WKU News

Calleigh Powell of Vevay, Indiana, was crowned WKU’s 2022 Homecoming queen on Saturday (October 29).

Powell, daughter of Dawn and Larry Powell, is a Public Relations and Corporate & Organizational Communication major with minors in Broadcasting and Sales. She was sponsored by Omega Phi Alpha, Alpha Tau Omega and Sigma Nu.

First runner-up was Ashira Gibbs of Brentwood, Tennessee, daughter of Vanecia and Glen Gibbs. She is a Marketing major with a minor in Dance and was sponsored by WKU Spirit Masters.

Second runner-up was Breanna Creekmore of Nicholasville, daughter of Todd and Renee Creekmore. She is a Biology and Chemistry major and was sponsored by Kappa Delta, Kappa Alpha Order and Alpha Gamma Rho.

Awards were presented by 2021 Homecoming queen Abbey Norvell and WKU President Timothy C. Caboni at halftime of Saturday’s WKU Football game at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

• More: Homecoming queen candidates

Contact: Student Activities, (270) 745-2459

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