NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has named 22 students to its 2024 Homecoming Honor Court. Members of the court were selected by a vote of the student body. The court will be presented at halftime of the Homecoming football game against Lamar on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Kaley Grace Koss of Many will be queen of the court and Chris James of Dallas, Texas, will be king.
Also selected to the court were Makayla Boudreaux of Mandeville, Kameron Burns of Haughton, Abigail Chevalier of Mangham, Christopher Compas of Stonewall, Madison Cook of Vivian, Hannah Davis of Hammond, Alexander Engstrom of Baton Rouge, Peyton Fuller and Linzi Lampert of Deville, Bryce Juneau of Cottonport, Tyler Melna of Monroe, Coree Nash of Jena, Christopher Richard of Abbeville, Chris Soileau of Kinder, Brooke Straight of St. Francisville, James Taylor and Kacy Young of Shreveport, Avery Tullos of Benton, Lauryn Vernon of Arcadia and Terrell Woodard of Carencro.
Koss is the daughter of Ashley and Jeremy Koss. She is a junior strategic communications major. Koss is a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority and serves as director of chapter growth. She is active in the Baptist Collegiate Ministry and was a freshman orientation leader. Koss is a member of the Purple Jackets and is an alumna of the President’s Leadership Program. She is a member of the Order of Omega, Students for Animal Protection, Addiction Studies Club and the Demon Volunteers in Progress. She is a recipient of the Morgan First Generation and Extra Mile Scholarship and received Sigma Sigma’s Outstanding Sophomore Award.
James is the son of Erica Jones and Johnny James. He is a senior communication major. James is the University Programming Council program coordinator and has been secretary and a senator in the Student Government Association. He has been public relations manager for KNWD-FM and a member of the Current Sauce staff, a freshman connector and has worked with the TRIO program. James is a member of the Black Male Alliance, the NAACP, the National Society of Leadership and Success and Demon Volunteers in Progress. He was named Student Affairs Student of the Year. James is a Dean’s List student.
Boudreaux is the daughter of Renee and Aaron Boudreaux. She is a senior health and exercise science major. Boudreaux is a four-year member of the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band. She is a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority and serves as vice president of operations. Boudreaux is a member of Order of Omega and serves as Secretary. She is also a member of the Human Performance Leadership Club. Boudreaux is an Honor List student. She received the National Inspire Ambition in Operations Award, the 2024 Officer of the Year Award and the Helen St. Claire Award.
Burns is the son of Jason and Lindsay Burns. He is a biology major with a concentration in biomedical. He is a member of Pi Kappa Alpha, the Catholic Student Organization, Blue Key and the Interfraternity Council where he serves as president. He was a freshman orientation leader, assisted in the Office of First Year Experience and is a member of Demon Volunteers in Progress. He was the 2023 Greek Man of the Year. Burns is a Dean’s List student.
Chevalier is the daughter of Tony and Wendi Chevalier. She is a senior nursing major with a minor in biology. She is a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority where she serves as the new member orientation team head and was on the 2022-2023 officer board. Chevalier is active in the Baptist Collegiate Ministry, assisted in the Office of First Year Experience and was a freshman orientation leader. She is a member of Demon Volunteers in Progress, Students of Animal Protection and was in the President’s Leadership Program. Chevalier is a member of Purple Jackets, Order of Omega and Alpha Lambda Delta.
Compas is the son of Troy and Michell Compas. He is a senior business administration major with a minor in finance. He is currently the president of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity where he has served as internal vice president and head of recruitment. Compas is active in the Student Government Association and is a member of Students for Animal Protection. He is a Dean’s List and Honor List student.
Cook is the daughter of Vanessa Cook and Chad Cook. She is a senior health and exercise science major. Cook is president of the College of Panhellenic Council, president of Purple Jackets and a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. She is a two-year junior advisor for Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society and a member of Blue Key, Demon Volunteers in Progress and the Student Government Association. Cook is a mentor for the President’s Leadership Program and was a freshman orientation leader. She is a two-year Sherry F. Morgan Extra-Mile Scholarship recipient and received the Chris Roper Scholarship and the Sigma Sigma Sigma Lisa Burton Memorial Scholarship.
