Purdue Calumet’s 2009 Homecoming Court
PUC King Pete Cabrera
Sponsoring Organization: N/A
Major: Finance & HR
Campaign Message: This PUC King hopeful thinks he will look good with a crown. But will he still be able to “play baseball, basketball, hangout with the guys, and still chase after girls” if he had the crown? He thinks so! “I believe everyone should be PUC Royalty,” he says. In his spare time, Pete works as a an Orientation Leader and helps welcome new students to Purdue University Calumet.
PUC Queen Alison (Ali) Schnoor
Sponsoring Organization: PUC Cheerleaders
Major: Spanish/Nursing
Campaign Message: When this Chancellor’s Scholar is not helping lead the PUC Cheerleaders, you may find her spending time with her family, traveling, or just having an amazing time with friends! “I feel so blessed to be nominated and to have this opportunity,” Alison comments. “This Valentine’s Day will definitely be a highlight of my year! I wish everyone luck, with hugs and kisses!”
PUC Prince Nathyn Gibson
Sponsoring Organization: The Chronicle
Major: Communications
Campaign Message: Imagine this, you’re in a large room, and the song “The Final Countdown,” by Europe, begins to play. Then, you see a shadow of someone entering the door. The person, as he quickly approaches you, is taking pictures, giving high fives, playing Rock-Paper-Scissors, and seems to be a very interesting person. This person, you soon realize, is Nathyn Gibson coming into the room to the beat of his self-proclaimed “PUC Prince Campaign Theme Song.” “I always thought I would look good in a crown,” he comments on wanting to become PUC Prince. “I am adorable, like a kitten playing with a ball of yarn. These are just a few reasons why I should be PUC Royalty.”
PUC Princess Natalie Mora
Sponsoring Organization: Los Latinos
Major: Visual Communication & Graphic Arts
Campaign Message: Music, movies, photography, spending time with family/friends and just being creative are among the things that Natalie enjoys in her spare time. She is the President of Los Latinas, a student organization at Purdue University Calumet. “I should be PUC Royalty because I am a good leader and role model for students on campus. I am also very involved in school and student activities,” she says. Natalie is also a New Student Orientation Leader and Programming Assistance Leader (P.A.L.).
Other Queen Nominees
Alison Dunbar
Sponsoring Organization: PUC Cheerleaders
Major: Psychology
Alison, co-captain of the PUC Cheerleaders, enjoys coaching 7th and 8th grade Cheerleaders at Eggers Middle School in Hammond and working out. She believes her bubbly, outgoing, and athletic personality would be a great contribution to the PC Royal Court. She comments, “I believe I can succeed academically, athletically, and socially if picked for PUC’s Royal Court!”
Nela Taskovska
Sponsoring Organization: N/A
Major: Political Science
“Purdue needs a strong female character that will set an example of beauty and intelligence among the PUC students,” Nela suggests. This PUC Royalty hopeful enjoys traveling, dancing, and swimming in her spare time.
Brittney Stoica
Sponsoring Organization: PUC Cheerleaders
Major: Psychology & Sociology
Helping animals, cheerleading, and hanging out with her friends, are all things Brittney lists as her hobbies and activities. She, happily, has been a member of the PUC Cheering Squad for two years. Brittney wants to share the following quote with PUC students: “Live your life for today because yesterdays are over & tomorrows may never come.”
Other Princess Nominees
Shana Wofford
Sponsoring Organization: N/A
Major: Undecided (potentially Forensic Science)
This student employee of the University Village says she enjoys working there because it allows her to interact with different people. She understands that true friends are hard to come by, and enjoys going shopping, watching First 48 on A&E. Family is really important to her – she especially enjoys spending time with her nephew and older sister. “I am a very kind and open-hearted person. I help those who are heading in the wrong direction get on the right path. I have a goal that I want to reach and if I continue to do what I am doing I know I will accomplish it,” she comments.
Ashley Stephens
Sponsoring Organization: N/A
Major: Undecided
Ashley enjoys the arts and theater. In fact, she hopes to be in the Spring Musical, “Snoopy!”, directed by Corya Channing. She says she should be PUC Royalty because, “I feel that Purdue Calumet is a great school. I transferred here in the fall semester and have significantly improved my GPA, made lifelong friends, and loved every minute of my time on campus. I feel that I can represent the University and the students well because many students can relate to my experience here at PUC.” A little known fact is that Ashley enjoys watching professional sports and runway modeling!
Mollie Ramstrom
Sponsoring Organization: PUC Cheerleaders
Major: Elementary Education
Are you a fan of the Chicago Cubs? If so, you aren’t alone, this PUC Cheerleader is a fan, too! Mollie enjoys running, volunteering, and is involved with Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. She quotes the following saying, ‘Commitment leads to action. Action brings your dream closer.’ “I am anxious,” she continues, “to see what life has to offer me, and along the way I will have Peregrine Pride.
Other Prince Nominees
Henry Alvarez
Sponsoring Organization: Los Latinos
Major: Spanish International Affairs
When this self acclaimed, “charming, personable, responsible, and outgoing” individual is not working out at the gym 5 days a week you may find him keeping up with his academic activities. “I strive to do well and I love Purdue University Calumet. I will work hard to support the school and promote Los Latinos.”
Marcus Hardy
Sponsoring Organization: N/A
Major: Criminal Justice
Have you ever met a person who enjoys writing music, playing basketball, and making money? If not, you obviously have not met Marcus Hardy! “Everyone wants to be a friend of Marcus Hardy,” he comments on why he should be PUC Royalty. “I have a great sense of humor and a smile that can light up the entire room!”
