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Thirty-nine students are vying for the title of Homecoming Queen as part of WKU’s Homecoming celebration themed “Once Upon a Hill.” Homecoming festivities will culminate when the Homecoming queen is crowned at halftime of the WKU vs. New Mexico State football game on Saturday, Nov. 1, with kickoff at 2:30 p.m. at Houchens Industries–L.T. Smith Stadium.

Homecoming Queen candidates will participate in a variety of activities during Homecoming Week, including a fall social, interview, volunteer experience and participation in the Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally on Friday (Oct. 31). WKU students will cast their votes for Homecoming queen through online balloting on Monday (Oct. 27).

Homecoming queen candidates are:

Adeline Bateman of Park Ridge, Illinois, daughter of Andrea and Steve Bateman, is an Elementary Education major sponsored by College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Ambassadors.

Averi Cline of Sautee, Georgia, daughter of Shane and Catherine Cline, is a Psychology major with a concentration in Sports and is sponsored by Student Athlete Advisory Committee.

Aubrey Colburn of Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of Tennya and Chris Colburn, is a Professional Legal Studies and Business Administration major and is sponsored by Potter College of Arts and Letters.

Caroline Cook of Eddyville, Kentucky, daughter of Charles and Natasha Cook, is a Civil Engineering major and is sponsored by American Society of Civil Engineers and Society of Women Engineers.

Morgan Estes of Lexington, Kentucky, daughter of Andy and Nikki Estes, is a Criminology and Paralegal Studies major earning a minor in Social Work and is sponsored by Sigma Kappa and Phi Gamma Delta.

Hannah Evans of Bowling Green, Kentucky, daughter of Mark and Lisa Evans, is a Marketing Sales major and is sponsored by Chi Omega and Kappa Alpha.

Ella Galvin of Evansville, Indiana, daughter of Michael and Varbi Galvin, is a Social Media Marketing major and is sponsored by Delta Sigma Pi.

Mikayla Gambrel of Pineville, Kentucky, daughter of Mike and Kim Gambrel, is an English for Secondary Teachers major and is sponsored by Educators Rising Collegiate.

Abigail Hayes of Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of Barbara and David Hayes, is a Health Sciences major earning a minor in Sales and Marketing and is sponsored by Order of Omega.

Reagen Hoefle of O'Fallon, Illinois, daughter of Matthew and Stacy Hoefle, is a Finance and Marketing major and is sponsored by Women in Business.

Lauren Howe of Owensboro, Kentucky, daughter of Tony and Krista Howe, is a Photojournalism major earning a minor in marketing and is sponsored by WKU Student Alumni Ambassadors.

Mary Grace Johnson of Owensboro, Kentucky, daughter of Tom and Sharon Johnson, is a Psychological Sciences major (Clinical Psychological Sciences & Social Psychology) earning a minor in Theatre and is sponsored by Student Accessibility Ambassadors.

Aileen King of Geneva, Illinois, daughter of Jeremy King and Noreen King is a Healthcare Administration major sponsored by Circle of Sisterhood.

Madison Kircher of Beaver Dam, Kentucky, daughter of Rhonda and Jamie Kircher, is a Biology (Pre-Med) major earning a minor in American Sign Language and is sponsored by WKU Baptist Campus Ministry.

Savanna Kurtz of Bowling Green, Kentucky, daughter of Mary and Todd Kurtz, is a Communication Disorders major and is sponsored by Student Government Association.

Sarah McClanahan of Franklin, Tennessee, is a Meteorology major with a minor in Emergency Management and Disaster Management. McClanahan is sponsored by Joint American Meteorology Society and National Weather Association Chapter.

Summer Meece of Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of Angel and Jack Meece, is an Exercise Science major and is sponsored by Exercise Science Club.

Kelci Morrison of Bowling Green, Kentucky, daughter of Tracy and Dave Morrison, is a Marketing and Sales major and is sponsored by Phi Mu and Phi Delta Theta.

Kennedy Oak of Edgewood, Kentucky, daughter of Allana and David Oak, is a Psychology major minoring in American Sign Language and Clinical and Community Behavioral Health and is sponsored by Midnight on the Hill.

