The Associated Student Government in conjunction with the Arkansas Alumni Association announces the 20 men and 20 women finalists who advanced in the search for the 2017 Homecoming Queen and King. These students were recognized for their contributions to campus and the student body at the Top 20 Reception, held last Friday at the Fowler Conservatory. The Top 20 Candidates are as follows:

2017 Top 20 Homecoming King Candidates

• Blake Barron, nominated by Interfraternity Council
• Garrett Bethel, nominated by Chi Omega
• Colman Betler, nominated by Razorback Booster Club
• Nick Beyer, nominated by Panhellenic Council
• Nate Garcia, nominated by Volunteer Action Center
• Brendan Cook, nominated by Black Student Association
• River Gillis, nominated by Residents' Interhall Congress
• Matt Hansen, nominated by Student Alumni Association
• Sam Harris, nominated by Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow
• Luke Humphrey, nominated by Razorback Booster Club
• Boyd Kennemer, nominated by Chi Omega
• Stephen Komar, nominated by Student Ambassadors
• Tristan Locke, nominated by Phi Mu
• Brandon Moritz, nominated by Beta Upsilon Chi
• Gray Orman, nominated by Volunteer Action Center
• Ryan Panyard, nominated by Interfraternity Council
• Roy Phillips Jr., nominated by National Pan-Hellenic Council
• Daniel Shimer, nominated by Student Alumni Association
• Scott Sims, nominated by Phi Mu
• Will Watkins, nominated by Associated Student Government

2017 Top 20 Homecoming Queen Candidates

• Emma Allen, nominated by Panhellenic Council
• Macarena Arce, nominated by Associated Student Government
• Erica Brewer, nominated by Volunteer Action Center
• Beau Broyles, nominated by Chi Omega
• Brittany Butler, nominated by Beta Alpha Psi
• Natalie Counce, nominated by Associated Student Government
• Ali Ezell, nominated by Kappa Kappa Gamma
• Suzanna Gibbs, nominated by Delta Delta Delta
• Rachel Jackson, nominated by National Pan-Hellenic Council
• Jessie Loechler, nominated by Phi Delta Theta
• Khyesha McCall, nominated by Black Alumni Society Scholars
• Landri McGregor, nominated by Kappa Kappa Gamma
• Harley Phelps, nominated by Panhellenic Council
• Danica Ridgeway, nominated by Panhellenic Council
• Ashlyn Smith, nominated by Student Alumni Association
• Erin Smith, nominated by Student Alumni Association
• Raygan Sylvester, nominated by Student Alumni Association
• Brooke Taylor, nominated by Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow
• Thea Winston, nominated by National Pan-Hellenic Council
• Dani Zapata, nominated by Associated Student Government

These candidates now advance to an interview process to select the top 12 King and Queen candidates. The Top 12 candidates for each title will be announced on Thursday, Oct. 12. Those remaining candidates will then have a second interview to compete for a spot on the Homecoming Court.

The Homecoming Court consists of the seven finalists for each of the two Homecoming titles. The 2017 Homecoming King's & Queen's Court will be announced between 8 p.m. and midnight on Friday, Oct. 20, at the Chancellor's Ball held at the Fayetteville Town Center. Elections for King and Queen will be conducted from 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, through 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at asg.uark.edu/elections.

The Court will appear in a parade on Friday, Nov. 3, and the Homecoming Queen and King will be announced at the Homecoming Pep Rally following the parade. The Homecoming Court will be honored at the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Nov. 4.

For questions about the Homecoming Court Selection process, please contact ASG at asg@uark.edu or call 479-575-5205.

The Associated Student Government at the University of Arkansas is a student-led organization that acts as an organized voice for all students and strives to effectively represent student interest. Questions about ASG can be directed to 479-575-5205 or asg@uark.edu.