Meet the 2024 Homecoming Court candidates

Augusta University is gearing up for an exciting Homecoming Week 2024 Feb. 11-17. JagNation will be “roaring loud” with pride and unity, celebrating the university’s Jaguar spirit with a fun music festival theme.

The 2024 Augusta University Homecoming court elections open Monday, Feb. 12, and close at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. The election link will be sent to students through their Augusta University email. All students are encouraged to vote.

The election process is a combination of a popular vote from the student body and Homecoming Week event participation.

Homecoming Duke candidates

John Blalock is a first-year history major from Augusta.

Blalock enjoys being involved on campus and leaving positive impact on students as a whole.

Micah Fender is a first-year cybersecurity major from Woodstock, Georgia.

Fender enjoys being a Jaguar and interacting with his fellow Jags. 

Tyler Love is a second-year social work major from Augusta.

Love enjoys the multiple leadership opportunities at Augusta University.

Zacchaeus Mack is a first-year business major from Swainsboro, Georgia.

Mack enjoys meeting new Jags and building bonds on campus.

Jesse Mays is a first-year ecology major from Augusta.

Mays enjoys advancing his knowledge and being a member of Pi Kappa Phi.

James Thompson is a first-year biology major from Savannah, Georgia.

Thompson has enjoyed developing a stronger sense of self on campus.

Camren Wilson is a first-year cell and molecular biology major from Savannah.

Wilson enjoys having the opportunity to make a positive opportunity on students’ lives.

Homecoming Duchess candidates

Addisen Coker is a first-year health services major from Adairsville, Georgia.

Coker enjoys how Augusta University feels like home.

Emmalee Futch is a first-year pre-dental hygiene major from Jesup, Georgia.

Futch enjoys spending time with her sorority.

Kemfron Marcus is a second-year biology major from Columbus, Georgia.

Marcus enjoys meeting new people and making friends on campus.

Elaine Mbugua is a first-year biology major from Acworth, Georgia.

Mbugua enjoys volunteering and community service.

Rianna McGahee is a second-year cybersecurity major from Augusta.

McGahee enjoys building bonds with other students and being involved on campus.

Takerra Pierce is a first-year pre-nursing major from Hammond, Louisiana.

Pierce enjoys being a part of different student organizations and attending campus events.

Akaylah Pryce is a second-year psychology major from Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Pryce enjoys being active in the community that has a place for everyone.

Annabell Rosario is a first-year pre-nursing major from Buford, Georgia.

Rosario enjoys all the connections she’s made so far.

Risa Wynn is a second-year pre-nursing major from Kennesaw, Georgia.

Wynn enjoys working with faculty in labs conducting research.

The Homecoming Duke and Duchess will be crowned during the Ultra Blue Fest: Homecoming Dance, which begins at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, in the Roscoe Williams Ballroom in the Jaguar Student Activities Center. Currently holding the coveted titles are Duke Omari Matthew, a digital marketing student, and Duchess Eva-Solange Joseph, a pre-nursing major.

Homecoming King candidates

Tate Allen is a fourth-year cell and molecular biology major from Dawsonville, Georgia.

Allen enjoys the immense amount of opportunities the university provides to make students successful.

Tyler Cooper is a fourth-year history major from Evans, Georgia.

Cooper enjoys the experiences he’s had with student teaching.

Colby Gross is a fourth-year cell and molecular biology major from Marietta, Georgia.

He has enjoyed leading Jaguar Miracle.

Jaden Scott is a fourth-year psychology major from Jesup, Georgia.

Scott enjoys being able to directly contribute to student life on campus.

Kent Thompson is a third-year kinesiology major from Millen, Georgia.

Thompson enjoys being able to give back to his community.

Homecoming Queen candidates

Audrey Arnett is a third-year kinesiology major from Evans.

Arnett enjoys spending time with her sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha.

Lia Carter is third-year kinesiology major from Cumming, Georgia.

Carter enjoys being a part of the close-knit community at the university.

Aaliyah Clark is a fourth-year business administration major from Columbus, Georgia.

Clark enjoys being a part of a supportive and diverse community at the university.

Je’Bria Fullwood is a third-year health, society, and policy major from Greensboro, North Carolina.

Fullwood enjoys supporting the Jags during home games and the game-day atmosphere.

Priya Gajera is a third-year cell and molecular biology major from Suwanee, Georgia.

Gajera enjoys dancing with AU Shakara and attending campus events.

Louanna Jean Baptise is a third-year dental hygiene major from Powder Springs, Georgia.

Baptise enjoys being in her academic program.

Kendra Johnson is a third-year biology major from Loganville, Georgia.

Johnson enjoys being an 1828 Ambassador and making new connections on campus.

Jocelyn Tang is a third-year cell and molecular biology major from Macon, Georgia.

Tang enjoys the spring semester at the university.

Lydia Williams is a fourth-year communication major from Baxley, Georgia.

Williams enjoys being involved on campus through her sorority, Alpha Delta Pi, and the Department of Communication.

Jillian Zaklikowski is a fourth-year integrated studies major from Buford, Georgia.

Zaklikowski enjoys being able to join organizations on campus.

Homecoming King and Queen candidates must be classified as a third-year undergraduate student or above. Currently holding the titles are King Kalyb Bussey, a kinesiology student, and Queen A’nasia Monford, a psychology graduate.

The king and queen will be crowned at the Homecoming basketball games held on Saturday, Feb. 17, at Christenberry Fieldhouse. Both teams will host Peach Belt Conference foe Georgia Southwestern State University with the women’s basketball game tipping off at 1:30 p.m. and the men’s game following at approximately 3:30 p.m.

Prior to the game, Augusta University alumni are invited to gather at the Homecoming Alumni Tailgate from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. located near the baseball field adjacent to Christenberry Fieldhouse. Tickets to the tailgate are $15, which includes food by Cantina Locale, drinks and admission to the games. The first 50 tailgaters will receive a free T-shirt. Alumni attendees are also encouraged to stop by the alumni hospitality suite during the men’s basketball game located in the North Mezzanine.

Visit the Homecoming 2024 webpage for the full list of the university’s most spirited week of the year.