Cadence Peralta of Eddyville, Kentucky, daughter of Jennifer and Brian Whittington, is an International Affairs and Political Science major and is sponsored by Political Science Student Club and Department. 

Malea Plough of Evansville, Indiana, daughter of Steve and Jill Plough, is a Film Production and Public Relations major and is sponsored by Alpha Xi Delta and Sigma Phi Epsilon.

Karlee Powell of Hendersonville, Tennessee, daughter of Kenny and DeAnna Powell, is a Business Economics major with a minor in Marketing and is sponsored by WKU Panhellenic and Interfraternity Council.

Michelle Ramos of Mayfield, Kentucky, daughter of Luis and Guillermina Ramos, is a Public Health major and is sponsored by Hilltopper Organization of Latin America Students.

Bailey Reed of Crestwood, Kentucky, daughter of Emily and Jamie Reed, is a Journalism and Political Science major and is sponsored by Omega Phi Alpha, Alpha Gamma Rho and Kappa Sigma. 

Emily Reinneck of Mascoutah, Illinois, daughter of John and Lisa Reinneck, is an Interior Design and Sales Marketing major and is sponsored by Rho Lambda.

Genevieve Robinett of Brentwood, Tennessee, daughter of Bert and Chantel Robinett, is a Psychology major with a minor in Photojournalism and is sponsored by Alpha Omicron Pi, FarmHouse, Lambda Chi Alpha and Sigma Alpha.

Hayley Rowlett of Franklin, Tennessee, daughter of Jimmy and Kim Rowlett, is a Nursing major and is sponsored by Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Tau Omega and Delta Tau Delta.

Maham Shahbaz of Brownsville, Kentucky, daughter of Muhammad and Uzma Shahbaz is a Biology and Chemistry major and is sponsored by WKU Office of Admissions.

Emma Shaw of Brandenburg, Kentucky, daughter of Amber Mason and John Shaw, is an Accounting major and is sponsored by Beta Alpha Psi.

Madelynn Sherrill of Scottsville, Kentucky, daughter of Robert Sherrill and Nerissa Prescott, is an Elementary and Special Education major and is sponsored by Best Buddies.

Madeline Slagel of Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of Shelly and Barry Hunt, is a Business Economics major and is sponsored by Gordon Ford College of Business Ambassadors.

Landry Steenbergen of Glasgow, Kentucky, daughter of Derron and Krista Steenbergen, is a Public Relations major earning a minor in Marketing and is sponsored by Western Kentucky University Spirit Masters.

Rayna Taylor of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, daughter of Ellaina and Arthur Taylor, is a Hospitality Management major and is sponsored by National Pan-Hellenic Council.

Sarah Thompson of Glendale, Kentucky, daughter of Mark and Kathy Thompson, is a User Experience Design and Graphic Design major and is sponsored by WKU Men's Rugby Club.

Emma Thorn of Benton, Kentucky, daughter of Sonya and Ronnie Thorn, is a Biochemistry major and is sponsored by Honors Toppers.

Joselyne Trammell of Somerset, Kentucky, daughter of Wesley and Jessica Trammell, is a Healthcare Administration major with a minor in Psychological Sciences and is sponsored by Delta Zeta and Pi Kappa Alpha.

Hadley Whipple of Lexington, Kentucky, daughter of Justin and Tracy Whipple, is a Biology (Pre-Med) major with minors in Chemistry and Organizational Leadership and is sponsored by Kappa Delta and Sigma Chi.

Abigale Wright of Lexington, Kentucky, daughter of Stephen and Sandra Wright, is a Business Marketing and Entrepreneurship major and is sponsored by Alpha Gamma Delta, Sigma Nu and Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

Maggie Yelton of Villa Hills, Kentucky, daughter of Shannon and Chad Yelton, is a Health Sciences and Sales major and is sponsored by WKU Snowtoppers.

The Homecoming celebration is a cherished WKU tradition that brings together students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members to celebrate Hilltopper spirit and pride.

Contact: Taryn Neal, (270) 745-2060