Meet the 2020 Cuties
This Friday, September 20, the Stars dance team are hosting their annual male pageant: the Cuties competition. The 25 senior contestants were nominated by the student body and are competing to be the next Cutie. Tickets can still be bought today from any of the Stars for $8. Tickets will be $12 at the door.
Check out the Class of 2020 Cuties and attend the competition to cast the final vote.
John Perry Jr
How do you feel about being voted into cuties?
“It feels good.. I think it’ll be a lot of fun.”
Why should people vote for you?
“I feel like I’m a pretty nice guy and a good dancer.”
Dani Dimassi
How do you feel about being voted into cuties?
“I feel excited that I got voted in because I get to be with the boys and we get to put on a show of a lifetime for the audience!”
Why should people vote for you?
“I think people should vote for me because they’ll be mesmerized with my moves on the floor”
Are you excited to be a cutie?
“Yes I am. It made me really excited and surprised seeing my name on there and I felt really proud because people voted for me and it made me feel like a leader with the other people as well because it’s up to us to put on a good show…”
What makes you stand out from the other guys?
“My height.”
Dan Joshua Orencia
How do you feel being voted into cuties?
“It feels amazing and I’m surprised people want me to be in it.”
Why should people vote for you?
“People should vote for me because I’m cuter than the others.”
Timothy Magdall
How do you feel about being voted into cuties?
“I was honored to be nominated even though I didn’t think I was going to be picked. I didn’t think I had that many friends.”
Why should people vote for you?
“Because I have nice hair, why else?”
What makes you stand out from the other guys?
“I’m the best blonde there.”
Christian Piazza
How do you feel about being voted into cuties?
“It’s cool since a bunch of my friends are apart of it as well.”
Why should people vote for you?
“I’m confident.”
Are you excited to be a cutie?
“Yes, it’s cool to be picked out of so many seniors for 1 out of the 25 spots.”
How do you stand out from the other guys?
“I’m funny.”
Wallace Chen
How do you feel about being voted into cuties?
“This is quite the epic feat! I feel epic! So much epicness!”
Why should we vote for you?
“You should vote for me because I am very epic.”
Are you excited to be a cutie?
“I am quite excited to be a part of this epic performance! I cannot wait for all of the epic aspects of this epic performance!”
What’s one thing that makes you stand out from the other contestants?
“My mind is sharp because I have honed it. My thoughts are focused because I have trained them. My body is hardened because I have pushed it. I earned my strength with sweat and blood. I mastered pain because I chose to. I am not an athlete; I am a warrior. I have taken 23 years of martial arts. I will take up any challenge without fear. I will complete my mission, fast, hard, and without mercy. I am relentless. The other contestants are noobs.”
Arnav Sethi
How do you feel about being voted into cuties?
“It’s a great honor.”
Why should we vote for you?
“Hopefully I dance well so that’s a reason.”
Are you excited to be a cutie?
“Yeah, it’s going to be a cool experience.”
What’s one thing that makes you stand out from the other contestants?
“I have a mighty nose so I can smell my victory from here.”
Stephen Xie
How do you feel about being voted into cuties?
“Feeling pretty surprised. Guess the dice rolled and the 8-ball said, ‘your senior year must be spicy.'”
Why should we vote for you?
“Yes.”
Are you excited to be a cutie?
“I’m feeling a bit excited, but probably more excited the day of the show when I’m out there being a meme.”
What’s one thing that makes you stand out from the other contestants?
“I’m a 24 year veteran in Kung Fu and my ears are very stretchy.”
Mario DePavia
How do you feel about being voted into cuties?
“Until a year and a half ago, I knew next to no one outside the class of ’19. I was overjoyed when I realized how many great friends I’ve been able to make since then.”
Why should we vote for you?
“I love Clements so much that, when faced with the option to graduate last May, I chose to stay back another year to try to give back to the campus. Whether or not you vote for me, I challenge you to join me in making the campus a friendlier, more encouraging environment!”
Are you excited to be a cutie?
“How could I not be? I’ve been wanting to be a cutie for the last 4 years!”
What’s one thing that makes you stand out from the other contestants?
