HOCO questions

When frustrated the most, how do you cope with it?

Realize I cannot control the situation and keep moving forward

Most important characteristics you need for homecoming queen and rate yourself

Reliable, relatable, personable and self-motivated. I feel like I would rate myself fairly high on those characteristics bc I work on these qualities every day.

Describe what being a member of UAM means to you?

Being a member of UAM is being a part of a huge family. Whether that be in a club, organization, or within your major. UAM is one of the most welcoming places I've ever been a part of.

What it means to you to be a part of Homecoming Court?

Being a part of homecoming court would be such a big honor! You get to represent your school during all Homecoming week activities while getting to build relationships with the rest of the court and meeting new students and facility.

If elected what ways can you contribute to UAM?

Contributing to UAM starts by representing it. My contribution to the University would center around getting students more involved within UAM and reminding them of all the great qualities of the University they have chosen to attend.

Least Attractive about Homecoming Queen?

Having so many eyes on you and being put in a spot light can put a lot of pressure on someone but It's a challenge I am certainly willing to face.

Describe the relationship between HOCO queen and students and HOCO Queen and alumni?

Homecoming Queen should be a representative of encouragement to the student body to be spirited and motivated to get involved within the university. The Homecoming Queen should make herself aware of the alumni association and also encourage alumni to give back to the University they graduated from.

How do you feel you best represent UAM?

Honestly it's not just about being in a leadership position, it's about striving to be a good, honorable student within an ocean of students at UAM. Representing you school just as a simple good student I believe can have a positive effect on your peers.

What do you hope to gain from this experience?

Honestly, I hope to gain new relationships throughout this experience. That being a variety of faculty, girls that are along side of me during this process and be able to meet people with in our campus.

What would be your response to winning Homecoming Queen?

Honestly, I would be in shock and probably not believe it was actually happening

What time commitments do you have in the Fall and Spring?

I am Currently taking 15 hours. I set aside Tuesdays and Thursdays to focus on any MBSF duties that might need to be done in preparation for our weekly services and I do my scholarship volunteer hours on Mondays and Wednesday in The Office of Special Student Services. I always make time to compete in one of the most fun parts of UAM... intramurals

What are your organizations and how will they benefit you?

I am involved in CIS Club, IMA, MBSF, RENOWN, and BCM these organizations benefit me by making me well rounded in getting to meet a variety of people.

Three Ways you're a good candidate?

I am motivated to see UAM as a school thrive, I am good at reaching a variety of people, and also I have good leadership skills that I would like to use to get more student body involved with on campus activities.

What do you say is your biggest accomplishment during your time at UAM?

I am still achieving my biggest accomplishment and that started with being selected as an intern at MBSF. I am able to do what I love and lead other students while doing it. It will continue to be my biggest accomplishment until I graduate UAM.

What are the UAM school colors?

Kelly green and white

Can you describe your awards and scholarships you've received (most memorable)?

I have two very memorable scholarships I have received through UAM. First my UAM EAST Scholarship where only two students are selected based on who they are and their accomplishments within their high school EAST program. It was such a big moment for me when I was selected because of all the hard work I put into the application. Another is the CHI IOTA SIGMA academic scholarship because it is given to students based upon academic and leadership achievement and it was great to be recognized for that from my school of study.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

I hope to be working as a Software application developer and supporting those Weevils and living a life full of happiness and contentment!

What are your education career goals?

I plan to finish my bachelor degree in CIS at UAM and get my masters in Computer Science at ASU and hopefully find a job as a Software application developer

What unique contribution have you made to the UAM Community

If you know my generation, you know social media has a huge impact on it. I created a snapchat filter for the UAM campus. What might seem a small contribution has really helped promote UAM through snapchat.

What's your favorite homecoming activity?

It's so hard to choose between bed bug races and the spirit walls but both seem to bring out the best of the student body at UAM

What is your ideal homecoming for today's student body?

My ideal homecoming would just be seeing alumni, current students, facalty and staff all come together and cheer our Weevils on to Victory.

What ideas do you have in order to improve homecoming?

Possibly make the Homecoming Ceremony at halftime to maybe keep more fans at the game for suspense reasons. Other than that I love that UAM has traditions that have stayed in the University for many years.

If you could start a library what first 3 books you would put in it?

Obviously the bible because I base my whole life upon that book, The Hunger Games, and Chasing the Lion

Most Attractive thing about Homecoming Queen?

The most attractive thing about Homecoming Queen is she's the one of the many faces of UAM for the upcoming school year and she gets to represent the school she loves.

What personal skills do you have/ relative leadership skills that will make you a good candidate?

Through my internship at MBSF, I get to lead a variety of people from different walks of life. Meaning I have a lot of experience working in diverse situations. I am always willing to do the hard work in any situation and go the extra mile. I am a very driven and want to see this Univerity succeed to it full potential

How important is UAM homecoming and its tradition?

UAM Homecoming brings current, past and possibly even future students together. The tradition of that is so very important to keeping the UAM campus alive and growing.

What would it mean to you to be homecoming Queen?

UAM homecoming Queen is a role model and seen as a great representative of UAM. I love this University so being able to represent it would be more than an just an honor it would be an accomplishment that I would cherish for the rest of my life.

Describe details and roles of two organizations

Within MBSF I am an intern meaning I have one of the main leadership roles in the college ministry. I lead community projects, bible groups and help lead students. Another is Chi Iota Sigma where I am a very active member and help design t-shirts, come up with ideas to help promote our club.

How would you keep UAM campus community motivated?

students whether commuter or on campus are all at UAM for academics. I believe if we could come up with unique ways to award students for attending class and doing good academically our community will be very motivated.