
Favorite restaurant: Noodles and Company
Favorite musical artist: Rihanna
Favorite movie: The Little Mermaid
Parents’ names: Jay and Vickie Runde
Siblings’ names: Travis and Kayla Runde
Favorite college or pro sports team: Wisconsin Badgers
Hobbies: Traveling, shopping and watching tv
Your post high school plans? I hope to attend either UW Madison, U of M, or ASU
SYDNEY STAVER
What is your favorite quality about Valya?
She is never not smiling!
What is your favorite quality about Jaycie?
She always knows how to make me laugh!
What advice would you give freshmen about Homecoming?
It goes by super fast so live it up and don’t be afraid to look like dorks with your classmates!
What is your favorite Homecoming memory?
Definitely the dress up days every year!
What are you most proud of?
Winning state titles in track and basketball!
School Sports/Clubs: Volleyball, basketball, track, Forensics, Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society, Yearbook, and Blue Crew.
Favorite subject: Science
Car you drive: 2012 Buick Enclave
Favorite restaurant: Chipotle
Favorite musical artist: Rihanna
Favorite movie: Tarzan
Parents’ names: Tim and Kristin Staver
Sibling name: Sy Staver
Favorite college or pro sports team: Notre Dame
Hobbies: Watching Netflix, hanging out with my family and friends, and playing any sport
Your post high school plans?
Attend University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and play basketball.