Words from Royalty

This weekend was homecoming at ONU. Homecoming in college is a little bit different than homecoming in high school. In high school there are different themed days during spirit week and there is a dance on the weekend. In college we have a theme but there are no special days during the week where you dress up or anything like that, and there is no dance. This year's theme was "Where in the World is Klondike?" Klondike is the name of our mascot. 

While there are some differences, just like in high school ONU crowns a king and queen. I’ve been on homecoming court twice; last year representing Habitat for Humanity and this year I was honored to represent Sigma Phi Epsilon. Basically any organization can nominate representatives to try and run for homecoming court. The week before spirit week there is voting for the court. The top five men and five women are chosen and then make their bid for king and queen during spirit week. Throughout the week there are some activities where there’s free food and prizes. Then on Saturday there is a parade in the morning I got to ride in a sweet yellow corvette with Shayla Moyer, one of the ladies on court.   

Like I said I was honored to represent Sigma Phi Epsilon, but I’m even more honored that I was crowned homecoming king! It may seem like a trivial thing and that it’s just a popularity contest, but it’s cool knowing that people like you. I think I was in the lucky car because Shayla won queen.

I’ve always had fun on homecoming, but this year was a little more special. I’m excited that I won and could represent Sigma Phi Epsilon. I’m also happy that my parents could be there.

It’s good to be the king,

Jake