“I’ve gained business-level proficiency in a language that I didn’t speak a word of 4 years ago. Not only that- I built an entirely new life for myself in a foreign country and learned how to adapt and conform to an entirely new culture. Some say French is the most romantic language in the world, but 僕の日本語を聞いてみて、ね~!”
Carson Wilson
How do you feel about being voted into cuties?
“It’s a great honor. I’ve been wanting to be a cutie for a long time.I’ve been watching cuties since I was a freshman. It’s a huge fundraiser for the dance team and I think it’s awesome.”
Why should we vote for you?
“You should vote for me because im a unique character and i think i’m going to get the crowd going.”
Are you excited to be a cutie?
“I’m very excited i can’t wait to be out on stage in front of my classmates and my teachers and my fellow peers. I can’t wait to show them what I got.”
What’s one thing that makes you stand out from the other contestants?
“One thing that makes me stand out is that i’m very unique and I think that’s going to get me to the top.”
Kiean Chua
How do you feel about being voted into cuties?
“I feel good that I got voted into cuties.”
Why should we vote for you?
“You should vote for me because I’m better than Carson Wilson in every way.”
Are you excited to be a cutie?
“I’m excited to be a cutie.”
What’s one thing that makes you stand out from the other contestants?
“I stand out because I don’t have two names like Carson Wilson.”
Colson Cegielski
How do you feel about being voted into cuties?
“I feel special that i got voted into cuties.”
Why should we vote for you?
“You should vote for me because I’m the best looking guy in the school.”
Are you excited to be a cutie?
“I’m very excited to be a cutie.”
What’s one thing that makes you stand out from the other contestants?
“One thing that makes me stand out is my intelligence.”
How do you feel about being voted into cuties?
“I feel good that I got voted into cuties.”
Why should we vote for you?
“You should vote for me because it’s so straight.”
Are you excited to be a cutie?
“Yes, I am excited.”
What’s one thing that makes you stand out from the other contestants?
“ I stand out because life is always straight”
Vinay Patel
How do you feel about being voted into cuties?
“I feel very special that I got voted into cuties.”
Why should we vote for you?
“You should vote for me because im the best looking.”
Are you excited to be a cutie?
“I am excited to be a cutie.”
What’s one thing that makes you stand out from the other contestants?
“I stand out because I’m smart.”
Ashwin Nomi
How do you feel about being voted into cuties?
“I didn’t think people would want to vote for me for that.”
Why should we vote for you?
“Honestly, I don’t know. You could vote for me if you want”
Are you excited to be a cutie?
“Duh.”
What’s one thing that makes you stand out from the rest of the contestants?
“I’m Indian-Japanese.”
John C Parco
How do you feel about being voted into cuties?
“I feel really thankful and really excited for everyone who voted for me.”
Why should we vote for you?
“You should vote for me because I think I’m pretty good at everything I do, like singing and dancing. ”
Are you excited to be a cutie?
“I’m so excited to be a cutie.”
What’s one thing that makes you stand out from the rest of the contestants?
“I’m passionate in everything that I do, so all the choreography and all that stuff, I’ll try my best to entertain everyone.”
Raghav Ram
How do you feel about being voted into cuties?
“I feel really excited, it’s gonna be a really fun time.”
Why should we vote for you?
“People should vote for me because I’m funny and charming.”
Are you excited to be a cutie?
“Fosho.”
What’s one thing that makes you stand out from the other contestants?
“My smile.”
Ian Wang
How do you feel about being voted into cuties?
“I’m super excited, I’ve never been to cuties before, so I think this first time would be a lot of fun. My friends are hyping it up so I’m looking forward to it.”
Why should we vote for you?
“Because I am Mr. Cutie.”
Are you excited to be a cutie?
“Yeah.”
What’s one thing that makes you stand out from the other contestants?
“I’m really bad at dancing, so my poor dancing skills will stand out from the rest.”
Allen Ting
How do you feel about being voted into cuties?
“I’m excited to be a contestant this year. Shoutout to the homies that voted for me”
Why should we vote for you?
“I have 130 words per minute on type racer.”
Are you excited to be a cutie?
“I’m a 100% excited.”
What’s one thing that makes you stand out from the other contestants?
“All the guys are great candidates, but I think my dancing skills might give me the edge.”
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