Court

Candidates for West Virginia University’s 2024 Homecoming Court have been selected and will now vie for the title of 2024 Homecoming Royalty.  

All voting will take place on WVUENGAGE from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on October 15th and 16th. Students can vote using their accounts on their own electronic devices.

The entire court will participate in the Homecoming Parade, which takes place on High Street Friday, October 18th; the parade is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. 

The Homecoming Royalty will be crowned during a halftime ceremony at the WVU football game against Kansas State University on Saturday, October 19th, at Milan Puskar Stadium.

2024 Homecoming Court

Maria Amores, a senior majoring in Organizational Communication Studies from Martinsburg, WV, serves as the President of the Country Line Dancing Club and is the Vice President of Standards for the Beta Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Maria is also the Membership Chair of the Order of Omega and held the position of Senator At-Large and Mental Health and Well-being Chair in the Student Government Association. Additionally, she is the past President of Seneca Hall's Residence Hall Association. A participant in the 2023 Nolan Burch Leadership Academy and a recipient of the RHA Bronze Pin in 2022, Maria is also a yoga instructor and actively participates in the Mylan Park Pickleball League. She is sponsored by the Country Line Dancing Club.

Trixie Calissie, a senior majoring in Music Education from Wheeling, WV, serves as the President of the Collegiate National Association for Music Education and the Vice President of the American String Teachers Association. She is also involved with Sigma Alpha Professional Agricultural Sorority and the WVU Collegiate 4-H Club. In addition to her roles as a Music Education Peer Mentor and fundraising chair, Trixie participates in the Honors College and performs with the WVU Symphony Orchestra and Steel Band. She is a dedicated community volunteer, she teaches music lessons at Nells Bells Music Studio and serves as a camp counselor for Marshall County 4-H. She is sponsored by the WVU Chapter of Collegiate National Association for Music Education.

Emily Coram, a senior majoring in Accounting from Wheeling, WV,  is an accomplished student leader at West Virginia University and a member of the Theta chapter of Chi Omega. During her time in the sorority, she has served on the executive board as both Treasurer and Vice President, ensuring alignment with the organization's standards and values. Emily has been a Make-A-Wish volunteer for three consecutive years and is a graduate of the Nolan Burch Greek Leadership Academy. In addition to her Greek Life involvement, she is a member of the WVU Honors College, Mountaineer Maniacs, and the Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity. Emily has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment, earning recognition for her contributions to Make-A-Wish and academic excellence. She is sponsored by Chi Omega.

Megan Frappier, a senior majoring in Criminology and Political Science from Cliffwood, NJ, is an active member of the Women in Politics and Government Club, Women in Law Club, Pre-Law Society, Arabic Studies Club, Peer Advocates, Criminology Club, Project 168 Society, and the Delta Gamma Fraternity, Alpha Xi Chapter. As a DIA club sport athlete on the WVU Hip-Hop Dance Team, she competes at the National Dance Association Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida. Previously, she served as the Director of Social Awareness for Delta Gamma and has been the Vice President of Inclusion for the WVU National Panhellenic Council for the past two years. Megan also represents the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as a Diversity Ambassador and is the President and Founder of the Peer Advocates. Her ultimate goal is to pursue a career in criminal prosecution to amplify the voices of those who feel unheard. Megan is sponsored by the Hip Hop Dance Team.

Makenzie Keplinger, a senior majoring in Biology from Moorefield, WV, serves as the President of the Pre-Physician Assistant Club, Secretary of the Psychology Club, and Event Coordinator for the Country Line Dance Club, where she has enhanced member engagement through effective communication and events. She is also actively involved in Criminology, Alpha Epsilon Delta, the Pre-Med Club, and the Appalachian Health Alliance. As a Clinical Associate at Ruby Memorial Hospital, she gains valuable clinical experience while being a Dean’s List student and a PROMISE Scholarship recipient. In 2023, she was recognized as a Farm Bureau of West Virginia Scholar and is a member of Psi Chi, the psychology honor society. Her leadership roles have contributed to increased attendance and engagement in various club activities, allowing members to access essential resources. She is sponsored by the Pre-Physician Assistant Club.

Lauren Marquart, a senior majoring in Elementary Education from Wheeling, WV, is a Presidential Student Ambassador (Cohort 9) and serves as Vice President of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. She has held multiple leadership roles on the TEDx Executive Board, including Speaker Chair for 2022-2023, Vice Chair for 2023-2024, and Chair & Licensee for 2024-2025. Additionally, she is the Social Media Chair for the Mortar Board Senior Honorary Society and is a past Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for CDFS 110. Lauren has made the President's List multiple semesters and is an Underwood Smith Teaching Scholar and a recipient of the CAHS and PROMISE Scholarships. She was a TEDxWVU Speaker in 2022, has completed Project 168, is a Certified Student Leader and a Clifton Strengths Student Champion. Currently, she works as Tour Leader at the WVU Visitor Center, and student teaches at Suncrest Elementary. Lauren also volunteers with WVU athletics and the WV Speech and Debate Association. She is sponsored by Mountaineer Maniacs.

Shaye Potter, a senior majoring in Political Science from Greensburg, PA, serves as Director of Health, Wellness, and Accountability for Alpha Phi Sorority, Director of Recruitment Counselors for WVU Panhellenic Association, and is a member of the Pre-Law Society and Women in Law. Potter has received the WVU System Connection Grant, the WVU Panhellenic Association Scholarship, and has made the President’s and Dean’s lists throughout her time here. Through her various involvement, she helps to plan community events such as Dunk-A-Phi, Phi Market, and Red Dress Gala benefiting Milan Puskar Health Right. Potter worked for a representative in Morgantown with the U.S. House of Representatives and plans to attend WVU College of Law following her graduation in May. She is sponsored by Alpha Phi. 

Alexandria Spiker, a junior majoring in Finance from Morgantown, WV, is a member of the Student Management Investment Fund where she works in the Consumer Discretionary sector. She is also co-founder and Head of Engagement and Recruitment for Mountaineers of Wall Street, as well as a member of the Standards Board for Delta Sigma Pi. Alexandria  is a Chambers Student Ambassador, an Athletic Services Tutor, and a barista at Annie’s Coffee and Creamery. She has completed the Honors Foundation Program and the Honors Peer Mentorship Program. She is sponsored by Mountaineers on Wall Street. 

Hannah Warden, a senior majoring in Health Services Management and Leadership from Cross Lanes, WV, serves as the current WVU Panhellenic Association President. She is a part of the first cohort of the Accelerated Bachelors to Masters (ABM) Health Administration Student. Hannah is a Mindfit Academic Coach, a Student Advisory Board Member for the School of Public Health, a member of the Health Administration Student Association, a Mountaineer Maniac, and a sister of Chi Omega Sorority. In the community, Hannah is a volunteer for the Multidisciplinary Unsheltered Homeless Outreach of Morgantown and an advocate for those currently experiencing homelessness and battling substance use disorder across rural West Virginia. She is sponsored by the Panhellenic Association. 

Kayla Workman, a senior majoring in Management Informations Systems from Canonsburg, PA, is a Chambers College Ambassador, Chambers Peer Mentor, Becker Academic Engagement Success Center Lead Neidermeyer Scholar, and Business Honors Student. She formerly served as Co-President of WVU Women in Business and President of Delta Sigma Pi. Workman was recognized in 2023 as the Nu Upsilon Chapter Collegian of the Year. She volunteers at Chestnut Ridge Church and Homeward Bound Kitty Care. Workman is an incoming Digital Assurance and Transparency Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers. She is sponsored by Women in Business.