Voting begins for the Homecoming king and queen
September 13, 2005
Voting to determine the Homecoming king and queen will run from 8 a.m. today until 4 p.m. Saturday. Voting is open 24 hours. To vote, log onto Web for Students and click the icon, or go to wfs.kent.edu/ahomepg.htm.
The king and queen will be crowned during halftime of the Homecoming game, which begins at 4 p.m. Saturday.
Adam Burton
Sponsoring organization: Kent State Student Ambassadors
Class standing: Senior
Major: Business management
Honors and activities: Kent State Student Ambassadors treasurer Fall 2004 through Spring 2005, Dean’s List, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life member
What’s your dream job? “My dream job would have to be a stay-at-home dad.”
Why should students vote for you? “I think that students should vote for me because I’m a very down-to-earth, goal-oriented student who always tries to look for the positive in every situation. I always try to find humor in awkward or undesirable situations and am always out to have a good time but yet get down to business when things need to be done.”
Karli Chaboudy
Sponsoring organization: Delta Upsilon
Class standing: Senior
Major: Middle childhood education
Honors and activities: Trustee Scholarship recipient, Delta Zeta Sorority fundraising chair, Undergraduate Student Senate Academic Affairs senator
What’s your favorite spot in Kent? “My favorite spot in Kent is the Zephyr. I love being out on the patio when the weather is nice – plus Pat Sweany plays for free on Tuesdays. It’s just so laid-back you can’t help but have a good time there.”
Why should students vote for you? “I really am just so humbled by even being selected to be on court. I guess I would just ask students to vote for me because I love everything I do here at Kent State. I would be honored if my fellow undergraduates selected me to represent them as Homecoming Queen as it is because of them that I have had the opportunity to not only represent them as a member of the Undergraduate Student Senate but also as member of the Homecoming Court.”
Janet Cornell
Sponsoring organization: National Residence Hall Honorary
Class standing: Senior
Major: Integrated language arts
Honors and activities: Student of the Month recipient, Community of the Month recipient, Dean’s List, National Residence Hall Honorary vice president 2004 to 2005
What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done? “My mom says the craziest thing I’ve ever done was being caught in the bathroom taking a bath in the toilet when I was two. I think it was Spring Break 2004 in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., and a night in Panama City Beach. Enough said.”
Why should students vote for you? “I am a very friendly and outgoing person that loves to try new things and meet new people. I’m always wearing a smile!”
Anthony Cox
Sponsoring organization: Theta Chi Fraternity
Class standing: Senior
Major: Philosophy
Honors and activities: Theta Chi Fraternity secretary, Army ROTC, former president of College Republicans, columnist and editorial writer for the Daily Kent Stater, President’s and Dean’s List
What’s the best part of being on Homecoming Court? “Having all my friends and family tell me how proud they are; it’s very gratifying.”
Why should students vote for you? “Why not?”
Kevin Folk
Sponsoring organization: Undergraduate Student Senate
Class standing: Senior
Major: Political science
Honors and activities: USS Business and Finance senator, Allocations Committee chairman, Sigma Nu Fraternity executive board member, Kent State Cheerleading Coaches’ Award 2004 through 2005, Student Athlete Academic Achievement Award 2004 through 2005
Who is your role model and why? “My role model is my friend and fellow Kent State student Justin Thomas. He is honestly my hero. He has been a constant fighter and held on to his life when many of us would not have done so.”
Why should students vote for you? “I feel that students should vote for who they believe will do the best job in representing them as their Homecoming king and queen. If they believe that I am the man for the job, then I feel that they should vote for me.”
