• Sponsoring Group:
  Campus Activities Board
  
  

• Year:
  Junior

• Involved in:
  Black Student Union, Campus Activities Board, Eco-Action, Latin American Student Organization, Urban Dance Troupe, Psychology Club, Alpha Phi Omega, Hard Freight

Why would you like to be crowned Homecoming King?
Last year I won Mr. PSU, so I figured I should run for King.  I am widely known, a gentleman to all, and I respect everyone.

What is it about Penn State Altoona that you value the most?

I have the opportunity to be involved in many things at once.  The people are friendly and the faculty care.

• Sponsoring Group:
  African Student Assoc.
  
  

• Year:
  Sophomore

• Involved in:
  African Student Association, Black Student Union, and West Indian Student Association

Why would you like to be crowned Homecoming King?
I would like to be crowned Homecoming King to build on the fond memories I have while exhibiting school pride.

What is it about Penn State Altoona that you value the most?
I value the intimacy of the students and professors which provides a great collegiate experience.



 

• Sponsoring Group:
  Independent
  
  

• Year:
  Sophomore

• Involved in:
  Campus Activities Board

Why would you like to be crowned Homecoming King?
I would like to be crowned Homecoming King because I'm pretty well known and I fell that everyone I meet always has a good impression about me.

What is it about Penn State Altoona that you value the most?
Penn State Altoona is a family in its own because the teachers are willing to help and you meet people that will build lifetime relationships.

• Sponsoring Group: SALT
  
  

• Year:
  Junior

• Involved in:
  Students About Living Truth (SALT), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Tau Alpha Pi, Residence Hall Council

Why would you like to be crowned Homecoming King?
I think it is a very good opportunity to be this years Homecoming King.  I have tried my best to be involved in as many things as possible, but while at the same time having a high GPA, in engineering this is not easy.  But while being stressed out a lot, I also try to be fun and outgoing as well.  I would be honored to be this year's Homecoming King.

What is it about Penn State Altoona that you value the most?
I value the friends that I have made the most.

• Sponsoring Group:
  Lion Ambassadors
  
  

• Year:
  Sophomore

• Involved in:
  Lion Ambassadors

Why would you like to be crowned Homecoming King?
To help represent the Altoona campus that I am very proud of.

What is it about Penn State Altoona that you value the most?
The small campus feel with the large university education.

• Sponsoring Group:
  Black Student Union
  
  

• Year:
  Junior

• Involved in:
  Black Student Union, Student Minority Advisory Recruitment (SMART), West Indian Student Association, African Student Association, and Latin American Student Organization

Why would you like to be crowned Homecoming King?
I would like to be crowned Homecoming King because I feel I represent Penn State the way it should be.  I'm very involved, friendly, and hardworking; all good qualities of a Homecoming King.

What is it about Penn State Altoona that you value the most?
I value the education that I can receive at Penn State.  I also value all the friends and family I made at Penn State as well.  Education and family are very important to me and I will cherish them forever.

• Sponsoring Group:
  THON
  
  

• Year:
  Sophomore

• Involved in:
  THON, Sigma Tau Gamma, Biology Club

Why would you like to be crowned Homecoming King?
Because I've always wanted to be Homecoming King.

What is it about Penn State Altoona that you value the most?
I value the unique atmosphere and the friendly faces all around campus.

• Sponsoring Group:
  Independent
  
  

• Year:
  Senior

• Involved in:
  Penn State Altoona Cross Country Team, Student Athlete-Advisory Council (SAAC), Fast Start Altoona, Catholic Campus Community, Student Minority Advisory Recruitment (SMART), Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)

Why would you like to be crowned Homecoming Queen?
I would like to be crowned Homecoming Queen because I have really become involved with the Altoona campus, getting involved with different organizations, as well as becoming a familiar face to many faculty & staff.  I am a very warm, friendly, and interactive person and would love the opportunity to be crowned Homecoming Queen.

What is it about Penn State Altoona that you value the most?

I value the interaction between staff/professors/faculty with the students.  I enjoy the friendly environment of Altoona the campus.

