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2009 Emory University Homecoming Court
Name: Walt Ecton
Major: Theater and Political Science
- Wonderful Wednesday Head Moderator
- Past President of Synergy and founded the first ever Synergyville Carnival
- Alumni Chair for Alpha Tau Omega
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Name: Samantha Ehrlich
Major: Biology and Art History
- Serve as the President of the Student Alumni Association for the last two years, entering my third year in that role
- Undergraduate research—published 6 times
- Resident Advisor last year, Senior Resident Advisor this year
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Name: Kristen Gwock
Major: Theater Studies
Minor: Mathematics
- Has served on the Ad Hoc Productions Board for three years
- President of Alpha Psi Omega, the national honorary theatre society
- Tree-time Orientation leader for new student orientation
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Name: Alex Kappus
Major: Political Science
Minor: Chinese
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Founder of the community building service organization, Synergy.
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Representing the student body as the President of the Student Government Association.
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Honored with the Humanitarian Award
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Name: Philip May
Major: Chemistry and Greek
- Serves SGA as the Attorney General
- Works in Residence Life as an SRA
- Enjoys research with Dr. Mac Beth
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Name: Aaron Rutledge
Major: Sociology
- Serves as SGA Chief of Staff
- Participation in the Community Building – Social Fellowship and coordinates Emory Cares
- Tour Guide of the Year
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Name: Analise Siciliano
Major: Business Marketing/ Business Communications
- Student Programming Council Executive Board Member where coordinated the Taste of Emory and served as the Homecoming Week 2009
- Pink Tie Affair Coordinator 2008 – 2009
- A member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority.
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Name: Jessica Vaccaro
Major: Art History and English
- Spearheaded Festapaloozaganzaroo, the Welcome Back Concert for Emory Orientation
- Served two years as an Orientation Captain
- Leads Kappa Alpha Theta
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2009 Emory University Homecoming Court Selection Process
The Office of Student Leadership & Service works with the University Wide Homecoming Committee and assists the Student Programming Council in Homecoming each year. As such, we coordinate the annual selection of the Emory University Homecoming Court.
The Division of Campus Life, in the spirit of our annual Homecoming Tradition, is looking for individuals who exemplify the qualities Emory University seeks to instill in all the individuals such as outstanding scholarship, leadership, campus involvement and community service. A true award to recognize significant accomplishment to the spirit of the Emory Community, please consider nominating a student for this award. The nomination process is very simple, and can be found in this email or in the attached document.
Process: Through a nomination, then application and interview with University Administrators, the First Annual Emory University Homecoming Court will be selected. From the Homecoming Court, the student body will have a chance to vote and select two individuals to receive the “Spirit of Emory” Homecoming Award. The following will outline the criteria required for applicants and the material that must be submitted in order to be given full consideration.
Nominations:
Any student organization, student, faculty member, staff member, or University Department may nominate a member of the undergraduate Class of 2010. All nominations must be submitted to the Homecoming Court 2009 Learnlink Conference or [ mailto:homecomingcourt2009@learnlink.emory.edu ]homecomingcourt2009@learnlink.emory.edu no later than 5 pm on September 14, 2009. To nominate someone, simply send their Name, Email and 200 words or less that describe why this individual should be selected for the Homecoming Court. Please follow the NOMINATION Outline on the next page.
Process after Nomination:
- Nominees will be contacted and asked to accept the nomination. To accept the nomination, nominees must complete an application by September 17, 2009 at 5pm and submit it to Homecoming Court 2009 Learnlink Conference or homecomingcourt2009@learnlink.emory.edu.
- Applications will be reviewed by administrators in the Division of Campus Life and sixteen (16) nominees will be selected to partake in interviews with Emory University administrators on Monday, September 21st. Emphasis during the review and interview process will be placed on all aspects of the application; academic success, contribution to the community, response to questions during interviews and those who exemplify the spirit of Emory University.
- The final eight nominees will be announced at Wonderful Wednesday, September 23rd.
- All students will be entitled to vote for their final two choices on Thursday, September 24th and Friday, September 25th. The First Spirit of Emory Award will be announced at the half-time show on September 26th, as the culmination of this year’s Homecoming Week 2009.
Questions? Email Matt Garrett at matt.garrett@emory.edu.
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