2018 Top 20 Homecoming Candidates Announced

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 2018 Homecoming Queen and King.

These students were recognized for their contributions to campus and the student body at the Top 20 Reception, held Monday, Oct. 1, at the Fowler Conservatory.

The top 20 candidates and their nominating registered student organizations are as follows:

2018 Top 20 Homecoming King Candidates

• Alex O'Brien – Tau Beta Pi
• Anthony Azzun – Out in STEM
• Brooks Walker – Tau Beta Pi
• Colin Gonzalez – Associated Student Government
• Erick Ramon – Zeta Tau Alpha
• Esere Nesiama – Residents' Interhall Congress
• Hunter Hall – Beta Upsilon Chi
• Jack Bauer – Panhellenic Council
• Joe Bradley – National Pan-Hellenic Council
• Manny Mejia – Delta Delta Delta
• Marco Gargano – Delta Delta Delta
• Mattison Cato – Chi Omega
• Nate Garcia – SAA
• Riley Rainwater – Kappa Kappa Gamma
• Sam Johnson – Society of Auto. Engineers
• Shane Canaday – Panhellenic Council
• Tim Reynolds – Black Students Association
• Todd Kitchen – National Pan-Hellenic Council
• Trevor Villines – Delta Delta Delta
• Warrington Sebree – Associated Student Government

2018 Top 20 Homecoming Queen Candidates

• Ally Davis – SOOIE
• Amarachi Onyebueke – Associated Student Government
• Brayley Gattis – Phi Sigma Rho
• Christine Carroll – The Wells Project
• Clark Kennedy – Global Medical/Dental Brigades
• Emily Daniels – Sigma Nu Fraternity
• Emma Buckner – Student Alumni Association
• Hannah Breau – Pi Beta Phi
• Josie DuBois – Theta Chi Fraternity
• Kaley Ferguson – Volunteer Action Center
• Katie Gerth – Panhellenic Council
• Kayla Kochan – Panhellenic Council
• Laura Gray – Tau Beta Pi
• Lydia Fielder – Inspirational Chorale
• Madison McDonnell – Razorback Booster Club
• Nikki Anderson – Phi Mu
• Olivia Steigman – Delta Delta Delta
• Sarah Gould – Tau Beta Pi
• Summer Webers – Alpha Epsilon Delta
• Taylor Atwell – Beta Gamma Sigma

These candidates now advance to an interview process to select the top 12 King and Queen candidates. 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 2018 Homecoming King's & Queen's Court will be announced on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at the seventh annual Chancellor's Ball held at the Fayetteville Town Center. Elections for King and Queen will be conducted from 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, through 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at asg.uark.edu/elections.

The court will appear in a parade on Friday, Oct. 19, 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, Oct. 20.

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. ASG is a program in the Division of Student Affairs.

About the Division of Student Affairs: The Division of Student Affairs supports students in pursuing knowledge, earning a degree, finding meaningful careers, exploring diversity, and connecting with the global community. We provide students housing, dining, health care resources, and create innovative programs that educate and inspire. We enhance the University of Arkansas experience and help students succeed, one student at a time.