Best Hair: Sirena Flowers
What is your favorite hairstyle?
My 4 braids in the front with my hair down in the back.
Who is your celebrity hairstyle inspiration and why?
SZA, because her hair is big and long, she can actually lay in it.
What is the craziest hairstyle you have ever worn?
I used to tie all of my hair up onto the very top of my head.
What products do you use in your hair (What is your styling routine)?
I use Shea Moisture-Intensive Hydration Leave-In Conditioner and Mielle Coil Custard.
Best Dressed: Lola Hightower
Where do you buy your clothes?
I buy my clothes from Pacsun, Target, and I also get most of my clothes from thrifting or invading my siblings’ closet.
What is your favorite brand or style?
My favorite style has to be streetwear, I like big clothes and prints.
What trends do you love? Which do you hate?
Trends I love are probably it being normalized for people to dress however. The trend I hate has to be cheetah print, only on me though, others can make it look good.
What is the ugliest piece of clothing you own?
Probably my moo-moo, it’s what I sleep in.
How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
It takes me about 30 minutes to get ready in the morning.
Best Smile: Julissa Estrada
What makes you smile?
Almost everything, I try to be pretty positive.
Who makes you smile the most and why?
My boyfriend and my friends because they make me happy.
Where do you go to the dentist?
Every Kid’s Dentist
What toothpaste brand do you use?
Sensodyne Pronamel
Do you floss? How often?
Here and there, maybe once a week.
Most School Spirit: Montana Poe
How do you express your school spirit?
I play many different sports/I participate in spirit week, I am in the newspaper at school as well.
What is the craziest thing you’ve ever worn for spirit week?
I dressed up as a baby for costume day one time. I also dressed up as Wednesday Addams.
What do you wish could have been included in Spirit Week?
Bring anything but a backpack because they banned it.
What do you love the most about Sahuaro?
I love how it feels like you can never escape it.
Best Ride: Isabelle Osorio
What kind of car do you own?
’85 C10
How/from where did you get your car?
I bought my truck in Yuma in 2020 and have been restoring it since.
Does your car have a name? If so, what?
She doesn’t have a name, but there is a skeleton inside, and his name is Mr. Bones.
What is your dream car?
I already own it. ’85 C10.
What would be the ultimate road trip in your ride?
I don’t actually think she could make it out of the state because of how old and low to the ground she is. If I could take it anywhere, I would take her to Montana.
Best Tattoos: Madison O’Brien
Describe your tattoo.
My tattoo is a Tim Burton sleeve, up the top is Corpse Bride, and the bottom is The Nightmare Before Christmas.
What was the inspiration for your tattoo?
I have loved his movies ever since I was little, and I wanted more tattoos.
Where did you get your tattoo done and how long did it take?
For the whole thing, it was over 15 hours, but it was broken up into 4 sessions.
How much did your tattoo cost?
My arm cost $1480 without tips, and that’s not including any other ones.
How many more tattoos do you plan on getting?
I plan on getting a lot more but I don’t have an exact number.
Best Couple: Julissa Estrada and Kory Norwood
What first attracted you to your significant other?
Julissa: His kindness and effort he put into getting to know me.
Kory: Her smile.
Who had the better hair? Eyes?
Julissa: Kory & Kory
Kory: She has better hair & eyes.
Do you have a nickname for the other? What is it?
Julissa: No, none.
Kory: Juelz
Who wears the pants in the relationship?
Julissa: Me, Julissa
Kory: Julissa
What relationship advice do you have for other high school couples?
Julissa: Communication is truly the key, you must listen and understand your partner’s wants and needs and apply them to the relationship.
Kory: Always communicate!
Most Athletic: Carly Coolidge
What sports were you involved in and how long have you been playing each sport?
Volleyball- 5 years
Basketball- 10 years
Tennis- 4 years
Who is your favorite sports team?
My favorite sports team is either the Dallas Cowboys or the UConn women’s basketball team.
