Marietta College is gearing up for an exciting Homecoming Week 2024, featuring 22 special Pioneers vying for the titles of Homecoming King and Queen. This year's theme revolves around “Reaching New Heights,” as each candidate represents different teams and organizations on campus while fundraising for various philanthropies.
The festivities commenced with “Munchies on The Mall,” where candidates showcased their culinary skills with delectable appetizers and desserts. Each candidate adorned their table with unique decorations, reflecting their personalities and the organizations they represent.
Each candidate is not only focused on winning a crown but also on raising funds for specific philanthropies either supporting or connected to their organization. A special voting link was emailed to students on Tuesday.
Homecoming Week continues with a series of engaging events. On Tuesday, students participated in Trivia Tuesday in The Gathering Place, testing their knowledge of Marietta College history, sports, and local lore. Wednesday's highlights included candidate banners across campus and decorated pumpkins in local shops, infusing the community with Homecoming spirit.
Thursday features the much-anticipated Bags and Barbecue event on The Christy Mall, starting at 5:30 p.m., where candidates and their partners will compete in a lively cornhole tournament open to all students and employees.
Friday provides students with a perfect opportunity to network with alumni. The excitement culminates on Saturday during the 2:00 p.m. football game against Baldwin Wallace, where the King and Queen will be crowned in a ceremony that continues this special tradition.
The Pioneer Activities Council has also added fun elements to Spirit Week, including a T-Shirt Giveaway on Tuesday at noon, a Scavenger Hunt on Wednesday, Navy Blue & White Day on Thursday, and Costume Day on Friday. These activities encourage community involvement and showcase school pride.
Support the Candidates
The community can support the Homecoming candidates by donating to their chosen causes. Donations can be made through the Marietta College website. Simply visit https://www.marietta.edu/give, select "Other" under the Designation option, and write the candidate's name to link your contribution to their philanthropy.
2024 Homecoming Court
Queen Candidates:
Lexi Beckett ’25 (Newark, Ohio), who is representing All Scholars Community and raising funds for the Academic Resource Center, will be escorted by her mother, Tammy Rowland, father, Darryl Beckett, and stepmother, Kelley Beckett.Jordan Cholley ’25 (North Canton, Ohio), who isrepresenting Softball and raising funds for the Sport Management program, will be escorted by her mother and father, Holli and Mark Cholley.Maria Cipro ’25 (Medina, Ohio), who is representing and raising funds for Student Government Association, will be escorted by her mother, Dawn Cipro, brother, Ray Cipro, and aunt, Robin Wangler.Madelyn Crawford ’25 (Bellaire, Ohio), who is representing and raising funds for Women in STEM, will be escorted by her mom, Denise Crawford, dad, Terry Crawford, and brothers Josh and Jerod Crawford.Meya Derwacter ’25 (Zanesville, Ohio), who is representing and raising funds for Alpha Xi Delta, will be escorted by her mother, Teria Lewis, grandfather, John Derwacter, sisters Malena and Ma'Nya Derwacter, and brother, Mekhi Lewis.Paige Doseck ’25 (Botkins, Ohio), who is representing Theatre and raising funds for Alpha Psi Omega, will be escorted by her parents, Jenni and Bob Doseck.Skylee Lang’25 (Waterford, Ohio), who is representing Sigma Kappa and raising funds for Free Fridays, will be escorted by her mother, Cierra Lang and father, John Lang.Kae-Lynn Lowe ’25 (Greensburg, Indiana), who is representing and raising funds for the Dance Team, will be escorted by her mother and father, Dawn and Mark Lowe.Abigail May ’25 (Randolph, Ohio), who is representing and raising funds for Women's Lacrosse, will be escorted by her parents, Jeff and Traci May.Alyssa Mays ’25 (Winchester, Ohio) who is representing Office of Community Living and raising funds for the Academic Resource Center, will be escorted by her parents, Starr Mays and Jamie Mays.Genavive Olinski ’25 (Columbus, Ohio), who is representing Chi Omega and raising funds for Doo Dah Day, will be escorted by her parents, Wendy and Darrin Olinski.Elizabeth Schnegg ’25 (Clarington, Ohio), who is representing and raising funds for Track and Field, will be escorted by her mother, Brandee Schnegg, father, David Schnegg, and brother, Eric Schnegg.Abby Scott ’25 (Dillonvale, Ohio), who is representing Communication and Student Media and raising funds for Support for Student Teachers, will be escorted by her mother, Kristina Broz-Scott, brother Cody, aunt, Anne Smith, and cousin, Timmy Smith.Alexis Sommers ’25 (Nelsonville, Ohio), who is representing Cheerleading and raising funds for the Center for Entrepreneurship and Career Development, will be escorted by her mother, Maria Sommers, and father, Neil Sommers.Jenna Stewart ’25 (St. Clairsville, Ohio), who is representing Education and raising funds for Student Teacher Support, will be escorted by her mother, Jodie Lazasz ’90, and grandfather, Richard Lazasz.Claire Strickland ’25 (Shadyside, Ohio), who is representing Marietta College Uplifts and raising funds for the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center, will be escorted by her mother, Bethany Allman, and father, John Strickland.
King Candidates:
Ben Millard ’25(Chagrin Falls, Ohio), who is representing and raising funds for Men's Lacrosse, will be escorted by his mother and father, Lisa and Steve Millard.Isaiah Mitchell’25 (Marietta, Ohio), who is representing and raising funds for Global Connections, will be escorted by his friend, Kanae Yoshida.Jaelon Quiero-Gordon ’25 (Westerville, Ohio), who is representing and raising funds for Women’s Basketball, will be escorted by his Football foster family: Josh, Sarah, Lucy and Hadley Jacobs.Joshua Radloff ’25(Cincinnati, Ohio), who is representing Delta Tau Delta and raising funds for the McDonough EXCEL program, will be escorted by his father, Jeff Radloff.Zach Riffle’25 (St. Clairsville, Ohio), who is representing Alpha Tau Omega and raising funds for the Business and Economics Department, will be escorted by his mother, Angela Riffle, father, Gerald Riffle, and Chapter Advisor, Roger Patterson.Eric Thurman’25 (Massillon, Ohio), who is representing and raising funds for Football, will be escorted by his mother, Delisa Blake, and aunt, Monique Blake.
