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08/27/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/27/2024 10:26
Prowling the parade
Published on Show Me Mizzou Aug. 27, 2024
Each year, three Tiger students lead the Mizzou Alumni Association's Homecoming Steering Committee. The 36-member team spends months planning events that culminate in the Homecoming parade, football game and more on October 19. Below this year's tri-directors introduce themselves.
[Link]Left to right: Julia Delano, Jacob Wizgird and Megan Fox. Photo by Sam O'Keefe.Julia Delano, 21
Health Science
Chatham, Illinois
Describe yourself in 5 words:
Excited, passionate, silly, friendly, happy
What's the best decision you've made as a director (so far):
To continue the emphasis on building friendships and close relationships within the steering committee; it makes such a fun atmosphere!
What's your favorite class?
Intimate Relationships
What's your favorite thing about Homecoming?
Seeing the impact we have throughout the Columbia community. It's amazing to see the positive impact we have and the relationships that are formed.
Who's your ultimate dinner companion?
Taylor Swift
What's the biggest surprise for you about college life?
Finding the most amazing and supportive group of friends and joining organizations that have made Mizzou feel like home.
What binge-worthy show(s) would you recommend?
Vampire Diaries
First purchase after winning the lottery?
Purchasing a plane ticket and enjoying a European summer vacation
What's your favorite song, old or new, right now?
"Supercut" by Lorde
What superpower would you like to have?
Flying
What's your favorite way to relax?
Going to the beach with my friends and family
Jacob Wizgird, 20
Business Administration
Chicago, Illinois
Describe yourself in 5 words:
Happy, motivated, competitive,
determined, positive
Best decision you've made as a director (so far):
Selecting my committee members. We have such great members on this steering committee, and I can't wait for them to experience this side of Homecoming!
Favorite class?
Intro to Public Speaking during my freshman year
Favorite thing about Homecoming?
The morning of the parade!
Ultimate dinner companion?
Kobe Bryant or Phil Knight
Biggest surprise for you in college life?
Being on the sidelines of Mizzou football games! I am a creative video intern for Mizzou Athletics and wouldn't have imagined being on the sidelines in a sold-out Faurot Field.
Binge-worthy show(s) you recommend?
Suits and The Boys
First purchase after winning the lottery?
A lake house
Favorite song, old or new, right now?
"Ghost Town" by Ye (old song) or "28" by Zach Bryan (new song)
Superpower you would like to have?
Photographic memory
Favorite way to relax?
Hanging out with friends and family
Megan Fox, 21
Journalism
Battlefield, Missouri
Describe yourself in 5 words:
Passionate, ambitious, silly, fearless, creative
Best decision you've made as a director (so far):
The best decision that I have made as a director so far is choosing an amazing group of Mizzou students to be on the Homecoming Steering Committee. These students are hardworking and ready to make an impact on our community through Mizzou Homecoming!
Favorite class?
Public Relations with Jon Stemmle
Favorite thing about Homecoming?
My favorite thing about Homecoming is making connections with fellow steering committee members and how we come together to uphold the finest tradition at Mizzou!
Ultimate dinner companion?
Taylor Swift
Biggest surprise for you about college life?
College classes are fun and not scary.
Binge-worthy show(s) you recommend?
Survivor
First purchase after winning the lottery?
A vacation home in Florence, Italy
Favorite song, old or new, right now?
"Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield
Superpower you would like to have?
Teleportation, because I have too many places to be at once
What's your favorite way to relax?
Rewatching my favorite TV shows
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