What is your best sports-related memory?
My best sports-related memory is my basketball and volleyball senior nights.
What has been your worst injury while doing a sport?
My worst injury while doing a sport was tearing my ACL during my sophomore year playing basketball.
Most Likely to be Famous: Haylee Au
What is your biggest talent?
Many say my charisma, but I think it’s being able to bounce back from situations I deal with.
What is something you’d need to improve before hitting the big screen?
My lack of editing, learning to be more outgoing in public, and not caring what others think. (I HATE EDITING!!!)
Who is your favorite celebrity? Why?
I don’t really have a favorite, but I watch Alisha Marie and Remi Ashten a lot on YouTube.
Who is your celebrity look-alike? Why?
Lana Condor maybe? We’re both Vietnamese with baby facial features.
What do you want to be most known for?
Having a happy personality. I struggle with that, but ultimately I want people to see my videos/content and laugh and truly enjoy my silly, stupid videos. I want to motivate people to travel, live life, and put out content/memories.
Prettiest Eyes: Kenna Maddock
Who do you get your eyes from?
My mom
Are your siblings or friends jealous of your eyes?
Yes, duh
Do you like your eyes?
Round, blue, can see with them, work 20/20.
What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received about your eyes?
If I didn’t have eyes, I’d miss seeing yours.
If you completely lost your vision, what would you miss seeing the most?
The sky, my friends, the world in general.
Most Outgoing: Madyson Patty
Have you ever suffered from shyness or anxiety? If so, how have you learned to cope with it?
No, I’m just out there.
Do you enjoy presenting? If yes, what advice would you give to others who dislike it?
Yes, it depends on the topic. I would tell them that as long as you think you have a good presentation, then you will do amazing.
What advice would you give someone who is shy and doesn’t do well in groups?
Try something new and have confidence in what you like, and you will find people with the same interests.
What do most people not know about you?
What my favorite type of dog is.
Makes People Laugh the Most: Tatum Crawford
Tell us the funniest thing that has ever happened to you.
I think the funniest thing that has ever happened to me was when I went skiing. I didn’t know how to plow, so I was just speeding down the hill. I ran a kid over! There’s a video of it.
What is the funniest joke you have ever told?
I don’t really remember any jokes I’ve ever told, but I do say certain words a lot! Boi is my personal favorite.
What is the best prank you have pulled on a person or a person has pulled on you?
Probably scaring people! I always hide by the pillar of our house to scare my mom!
Who is your favorite comedian and why?
Sal Vulcano is probably my favorite comedian! Any Impractical Joker episode with Sal in it has made me laugh!
Most Likely to Come Back and Teach at Sahuaro: Marley Gandee
If you had to teach one subject, which one would it be and why?
I would teach English because it is my strongest subject, and I love books.
Which subject is your least favorite and why?
History, because I don’t find it very entertaining, and I’m not good at it.
Which Sahuaro teacher has inspired you the most? Does that make you want to become a teacher?
Ms. Lange has, and in some ways, yes, because I would like to change lives like she’s changed mine, but I really DON’T want to be a teacher.
What is one creative lesson you would teach?
I would teach Fahrenheit 451 because it’s my favorite book ever.
Best Artist: Lillian O’Reilly
Who/what inspires you most?
I am most inspired by gothic and dark themes. My peers also inspire me, as they push me to become better.
What is your favorite popular piece of art?
My favorite popular piece of art is “Ophelia” By John Everett Millais, made in 1851.
What original piece are you most proud of and why?
I am most proud of a composition I made in junior year, which was as tall as me. It had a clay frame and consisted of dark themes.
If you were commissioned to create a great piece of art, what would you make? What medium would you use? And where would it be displayed?
I would make something using multiple different mediums. It would be something you could put on a shelf and volume.
Best Musician: Ava Soto
What instruments do you play?
Cello, banjo, and the piano
Who gave you your first instrument and what was it?
