Homecoming Elections
Homecoming Court Nomination Process
Questions? Contact Elections and Recruitment Chairwoman, Sophia Zaharko, at szaharko@una.edu.
Important Dates
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SEPT 28 |
8:00 AM |
Homecoming Nominations Open |
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OCT 5 |
11:55 PM |
Homecoming Nominations Due |
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OCT 5 |
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Digital campaigning may begin. No posters, flyers, etc. may be put out on campus. |
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OCT 12 |
8:00 AM |
Homecoming Court Voting begins - Ballots will be sent to students' UNA email individually. |
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OCT 14 |
5:00 PM |
Homecoming Court Voting ends |
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Upon announcement of the court, all versions of campaigning may begin for the top candidates that make the actual homecoming court. Please review the Elections Manual above. |
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OCT 19 |
8:00 AM |
Homecoming King and Queen Voting begins - Ballots will be sent to students' UNA email individually. |
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OCT 21 |
5:00 PM |
Homecoming King and Queen Voting ends |
Homecoming King Candidates
| Nominee Photo | Nominee Name | Nominee Bio | Nominating Organization |
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BP Blair |
B.P. Blair is a senior from Red Bay, Alabama, majoring in Secondary Education with a concentration in General Sciences. He has been privileged to be a brother of Lambda Sigma Phi for three years, where he has served as Senior Rush Chairman, New Member Class President, and on the Treasury and Judicial Boards. During his time at UNA, he has also been a member of the LaGrange Society, a ROAR Orientation Counselor, Independent Greek Council President, Freshman Forum member, and River Retreat staffer. It is an honor for him to represent Lambda Sigma Phi for this year’s Homecoming. |
Lambda Sigma Phi |
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Colin Brooks |
Colin Brooks is a senior Entertainment Industry major at the University of North Alabama. He is actively involved in the Presidential Mentors Academy, Honors College, and ROAR Orientation and has served as a Resident Advisor. He also serves as Vice President of the Ascending Voices Gospel Choir. Colin enjoys having a good time, building meaningful relationships, and making lasting memories. His passion for serving others and bringing people together is at the heart of everything he does. He is grateful for the opportunity to be part of the UNA community. Roar Lions! |
Presidential Mentors Academy |
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Jared Davis |
Jared Davis is from Russellville, Alabama, and is a senior majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Digital Marketing. During his time at UNA, he has been involved with the University Program Council as a Photographer and Videographer and has served as the Public Relations Chairman for Lambda Sigma Phi. As a transfer student in his second year at UNA, he has found countless incredible opportunities to get involved on campus. He is excited to represent the University Program Council! Roar Lions! |
University Program Council |
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Carson Douglas |
Carson Douglas is a junior from Birmingham, Alabama, studying Political Science and Public Administration. He has the honor of representing the ladies of Zeta Tau Alpha, Eta Rho Chapter, as a Homecoming nominee and would be grateful for your vote. Through his service as a LaGrange Ambassador and Student Government Legislative Affairs Chairman, he has grown to love UNA, its campus, and its community. He is excited to celebrate the people and traditions that make UNA so special. |
Zeta Tau Alpha |
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Oscar Tai Hayes III |
Oscar Tai Hayes III is a senior majoring in Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship with a minor in Digital Marketing. He was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama, and graduated from Mae Jemison High School. He is an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, where he serves as Vice Polemarch of the chapter, as well as a manager for the UNA men’s basketball team. His time at UNA has created numerous beneficial opportunities, allowing him to meet new people, learn ways to engage on campus, and give back to the community and those around him. |
National Pan-Hellenic Council |
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Hlomla Hlabangana |
Hlomla Hlabangana is a junior Sports Management major and international student at the University of North Alabama, originally from South Africa. He has embraced UNA through athletics, Greek life, leadership, and his passion for music and community. As a rugby player, DJ, and active member of Sigma Chi, he strives to bring people together and make a positive impact wherever he goes. Hlomla believes Homecoming is about celebrating the traditions that connect the UNA community, creating new memories, and making everyone feel like they belong. He is proud to represent UNA and hopes to lead with authenticity, energy, and Lion pride. |
Sigma Chi |
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Jackson Moore |
Jackson Moore is a junior from Florence, Alabama, studying Finance. After college, he plans to pursue a career in personal finance, focusing on helping individuals build and maintain financial literacy through advising. He is a member of Lambda Sigma Phi, where he serves as Vice President of Internal Affairs. He also serves as a LaGrange Society Ambassador, is a member of Accounting Scholars, and is involved with the Stony Point Church of Christ College Group. He is beyond grateful and deeply honored for the opportunity to represent the ladies of Phi Mu as this year’s Homecoming male representative. |
Phi Mu |
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Jaxon Poag |
Jaxon Poag is from Florence, Alabama, and is a junior majoring in Political Science with a minor in Legal Studies. While at UNA, he has been involved in Pi Kappa Alpha and served as Vice President, while also serving as the Interfraternity Council’s Vice President of Recruitment. Growing up in Florence, UNA has always been close to home, but the friendships and memories he has made here have made it feel even more like home. He is grateful for the opportunities UNA has given him and is truly grateful to represent PIKE this year. Roar Lions! |
