Homecoming - Royalty

I’m proud to be a Penguin because of all the opportunities YSU has given me, along with a great education and so many great memories. I’ve gotten involved in so many things, work on campus, continue my education, make lifetime connections, and work toward goals I’ve had for myself. I’ve also met so many amazing people along the way who have supported me and made my time at YSU even better. If selected as Homecoming Royalty, I would represent the many different experiences that make up YSU’s student body. As a commuter, civil engineering student, student worker, and someone involved in organizations like Penguin Productions and ASCE, I have had the opportunity to connect with many different parts of campus. I would represent YSU by showing school spirit, supporting other students and organizations, and encouraging students to get involved and find their place on campus. 

I am proud to be a Penguin because it gave me a chance to find myself as a young man and has given me opportunities that I will carry into my life post-graduation.  The student body would have my 100% commitment to represent them as a whole.   

Being a Penguin has always felt like more than simply attending a university, it feels like being exactly where God intended me to be. Both of my parents are YSU graduates, and my dad even returned to earn his master’s degree. Growing up, I spent countless Saturdays coming to games and cheering on the Penguins, but I always found myself watching the Marching Pride and especially the Penguinettes. I never imagined that years later, I would have the opportunity to become one myself. Over the past four years as a Penguinette, and now as a senior captain, I have experienced some of the most meaningful moments of my life. I came to YSU expecting to earn a degree and make friends, but God gave me so much more. I found a second family, lifelong friendships, and a place where I have been able to grow both personally and professionally. If selected as Homecoming Royalty, I would represent the student body by being someone who is approachable, involved, and genuinely invested in the YSU community. I would be proud to represent a student body that has given me so many memories and would use the opportunity to help make others feel just as proud to call themselves Penguins.

YSU is a place that treats not only members as family, but strangers as well. The effort this administration has put into community engagement and student support is the reason I’m proud to call YSU home, and will forever be a penguin. I want to make sure members of each college, background, and status are represented. I feel I’m well equipped to be a candidate in this position, as I’ve placed myself in organizations that span across different area of campus. While all of these organizations are unique, they all have a goal of actively doing something good. I want to bring these students together to spread awareness across campus for those with similar interests. 

Being a part of a group of students that want to improve themselves each and every day and helping others to grow and achieve their goals is what makes me proud to be a Penguin! I would represent the student body in my role of Homecoming Royalty with pride, respect, and honor. I would ensure that I represent the ideals and virtues of YSU and maintain the significant honor and history of the homecoming traditions. 

I am proud to be a penguin because of the community and opportunities that YSU has provided for me. Becoming a penguin was not my first choice, but my best choice. Being a penguin has taught me so much more than just getting a degree. It taught me to get out of my comfort zone, it is okay to express myself, and to treat everyone with kindness. I would represent the student body by bringing awareness to how important mental health is when it comes to college. I would do my best to bring everyone together and create a more positive campus life. I would also like to bring more positivity to Greek life on campus and explain how it is different than other colleges. 

What makes me proud to be a penguin is how well the penguins "huddle" together to help each other out, no matter the situation. I am very proud to be a part of such a supportive and inclusive community. If selected as Homecoming Royalty, I would represent the student body by being an active member of the campus community while also being very welcoming and positive. Over the past three years here on campus, I have interacted with many students from all walks of life through organizations, as an orientation leader, in nursing school, and so much more. I understand the need to be inclusive and to be a friendly face to all, and I will do that. This university has done so much for me, both academically and personally, so I feel it is only right to make a positive impact and to guide others, just as I was guided. I would be very proud to represent the YSU Penguins as Homecoming Royalty. 

The thing that makes me proud to be a penguin is the comfort in the school. It is such a tight knit community and school. Campus life could make someone feel alive. I am also eternally grateful to the school and professors that have helped pave the way for me to have an amazing education and experience.   I would represent the student body by showing other students that even if you are in an extremely time-consuming major such as nursing, you could still do fun things and engage in campus life. There also has not been a representative for the Student nurses Association to run for royalty in many years, so I would love to bring this back into the major and represent the Nursing department. 

Knowing I attend the finest university in Ohio and am part of an amazing community of students, faculty and staff. With honor and integrity for the entire student body. 

What makes me proud to be a Penguin is the strong sense of community at YSU. I am grateful for the amazing relationships and support I have found here, as well as the opportunities to connect with people throughout our campus community. I am proud of the welcoming atmosphere that makes YSU feel like home for many, and I love being part of a university that values academics, athletics, extracurricular activities, and student involvement. Being a Penguin means being part of a community that supports one another, celebrates each other’s accomplishments, and continues to grow together. If selected as Homecoming Royalty, I would represent the student body by being a voice for students and making sure their concerns and opinions are heard. I would listen to different perspectives, bring important issues to the Board of Trustees, and work to encourage helpful and beneficial changes on campus. I believe representing the student body means not only being a leader but also being someone students feel comfortable approaching and knowing that their opinions matter.