My mom bought me my first cello in 6th grade.
How often do you practice?
I practice 1-3 hours every day, or until my fingers cramp.
What is the worst part of playing it?
The people and the competition can create a toxic environment at times.
If you could collaborate with a musician from any era, who would it be and why?
Yo-Yo Ma! I love his performances, and I aspire to be like him when I’m older.
Best Thespian: Victoria Larson
What is your favorite movie or play? Why?
My favorite play would have to be Hamlet. I saw my brother play the main character, and it’s always been one, if not the best live play I’ve ever seen.
Do you ever get stage fright? If so, how do you cope with it?
The most I get scared is right before I go on stage, but you have to remind yourself that you are there for the audience, and if you mess up and play it off, no one will ever know! Just trust and be confident in yourself.
What has been your favorite role that you’ve played? Why?
My freshman year, I played a detective rendition of Humpty Dumpty. I had two solid monologues and a freaking awesome trenchcoat.
Who is your favorite actor/actress? Why?
Johnny Depp. Yeah, everyone might say that, but I just love and admire the amount of range he has with his roles. From scary (Edward Scissorhands) to goofy (Jack Sparrow) to music, he can do it all and do it well.
What celebrity scandal would you most likely be involved in later in life?
Trying to write and star in a show, and it goes all sorts of wrong. I would probably be my own downfall with trying to make everything work while taking on too many things, and production would get messed up. Then get like a 1/4 on IMDb (but that won’t happen).
Most Likely to be POTUS: Kaitlyn Nguyen
What would be your campaign slogan?
Something like “spread the wealth” since I’d hope to crack down on those large corporations and make taxes on the top 1% brutal. Obviously, it’s a bit outrageous, but these questions are all hypothetical anyway.
If you had to pick a Sahuaro student for a running mate, who would it be?
Probably Cyprian Way. He already won the other “Most Likely to be POTUS,” and I think his level-headedness would make him very methodical in politics.
If you were to be impeached, what do you think would be the cause?
If my presidency went exactly how I wanted, then it’d likely be because I set a bounty on Jeff Bezos’ head. Next is Musk, then Zuckerberg, and I’d keep going until I’m torn from office or there’s no more billionaires left in America.
What do you think is already great about America?
National Parks. Having specific areas focused on preserving nature is a breath of fresh air (literally) compared to the ever-growing abundance of urbanization. There’s a reason why the U.S. is considered to have the best national parks, after all!
Best Best-Friend Duo: Haylee Au and Jillian Stachowski
When and how did you meet?
Haylee: Our dads were fishing buddies since before we were born, but we really got closer in middle school. (fun fact: we hated each other)
Jillian: Our dads were fishing buddies since before our birth, but we got closer in 6th grade and have been best friends ever since.
What is your favorite thing about your bestie? Least favorite?
Haylee: She is so smart, yet so dumb! But seriously, she is so hardworking, and everything she has achieved, she worked above and beyond for. My least fave thing is that she’s always busy, and she’s leaving me for Utah State.
Jillian: My favorite thing about Haylee is how devoted she is to what she loves. She’s always doing something to better herself and is always productive, even if it doesn’t have to do with school. My least favorite thing is how messy her room is. lol.
What do you think your life would be like if you hadn’t met your BFF?
Haylee: So sad. Our parents are even close with one another. When she’s not at school during lunch, I’m so to myself. I wouldn’t be who I am today without her, she makes me a better person. She’s good cop, I’m bad cop. I seriously thank Jill for being there for me when I needed her most.
Jillian: I would not be where I am without Haylee. She is constantly by my side, helping me with my troubles. My life would be very different as I feel Haylee complements me very well, and if I were best friends with anyone else, it would be so different.
If there were a movie about the two of you, who would play who?
Haylee: Many people say Lana Condor and Reese Witherspoon. We’re kinda like Barbie and Raquel without the jealousy.
