Audrey Baker brings the heat to homecoming competition

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Being nominated for homecoming queen never passed through senior Audrey Baker’s mind.  Working after school, helping out with student council, and balancing homework and soccer, Baker never had time to even think about being homecoming queen.

However the student body thought otherwise, when Baker was honored with a nomination along with Beeta Salsabilian and December Williams.
“At first I was really shocked about being nominated I wasn’t expecting it at all what so ever but I’m so thankful that the student body did, it’s nice to see that they think highly of me,” Baker said.
The next week after the votes were counted Baker was informed that her male partner was senior Keith McAlonan.
“When I found out that I was paired with Audrey I was very happy, we have been friends since we were kids so it felt really good to be paired with a good friend,” McAlonan said.
The week of homecoming wasn’t an average week for Baker. Along with doing schoolwork and working at her job, she also had to prepare for the weekend ahead of her, from picking out the dress to getting pampered at the nail salon.  The day of the game Baker spent lots of time getting ready for the big night.
“Prepping for the game was actually really fun.  I never wear any makeup, none what so ever, so it was interesting to try it out,” Baker said. ”It was nice being able to relax while getting my nails and toes done because that doesn’t happen often.’
When the game hit half-time Baker was down on the sidelines standing with McAlo and the rest of the homecoming court.  Once it was time for the announcement of the king and queen, Baker and McAlonan walked to the 45-yard line and stood there while looking at the faces of the student body.
“It was a little nerve-racking standing out on the field, but it was still a great experience,” Baker said.
While standing there the announcer revealed the 2013-14 homecoming king and queen were Baker and McAlonan.
“I was shocked to be nominated. I never thought I’d ever win, especially running against two other very deserving, beautiful, and talented young women,” Baker said.
After being announced queen Baker then had to prepare for the dance since this was the first homecoming dance in eight years.  Baker planned on going with her boyfriend Jackson Helling.
“Since I didn’t get to experience homecoming in my previous years it is rewarding getting to go with Audrey,” Helling said.
Baker then spent the next day setting up the school for the homecoming dance that she would be attending later.