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Rebecca Wang, King junior
It’s not appealing. I would rather save my money for prom senior year.

Christani Pal, King junior
I’m going to the Strawberry Crest homecoming (where my girlfriend goes to school). It would be weird to put (her) where she doesn’t know anyone. I know people at Strawberry Crest because I went there. I didn’t go to the homecoming at Strawberry Crest last year because I didn’t have an outfit, and my mom didn’t want to buy one.

Desirae Vaughn King junior
Money is definitely an issue. I’ll be doing homework 99 percent and sleeping 1 percent.

Althea Mazanowski, King sophomore
(I’ll go) ice skating. It’s not something you’d expect in Florida. It’s a nice break from the heat. I’m not a very good dancer. (Homecoming is) overwhelming, (with all the) people I don’t know.

Elaine Hou, King sophomore
What’s homecoming?