• Sponsoring Group:
  Campus Activities Board
  
  

• Year:
  Freshman

• Involved in:
  Campus Activities Board, THON, Fast Start, International Student Association, The Second Mile

Why would you like to be crowned Homecoming Queen?
I believe that I would be able to represent so many things for this school.  Things such as diversity, leadership skills, and more.  Being crowned Queen would help open the eyes of everyone and show that the "stereotypical" girl does not always win.

What is it about Penn State Altoona that you value the most?

Penn State Altoona has offered a humble home away from home.  The professors have been supportive of the transition from high school to college, as well as all the staff.  Another valued factor is the fact that I have never felt discriminated against in any way here, due to my ethnicity.

 

• Sponsoring Group:
  African Student Association
  
  

• Year:
  Sophomore

• Involved in:
  African Student Association, Black Student Union, Alpha Lambda Delta

Why would you like to be crowned Homecoming Queen?
I would like to be crowned queen because I want to represent Penn State Altoona students from all backgrounds and walks of life.  I am also friendly, approachable and posses a sense of humor that allows me to interact with anyone I meet.

What is it about Penn State Altoona that you value the most?

One thing I value most about Penn State Altoona is the close-knit family that I have formed here away from home.

• Sponsoring Group:
  Panhellenic Council
  
  

• Year:
  Sophomore

• Involved in:
  Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority

Why would you like to be crowned Homecoming Queen?
I would like to be able to represent Penn State Altoona in a positive manner.

What is it about Penn State Altoona that you value the most?

I love the small community here.  The friendly staff and closeness of the students is great.  The overall environment is great.

• Sponsoring Group:
  Black Student Union
  
  

• Year:
  Sophomore

• Involved in:
  Black Student Union, Lion Ambassadors, West Indian Sudent Association, Student Minority Advisory Recruitment (SMART)

Why would you like to be crowned Homecoming Queen?
The reason why I would like to be crowned Homecoming Queen is because I believe that I represent Penn State very well.  I have school spirit, I participate in many on campus events.  I am a part of a very prominent organization.  I am also very friendly, optimistic, happy & easy to get along with.

What is it about Penn State Altoona that you value the most?

The thing that I value the most at Penn State Altoona is the friendly atmosphere/  I like the fact that even though you might not know someone, they will still say hi to you or give you a smile.  It is like a family environment here and that makes it a lot easier for people to be able to feel more comfortable in school.

• Sponsoring Group:
  Lion Ambassadors
  
  

• Year:
  Sophomore

• Involved in:
  Lion Ambassadors, HDFS Student Organization

Why would you like to be crowned Homecoming Queen?
I feel that it would be a great opportunity to be Homecoming Queen because I am proud to represent Penn State Altoona, the school that I am very involved in and proud of.

What is it about Penn State Altoona that you value the most?

I value Penn State Altoona because it is a smaller university with the large university name and same level of education.  I like that I am a face and not just a number.





 

• Sponsoring Group:
  SALT
  
  

• Year:
  Senior

• Involved in:
  Student About Living Truth (SALT), Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE), Residence Life, Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, Second Mile

Why would you like to be crowned Homecoming Queen?
Although I may not fit the typical image of someone you may expect to have this title, I would be honored to be our Homecoming Queen!  Throughout my four years at Altoona, I have become very involved in campus life while maintaining a high GPA and getting to know a wide variety of people.  I love being a college student and I feel that I am a great example of what you might expect.

What is it about Penn State Altoona that you value the most?

You can't have a campus without the people!  I'm always asked why I chose to stay at Altoona for all 4 years, and I can think of no better answer than to say "I just love it here!"  This campus feels like home, and everybody feels like family.  I can't walk to class without seeing a few people I know, and there's always someone to hang out with between classes or eat with at Port-Sky.  When I graduate, seeing my friends everyday will be what I miss the most!

• Sponsoring Group:
  THON
  
  

• Year:
  Freshman

• Involved in:
  THON, The Second Mile, Blue & White Society

Why would you like to be crowned Homecoming Queen?
I would like to be Homecoming Queen because it will be a new experience and it will be a chance to meet new people.

What is it about Penn State Altoona that you value the most?

I value the atmosphere here at Penn State Altoona.  Everyone here is really nice and welcoming.  It's a big change from my high school where no one talks to anyone unless you knew them from middle school.