Donovan Thierry and Katherine Weimer were crowned Homecoming king and '
queen for 2014. During their reign, they plan to “bring the spirit up to a
higher caliber” and “continue the legacy that past kings and queens.”
The Lion's Roar / Fernanda Chagas
After weeks of preparation and campaigning, the hard work finally paid off for two members of this year’s Homecoming court.
This year’s winners, Donovan Thierry and Katherine Weimer, fought long and hard from the beginning to push through to the top of the prestigious court.
Weimer, crowned Homecoming queen Saturday Oct. 18, is a senior integrative biology major. She is a member of Alpha Omicron Pi, where she serves as chapter jeweler. She is the SGA Director of Student Advancement Research, secretary of Delta Omega Alpha Points and Order of Omega treasurer. She was named Miss Congeniality of her pledge class, Outstanding Panhellenic New Member and is a recipient of the Green ‘S’ Award.
“I am shocked, honored and I feel very blessed,” said Weimer. “I didn’t really know that many students when I came here and it’s truly allowed me to grow as an individual into the person I’ve always tried to become. I just hope I can continue to let my light shine here.”
Weimer gives special thanks to her sorority sisters for her nomination and helping her campaign.
During her reign as Homecoming queen, Weimer hopes to “represent this campus in a positive light and make the university proud.”
“I hope to continue the legacy that the past kings and queens have led on this campus and to continue to represent the university as well as they have in the past,” said Weimer.
Thierry, a junior psychology major, jumped for joy when he was announced as the 2014 Homecoming king. He was a 2014 Orientation Leader and a Division of Student Affairs Leadership Ambassador. He has memberships within PEEPS, the Black Student Union and From Start 2 Finish. Thierry is also the recipient of the 2014 Spirit of Orientation Award, 2013-14 Mr. From Start 2 Finish, the 2012 NAACP Rising Star and Outstanding Academic Achievement Award.
Thierry jumped about in excitement upon hearing his name announced as winner of the crown. He was filled with pride at the thought that he would now be seen as a symbol of the university he has made his home away from home.
“When I was a 2014 orientation leader, I reached out to many freshman, and I really connected with the university,” said Thierry. “I loved the university before I even came here, and now to be selected as Homecoming king is just amazing. I met so many nice people along the way, and I just want to thank you all.”
As Homecoming king, Thierry plans to reach out to students and “to bring spirit up to a higher caliber so that everybody makes their college experience memorable.”
The reign of our new royalty began Saturday at the Homecoming football game and will end next year when the new king and queen are crowned.
Even after their term comes to an end in 2015, Thierry and Weimer will always remain a part of the Southeastern Homecoming legacy.