HOMECOMING: CLASS OF 2021

Back row: T. Stackhouse, D. Stackhouse, D. Filipkowski, C. Miles, J. Reto; Front row: B. Goffredo, G. Fraunfelter, J. Dowd, J. Utess, M. Schippers

Emma Naysmith, Editor in Chief

Congratulations and good luck to the 2020 homecoming court! 

Julia Dowd 

Julia Dowd

Fun-loving and energetic, Julia Dowd dedicated her time at BHS to Leo Club, French Honor Society, and the girls tennis as captain. She plans to attend a four-year college/university. 

What’s one fun fact about you?

“I make myself laugh more than anyone else makes me laugh.”

Favorite movie and why?

“The Grinch is top tier. That is all.” 

What band could play the soundtrack to your high school career and why? 

“Jacob Sartorius because he’s a joke and so is school.”

Grace Fraunfelter 

Grace Fraunfelter

Grace Fraunfelter is involved with field hockey and Leo Club. She intends to combine her passion of field hockey and a love of dogs by playing field hockey at the collegiate level and studying with a major of biology/pre-vet and minor in business. Fraunfelter hopes to one day open her own veterinary practice. 

What’s one fun fact about you?

“I’m quirky.”

If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?

“I would live in my cabin in the mountains; it is peaceful, quiet and I’d get to spend quality time with my family and that obviously includes my dogs.”

What band could play the soundtrack to your high school career and why?

“The soundtrack from the movie ‘The Breakfast Club,’ especially the song ‘Don’t You Forget About Me’ by Simple Minds. I chose this because I am an old soul.”

Brooke Goffredo 

Brooke Goffredo

Well-rounded Slater Brooke Goffredo participates in a Student Government, Leo Club, Class Cabinet, and is also captain of the Slater cheer squad. She has worked hard to prepare herself to study at a four-year university and hopes to one day become a neonatal nurse. 

What’s one fun fact about you? 

“A fun fact about me is that I have never learned how to ride a bicycle.” 

Favorite movie and why? 

“‘Good Fellas’ is my favorite movie because what Italian wouldn’t love it?”

If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?

“If I could live anywhere it would be on the Florida Georgia Line, yeehaw.”

Mylaina Schippers 

Mylaina Shippers

Captain of the field hockey team and manager of the wrestling team, Schippers has proven herself to be a hardworking and committed student athlete. She also gives her time to Leo Club and Student Government. Looking forward, Schippers will further both her academic and athletic career at Pace University where she will major in psychology. 

What’s one fun fact about you?

“Once I fell 40 feet off a ski lift and didn’t break any bones.” 

Favorite movie and why?

“The first ‘Ice Age’ because no matter how many times I watch it I still laugh at everything.” 

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why?

“I would go to the 1780s because that is when they started delivering milk door to door. I hate going down to have cereal and there being no milk and having to go out to the store to get it.”

Janessa Utess 

Janessa Utess

Kind-hearted Utess dedicated her time at Bangor to the girls tennis team as co-captain and participated in church youth group. Post graduation she hopes to live a life full of travel, adventure, and excitement. Whether that means college or not, Utess is prepared to go wherever life takes her. 

What’s one fun fact about you?

“I was born in a car. True story.”

If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?

“Anywhere near the beach, because who doesn’t love the beach!” 

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why?

“Probably the ‘90s, simply because of the fashion.”

Derek Filipkowski 

Derek Filipkowski

Captain of the soccer team Derek Filipkowski gives it his all on and off the field. He plans to further his love of school and study at a four-year university to one day become a teacher. 

Favorite movie and why?

“‘Cars.’ ‘Cars’ was my childhood.”

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why?

“Spring 1206 to witness the rise of Gengis Khan’s rule.”

What band could play the soundtrack to your high school career and why? 

“Bryant Oden. He made the ‘Duck Song.’”

CJ Miles

CJ Miles

Athletic Slater CJ Miles represents the Slaters on both the basketball court and football field. He was named captain of the basketball team for his efforts and leadership skills. Miles plans to further his education at a four-year college and become an entrepreneur. 

What is your favorite high school memory?

“Winning Clash of the Classes my sophomore year.” 

If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?

“Sydney, because Australia is amazing.” 

What band could play the soundtrack to your high school career and why? 

“Lil Uzi because it was an eternal high school career.”

Jared Reto

Jared Reto

 Slater star athlete Jared Reto dedicated his time at BHS to representing the Slaters on both the football field and the wrestling mats as captain. He will further his love of athletics at a four-year university to study with a major of exercise science and a focus of physical therapy. 

What is your favorite high school memory?

“My favorite high school memory would have to be beating Pen Argyl in football my sophomore year at their field.” 

Favorite movie and why?

“‘The Lion King’ animation because I have always loved it since I was young and lions are my favorite animal.”

What band could play the soundtrack to your high school career and why? 

“Just the song ‘Sweet Victory’ from Sponge Bob could sum up my entire high school career.”

Drew Stackhouse 

Drew Stackhouse

Stackhouse is a competitive and talented athlete showing off his Slater pride through his participation to both football and baseball. He plans to attend a four-year college/university. 

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

“I wouldn’t change the location of where I live because I have truly enjoyed growing up in Bangor. This small town has so much pride and traditions that I now get to share with my family. I will always be a Slater and will continue to bleed maroon.”

Favorite movie and why?

“My favorite movie is ‘The Sandlot’ because it reminds me of when I was younger and played tournament baseball. I became friends with three players and will have those friendships forever.”

What band could play the soundtrack to your high school career and why? 

“The band ‘Fun’ could play ‘We Are Young’ because I enjoyed every second of my high school career and treated every moment like it would be my last.”

Tommy Stackhouse 

Tommy Stackhouse

Inspiring senior Tommy Stackhouse battled Leukemia and showed what it truly means to have Slater strength. He also represented the Slaters as the varsity football manager and a bowling intramural participant. For his future, Stackhouse looks to prioritize his health and status of remission. Following, he plans to attend NACC for general studies. 

What is your favorite high school memory?

“Orange Night when the entire Quarry Crew, my friends, family, teachers, and the community came out to support me during Leukemia awareness.”

If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?

“I wouldn’t change where I live. I love my town and being a Slater!”

What band could play the soundtrack to your high school career and why?

“The ‘Rocky’ soundtrack because it tells the tale of struggle and then he finally succeeds.”