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Forty-two students are candidates for 2024 Homecoming queen at WKU.

The 2024 queen will be crowned Saturday, Nov. 16, during halftime of WKU Football vs. Louisiana Tech at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m.

This year’s Homecoming theme is “Roaring Red.” Queen candidates will participate in activities during Homecoming Week including a fall social on Sunday (Nov. 10), an interview on Tuesday (Nov. 12), a banquet on Wednesday (Nov. 13), a volunteer experience and the Homecoming parade/Big Red’s Roar on Friday (Nov. 15). WKU students will cast their votes for queen in online balloting on Monday (Nov. 11).

Homecoming queen candidates are:

• Caitlyn Blandford of Owensboro, Kentucky, daughter of Craig and Christy Blandford. Blandford is an Architectural Science and Interior Design major and is sponsored by Alpha Delta Pi and Kappa Sigma.
• Jozee Bond of O'Fallon, Illinois, daughter of Todd Bond and the late Haley Bond. Bond is a Human Resources Management major and is sponsored by Alpha Gamma Delta and Phi Gamma Delta.
• Josey Cheatham of Borden, Indiana, daughter of Toby and Sherry Cheatham. Cheatham is a Biology major with a minor in Chemistry and is sponsored by Alpha Omicron Pi, Delta Tau Delta and Sigma Nu.
• Rachel Chrisman of Lexington, Kentucky, daughter of David and Jamie Chrisman. Chrisman is a Health Sciences and Organizational Leadership major with a minor in Healthcare Administration and is sponsored by Circle of Sisterhood.
• Kaitlyn Eversole of Franklin, Kentucky, daughter of Brandy and John Eversole. Eversole is an Interdisciplinary Studies major with a concentration in Education and is sponsored by Student Accessibility Ambassadors.
• Addison Falkner of Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of Jeffrey and Rheanne Falkner. Falkner is a Political Science and Psychology major and is sponsored by WKU Spirit Masters.
• Annie Finch of Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of Donald and Lisa Finch. Finch is an Elementary Education major and is sponsored by Student Government Association.
• Andrea Florence of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, daughter of Stephanie and Richard Spear and John and Amanda McNeely. Florence is a Computer Science major and is sponsored by Student Accessibility Resource Center.
• Shayna Garrett of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, daughter of Jay and Stacie Garrett. Garrett is a Communication Sciences and Disorders major and is sponsored by College of Health and Human Services.
• Kaleigh Goodwin of Spring Hill, Tennessee, daughter of Brandy and Phillip Eddlemon. Goodwin is a Political Science and Professional Legal Studies major and is sponsored by Pre-Law Student Association.
• Caitlin Hinds of Lexington, Kentucky, daughter of Sara and Tom Merideth and Shawn Hinds. Hinds is a Psychology and Criminology major with a minor in Sociology and is sponsored by Department of Society, Culture, Crime, and Justice Studies Ambassadors.
• Mollie Hoagland of Corydon, Indiana. Hoagland is a Legal Studies, Political Science and Professional Legal Studies major with a minor in Criminology and is sponsored by Potter College of Arts & Letters Dean’s Council of Students.
• Sarah Holt of Springfield, Tennessee, daughter of John and Liz Holt. Holt is a Civil Engineering major and is sponsored by Society of Women Engineers.
• Riley Hurm of Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of James and Lynette Hurm. Hurm is a Communication Sciences and Disorders major and is sponsored by HonorsToppers.
• Ashlyn Johnson of Evansville, Indiana, daughter of Dirk and Heather Johnson. Johnson is a Marketing major with a minor in Business Data Analytics & Creativity and is sponsored by Women in Business.
• Rory Kiser of Bardstown, Kentucky, daughter of Nathan and Natalie Kiser. Kiser is a Public Relations and Advertising major with a minor in Strategic Communication and is sponsored by Student Alumni Ambassadors.
• Keeley McKnight of Danville, Kentucky, daughter of Margaret Myers and Clifton McKnight. McKnight is a Civil Engineering major and is sponsored by American Society of Civil Engineers.
• Emily Miller of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, daughter of Dawn Miller. Miller is a Psychology and Health Science major with a minor in Clinical and Communication Behavioral Health and is sponsored by Alpha Xi Delta and Sigma Chi.
• Mikalyn Miller of Clarksville, Tennessee, daughter of Rick and Lea Miller. Miller is a Forensic Psychology major with a minor in Criminology and is sponsored by Delta Zeta, Lambda Chi Alpha and Alpha Gamma Rho.
• Brooke Mitchell of Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of Laura and Wayne Mitchell. Mitchell is a Nursing major and is sponsored by Phi Sigma Pi.
• Lydia Nathan of Bowling Green, Kentucky, daughter of Andy and Buffy Nathan. Nathan is a Broadcasting major with a minor in Athletic Coaching and is sponsored by Broadcasting Education Association (Alpha Epsilon Rho).
• Htee Shee Paw of Bowling Green, Kentucky, daughter of Kyaw Nyount and Paw Yen. Paw is a Professional Legal Studies and Corporate and Organizational Communication major and is sponsored by TRIO Student Support Services.
• Madison Payne of Barbourville, Kentucky, daughter of Scott and Angie Payne. Payne is a Biochemistry major and is sponsored by Chemistry Club and the Chemistry Department.
• Rachel Payne of Maysville, Kentucky, daughter of Brian and Jennifer Payne. Payne is an Architectural Science major and is sponsored by Student Athlete Advisory Committee.
  
