Chelsea Furda — Senior pubic health major
“Homecoming Queen is a way for a proud Kent State student to be recognized for all of her involvements, accomplishments, and hard work during her academic career.”

Katie Gunderson — Senior fashion merchandising major
“Being part of this year’s Homecoming Court is icing on the cake to the most fulfilling undergraduate experience a student could ask for.”

Ann Miller — Senior integrated social studies major
“Kent State has truly changed my life for the better, and I would love to represent the university as Homecoming Queen.”

Brooke Bennett — Senior psychology major
“Being selected Homecoming Queen would mean that I have accomplished all of the goals I set as a first-year student on campus.”

Laurie Ann Moennich — Senior public health major
“To be chosen as Homecoming Queen would be an opportunity for me to represent all of the student leaders on campus who dedicate themselves to both their academics and extracurricular involvement.”

Shelby Barnes — Senior public health major
“It was truly an honor to be nominated by the members of the Kent Student Ambassadors and I feel as though I owe it to them to do my best in this competition.”

Evan Gildenblatt — Senior applied conflict major
“I would feel extraordinarily honored to be elected Homecoming King. I’m so glad I have this opportunity to represent my university on our proudest day of the year.”

Sean Hanus — Senior sports administration major
“I want to become Homecoming King so that I will be able to leave an impression at Kent State and create my own legacy here.”

Thomas Ream — Senior spanish major
“The title of Homecoming King would mean that I get to stay connected to this school and the amazing people who live, work, and study here.”

James Hojnowski — Senior integrated social studies major
“Some of my fondest memories include working with residents in my dorms throughout the years, especially my first year.”

Andy Sokolich — Senior business management major
“This would be the pinnacle of my senior year, and it’s a fun way to reflect on my accomplishments that I’ve done throughout my four years and for KIC.”

Alex Evans — Senior biology major
“My involvement around campus makes me a good candidate for king, and I would be proud to be chosen to represent the student body.”

How to vote for your candidate

Voting for the Homecoming King and Queen is now open.
Voting closes at noon Friday and the winning King and Queen will be announced at halftime Oct. 20 during the football game.

To vote: click here