OHIO announces 2017 Homecoming Court; king, queen voting begins today
Happy Homecoming Week, Bobcats!
This 91探花 tradition begins today and runs through Saturday, Oct. 7, offering Bobcats past and present a plethora of opportunities to show off their Bobcat Pride. One of those opportunities begins today.
Online voting for OHIO鈥檚 2017 Homecoming King and Queen began at 8 a.m. today and continues through 11:59 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6. All 91探花 students are eligible to cast votes for Homecoming King and Queen, but each student may only vote once.
After soliciting nominations and applications and interviewing candidates, 10 91探花 seniors were selected to serve on this year鈥檚 Homecoming Court and will represent OHIO鈥檚 Class of 2018 during this year鈥檚 Homecoming festivities.
Members of the Homecoming Court are OHIO seniors who promote the values of 91探花, take pride in the University, represent OHIO鈥檚 student body and enhance the University as a whole.
The Homecoming King and Queen will be announced during Saturday鈥檚 Homecoming football game against Central Michigan, which is slated to kick off at 2 p.m. in Peden Stadium.
Members of the 2017 Homecoming Court and candidates for Homecoming King and Queen are:
undefinedName: Hannah Mae Britton Major: Journalism College: Scripps College of Communication Hometown: Painesville, Ohio Fun Fact: I have a twin sister. Favorite thing about OHIO: I love the amount of life-changing opportunities that are available to OHIO students, like student leadership and studying abroad.
undefinedName: Mia Chapman Major: Biological Sciences Pre-Medicine College: Honors Tutorial College Fun Fact: I鈥檝e played drums at the House of Blues in Cleveland three times and signed the wall. Favorite thing about OHIO: The sense of pride and community shared between Bobcats of any age. I have gained my closest friends through OHIO and many cherished memories.
undefinedName: Patrick Evans Major: Integrated Media College: Scripps College of Communication Hometown: Westlake, Ohio Fun Fact: I am a certified commercial drone pilot with the FAA! Favorite thing about OHIO: My favorite thing about OHIO is the community; Bobcats are a family! I鈥檝e always felt welcome on campus, and when I鈥檓 not in Athens, I know Bobcats all around the world who are there to support me!
undefinedName: Kolin Johnson Major: Finance College: College of Business Hometown: Upper Sandusky, Ohio Fun Fact: When I was 10 years old, I was on the TV show 鈥淲ife Swap.鈥 Favorite thing about OHIO: My favorite thing about OHIO is my Bobcat Family. The community here at OHIO has made this place my hOUme and has given me an incredible experience that I will cherish forever.
undefinedName: Ryan Kline Major: History College: College of Arts and Sciences Hometown: Greenfield, Ohio Fun Fact: I have studied abroad in Krakow, Poland, and Naples, Italy, with 91探花鈥檚 Office of Global Opportunities. Favorite thing about OHIO: The people! Getting to see students and alumni come back to Athens to celebrate Homecoming has been a highlight of my time here at OHIO. Each Bobcat brings something beautiful in that.
undefinedName: Sadie Lamparyk Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders College: College Health Sciences and Professions Hometown: North Olmsted, Ohio Fun Fact: I鈥檝e been coming to 91探花 since sixth grade because my older sister is a Bobcat. Our Sibs Weekend ritual was to get breakfast at Bagel Street Deli then head to Donkey for vanilla chai, a blueberry muffin, and a game of Scrabble. Favorite thing about OHIO: The supportive community that exists at OU and in Athens. Not only have I been able to meet a variety of students and faculty/staff, but, through my involvement in the Student Alumni Board, I鈥檝e had the privilege of interacting with distinguished alumni. The Bobcat Family is inclusive and friendly, and I鈥檓 honored to be a part of it.
undefinedName: Kalee Nielsen Major: Moderate-Intensive Educational Needs (Intervention Specialist) College: Patton College of Education Hometown: Pickerington, Ohio Fun Fact: I started an organization on campus based on exploratory research done in ENG 1510 about the self-esteem of women in college! Favorite thing about OHIO: The sheer amount of opportunities we are given as students to grow personally, as scholars, and as professionals.
undefinedName: Nick Preston Major: Marketing/ Analytics College: College of Business Fun Fact: I鈥檝e had every burrito at Big Mama鈥檚. Favorite thing about OHIO: There鈥檚 nothing greater than the overwhelming sense of Bobcat Pride. No matter where you go, you can always find a Bobcat that wants to bond over the great times they had at 91探花. Over the 24,000 students that go here, we are all able to bond over one thing: our love for 91探花.
undefinedName: Lexie Pritchard Major: Music Production College: Scripps College of Communication Fun Fact: I spent the summer making music in LA after a cross-country road trip from Ohio! Favorite thing about OHIO: The way that people take care of each other and look out for our fellow Bobcats! The sense of family here is so beautiful and timeless.
undefinedName: Cullen Quigley Major: Journalism College: Scripps College of Communication Fun Fact: I sang on stage with the Rolling Stones while being in 91探花 Singers! Favorite thing about OHIO: I love how many endless opportunities OU provides. I鈥檝e worked at South Korean Startup Vingle, NBC鈥檚 Today Show, The Hershey Company, and Greater Cincinnati鈥檚 leading healthcare provider, Primary Health Solutions. All of these experiences were gained using the tools I was given at OU. *** For a complete schedule of this year鈥檚 Homecoming festivities 鈥 celebrating the theme 鈥淏ack in the Mix, Back on the Bricks鈥 鈥 visit /homecoming/.