
Twenty senior students have been selected as University of Nebraska–Lincoln homecoming royalty finalists.
The royalty winners will be elected by the student body in an online vote Oct. 1 and 2. They will be crowned Oct. 4 at halftime of the Nebraska-Michigan State football game, which kicks off at 3 p.m. in Memorial Stadium.
Students named to homecoming royalty are listed below by hometown, with their academic major(s) and parents’ names.
Nebraska
Aurora:
Ella Mitchell, psychology, and women's and gender studies, Travis and Amy Mitchell.
Elkhorn:
Jonathan Drueke, secondary education, Brian and Juli Drueke.
Nathan Ray, supply chain management, Jeffrey and Cynthia Ray.
Grand Island:
Claire Kelly, elementary education, Brian and Stacy Kelly.
Lincoln:
Caden Connelly, fisheries and wildlife, Lonnie Connelly and Lorinda Rice.
Dylan Kluthe, supply chain management, Dave and Diana Kluthe.
Jenna Wakefield, biochemistry and mathematics, Larry and Kari Wakefield.
Omaha:
Anna Hadan, mechanical engineering, Russell and Molly Hadan.
Ava Hollingsworth, accounting, finance and management, Robert and Addie Hollingsworth.
Allan Muinov, economics and data science, Tim and Lucy Muinov.
Papillion:
Nikoleta Skoufis, management, William and Christie Skoufis.
Plattsmouth:
Jacob Zitek, mechanical engineering, Dean and Debbie Zitek.
Roca:
Jaidy Suarez, biology and psychology, Roberto and Agustina Suarez.
Scottsbluff:
Brittani Perez, English, and criminology and criminal justice, Vanna Perez.
Elsewhere in the U.S.
Parker, Colorado:
Eric Jacob, business and law, and economics, Jason and Erin Jacob.
Wheaton, Illinois:
Tom Dey, marketing, Joe and Mary Clare Dey.
Sheldon, Iowa:
Max Hamill, biological sciences, Chad and Beth Hamill.
Salina, Kansas:
Josh Warner, sports media and communication, and advertising and public relations, John and Jeanie Warner.
St. Paul, Minnesota:
Emma Lindsey, child, youth and family studies, Mark Lindsey and Christine Graves.
Edmond, Oklahoma:
Laila Doyle, nutrition and health sciences, Rod and Mia Doyle.
More details at: https://news.unl.edu/article/20-huskers-named-2025-homecoming-royalty-finalists