Tonight, Wednesday September 28, twelve senior boys will compete in the NPAC for the esteemed title of Mr. NNHS. We caught up with the contestants to prepare you for the show.

Kenny Jusino

What are you involved in at North?

Student Government, YoungLife, NNHS Media, Senior Board, and Link Crew

Why did you choose to audition for Mr. NNHS?

I always saw the seniors come up with extravagant stuff, goofy or not, to show the school. It always seemed appealing to me. When I became a senior I thought hey, I’m a creative guy, why can’t I do it too?

What are you most excited about for your performance?

Without giving too much away, I hope people get the actual message I’m trying to convey. It might be kind of cool, or maybe a little funny, but there’s actually an underlying message to be heard, coming straight from my heart.

Jon-Jon Pettinger

What are you involved in at North?

Captain of the Water Polo team, president of Woods Club, and a Dawg Pound leader

Why did you decide to audition for Mr. NNHS?

I got invited to and I figured why not? It’s senior year.

What are you most excited about for your performance?

I am most excited to spend time on the stage because that is something I have never done before.

Eric Healy

What are you involved in at North?

Theatre club, tech crew, choir, Show Choir, costume crew

Why did you choose to audition for Mr. NNHS?

I chose to audition for Mr. NNHS because it sounded like a blast and I love being on stage. It sounded like the perfect thing to do to kick off my senior year.

What are you most excited about for your performance?

I’m definitely most excited for the laughs that I hope that I get. I put a lot of work into this to make sure the student body has a ton of fun and lets loose.

Jacob Triplett

What are you involved in at North?

President of Spanish National Honor Society, a member of National Honor Society, Link Crew Leader, Top Dawg Leader, First Class Exec Board Member, NNHS Ambassador, and the volleyball team.

Why did you choose to audition for Mr. NNHS?

I chose to audition for Mr. NNHS because I’m trying to do all the fun activities that come with being a senior. It might not be something I normally do but I thought I would just do it to have fun. Also, a lot of my friends were doing it so I thought it’d be a good time if I auditioned for Mr. NNHS also.

What are you most excited about for your performance?

I’m really excited for the talent portion of my performance because I have a special guest helping me out with my talent. Also, a lot of my friends helped me with part of my performance so I’m really excited to see that. I’m just mostly excited to have a fun enjoyable night with everyone.

Ben Ryan

What are you involved in at North?

I’m involved in mostly band groups in NNHS, like the marching band, pep bands, pit for the musical, etc. I am a band nerd, as much as I’d like to deny it.

Why did you choose to audition for Mr. NNHS?

At first I wasn’t going to. It’s pretty scary to get on a stage in front of classmates and perform, but I thought I’d regret it if I didn’t give it a shot.

What are you most excited about for your performance?

I’m most excited just to have fun in this whole thing. A bunch of friends will be up on stage helping me during the talent portion, so I’m excited to share the experience with them.

Zach Zirin

What are you involved in at North?

Show choir

Why did you choose to audition for Mr. NNHS?

It’s an awesome event everyone loves that I’ve been hearing about for years. Everyone at North knows about it. It’s a great way to kick off senior year with something really exciting and cool.

What are you most excited about for your performance?

I’m really excited to be able to perform in front of so many people on stage, and for so many people to see me doing something I love.

Tyler Hughes

What are you involved in at North?

Theatre, student producer of the play Breaking News!, tech crew, and I’m also involved in Medieval Strategy Club, because I’m a giant nerd.

Why did you choose to audition for Mr. NNHS?

I chose to audition mainly because I’ve seen it in past years, and I always thought it was such an entertaining show, and looked like a good time. So when I got the chance to be a part of it, and being the performer I am, I thought it’d be a lot of fun to get involved and maybe even have a chance at winning! We’ll see about that though.

What are you most excited about for your performance?

I’m most excited for everybody to see all the hard work everyone has put into the show, as well as to get to perform my favorite song in front of the school.

Chris Cassano

What are you involved in at North?

The baseball team and a senior NNHS YoungLife leader

Why did you choose to audition?

I chose to audition for Mr. NNHS because I’ve been to the show before and it’s looked like a lot of fun, and I want to make the most of my senior year.

What are you most excited about for your performance?

I’m most excited to see all my friends up there and in the audience, and to just be totally goofy with them. It’ll be a good time.

Cam Ludeke

What are you involved in at North?

Captain of the gymnastics team

Why did you choose to audition for Mr. NNHS?

I chose to audition for Mr. NNHS because I love to make a fool of myself and I figured it would be a good platform to act like an idiot for the entertainment of others. It is also as close as I will ever get to being like Honey Boo-Boo.

What are you most excited about for your performance?

I am more excited to see how other people perform. I have overheard some hilarious talent ideas so I am hoping they go over as well as they sound.

Nick Zillier

What are you involved in at North?

Swim and Water Polo teams as well as the Naperville North Youth and Government Delegation

Why did you choose to audition for Mr. NNHS?

I chose to audition for Mr. NNHS because I promised myself that before I graduated from North I would stand in front of my student body wearing a turtleneck while Danger Zone by Kenny Loggins plays in the background, and that is exactly what I intend to do.

What are you most excited about for your performance?

I am pretty excited to be able to show off a talent of mine that I think most of my classmates have no idea about during my talent portion.

Scott Smith

What are you involved in at North?

Basketball and baseball, Youth and Government, and I am a Special Needs Basketball coach and teacher’s assistant.

Why did you choose to audition for Mr. NNHS?

It’s Senior year, why not do everything?

What are you most excited about for your performance?

I’m excited to just embarrass myself in front of everyone.

Chris Sullivan

What are you involved in at North?

Varsity soccer and basketball, JKB, Top Dawgs, and Treasurer for Student Government

Why did you choose to audition for Mr. NNHS?

I chose to audition for Mr. NNHS because getting on stage in front of a ton of people is something that makes me very nervous, but I wanted to get out of my comfort zone.

What are you most excited about for your performance?

I am excited to get my friends involved in my act!