Election day is upon us! No, I’m not referring to our governmental elections set to take place next month, but rather to the impending King and Queen elections for Mentor High School’s Homecoming Dance!

While there is certainly quite a disparity between the importance of these two elections, one may find themself equally confused in terms of who to cast their vote for. While unfortunately, I am not qualified to give political advice, I can be of service in alleviating confusion regarding this week’s Homecoming election. 

Below are the profiles for each of the candidates for Homecoming Queen. Each candidate was asked to outline their extracurricular involvement, their proudest accomplishment in high school so far, and answer several additional super-important questions that we at Cardinal Nation simply had to know. Here are their responses!

Angelina Aliberti

Angelina is involved with National Honor Society, the filming crew for football games, choir concerts and orchestra concerts, and is a proud participant of AP Fine Art 4. Angelina feels that she has yet to make her proudest accomplishment here at Mentor, anticipating this moment to come at the Senior Art Show at the end of the year. 

Most Underrated Candy: By far are the Sweet Tart rainbow ropes!

Go-to Meal: A [microwaveable] stuffed peppers meal. It sounds so bad but it tastes so good.

The Best Number and Why: 26 because we leave school at 2:26

Do you believe in ghosts? Why or why not?: I do not believe in ghosts as a “Shaniac” but I am very open to being proved wrong.

If you were a tree, what tree would you be and why?: I would be a weeping willow because I look pretty in the Spring but look scary during Halloween.

Anna English

Anna is the Student Government President, the President of Future Leaders, the captain of the volleyball team, a member of National Honor Society, and a member of the principal’s advisory. So far, her proudest accomplishment at Mentor was qualifying for the State HOSA Competition for her Allied Health CTE Program. 

Most Underrated Candy: Twizzlers

Go-to Meal: My go to meal is Chick-fil-A.

The Best Number and Why:  The best number is 12 because it’s been my jersey number since middle school.

Do you believe in ghosts? Why or why not?: I do believe in ghosts because it gives a reason to why trippy things happen.

If you were a tree, what tree would you be and why?: If I were a tree I’d be a willow tree because they remind me of my childhood when me and my sister always talked about swinging from the branches of a willow tree.

 Katie Klepcyk

Throughout her time at Mentor, Katie has been involved with volleyball, NHS, future leaders, and Friends of Rachel. Her proudest accomplishment at Mentor has been receiving the Business Student of the Year award from her CTE program.

Most Underrated Candy: I think the most underrated candy is Reese’s pieces.

Go-to Meal: My go-to meal is pasta.

The Best Number and Why: The best number is 7 because it is my favorite number.

Do you believe in ghosts? Why or why not?: Yes I believe in ghosts.

If you were a tree, what tree would you be and why?: I would want to be a weeping willow because they are not like any other trees. 

Emily Meckler 

Emily is the captain of the Science Olympiad team, the captain of the varsity cheerleading team, and a member of National Honor Society and track and field team. She is also involved with Girl Scouts and youth group. Among her proudest accomplishments at Mentor was being named an AP Scholar with distinction.

Most Underrated Candy: Sour Skittles

Go-to Meal: Fettuccine Alfredo

The Best Number and Why: 6.022*10^23 because it allows us to do stoichiometry!

Do you believe in ghosts? Why or why not?: Yes, I do believe in ghosts.

If you were a tree, what tree would you be and why?: I would be a birch tree because, like its peeling bark, I also have many interests and layers.

Teresa Morek

Teresa is the president of Art Club and a member of Top 25, Mentor Theatre, Cardinal Nation, Student Government Secretary, NHS, Chamber Choir, Cabaret, and Improv. Her proudest accomplishment at Mentor is getting a silver and gold key in the Scholastic Art and Writing Contest.

Most Underrated Candy: The most underrated candy is definitely strawberry nerds. They’re so hard to find by themselves, but they’re so good, and you can use the box like maracas.

Go-to Meal: My go-to meal is kraft mac-and-cheese; it’s easy and affordable.

The Best Number and Why: The best number is 28 because it’s an even number and it’s my birthday. Also, 28 is arguably one of the best multiples of 7.

Do you believe in ghosts? Why or why not?: No

If you were a tree, what tree would you be and why?: I would be a weeping willow because they are my favorite tree. They’re just so unique and beautiful and their branches can be used to make flutes.

Emily Perish

At Mentor, Emily is involved in Student Government, Science Olympiad, National Honor Society, and Fly-Fishing Club. Outside of school, she helps run the Lake County Youth Council where she has been a member for four years. She also rides horses in her spare time and currently leases a one-eyed horse named Peep.

Most Underrated Candy: Kinder Bueno

Go-to Meal: Broccoli that has been drizzled in olive oil, covered with a pinch of sea salt, and then cooked in the oven.

The Best Number and Why: 3 because I think it’s cool.

Do you believe in ghosts? Why or why not?: Yes

If you were a tree, what tree would you be and why?: A willow tree because I took a BuzzFeed quiz and that is what it said.

Katie Schulz

Katie is a member of the rugby team and is the Mentor Cardinal mascot. Her proudest accomplishments at Mentor are lettering and being named Most Improved Player of the Year following her first year on the Girls Rugby Team, being a part of winning the Semi-Finals, and going to the State Championship.

Most Underrated Candy: Butterfingers

Go-to Meal: Steak and cheesy potatoes.

The Best Number and Why: Number 2 because I am a twin and that is my jersey number for Rugby.

Do you believe in ghosts? Why or why not?: I do believe in ghosts, because at the end of “The Conjuring” movie it states it is based on a true story.

If you were a tree, what tree would you be and why?: I would be a Buckeye tree, because I am a Buckeye fan.

Adriana Valerio

Adrianna is the Student Government Vice-President and is also a member of the Fighting Cardinal Marching Band, Top 25, National Honors Society, pit orchestra for the musical, and Cardinal Nation. Her proudest accomplishment at Mentor is being a part of the first all-female duo to lead the Fighting Cardinal Marching Band’s percussion section

Most Underrated Candy: I think the most underrated candy is Milk Duds. 

Go-to Meal: My go-to meal is sushi.

The Best Number and Why: The best number is 27 because it just feels right to me. 

Do you believe in ghosts? Why or why not?: I do believe in ghosts because who wouldn’t want a spooky little friend. 

If you were a tree, what tree would you be and why?: I would be a cherry bonsai tree because they are pink and pink is my favorite color. 

Ella Lentine

Ella has been a football cheerleader for all four years of high school. Next year, Ella hopes to major in business at college with a minor in her passion, dance. Her dream is to one day open a hair salon

Hailey Mathews

Hailey’s favorite activity in high school was being a sixth-grade camp counselor. Her dream is to be a veterinarian, and she plans to major in science at college next year to work towards this goal.

Hopefully, this brief synopsis of each candidate was helpful in guiding all who may have been undecided towards a candidate worthy of their vote. With this being said, be sure to cast this vote as soon as possible, as the deadline to vote is rapidly approaching on October 5th! More information on each member of the court can be found by following this link:

Homecoming Court Profiles