Judges choose eight finalist for Aggie Homecoming Royalty
The 2002 Utah State University Homecoming Royalty was selected Wednesday at the David B. Haight Alumni Center. Eight judges conducted interviews all day with 10 male and 10 female students to select eight finalists. The 20 nominees were judged on campus activities, honoraries and awards, future plans and goals, the meaning of being a True Aggie and their GPA.
Each nominee was asked two questions in the interviews. The two questions were, “What are your major contributions to USU?” and “How have you personally benefited from USU?”
Name: Sarah Dallof
From: Layton, Utah
Major: Broadcast Journalism
What does it mean to you to be an Aggie?: Being involved on the outside of the classroom just as much as on the inside. I’ve learned inside the classroom how to balance an equation. But outside the classroom, I’ve learned about teamwork and cooperation and how to be a true friend.
What is your greatest fear?: My real greatest fear is snakes, and my more serious fear is having to grow up without my family around me.
What did you do to become homecoming royalty?: I’m not quite sure, but I sure had a lot of fun doing it.
What do you do to show school spirit?: I try to be as friendly to everyone as possible. I’m at the games; I’ve got the blue hair and the face paint. Hopefully, that shows my love for the Aggies.
If money were no object what would you do for a living?: I would travel, and I would love to teach.
Name: Mary Ann Call
From: Salt Lake City, Utah
Major: Psychology
What does it mean to you to be an Aggie?: I think being an Aggie is being a scholar and being involved in campus at Utah State more than the U or BYU people get involved.
What is your greatest fear?: My greatest fear would probably be snakes.
What did you do to become homecoming royalty?: I have been involved in the community doing things with CAPSA. I am the president of a sorority on campus, and I’m the College of Education ambassador.
What do you do to show school spirit?: I helped organize the sorority to support the Aggies.
If money were no object what would you do for a living?: I would work for the ACLU. I would do that even if money is an object because I still want to help out.
Name: Kevin Ten Eyck
From: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Major: Landscape Architecture
What does it mean to you to be an Aggie?: Give it your all in everything that you do, besides the true thing you do at midnight under the full moon.
What is your greatest fear?: Talking to reporters from The Statesman.
What did you do to become homecoming royalty?: I have no idea. I think I got lucky. It’s a privilege to be with all these people and see what they’ve done.
What do you do to show school spirit?: I bleed Aggie blue. I always wear blue and try to be an example in every setting and every situation. I’m always recruiting people, trying to get them to come here.
If money were no object, what would you do for a living?: Besides traveling the world, I would probably do what I love to do: I love to design and be a landscape architect. I love to help the inner city people. There’s a lot of kids that have never seen a Frisbee before or haven’t had the opportunity to throw a football, and I’ve seen that before.
Name: Michelle Hintze
From: Centerville, Utah
Major: Psychology
What does it mean to you to be an Aggie?: To me, being an Aggie is coming to the games and participating in the enriching academic experience that we have here at Utah State. It’s being involved and eating lots of Aggie ice cream.
What is your greatest fear?: The downfall of the Utah Jazz.
What did you do to become homecoming royalty?: I’ve been involved in different aspects of Utah State: academics, planning activities, being a part of the President’s Leadership Council.
What do you do to show school spirit?: I’m front and center at the games. I love my Aggies. I love to be involved in lots of different clubs and just like to get to know a lot of different people.
If money were no object, what would you do for a living?: I’m studying to be a high school counselor, and I honestly think that’s what I want to do.
Name: Jake Stevens
From: Salt Lake City, Utah
Major: Economics and Finance
What does it mean to you to be an Aggie?: Just because I’m a senior and graduating, being an Aggie has taken on a new meaning. Now, I’ll be giving back to my university in the future. A True Aggie is someone who is an Aggie forever.
What is your greatest fear?: Being asked what my greatest fear is.
What did you do to become homecoming royalty?: The specific action was filling out an application. Hopefully, the eight of us can represent Utah State in all that we will be doing.
What do you do to show school spirit?: I think my school spirit isn’t loud and exuberant. I think school spirit is shown through everyday conversations and personal recruiting efforts.
If money were no object, what would you do for a living?: I would create a foundation in which I would do athletic endeavors like biking across the United States, Europe or Africa and would raise money and donate that money to the American Cancer Society.
Name: Todd Blake
From: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Major: Management and Human Resources
What does it mean to you to be an Aggie?: Being an advocate for the university at all times.
What is your greatest fear?: I actually have a fear of falling from high places.
What did you do to become homecoming royalty?: I’m involved with President’s Leadership Council, LDSSA and other organizations.
What do you do to show school spirit?: I try and attend all the events and campus activities.
If money were no object, what would you do for a living?: I want to be a hospital administrator. That’s what I want to do.
Name: Tarrin Barton
From: Powell, Wyoming
Major: American Studies
What does it mean to you to be an Aggie?: Well, there’s the literal meaning of True Aggie. But I think supporting your team and liking what you’re doing and your school.
What is your greatest fear?: Bugs. Creepy, crawly bugs.
What did you do to become homecoming royalty?: Got involved and had a good time.
What do you do to show school spirit?: Go crazy at football games, support activities and get involved.
If money were no object, what would you do for a living?: I would be the first lady of the United States.
Name: Justin Hamilton
From: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Major: Economics and Political Science
What does it mean to you to be an Aggie?: Just being involved for the most part. USU has so many good things to offer. To be an Aggie is to take advantage of your time, to get involved and to make a difference in the community. Once you learn that principle, you’re going to make a difference wherever you go.
What is your greatest fear?: Not living up to the expectations of others and my own expectations.
What did you do to become homecoming royalty?: I just did what I’ve been taught to do. I just lived to my ideals and values, used my talents and tried to make a difference in the classroom, in extracurricular activities and in the classroom.
What do you do to show school spirit?: Just be supportive of all activities, in athletics and in all events. Be supportive of other Aggies as well. That’s what makes Utah State so great – that we’re all outgoing and friendly. Really get to know people, that’s what makes it fun.
If money were no object what would you do for a living?: I think politics or government. Being involved in that would be fun.