Alison McCord is a 4th year student from Pottsville, Pennsylvania. She is majoring in Architectural engineering with a structural focus. Previously, Alison served as the grand marshal and honorary grand marshal captain on the Alumni Relations committee for homecoming 2024. Alison loves homecoming because it sees people from all walks of life come together and celebrate tradition with one another. 

Kayla Weekes is a fourth-year student from Wadsworth, Illinois, majoring in Behavioral Health. She previously served as a Media Relations captain for Homecoming 2024. Kayla’s passion for Homecoming stems from the incredible people and experiences she’s had. She looks forward to celebrating and honoring Penn State pride alongside both current and former students. 

Ally Eicher is a third-year student from Lake George, New York. She is majoring in Biobehavioral Health with a minor in Health Policy Administration. Previously, she served as the Past to Present Captain for Homecoming 2024. She was also a member of the first-year involvement committee for Homecoming 2023. Ally loves Homecoming because it brings so much spirit to the Penn State Community in a way that is not celebrated throughout the year. 

Nicole (Nikki) Klaski is a third-year student from Abington, PA. She is majoring in Health Policy and Administration with a minor in Business. Previously, she served as a Student Organization Liaison Captain for Homecoming 2024. Nikki loves Homecoming because it embodies Penn State and its longstanding traditions and pride. 

Celia Lucey is a third-year student from Wilmington, Delaware! She is majoring in Biology. Previously, she served as the Parade Day Focus Group Captain for Homecoming 2024. Celia enjoys being a part of Homecoming because of the unique opportunity to connect with a broader Penn State community.

Zach McGuire is a third-year student from Williamsport, Pennsylvania studying architectural engineering with a minor in architectural studies. This will mark his fourth year of involvement with the organization, previously serving as OPP Captain for Homecoming in both 2023 and 2024. Now stepping into the role of Operations Director for Homecoming 2025, Zach is excited to contribute to another memorable Homecoming celebration in State College.

Hannah Park is a third-year student from Princeton, New Jersey. She is majoring in Data Science and minoring in Security and Risk Analysis. Previously she has been a part of the First Year Involvement Committee, University Relations Involvement, and in 2024 she served as a Parade Captain as a Student Organization Liaison. Hannah loves Homecoming because it brings the Penn State community together and celebrates Penn State tradition and pride all year round.

Samantha John is third-year student from Mercer Country, New Jersey. She is majoring in Film Production and minoring in Photography. Previously, she served as the Production Captain for Homecoming 2024. Samantha joined because of the deep roots she has with Penn State and the determination she has to further her legacy. She loves Homecoming because of the friends it has brought her and the experience of community within the organization. 

Lauren Campion is a third-year student from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is majoring in Human Centered Design and Development with a minor in Security and Risk Analysis. Previously, she served as a Lead Developer in the Technology Committee for Homecoming 2024. Lauren loves Homecoming because she enjoys giving back to the community, and bringing people together through the different events and outreach. 

Mikey Leipham is a fourth-year student from Horseheads, New York. He majors in Business Management and minors in Business Law. Previously, Mikey served as the Special Events Captain on the University Relations committee for Homecoming 2024. Mikey loves homecoming because it creates a sense of belonging in the Penn State community and provides an opportunity to follow in both of his sisters’ footsteps. 

Events Captains, ICL/Head of DEI (2)

The Events Captains are responsible for planning events in celebration of the selection of the 2023 Homecoming Court. This includes the Court Reception, Court Workshop, and Court Crash. They also communicate with the Alumni Association and Staff at the Hintz Center to prepare for these events. One of theses captains will also act as the Court Relations Committee’s Head of DEI/Events Captain. This Captain will lead initiatives and conversations throughout the year to bring up common Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion issues. The other Events captain will double as the Court Relations Inter-Committee Liaison. The ICL/Events Captain is responsible for taking meeting minutes and fostering morale and bonding within the committee. Both of these captains, while having separate specializations, will collaborate during the planning of Court Relation’s events!

Student Court Captains (1-2)

These captains will work together to coordinate all efforts involving the Student Court. This includes communicating with the past court and involving them in Spring events for Homecoming. It also entails the nomination, application, voting, and selection of the Student Court for Homecoming 2022. This also involves assisting in the coordination of the Faculty Panel and ensuring the appearance of the Homecoming court at events throughout Homecoming Week.

University Court Captain (1)

The University Court Captain is involved in the coordination of all things surrounding the University Court. This includes the nomination and selection of Court as well as the appearance of the court at events throughout Homecoming Week. This captain will also work with the Graduate Court Captain to select a Student Panel.

Graduate and Professional School Court Captain (1)

The Graduate Court captain is in charge of the coordination of all things surrounding the Graduate Court. This includes the nomination and selection of Court as well as the appearance of the court at events throughout Homecoming Week. This will include outreach efforts to different graduate organizations to make them aware of nominations. This captain will also work with the University Court Captain to select a Student Panel.