• Lilly Pottlitzer of Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of Maria and Todd Pottlitzer. Pottlitzer is a Child and Family Services major and is sponsored by Dance Big Red.
• Addison Pruitt of Mt. Washington, Kentucky, daughter of Andrew and Amy Pruitt. Pruitt is a Finance, Accounting and Business Data Analytics major and is sponsored by Gordon Ford College of Business Ambassadors.
• Rosie Ribble of Nashville, Tennessee, daughter of Matthew and Tessa Ribble. Ribble is a Corporate & Organizational Communications and Public Relations major and is sponsored by Phi Mu and Kappa Alpha Order.
• Skyler Richardson of Edwardsville, Illinois, daughter of Erin and Derek Richardson. Richardson is a Marketing major with a concentration in social media and is sponsored by Sigma Kappa, Alpha Tau Omega and Farmhouse Fraternity. 
• Taylor Richardson of Lebanon, Kentucky, daughter of Glen and Amy Richardson. Richardson is a Mechanical Engineering major and is sponsored by Order of Omega.
• Kaylee Russell of Brownsville, Kentucky, daughter of Chad Russell and Brandy Meredith. Russell is an English for Secondary Teachers major and is sponsored by College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Ambassadors.
• Anabeth Schneider of Lexington, Kentucky, daughter of Ryan Schneider. Schneider is a Psychology major with a minor in Clinical and Community Behavioral Health and is sponsored by Best Buddies.
• Lily Scott of Nashville, Tennessee, daughter of David and Karen Scott. Scott is a Marketing major and is sponsored by Rho Lambda.
• Tylia Standard of Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Chimere Standard. Standard is an Interior Design major and is sponsored by WKU National Pan-Hellenic Council.
• Shelby Summers of Winchester, Kentucky, daughter of Bobby and Wendy Summers. Summers is an Elementary Education major and is sponsored by Western Kentucky University Educators Rising Collegiate.
• Caitlin Taylor of Tell City, Indiana, daughter of Chris Taylor and Tonya Coomer. Taylor is a Sports Management major and is sponsored by Chi Omega and Sigma Phi Epsilon.
• MaKaylee Thompson of Pig, Kentucky, daughter of Mike and Sherrell Thompson. Thompson is a Parks, Recreation, and Non-Profit Administration major and is sponsored by Recreation Majors Club.
• Sarah Vincent of Bardstown, Kentucky, daughter of Jacob and Lee Ann Vincent. Vincent is a Public Health and Healthcare Administration major and is sponsored by Kappa Delta and Pi Kappa Alpha.
• Kristina Volker of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, daughter of Kenneth and Kyoung Volker. Volker is a Health Science major and is sponsored by Baptist Campus Ministry.
• Emilee Williams of Bowling Green, Kentucky, daughter of Linda and Doug Williams. Williams is Hospitality Management major with a minor in Meeting and Convention Planning and is sponsored by Omega Phi Alpha and Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
• Kaylie Wise of Georgetown, Kentucky, daughter of Christy and Billy Wise. Wise is a Finance major and is sponsored by Delta Sigma Pi.
• Anne-Marie Wright of Owensboro, Kentucky, daughter of Brian and Tina Wright. Wright is a Psychology major with a minor in Organizational Leadership and is sponsored by the Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils.
• Monica Yates of Russellville, Kentucky, daughter of Linda and Allen Yates. Yates is a Criminology and Communication Studies major and is sponsored by the Office of Admissions.

Contact: Taryn Calloway, (270) 745-2060