Photo Credits: Nikki Victory
Pictured: (front row, left to right) Destini Nguyen, Morgen Burgess, Hannah Melton, Kyleigh McCurnin, Cynsere Ryan (back row, left to right) Jesse Wells, Mason Moore, Corbin Bowlin, Lance Phillips, Oscar Perez
Arkansas Tech University announced their 2025 Homecoming Court at the pep rally on Oct. 20. The court consists of five males and five females chosen to represent various clubs, groups, and organizations. These students are nominated by their affiliation, then participate in an interview process which determines the outcome of the court.
The students chosen to represent ATU and possibly be crowned homecoming queen/king are as follows:
Corbin Bowlin, Junior Health Education major nominated by College Panhellenic Council
Morgen Burgess, Senior Psychology and Rehabilitation Science major nominated by Student Government Association
Kyleigh McCurnin, Senior Nursing major nominated by Zeta Tau Alpha
Hannah Melton, Senior Rehabilitation Science major nominated by Delta Zeta
Mason Moore, Junior Political Science major nominated by Turning Point USA
Destini Nguyen, Senior Journalism major nominated by Society of Professional Journalists
Oscar Perez, Junior Computer and Electrical Engineering major nominated by Latinx Student Organization
Lance Phillips, Senior Journalism major nominated by Public Relations Student Society
Cynsere Ryan, Senior Elementary Education major nominated by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. – Beta Phi
Jesse Wells, Junior Instrumental Music Education major nominated by Tau Beta Sigma
The event preceding the pep rally and court announcement was the Department of Residence Life’s Food Truck Night. Residence Life handed out free tickets, valid for one redemption, to the food trucks lined up on Williamson Lawn. Trucks included Bragg’s Big Bites, Nach’yo Nachos, Jefferson Mobile Grilling, Gogi BBQ House, Sabai-D Lao Thai Food Truck, Spud Love, Flour Power, and Joyful Macarons.
The schedule for the rest of the week is as follows:
Tuesday, Oct. 21
Trivia Night – Decades hosted by Campus Life in Hull Student Union at 5 p.m.
Tech’s Got Talent hosted by the Student Activities Board in Witherspoon Auditorium at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 22
Homecoming Frenzy hosted by Campus Life at the Hindsman Bell Tower at 2 p.m.
Big Money Bingo hosted by the Student Activities Board in Witherspoon Auditorium at 7 p.m.
Capture the Flag hosted by Campus Life at the Doc Bryan Lecture Hall at 9 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 23
Aux Cord Wars hosted by the Student Activities Board at Witherspoon Auditorium at 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 24
Decades of Play hosted by Campus Life at the Hull Student Union at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 25
Green and Gold Zone Tailgate hosted by Campus Life at Williamson Lawn at noon.
Homecoming Crowning hosted by Campus Life at Thone Stadium at 3:30 p.m.
Football Game ATU versus Henderson State at Thone Stadium at 4 p.m.
Campus Life also encourages students, faculty, and staff alike to participate in Spirit Days. These dress-up days will include a group picture held at BazTech at noon every day. Monday is Favorite Decade, Tuesday is Western Day, Wednesday is Jersey Day, Thursday is Grill Dad versus Soccer Mom, and Friday is Spirit Friday.
Voting for homecoming queen/king opens Oct. 21 at 8 a.m. and the crowning ceremony will be on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 3:30 p.m. More homecoming information can be found at Homecoming Schedule and Information for students and at Arkansas Tech University – Homecoming for alumni and the Russellville community.