Pi Kappa Alpha |
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Carlos Pullen-Marks |
Carlos Pullen-Marks is a senior from Leighton, Alabama, majoring in Secondary Education with a focus in Business. He is honored to be one of Alpha Gamma Delta’s representatives this year and excited to represent such an amazing organization. During his time at UNA, he has been involved in Lambda Sigma Phi, the LaGrange Society, served as a Head ROAR Counselor, and participated in several other organizations that have made his time at UNA meaningful. He is incredibly grateful for this opportunity and feels blessed to represent Alpha Gam. He is excited for what is ahead and thankful to be part of such a great organization! |
Alpha Gamma Delta |
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Nick Pounders |
Nick Pounders is from Red Bay, Alabama. He is a Spencer College of Education & Human Sciences Strickland Ambassador, a Transfer Senator in SGA, and a member of the Lead Team for The Well College Ministry. He is thankful for UNA and the many blessings it has brought into his life, including meeting his wife, Erika, making amazing friends, and serving the student body. He is a Secondary Education major with a concentration in English Language Arts and currently works at Muscle Shoals Parks and Recreation, where he gets to teach middle school students. He would wholeheartedly appreciate your vote and wishes everyone a great rest of the semester! |
Spencer College of Education & Human Sciences - Strickland Ambassador Program |
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Nate Renicks |
Nate Renicks is a senior Nursing major from Collierville, Tennessee. He is honored to represent LaGrange this year and has enjoyed being part of the organization for the last three years because of the relationships and memories he has made. He is also involved in Lambda Sigma Phi, the Honors College, River Retreat, and LIFE at Underwood Baptist at UNA. He is thankful for this opportunity and the chance to represent LaGrange for Homecoming! |
LaGrange Society |
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Wyatt Sullivan |
Wyatt Sullivan is a senior at UNA studying Human Resource Management. He is a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He has loved his time at UNA and has been able to create countless memories with amazing people. He is excited for the opportunity to represent Alpha Delta Pi and hopes to create one more special memory before graduating! |
Alpha Delta Pi |
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Tanner Whealton |
Tanner Whealton is a senior at the University of North Alabama studying Professional Marketing. He currently serves as President of the Phi Upsilon Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. He is incredibly thankful for the opportunity to represent a fraternity that has poured so much into him and would be grateful for your vote and support. |
Phi Gamma Delta |
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Tai Yokoya |
Tai Yokoya is from Japan and is a senior Marketing major at the University of North Alabama. He also serves as a Student Assistant in the Office of International Affairs Media and Marketing. He chose UNA for its welcoming community and strong business program, which have given him the opportunity to grow in marketing while becoming involved on campus. He speaks Japanese, English, and Vietnamese and loves connecting students from different cultures. |
International Affairs |
Homecoming Queen Candidates
| Nominee Photo | Nominee Name | Nominee Bio | Nominating Organization |
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Olivia Britton |
Olivia Britton is a senior majoring in Mass Communication with a concentration in Journalism and Digital Media. Throughout her time at UNA, she has had the honor of serving in SGA, as a SOAR Counselor, in the LaGrange Society, as a Student Alumni Ambassador, and most notably, as UNA’s first-ever University Hype Woman. She is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to represent UNA’s campus spirit and traditions for a second year. She loves serving this campus, and UNA has given her so much in return. She is thankful for this community and the people who make UNA so special. Roar Lions! |
University Program Council |
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Kejia Chen |
Kejia is from China and is majoring in Accounting. She came to UNA because she was interested in studying in the United States and meeting people from different cultural backgrounds. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, making crafts, and trying different foods. |
International Affairs |
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Ivy Fowler |
Ivy is a Secondary Education Mathematics major with a passion for inspiring young minds. She volunteers with a local elementary school after-school program and works as a math tutor, where she enjoys helping students grow in confidence. Ivy is passionate about serving others and hopes to make a lasting impact through education. She is incredibly grateful for the community she has built at UNA and the friendships, opportunities, and memories that have shaped her college experience. She hopes to continue growing, serving, and giving back to the community that has given her so much. |
Sigma Chi |
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Ashlee Gann |
Ashlee is a senior majoring in Early Childhood Education. She is honored to represent Pi Kappa Alpha as their female Homecoming representative this year. She is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta, where she served as Director of External Activities, and she has the privilege of serving as Pike’s Dream Girl. Being part of these organizations has meant so much to her and has made her college experience even more special. She could not imagine spending her college years anywhere other than UNA and is excited to celebrate Homecoming this year! |
Pi Kappa Alpha |
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Laney Garrett |
Laney Garrett is a senior from Jasper, Alabama, studying Nursing. She plans to pursue a career in pediatric nursing at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham. She is a member of Phi Mu, a student in the Honors College, an ACONHP Ambassador, and a participant in LIFE College Ministry at Underwood Baptist Church. Within Phi Mu, she has served as Vice President of Recruitment and Sisterhood Development Chairwoman. She is honored and grateful for the opportunity to represent the University of North Alabama through Phi Mu. |
