UNK Homecoming Royalty Finalists Announced Today; King And Queen Will Be Announced Thursday, Oct. 4, During Lip Sync Competition

Jami Schaffnitt
coordinator of student activities at the Nebraskan Student Union, 308.865.8523
 

BELGRADE- KRISTI SCOTT

Kristi Scott, junior from Belgrade, has been selected as a finalist for homecoming royalty at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

She was selected from among 17 semi-finalists for Homecoming Queen.

The 2007 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned Thursday, Oct. 4, after the Lip Sync contest, which begins at 7 p.m. in the UNK Health and Sports Center.

Preliminary voting took place last month, and final voting is currently underway.

Kristi is the daughter of Mark and Becky Scott. She represents Antelope Hall. She is majoring in family studies. Kristi is a resident assistant for Antelope Hall, a Chancellor’s Ambassador and a choir member of the Newman Center. Kristi is involved with RHO Alpha Sigma, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society and Intramurals.  

GRAND ISLAND – LEA SCHNEIDER

Lea Schneider, senior from Grand Island, has been selected as a finalist for homecoming royalty at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

She was selected from 17 semi-finalists for Homecoming Queen.

The 2007 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned Thursday, Oct. 4, after the Lip Sync contest, which begins at 7 p.m. in the UNK Health and Sports Center.

Preliminary voting took place last month, and final voting is currently underway.

Lea is the daughter of Mick and Cindy Schneider. She represents Alpha Pi. She is majoring in pre-occupational therapy in the health/exercise science field. Lea is the president of Alpha Phi. She has been a Chancellor’s Ambassador and Student Enrollment Leader. Lea has been a member of the UNK track and field team, Order of Omega and the Panhellenic Council. She is actively involved with Intramurals. Lea works as a behavioral therapist.

GRAND ISLAND – EMILY VENCILL

Emily Vencill, junior from Grand Island, has been selected as a finalist for homecoming royalty at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

She was selected from 17 semi-finalists for Homecoming Queen.

The 2007 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned Thursday, Oct. 4, after the Lip Sync contest, which begins at 7 p.m. in the UNK Health and Sports Center.

Preliminary voting took place last month, and final voting is currently underway.

Emily is the daughter of Larry and Sharon Cordes of Grand Island and Scott and Angie Vencill of Castle Rock, Colorado. She represents Mantor Hall.  Emily is majoring in business administration with an emphasis in management. She is a resident adviser in Mantor Hall, president of the National Residence Hall honor society and an executive board member for the Residence Hall Association. She is a member of Phi Eta Sigma national honor society. Emily enjoys spending time with her family and friends.  She plans to attend law school.

SIDNEY – AMBER DAVIS

Amber Davis, senior from Sidney, has been selected as a finalist for homecoming royalty at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

She was selected from 17 semi-finalists for Homecoming Queen.

The 2007 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned Thursday, Oct. 4, after the Lip Sync contest, which begins at 7 p.m. in the UNK Health and Sports Center.

Preliminary voting took place last month, and final voting is currently underway.

Amber is the daughter of Alan and Joy Davis. She represents Randall Hall. She is majoring in chemistry with an emphasis in molecular biology. Amber is involved with the Honors Program, Campus Crusade for Christ and Mortar Board. Amber enjoys playing in a bell choir, playing sports and being a resident adviser in Randall Hall.

GRAND ISLAND – CRAIG BEAMAN

Craig Beaman, senior from Grand Island, has been selected as a finalist for homecoming royalty at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

He was selected from 12 semi-finalists for Homecoming King.

The 2007 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned Thursday, Oct. 4, after the Lip Sync contest, which begins at 7 p.m. in the UNK Health and Sports Center.

Preliminary voting took place last month, and final voting is currently underway.

Craig is the son of Doug and Cindy Beaman. He represents Randall Hall. Craig is majoring in business. He is a resident adviser for Randall Hall and is also the chair of Rho Alpha Sigma. He has served as a senator for Student Senate, and also as the recruiting and publicity chair for Phi Beta Lambda. Craig enjoys playing Nintendo 64, Halo, going for Daylight Donuts and spending time with his friends.

SYRACUSE – JAMES BLEX

James Blex, senior from Syracuse, has been selected as a finalist for homecoming royalty at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

He was selected from 12 semi-finalists for Homecoming King.

The 2007 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned Thursday, Oct. 4, after the Lip Sync contest, which begins at 7 p.m. in the UNK Health and Sports Center.

Preliminary voting took place last month, and final voting is currently underway.

James is the son of Bill and Carol Schultz and Russ and Alice Blex. He represents Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity.  He is majoring in Social Science Teaching with a Field endorsement. James is a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon’s Exec Board, an Intramural Student Assistant and a member of the English Language Institute.

SCHUYLER – CRISS SALINAS

Criss Salinas, junior from Schuyler, has been selected as a finalist for homecoming royalty at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

He was selected from 12 semi-finalists for Homecoming King.

The 2007 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned Thursday, Oct. 4, after the Lip Sync contest, which begins at 7 p.m. in the UNK Health and Sports Center.

Preliminary voting took place last month, and final voting is currently underway.

Criss is the son of Cristobal and Josefina Salinas. He represents Student Government. Criss is majoring in Spanish education with an emphasis in ELL. He is the director of Student Organizations and Affairs with the Student Government, a Chancellor’s Ambassador, and is the recruitment chair for Sigma Lambda Beta international fraternity. Criss is also an academic mentor for Student Support Services, has served as the vice president for the Hispanic Student Association. He was the co-chair for the Nebraska Cultural Unity Conference and was a student leader for Summer Advising and Enrollment in 2007. Criss enjoys spending time with his family and friends.  

GRAND ISLAND – ERIC HOLMES

Eric Holmes, junior from Grand Island, has been selected as a finalist for homecoming royalty at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

He was selected from among 12 semi-finalists for Homecoming King.

The 2007 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned Thursday, Oct. 4, after the Lip Sync contest, which begins at 7 p.m. in the UNK Health and Sports Center.

Preliminary voting took place last month, and final voting is currently underway.

Eric is the son of Randy and Janelle Holmes. He represents Mantor Hall. He is majoring in elementary education with an emphasis in coaching and special education.  Eric is a resident adviser for Mantor Hall. He participates in Mantor Hall Council, is a student assistant for Intramurals, and a member of the Elementary Education Club. He was a senator for the College of Education in Student Senate. Eric plans to teach grades 3, 4 and 5 upon graduation.