Arkansas Tech University announced the 10 members of its 2020 Homecoming court during a virtual ceremony on Monday, Sept. 28.
Five women will be on the ballot for Homecoming queen and five men will be on the ballot for Homecoming king when ATU students cast their votes at thelink.atu.edu beginning at 9:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28. Voting will remain open through 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1.
The ATU Homecoming queen and king will be announced during a virtual ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3.
The public will be able to view the coronations live at www.facebook.com/ATUCampusLife and www.instagram.com/atucampuslife.
The following female students have been selected to the ATU Homecoming court for 2020:
Addie Beckham
Age: 21
Year in School: Senior
Hometown: Hartford
Parents: Mark Beckham; Fonda and Forrest Montgomery
Major: Agricultural Business (Public Relations)
Nominating Organization: Order of Omega
Involvement: Presidential Leadership Cabinet, Alpha Sigma Tau, Alpha Sigma Tau national council, Order of Omega, Mayoral Advisory Board
Future Plans: Attend graduate school and pursue a career in agricultural communications and leadership
Lauren Brown
Age: 21
Year in School: Senior
Hometown: Harrison
Parents: Vicki and James Brown
Major: Biochemistry
Nominating Organization: College Panhellenic Council
Involvement: College Panhellenic Council president, Zeta Tau Alpha, Student Government Association senior senator, Presidential Leadership Cabinet, Pre-Med Club service coordinator, freshman orientation leader, Green and Gold leadership team, Jerry the Bulldog student worker
Future Plans: Attend dental school
Emily Lisenbey
Age: 21
Year in School: Senior
Hometown: Plainview
Parents: Jennifer and Stacy Lisenbey
Major: Elementary Education
Nominating Organization: Student Government Association
Involvement: Student Government Association secretary of student development, Remnant Ministry, National Education Association
Future Plans: Graduate from ATU in May 2021 and pursue a master’s degree with a career goal of becoming a principal
Aubrey Reed
Age: 20
Year in School: Senior
Hometown: Russellville
Parents: Paula and Michael Swindle
Major: Middle Level Education
Nominating Organization: Golden Girls dance team
Involvement: Golden Girls dance team, Zeta Tau Alpha, Collegiate Middle Level Association, Student Government Association
Future Plans: Hopes to teach in the Russellville School District and coach area dance teams
Gabi Sowa
Age: 21
Year in School: Senior
Hometown: McKinney, Texas
Parents: Mitzi Kullman and Chris Sowa
Major: Journalism (Public Relations) and Communications
Nominating Organization: Sigma Phi Epsilon
Involvement: Alpha Sigma Tau, Order of Omega, College Panhellenic Council, Student Government Association, Society of Professional Journalists, freshman orientation leader
Future Plans: Pursue a master’s degree in student affairs administration at Arkansas Tech
The following male students have been selected to the ATU Homecoming court for 2020:
Bryson George
Age: 20
Year in School: Junior
Hometown: Russellville
Parents: Vanessa and Jeff George
Major: Economics and Finance
Nominating Organization: Golden Girls Dance Team
Involvement: Kappa Sigma president and Presidential Leadership Cabinet
Future Plans: Graduate from Arkansas Tech, continue working at State Farm and eventually open an insurance agency
Colton Little
Age: 21
Year in School: Senior
Hometown: Gentry
Parents: Melissa and Brian Little
Major: Broadcast Journalism and Communications
Nominating Organization: Sigma Phi Epsilon
Involvement: Sigma Phi Epsilon, Interfraternity Council, Order of Omega, Society of Professional Journalists, Tech TV, KXRJ Radio, freshman orientation leader
Future Plans: Pursue a master’s degree in communications
Dakota Mooney
Age: 21
Year in School: Senior
Hometown: Clinton
Parents: Brandy and Chad Mooney
Major: Rehabilitation Science
Nominating Organization: Zeta Tau Alpha
Involvement: Student Government Association secretary of Finance and administration, Order of Omega vice president, Interfraternity Council vice president of outreach, Pi Kappa Alpha recruitment chair, ATU Office of Admissions tour guide, freshman orientation leader
Future Plans: Obtain doctorate in physical therapy and open own sports rehabilitation facility that focuses on rehabilitating injured athletes as well as providing therapy services to kids with disabilities in a sports environment
LaBrian Phillips Jr.
Age: 22
Year in School: Senior
Hometown: Little Rock
Grandmother: Veda Cunningham
Major: Hospitality Administration (Events and Tourism)
Nominating Organization: Student Activities Board
Involvement: Student Activities Board, Alpha Phi Alpha president
Future Plans: Work in career field and continue journey as a entrepreneur
Greydon Turner
Age: 21
Year in School: Senior
Hometown: Grapevine, Texas
Mother: Renee Turner
Major: Economics and Finance/Business Management
Nominating Organization: Delta Zeta
Involvement: Pi Kappa Alpha president, Student Government Association secretary of public relations, Order of Omega, National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Future Plans: Graduate from ATU in May 2021 and become a fraternity consultant for one year, followed by a career in financial advising
