09/27/19
HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State University has selected its 2019 Homecoming royalty finalists. This year, there were 24 Homecoming royalty nominees representing 20 student organizations and groups. The finalists include five queens and five kings.

The Queen finalists are:
Anna Deal, Hutchinson (67502), is a junior majoring in communication. She is the daughter of Jeff Deal and Carolyn Morris. Deal is representing the Delta Zeta Sorority.

Jacki Dougherty, Wichita (67226), is a senior majoring in organizational leadership. She is the daughter of Marti and Milt Dougherty. Dougherty is representing the Student Government Association.

Quinn Munk, Salina (67401), is a junior majoring in organizational leadership. She is the daughter of Rod and Cindy Munk. Munk is representing the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority.

Emily Prine, Hays (67601), is a senior majoring in elementary education. She is the daughter of Toby and Jenny Prine. Prine is representing the Order of Omega Greek Honor Society.

Nia Vasquez-Ward, Colorado Springs, Colo. (80910), is a senior majoring in criminal justice. She is the daughter of Anthony and Carmen Ward. Vasquez-Ward is representing the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority.

The King finalists are:
Bradley DeMers, Osceola, Neb. (68651), is a junior majoring in political science. He is the son of Mark and Barb DeMers. DeMers is representing the Student Government Association.

Derek Dreher, Hutchinson (67502), is a junior majoring in information networking and telecommunications. He is the son of Steve and Kerri Dreher. Dreher is representing the Cybersecurity Club.

Bryson Homman, Solomon (67480), is a junior majoring in art. He is the son of Brad and Michelle Homman. Homman is representing the Sigma Chi Fraternity.

Eiran Saucedo-Rodarte, Wichita (67217), is a junior majoring in general studies. He is the son of Luis Saucedo and Mitzi Rodarte. Saucedo-Rodarte is representing the Hispanic Leadership Organization.

Conrad Vajnar, Hays (67601), is a junior majoring in accounting. He is the son of Curt and Mary Ella Vajnar. Vajnar is representing the Criminal Justice Club.

The student body vote will run from 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, until noon Friday, Oct. 11, on TigerLink. Students can also vote in the Memorial Union from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m on Oct. 9 and 10.

The King and Queen will be announced at halftime of the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Oct. 12. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.