Nicholls crowns new Homecoming royalty

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University supporters converged on Nicholls State University’s campus Oct. 3 to be part of the 2015 homecoming festivities, a momentous occasion that concluded with a packed stadium for the Colonels’ battle against McNeese State.

The students kicked off the week-long celebration Sept. 27 with the Homecoming Kick-Off Block Party, which debuted the university’s organization-nominated royalty and included live music from popular New Orleans cover band Bag of Donuts.

Activities continued throughout the week with events including a flag football tournament, homecoming breakfast and dance, a tradition at the university since 1983, and pirogue races.


A bonfire and concert featuring the Bucktown All-Stars and Flow Tribe also entertained students on Oct. 1.

On Saturday, the community gathered for a pre-game tailgate and pep rally before heading into John L. Guidry Stadium for the football game, the fourth game of the season under new head Coach Tim Rebowe. Nursing senior Elizabeth Clement and Nursing junior Trace Juneau were crowned as Homecoming Queen and King during halftime. Clement is a member of Phi Mu Fraternity and is the Student Alumni Association President. Juneau is a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.

“When they called my name, I’m pretty sure I was in shock at first,” Clement said. “I couldn’t stop shaking, I hugged Trace and it was a really good thing to experience.”


She said after seeing the participation over the last week, she hopes the support surrounding the university continues into the future.

“I definitely think we are growing right now and I hope we keep moving forward,” she said. “I’ve heard great things about us in the community and our athletics department is definitely transforming themselves. All together, the students are just getting a sense of colonel pride and I hope we keep being proud of our university.”

Other members of the court were Austin Blanchard, Marcus Fox, Richard Grabert, Ross Kinchen, Stuart Percle, Brent Cheramie, Briana Berthelot, Camille Comeaux, Celia Ordoyne, Kaylee Cole, Paige Morvant and Sarah Zeringue.


Nicholls State University capped off homecoming festivities by crowning Nursing senior Elizabeth Clement (center) and Nursing junior Trace Juneau (third from right) Homecoming Queen and King at the university’s game against McNeese State on Oct. 3.

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