Phi Mu |
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Kamryn Grissom |
Kamryn Grissom is from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and is a senior at UNA majoring in Elementary Education. She is honored to represent Zeta Tau Alpha as a Homecoming candidate. Zeta has been a blessing in her life over the past three years at UNA, and she is thankful for the friendships, memories, and countless leadership opportunities this sisterhood has given her. She is excited for this experience and incredibly grateful to represent Zeta Tau Alpha! |
Zeta Tau Alpha |
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Carlie Harchfield |
Carlie Harchfield is a senior Nursing major from Burlison, Tennessee. She is thankful for the opportunity to represent the LaGrange Society for Homecoming. It has been an honor for her to serve UNA over the past three years by giving tours and welcoming prospective students to campus. Outside of LaGrange, she is involved in Phi Mu, the Honors College, and Flow Magazine. She would be honored to have your vote! |
LaGrange Society |
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Adair Holland |
Adair Holland is a senior majoring in Secondary Education with a concentration in English Language Arts. She is honored to be one of Alpha Gamma Delta’s Homecoming representatives this year. Alpha Gam has played a special part in her college experience, and she is grateful for the friendships, memories, and opportunities it has given her. She has served as Vice President of Recruitment, Vice President of Philanthropy, and Director of Engagement, and has been involved across campus throughout her time at UNA. She is blessed to represent an organization that means so much to her and is excited to celebrate Homecoming with the UNA community! |
Alpha Gamma Delta |
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Aly Kornegay |
Aly Kornegay is a senior at the University of North Alabama studying Human Resource Management. She is a member of Phi Mu, Theta Alpha, where she currently serves as Secretary. She is grateful for the opportunity to represent the brothers of Phi Gamma Delta and is truly honored and blessed by their nomination. She would be grateful for your vote and support! |
Phi Gamma Delta |
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Kelsey Lewis |
Kelsey Lewis is a senior Mass Communication student studying Public Relations. She is a member of The UNA Marching Pride Majorette Line, the Nu Omicron Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and serves as a College of Arts, Sciences & Engineering Ambassador. She is a Shoals-area native with a foundation of faith rooted in Trinity Missionary Baptist Church. She has a heart for service and makes it her mission to serve in all of her endeavors. Her favorite aspect of UNA is the camaraderie among students and the caring faculty members who support her education. |
National Pan-Hellenic Council |
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Kerstin Moody |
Kerstin Moody is a junior from Belmont, Mississippi, majoring in Nursing. She is currently serving in her second year on the LaGrange Society and has been involved as a ROAR Orientation Leader and Rotaract Club member. She also serves as Vice President of Campus Relations in Alpha Gamma Delta. Being a representative for Lambda Sigma Phi for the University of North Alabama’s Homecoming is a great honor, and she is forever thankful for all of the blessings UNA has given her. |
Lambda Sigma Phi |
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Emily Shepherd |
Emily Shepherd is a junior Digital Marketing major from Dover, Tennessee. As a member of Alpha Delta Pi and the LaGrange Society, she has grown as a leader while serving the community. Through these organizations and her internship with The Birthday Fairy, she has gained meaningful leadership and service experiences that allow her to give back. She came to UNA wanting to challenge herself and become independent. As the only student from her hometown to attend UNA, she stepped outside of her comfort zone and found purpose and a second home. She is honored to be a Homecoming nominee for UNA! |
Alpha Delta Pi |
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Ambiance Simpson |
Ambiance Simpson is a junior majoring in Culinary Arts and Kitchen Management. She is from Oakland, California, and came to Alabama for college. She is a proud member of Alpha Delta Chi, a leader of Delight Ministries, President of the Culinary & Hospitality Club, and a Resident Advisor here on campus, where she proudly represents Rivers Hall. She is passionate about serving her community and has been blessed with the opportunity to visit high schools in the Shoals area and conduct cooking demonstrations with students. She is thankful for the opportunity to take part in Homecoming! |
Alpha Delta Chi |
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Mollie Smith |
Mollie Smith was born and raised in Florence, Alabama, and is a senior majoring in Elementary Education. For three years, she has had the privilege of serving as a Spencer College of Education & Human Sciences Strickland Ambassador, including two years on the leadership team. She is also a proud member of Alpha Gamma Delta, where she serves as Chapter President. She is incredibly grateful for the opportunities her college has given her to grow, lead, and build lifelong friendships. It is an honor for her to represent her college in this way! Roar Lions! |
Spencer College of Education & Human Sciences - Strickland Ambassador Program |
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Jahtonia Wilson |
Jahtonia Wilson is a senior pursuing a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. She is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, where she serves as the Grammateus of her chapter, while also serving as President of the National Pan-Hellenic Council. She has previously served as a Resident Advisor, allowing her to grow her connections and build positive communities throughout campus. She is also a member of the Presidential Mentors Academy. Jahtonia aspires to bring a positive and warm light to everyone on campus and is forever grateful for the opportunities and relationships the University has provided her. |
Presidential Mentors Academy |





























