Get to know your candidates: Q and A with homecoming ambassadors
Editor’s Note: Seven of this year’s 10 students nominated for Homecoming Ambassadors answered questions from staff reporter Brian Barton. Go to http://vote.cmich.edu to cast your vote for Homecoming Ambassador. You can vote until Friday.
Milford senior Jennifer Slack, nominated by Kessler Hall Council
BB: What do you look forward to most if elected Gold Ambassador?
JS: I will simply look forward to being able to represent Central in one of the most rewarding ways possible. I would be able to represent my pride and joy, to be a face of Central Michigan University. If I am chosen as Gold Ambassador, I know that I will bleed maroon and gold from my very core.
Harrison senior Nathan Heath, nominated by Central Harmony
BB: What is the significance of being nominated for this position?
NH: Having the opportunity to represent CMU as a Homecoming Gold Ambassador is one of the most prestigious honors I could have ever asked for in my years at Central. It already was a big enough honor to be nominated back in the spring of 2010, but making top 10 and then subsequently top five made me realize that I have made an impact on the campus of Central Michigan University along with the other Gold Ambassadors.
Spring Lake senior Caitlin Wozniak, nominated by the Organization of Women Leaders
BB: What do you look forward to most if you get this position?
CW: In reality, I am 100 percent thrilled to be a part of the amazing group of Homecoming Ambassadors. If I receive the honor of being a Gold Ambassador, I will probably jump up and down a little bit, wave to my mom and then be simply honored to be on stage with nine outstanding student leaders that I admire. On Monday, of course, I will return to the student groups and involvements that I love, full of zest for life.
Freeland senior Ashley Stephen, nominated by Alternative Breaks
BB: What do you look forward to most if you get this position?
AS: Going through the entire Homecoming Ambassador process has been such an honor. I am thrilled that I have made it this far. If I am chosen as the Gold Ambassador I would look forward to representing the student body of CMU.
Saginaw senior Mary Klenk, was nominated by Phi Sigma Sigma
BB: What do you look forward to most if you get this position?
MK: If selected as a Gold Ambassador, I look forward to honoring Central’s past and meeting with alumni, celebrating the present during the variety of homecoming events and creating great memories for the future.
Belmont junior Kassy Pierson, nominated by Sigma Kappa
BB: What is the significance of being nominated for this position?
KP: It was a huge honor to be nominated for Homecoming Ambassador by my sorority Sigma Kappa. There are so many amazing leaders and involved individuals on this campus that to be recognized as a Homecoming Ambassador is almost an unreal feeling. Its definitely been a humbling experience and makes me proud to be a CMU student.
Brooklyn senior Steve Wincent, nominated by Fabino, Emmons, Woldt Hall Council
BB: What is the significance of being nominated for this position?
SW: I believe that an ambassador is someone who upholds Central pride, spirit, and passion. I am happy to have made it this far and I’m looking forward to enjoying all the Homecoming events.
