2025 Homecoming Court Candidates
Meet the 2025 Homecoming Court Candidates!
Each year our staff are reminded through this process at just how incredible our USI students are and how much of a positive impact they have on our community. Every year is highly competitive, and this year is no different. You may notice that this year's court is made up of 13 wonderful individuals rather than the typical 12. The scores for these candidates were in fact so close, that we ended up with a three-way tie!
Congratulations to these students, and we look forward to celebrating them and USI this February for Homecoming 2025!
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Hailey Gwaltney - Ridgeway, Illinois
Hailey is a senior business administration major with minors in management and economics. During her time at USI, she has been a member of many organizations such as Alpha Sigma Alpha, Business Professionals of America, the Honors Program, Order of Omega, Panhellenic Council and Student Government Association. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her sorority sisters, golfing and doing philanthropy work. After graduation, she plans to work in Human Resources to help improve the work lives of others and create a positive workplace culture.
Timothy Rosignol - Mount Carmel, Illinois
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Timothy is a junior double major in sociology and German and will graduate in Fall of 2025. He is involved in student organizations such as the Student Ambassadors where he serves as the Vice President of Administration, the Student Government Association serving as the Administrative Vice President of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the German Club and the Sociology Club. He has also served for two years as an Orientation Leader and a Peer Advisor for USI. Additionally, he performs with the USI Chamber Choir, is a Study Abroad Ambassador and has traveled to Germany and Ireland representing USI.
Rosa Pund - Tell City, Indiana
Rosa is a senior marketing major with a graphic design minor, and this is her third year at USI. She enjoys being active on campus, as she is in the Student Ambassador Organization, the American Marketing Association, a Resident Assistant in the McDonald staff and a multicultural leadership scholar in the Multicultural Center. She chose to attend USI because of the strong sense of community and family among students and staff and wanted to contribute to that. In her free time, she enjoys being active, traveling, sports and spending time with her friends and family. She is so thankful for the opportunities, life lessons and friendships that she has made at USI, and she hopes to make a positive impact on this community as much as possible during her time here.
Brady Robinson - Greencastle, Indiana
Brady is a senior nursing major. He currently serves as the Vice President of Internal Relations for the Southern Indiana Dance Marathon, is a Student Ambassador and was previously a member of the Orientation Leader team. He has also been a Supplemental Instructor for the anatomy and physiology lab as well as a Welcome Week Leader. His dream is to be a Nurse Practitioner at Riley Hospital for Children. Outside of school, he loves watching basketball, hanging out with friends and family and attending any and all USI athletic events.
Kyla Shayne Mae Dagatan - The Philippines
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Kyla is currently a senior business administration and finance major with a minor in marketing. On campus, she is currently the President of the Asian Student Union and the Vice President of Engagement for College Mentors for Kids. Her hobbies consist of photography and event planning. During her time at USI, she has gained a passion for leadership and mentorship through the Emerging Leaders program, College Mentors for Kids and the Asian Student Union. She is very excited to be able to represent the student body as part of the Homecoming Court and celebrate Screagle Pride with the USI community.
Nolan Petts - Vincennes, Indiana
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Nolan is from Vincennes, Indiana and transferred to USI in Fall 2022 to major in nursing. Following graduation, he plans on becoming either a mental health or cardiac nurse. During his time at USI, he has served as Alumni Relations Chair, External Vice President, Philanthropy and Community Service Chair and the President of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.
Gavin Angel - French Lick, Indiana
Gavin is a senior mathematics major at USI. During his time here, he became of member of Kappa Alpha Order fraternity and has been an active member of the Greek community on campus.
Caroline Bossman - Evansville, Indiana
Caroline is a junior nursing major, hoping to eventually become a Pediatric or NICU Registered Nurse after graduating. She has been a part of Alpha Sigma Tau sorority since Fall 2022 and has served as their Vice President of Finance since January 2024. Off campus, she volunteers with youth resources programs and works as a Student Nurse and Patient Care Tech at St. Vincent's oncology unit. Caroline grew up in Evansville, graduating from the Signature School in 2022 (Go Penguins!).
Dylon Moore - Robards, Kentucky
Dylon is a senior finance major at USI. He has been a member of the Student Ambassadors, the Emerging Leaders program, the USI American Marketing Association, USI TRIO, USI Housing and Residence Life and Beta Alpha Psi during his time here. After graduation, he plans to work in wealth management as a Financial Planner.
Yoel Alvarez Santos - Panama
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Yoel is an international student from Panama with a deep passion for psychology. Throughout his academic journey, he has had the privilege of serving as President of multiple organizations on campus, including the Psychology Club, the International Club and the Panamanian Student Association. He enjoys diving into research and is always excited to apply my knowledge through hands-on experiences. In his free time, he loves cooking, staying active with sports and unwinding with video games. With a strong commitment to both his studies and his extracurriculars, he is eager to continue making a positive impact on the campus community.
Jacob Smith - Indianapolis, Indiana
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Jacob is a junior finance and economics double major born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is a trendsetter, music lover and sports fanatic! As the President of the Activities Programming Board, he faces endless opportunities to improve himself and others. He considers himself to be a patient, kind and insightful character who values personal growth for both himself and other people.
Ivys Quintana - Panama
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Ivys is an English teaching major and a senior international student from Panama. She is currently the President of the Japanese Club and is a member of the Honors Program. She also serves as an international Orientation Leader and a tutor in the Writer's Room and the Intensive English Program. She received the Distinguished Sophomore Award for the Class of 2025 because of her accomplishments in her freshman year. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking and reading.
Alex Perry - Bellwood, Pennsylvania
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