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Justin-Siena High School: Shea Boles

What was your favorite homecoming moment and why?

My favorite homecoming moment was walking down the red carpet during the rally because I could hear all my friends cheering for me and being supportive.

Tell us about your dress and why you chose it.

We had to have three dresses for all the different events. My favorite was a long, royal blue backless dress with gold beads along the straps of the halter.  My other two were green and royal blue as well. I chose them because they looked good with my hair color and made my eye color pop.

Tell us about your academic, athletic and extracurricular activities.

My extracurricular activities are cheerleading and basketball.

What are your parents’ names and where did they go to high school?

My parents are Cate and Mike Boles and they went to Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco.

What are your goals after you graduate? 

After I graduate I want to go to a four-year college in California, major in biology and study pre-med.

Whom would you like to thank/give a shout out to?

I would like to shout out to the other queen candidates Marie Eberwein, Amy Lee, Gianna Burns, Sarah Risso, Molly McClure and Kelsey Minigan.

Escort: Matt Andre.

Napa High: Marissa Castañeda

What was your favorite homecoming moment and why?

My favorite homecoming moment was sitting in the rooting section with all the other candidates and cheering on the football players.

Tell us about your dress and why you chose it.

My dress was a long black and silver print dress. I choose it because I liked the print and the style of it.

Tell us about your academic, athletic and extracurricular activities.

I am the co-president of Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (MEChA). I am the historian of the Interact Club. I participate in the Big Brother Big Sister program at the Boys and Girls Club. I’ve been in California Scholarship Federation (CSF) for two years. I’ve been on the honor roll for two years. I am in the Advanced Via Individual Determination (AVID) program. I was student of the month for Sunrise Rotary for September. I played badminton my sophomore and freshmen year. I also volunteer at events around the community.

What are your parents’ names and where did they go to high school?

My parents are Marco and Berenice Castañeda.

They went to school in Mexico.

What are your goals after you graduate? 

After I graduate I hope to go on straight to a four-year university, preferably in Southern California, to puruse a career in law.

Whom would you like to thank/give a shout out to?

I would like to thank all my teachers who have shown great support and faith in me, especially Martha Calderon and Rafael Garcia.

King: Guillermo Llamas.

Calistoga High School: Grisel Gomez

What was your favorite homecoming moment and why?

My favorite moment was when the homecoming court was in the boat at the homecoming game and when my name was announced as Queen. And spirit week.

Tell us about your dress and why you chose it.

My dress was black with sequins on the top part. I chose it because I liked how it looked on me.

Tell us about your academic, athletic and extracurricular activities

I don’t play any sports, but I am involved in Nuevos Amigos and Upward Bound. I also do a lot of community service.

What are your parents’ names and where did they go to high school?

My parents are Griselda Rojas and Jesus Lopez. My mom finished high school in Mexico and my dad finished some elementary school in Mexico also.

What are your goals for after you graduate?

My dream is to attend the University of Texas at El Paso and become a midwife nurse.

Whom would you like to thank/give a shout out to?

I would like to thank everyone who voted for me.

King: Crystian Marin.

Vintage High School: Katrina Husted

What was your favorite homecoming moment and why?

My favorite part was when all the candidates had dinner before the game, and not just because there was food involved! At dinner, I was given the chance to get to know people from all different social groups on campus and just relax and have fun. 

Tell us about your dress and why you chose it.

I wanted a dress that was fun and unique. I think it personified my attitude.

Tell us about your academic, athletic and extracurricular activities.

Associated Student Body director of activities, varsity captain for girls water polo, girls basketball and girls swim. USA water polo academic all-American, Olympic development program travel team for USA water polo, and Girls State representative.

 What are your parents’ names and where did they go to high school?

Hoag and Lois Husted. Both went to Vintage High School.

What are your goals after you graduate? 

To attend a four-year university in California.

Whom would you like to thank/give a shout out to?

Thanks to my parents for putting up with me. Thanks to Hannah Housley, Ryan Estes and Hewann Daniel for all the time and effort they put into homecoming, and thank you to all the other candidates for making this homecoming one of the most fun and memorable experiences I have had.

King: Jose Estrada.

St. Helena High School: Araceli Leon

What was your favorite homecoming moment and why?

My absolute favorite moment was being able to go dress shopping with some of the other queen candidates. It was amazing knowing that we all got along so well and we didn't have to worry about any mean competition.

Tell us about your dress and why you chose it.

My dress was something new and different. I left the final decision to my friends Sandra, Itzel, and Franco who chose a red ruched dress. It was fun and had a lot of personality, plus it was my school color.

Tell us about your academic, athletic and extracurricular activities.

I am currently the Associated Student Body Vice President, and involved in the Academic Decathlon team and Environmental Club. As for sports, I have played basketball for the last three years of high school and plan to continue this year. I also love meeting new people from a program I am involved in called Summer Search, a national leadership development program that helps low-income students graduate high school, go to college, gain successful careers, and give back to society.

What are your parents’ names and where did they go to high school?

My father, Miguel Leon, attended school in Michoacan, Mexico and my mother, Susana Leon, is a graduate from St. Helena's rival school, Calistoga High.

What are your goals for after you graduate?

After graduation I hope to attend a four-year university where I plan to study and become a pediatrician or possibly a child psychiatrist.

Whom would you like to thank/give a shout out to?

I would love to thank everyone in St. Helena who helped me throughout the whole homecoming process. It was completely new for me. Having all the support from the students and staff made it so much easier. I would love to thank my good friend Lucy Casillas who was my main supporter through it all. And lastly, I couldn’t go without thanking my mother and father for their support, my sister Isabella for her humor, my little sister Eliana for her patience, and my older sister Gracie, who even while studying abroad in Italy supported me and expressed her excitement about my accomplishment.

King: Miguel Calderon.