Jillian: I would cast Jennifer Lawrence or Reese Witherspoon for me (mainly personality), and Haylee would be played by Lana Condor.
If both of you were stuck on a deserted island, who would survive, and who would go crazy?
Haylee: We would both go crazy. I’d go crazy without my phone and snacks, Jill would go crazy without her water bottle (which I bought her).
Jillian: We would both go crazy in different ways, but I think I would die first simply because I eat 24/7 and I NEED food!
Best Glow Up: Nissiebella Arellano
What is your skincare routine?
CeraVe moisturizing cream.
In what ways have you changed in terms of looks?
I look more grown.
What is your morning routine to get ready for school?
1) brush teeth
2) do hair
3) do makeup
4) nice little outfit
What advice would you give to you give to younger you?
Trust the process! You won’t be ugly forever.
Best Laugh: Aria Lujan
What makes you laugh?
Mostly my friends, but I will laugh at almost anything. Instagram reels, Paul V., Bella L., and Tatum C.
What is the funniest joke you know?
Knock knock
Who’s there?
Potato.
Potato who?
Potato chicken…
How would you describe your laugh?
My laugh is kinda weird. It is loud sometimes, and it changes based on how funny the thing I’m laughing at is.
Whose laugh makes you laugh?
I don’t know. If my laugh makes someone laugh, it makes me laugh more. I think I’m a funny guy. You know? (crickets)
Biggest Heart: Mia Payette
What is the kindest thing you have done for someone?
The kindest thing I’ve ever done is just be there for people. I’m always there to listen and help out, especially in the other activities I’m in.
What are daily acts of kindness you do?
I like to smile and wave at people, hold doors, and ask how people are doing. I like to lend an ear to people who need it.
What is the meanest thing you have ever done to someone?
Probably stop being friends with someone, but I only do that if they’re mean to me. I don’t like to surround myself with negativity.
Other than you, who do you think has the biggest heart?
Miguel Marcial. He has never once judged me for anything, and he’s helped me through a lot of stuff.
Worst Senioritis: Isabella (Bella) Lujan
How many classes have you missed/been late to because of your senioritis?
I’ve missed 64 days of school this year and 7 tardies.
Which subject has taken the hardest hit and why?
English, honestly, there is a new assignment every day. The less the better.
When you skip school, how do you spend your day?
Usually in bed if I’m sick or just doing something else, sleeping mostly.
Do you think high school will be the “best years of your life”? Why or why not?
I would say no, because I’d say that when I didn’t have to worry about school were the best years.
Next Gordon Ramsay: Rebecca Martinez
How often do you cook?
I’ve been pretty busy recently, but still, I cook/bake at least once a week.
What’s the worst meal you’ve ever cooked?
Not a meal, but the worst thing I’ve ever attempted to make was cake pops. I don’t know how it happened, but there was cake and frosting ALL over the kitchen and floor. It feels like a war flashback every time I think about that incident.
What’s the best meal you’ve ever cooked?
The best meal I’ve ever cooked was chicken fettuccine alfredo. I made everything from scratch, and I made it for my mom. The best thing I ever baked was pecan pie and pineapple upside-down cake for my dad.
What would you do with the prize money?
I would put it into savings because after I retire from the chemistry field, I want to open a bakery.
Most Likely to Trip at Graduation: Biale Gift Sika
Have you ever broken a bone(s), and if so, how?
I broke my elbow playing leapfrog with my brothers when my oldest brother decided to stop, so I flipped over him and hit my elbow on the hardwood floor trying to catch myself.
When was the last time you fell, and how?
The last time I fell was playing basketball because I tripped over someone’s feet.
What is your most embarrassing clumsy moment?
I was walking upstairs to 1st period and I tripped. Funny thing is that I found out I won the most likely to trip at graduation that day.
How often do you trip over your own feet?
Not very often, but sometimes I do. It was all a joke until it became a thing I got voted for.
