The nominations for homecoming court were announced on Friday, increasing the anticipation for Homecoming Week.

Student Activities Coordinator Kerry Enzensperger explained what she believes the homecoming court embodies.

“It’s really about two people that you want to represent your class as a whole, it’s not a couples thing,” she said. “It’s someone you are proud to have represent your class.”

Every student has the opportunity to nominate a male and female candidate, and those with a sufficient number of votes are officially nominated. A later vote will determine the “prince” and “princess” of the freshmen, sophomore, and junior class. The senior class has three couples that are chosen as princes and princesses. One senior couple will be crowned Homecoming King and Queen.

Chirag Aswani (10) was nominated for the first time this year.

“I did not expect to be nominated this year, so I’m not to sure about the whole process,” he said. “Since I am nominated, I am hoping to win.”

When elected, the court will play an important role in activities, including an obstacle course during the rally. They will also be recognized during halftime of the Homecoming game, when the King and Queen will be crowned.

Tasia Belton (9) was similarly surprised to receive a nomination from her class.

“I was a little surprised because I’m a new student,” she said. “I’m kind of excited to see what happens; it [will be] interesting.”

However, not all of the people nominated accepted the nomination, including Aaron Lee (11).

“I rejected my nomination cause, even though I felt really honored to be nominated by my classmates, but I just wasn’t sure if I was ready to represent my class in such an important spirit occasion,” he said.

The list of nominees can be found on the spirit board outside of Enzensperger’s room.