Audra Godfrey
Sponsoring organization: Office of Alumni Relations
Class standing: Senior
Major: Communications studies
Honors and activities: Kent State Student Ambassadors president 2005 through 2006, vice president 2004 through 2005, training chair 2003 through 2004; Lambda Pi Eta treasurer; Student Recreation Council public relations chair; National Leadership Honor Society secretary; Society for Human Resource Management public relations chair; Omicron Delta Kappa secretary; Kent Communication Society member; Golden Key International Honor Society member; Office of Campus Life Leadership Excellence Award 2004 through 2005; President’s List; Dean’s List
What did you want to be when you were little? “An actress – as the youngest of 10 children, I always wanted to stand out and be the center of attention, and if you ask my siblings, they’ll tell you I haven’t changed much.”
Why should students vote for you? “Because I’m an eternal optimist and will like them even if they don’t.”
Andrew Hampp
Sponsoring organization: Daily Kent Stater
Class standing: Senior
Major: Magazine journalism
Honors and activities: Habitat for Humanity member, Daily Kent Stater features editor Fall 2005, Daily Kent Stater Pop Arts editor Fall 2004 through Spring 2005, Luna Negra editor Fall 2005 through Spring 2006, The Burr assistant managing editor Fall 2005.
Who is your role model and why? “My dad. My jokes are bad, but they’ve got a way to go before they’re as bad as his.”
Why should students vote for you? “Because I WILL get the dance party started.”
Kristin Miller
Sponsoring organization: Kent State Student Ambassadors
Class standing: Senior
Major: Advertising
Honors and activities: Who’s Who Among Colleges and Universities, Distinguished Senior Leader Award recipient, Outstanding Leadership Award recipient
What’s your favorite class and why? “My favorite classes are my art history classes. I learn something interesting during every single one.”
Why should students vote for you? “I believe I am well-rounded and would represent Kent State excellently.”
Philip Rickaby
Sponsoring organization: Athletic Department
Class standing: Senior
Major: Human movement
Honors and activities: Mid-American Conference Champion Triple Jump 2004, MAC Champion Javelin 2005, All MAC First Team 2004-2005, Academic All MAC 2005.
What’s the best part of being on Homecoming Court? “The best part about being on the Homecoming court is being able to meet new people and experience Homecoming in a different light.”
Why should students vote for you? “I believe that students should vote for someone who embodies everything about Kent State. I have great pride in the school and student body, and I feel the Homecoming King should be someone who reflects that in every possible way.”
Amanda Seese
Sponsoring organization: TV2-KSU
Class standing: Senior
Major: Broadcast news
Honors and activities: Ohio Associated Press Scholarship recipient, Loris C. Troyer Scholarship recipient, Brett Hope Memorial Award recipient, TV-2 general manager 2005, Student Leader of the Year Award recipient 2005, Frances B. Murphey Scholarship recipient, Emerging Student Leader Award recipient 2004, TV-2 news director 2004, Golden Key National Honor Society member, American Legion Auxiliary member, Habitat for Humanity member
What’s your favorite spot in Kent and why? “My favorite spot is the Katie’s Korner ice cream stand. Have you ever tried the dark chocolate peanut butter? It’s to die for. Like so many little places in town, Katie’s Korner is an example of how Kent has managed to keep its own identity in the face of today’s bigger business tactics.”
Why should students vote for you? “I don’t think the answer to this question is about why students should vote for ‘me.’ Students should vote for who they feel will best represent them and Kent State. In many ways, the Homecoming king and queen are part of this institution’s identity. If you’re a student voter, ask yourself, ‘who am I proud to say represents me and KSU?'”
Lindsay Shearer
Sponsoring organization: Athletic Department
Class standing: Senior
Major: Finance
Honors and activities: Kent State Women’s Basketball Team captain, First Team All MAC, Second Team Academic All American, Student Athlete Advisory Committee member
What’s your dream job? “It would be playing in the WNBA. I love playing basketball and it would be great to be paid for something I love.”
Why should students vote for you? “I think it’s just such an honor to be nominated. I would hope students would see that I’m an outgoing and friendly person, and I’m trying to be involved in the community. I just want this to make me broader as a person.”
Contact alumni affairs reporter Joanna Adolph at [email protected].
