Homecoming Court
The Homecoming Royalty is passionate about Virginia Tech, its traditions, and the values of Ut Prosim. They have extensive leadership experience in at least one student or service organization and are able to describe how their engagement has shaped their time at Virginia Tech. Royalty members are expected to carry out an event that is unique to supporting a specific cause or platform at Virginia Tech that positively impacts the student body.
Support the Homecoming Court Platforms
Each Homecoming Court candidate partners with a Virginia Tech department, unit, or organization whose work aligns with the goals of the candidate's platform. These departments then provide insight on best practices for the platform, and are uplifted in fundraising campaigns to ensure that regardless of who wins Homecoming Royalty, the causes that students care for are supported. Check back soon for more information on these other campaigns, while reading about their platforms below.
Hometown: Ormond Beach, Florida
Sponsoring organization: Alpha Delta Pi
Platform description: My platform focuses on CPR awareness and education, with the goal of empowering students and community members to feel confident in responding during medical emergencies. By promoting preparedness, confidence, and heart health awareness, I hope to make lifesaving knowledge more accessible across the Virginia Tech and New River Valley community.
Favorite part about Homecoming: My favorite thing about Virginia Tech Homecoming is having the opportunity to connect with so many people during Homecoming week.
Hometown: Clifton, VA
Sponsoring organization: The G.E.R.M.A.N. Club of Virginia Tech
Platform description: My platform is Lung Cancer Awareness, Education, & Prevention. Through my platform, and the support of my sponsoring organization, I will work to help students and the surrounding area of Virginia Tech be aware of the effects of lung cancer on patients, families, and friends. I will also work to educate students and the surrounding area on how it forms, why it is important to get checked, how to get checked, and the resources that can help support individuals suffering from any form of exposure. Lastly, I will also work to help prevent individuals from being diagnosed with lung cancer. I will do this by helping individuals understand what causes it, therefore, what to avoid. Additionally, I will be working to raise money to help find a cure throughout my campaign.
Favorite part about Homecoming: My favorite part of Homecoming is the close environment it creates for all Hokies. No matter your grade, age, or relation to Virginia Tech, it creates a sense of belonging for all. The atmosphere from a Virginia Tech game day is truly one of a kind, but the Homecoming game multiplies that environment by ten. I also love how the week building up to the game is used for court candidates to be able to represent amazing causes that connect with the students, but also the surrounding area. It really helps the students and alumni represent our motto "Ut Prosim" proudly.
Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama
Sponsoring organization: Sigma Kappa
Platform description: Alzheimer's Education and Awareness
Favorite part about Homecoming: My favorite thing about homecoming is the parade! It's so exciting to see each candidate's hard work be displayed and come to life, as well as seeing the community gather to celebrate.
Hometown: Haymarket, VA
Sponsoring organization: Alpha Psi Omega
Platform description: I am running on a platform of bringing awareness to intellectual disabilities in higher education. My goal is to educate people on the lack of resources found for these students in a collegiate setting, while raising money to fund organizations that can help. While bringing awareness to this cause, I want to emphasize and highlight the campus resources Virginia Tech already has!
Favorite part about Homecoming: My favorite part of homecoming is getting to learn about everyone's platforms and how we as a community can bring awareness to the things the students on our campus are passionate about. Virginia Tech has an incredible amount of students and faculty led organizations and homecoming is a beautiful way to showcase how we can more effectively utilize them!
Hometown: Vienna, VA
Sponsoring organization: Gamma Phi Beta
Platform description: My platform, Build Back with Bonnie, raises awareness for the victims of Hurricane Helene in the New River Valley. I hope to highlight the lasting impact the storm had on the local community while encouraging others to support relief and rebuilding efforts and storm preparedness. I want to use Homecoming as an opportunity to bring the Virginia Tech community together to give back, spread awareness and hope, and support those recovering.
Favorite part about Homecoming: Seeing alumni come home! I love the energy that returning alumni bring to campus to make Homecoming feel more meaningful. Being a Hokie is a lifelong community!
Hometown: Mount Olive, NJ
Sponsoring organization: Omega Phi Alpha
Platform description: My platform is dedicated to raising awareness about eating disorders for college students and those in the New River Valley. Through the education of available resources, wellness practices, and having conversations about how to support others, I hope to build a community of support and positivity where no one feels alone!
Favorite part about Homecoming: My favorite thing about homecoming is the parade and getting to see all the candidates and their campaigns. I think it is so amazing how our university continues to carry out Ut Prosim by allowing students to run on a cause that means so much to them. Its great to see everyone's passion, commitment, and creativity to their cause!
Hometown: Chesapeake, VA
Sponsoring organization: Pi Beta Phi
Platform description: My platform focuses on supporting survivors of sexual assault and violence by promoting awareness, advocacy, and knowledge of resources within the Virginia Tech community. I believe it is important to create an environment where survivors feel heard, supported, and safe without fear of judgment. I want to encourage open conversations, educate others, and help reduce the stigma that can surround these experiences. Everyone in our community deserves to feel safe and valued, and I hope to use this opportunity to help foster a stronger sense of empathy and support.
Favorite part about Homecoming: One of my favorite things about Homecoming is how it brings the Virginia Tech community together through service, tradition, and Hokie pride. As a first-generation college student, being a Hokie means so much to me, and Homecoming truly reflects the spirit of our motto, Ut Prosim. I’ve also loved being part of the Homecoming Court because the other court members have been so welcoming and supportive. It’s such a special experience to celebrate the community and pride that make Virginia Tech feel like home.
Hometown: Roanoke, VA
Sponsoring organization: Zeta Tau Alpha
Platform description: My platform is focused on breast cancer education and awareness by helping people better understand the importance of early detection, prevention, and support for those affected. I hope to honor survivors, encourage meaningful conversations, and remind Hokies how close this cause is to all of us. With 1 in 8 women being affected by breast cancer, this platform is about turning awareness into education, and action.
Favorite part about Homecoming: I love that Homecoming is not only about celebrating Hokie pride by bringing together students, alumni, faculty, and the New River Valley to honor our shared spirit and traditions, but also about living out Ut Prosim by supporting causes that make a real impact beyond campus.
Hometown: Woodlawn, VA
Sponsoring organization: Phi Sigma Pi
Platform description: My platform is raising awareness about Multiple Myeloma and its effects on the body. It develops spontaneously as you age, which means many Hokies could be at risk. The goal is to provide the opportunity to educate and advocate to students and the community about this disease.
Favorite part about Homecoming: My favorite thing about homecoming is the community coming together to fellowship and raise awareness to so many great platforms!
Hometown: Galax, VA
Sponsoring organization: Chi Alpha Campus Ministry
Platform description: Recovery awareness and advocacy for substance misuse and addiction. My campaign focuses on the signs of drug and alcohol addiction, while equipping students with options for lasting recovery.
Favorite part about Homecoming: I’m excited to talk to students during homecoming week and get to share about my platform!