Davis is the daughter of Latoya Williams. She is a senior psychology major with a minor in biology. Davis is the 2024 Miss NSU and is vice president of the Student Government Association and president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is a member of Purple Jackets, La Belle Femme and Order of Omega. Davis is an Academic Success Center Tutor and has been super involved at NSU. She was a freshman orientation leader, participated in the President’s Leadership Program and was Alpha Lambda Delta philanthropy chair. Davis was a member of the 2023 Homecoming Honor Court. Davis was an SGA Senator at large for two years and was Student Affairs Commissioner. She was named Senator of the Year and Commissioner of the Year. Davis has made the President’s List, Dean’ List and Honor Roll.
Engstrom is the son of Mark and Nicole Engstrom. He is a junior liberal arts major. Engstrom is a member of Demons in Government, the Student Government Association, Pi Kappa Alpha and the Chess Club.
Fuller is the daughter of Steve Fuller and Shannon Doyle and the granddaughter of Willie Mae Milam. She is a junior biology-biomedical and veterinary technology major. She is a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority where she serves as vice president of New Member Education and was a recipient of the 2023 Sigma Sigma Sigma Foundation Scholarship, the 2023 and 2024 Morgan Extra Mile Scholarship and the 2023 and 2024 Morgan First Generation Scholarship. Fuller is on leadership in the Baptist Collegiate Ministry and was a freshman orientation leader. She was in the President’s Leadership Program and is now a mentor. She serves as treasurer of Purple Jackets, Order of Omega, and Blue Key. She is an active member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Beta Beta Beta Honor Society and Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society. She is a member of Demon Volunteers in Progress, the Vet Tech Club, Students for Animal Protection, the American Society of Microbiology and the American Chemical Society. Fuller is involved in the JOVE Research Scholarship and is a President’s List and Dean’s List student.
Juneau is the son of Allison and Brian Juneau. He is a junior veterinary technology and biology major. He is a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Students for Animal Protection and the Catholic Student Organization. He was a freshman orientation leader and assists in the Office of First Year Experience.
Lampert is the daughter of Loren and Lisa Lampert. She is a senior health and exercise science/occupational therapy major. Lampert is a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority and assists in the Office of First Year Experience. She was a freshman orientation leader and is active in the Baptist Collegiate Ministry. Lampert is a member of Demon Volunteers in Progress and Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society and was in the President’s Leadership Program. She was a member of the 2023 Homecoming Honor Court.
Melna is the son of Lori Townsend, Brent Townsend and Jimmy Melna. He is a junior nursing major. Melna is a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha where he was sergeant-at-arms and campus involvement chair. He was treasurer of Students for Animal Protection and Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. He was in the Presidential Leadership Program and a member of Blue Key. Melna was a freshman orientation leader and a member of Demon Volunteers in Progress. Melna was on the University Programming Council Concert Committee. He is a Dean’s List student.
Nash is the son of Melanie Nash and Christopher Brinson. He is a senior social work major. Nash is a co-founder of the Black Male Alliance. He was in the President Leadership Program and was involved with the Trio Program. Nash is a member of the Social Work Club and the NAACP. He was a freshman orientation leader and is part of student media at NSU. Nash was the 2024 Outstanding Social Work Student. He is a Dean’s List and Honor Roll student.
Richard is the son of Nadine and Chris Richard. He is a junior strategic communications major. Richard is a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity where he has served as treasurer and public relations chair and was named Freshman of the Year. He is a member of Order of Omega and was the organization’s vice president. Richard is a member of Blue Key and Demon Volunteers in Progress. He was a freshman orientation leader and member of the President’s Leadership Program. Richard was a member of Alpha Lambda Delta and received their Outstanding Service Award.
Soileau is the son of Walter Soileau and Kristal and David Batchelor. He is a junior health and exercise science/pre-physical therapy major. He is the secretary for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated and a member of Black Male Alliance. Soileau was a freshman orientation leader and was in the President’s Leadership Program. Soileau received a Reginald F. Lewis Scholarship. He is an Honor List student.
Straight is the daughter of Timmy and Neysa Straight. She is a junior communications major. Straight is a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority serving as director of Panhellenic Relations. Straight is a member of Purple Jackets, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Order of Omega and is an NSU Food Pantry volunteer coordinator. She was a freshman orientation leader, assisted the Office of First Year Experience and is active in the Baptist Collegiate Ministry. Straight is a member of Demon Volunteers in Progress and was in the President’s Leadership Program.
Taylor is the son of David Taylor and Ewanya Taylor. He is a senior general studies major with a social science minor. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. where he serves as the chapter vice president, and apparel committee head. Taylor is a member of the Student Government Association Senate Where he serves as an academic senator for the college of education and human development. He is also a member of Black Male Alliance and TRIO.
Tullos is the daughter of James and Adelia Tullos and Robyn and Shane Edmonds. She is a senior biology major. She is active in the Baptist Collegiate Ministry as a family group leader. Tullos is a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, Purple Jackets, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Tri-Beta Biological Honors Society, American Society for Microbiology and the Order of Omega. She has been involved with the JOVE Research Program. Tullos was a freshman orientation leader, a Presidential Ambassador and a member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society and the Demon Mentor Network. She was a member of the 2023 Homecoming Honor Court.
Vernon is the daughter of Lawrence and Latisha Vernon. She is a junior biology/pre-med major with a minor in dance. Vernon is a member of the NSU Purple Pizzazz Pom Line and was co-captain. She is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, the NSU Dance Company and Demon Volunteers in Progress. Vernon was a freshman orientation leader, in the President’s Leadership Program and was a mentor. She is active in the Baptist Collegiate Ministry. Vernon was the 2023-2024 Mrs. Gold. She is a President’s List student.
Woodard is the son of Cathy and Michael LeBlanc. He is a senior biology major with a concentration in biomedical sciences. Woodard is the 2024-25 Student Government Association president and Mr. NSU. He is a member of the Theta Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and is Southwest Regional Assistant Vice President of Alpha Phi Alpha. Woodard is a co-founder of the Black Male Alliance and was a freshman orientation leader. He is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, National Society of Leadership and Success, Order of Omega, Blue Key, Helping Hands, the African American Caucus and Demon Volunteers in Progress. Woodard was the Greek New Member of the Year and was part of the 2023 Homecoming Honor Court. He has been on the President’s List, Dean’s List and Honor List.
Young is the daughter of Marty and Tracy Young. She is a senior history and hospitality management and tourism major. Young is a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma and serves as president. She was in the President’s Leadership Program and is a current mentor. Young is student coordinator of the NSU Food Pantry and is vice president of Purple Jackets and Blue Key. Young is a past historian and two-term junior advisor of Alpha Lambda Delta. She is a coordinator of Demon Volunteers in Progress, a student worker in the Office of First Year Experience, a member of Order of Omega and is active in the Baptist Collegiate Ministry. Young is a former freshman orientation leader. Young is a two-time recipient of the Sherry F. Morgan Extra Mile Scholarship and received the Alpha Lambda Delta Jo Anne Trowe Scholarship. She is a Dean’s List and Honors List student.
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Members of Northwestern State University’s Homecoming Honor Court were
left to right, Terrell “TJ” Woodard, Jr., Hannah Davis, Kacy Young, Tyler Melna, Brooke Straight, Kameron Burns, Abigail Chevalier, Chris Soileau, Makayla Boudreaux, Kaley Koss-Homecoming Queen, Chris James-Homecoming King, Peyton Fuller, Bryce Juneau, Lauryn Vernon, Coree Nash, Linzi Lampert, Christopher Richard, Madison Cook, James Taylor, Avery Tullos and Christopher Compas. Also named to the court was Alexander Engstrom. The court will be presented at halftime of the Oct. 26 Homecoming football game against Lamar which begins at 2 p.m.
