Nicholls State University Crowned Homecoming Royalty

THIBODAUX, La. - Seniors Timyra Cotton and Lance Jones were named the Nicholls State University 2024 Homecoming Queen and King during the football game halftime on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Colonels defeated the McNeese State University Cowboys 24-19, maintaining their undefeated home game streak.

Cotton is a psychology pre-counseling major from Chalmette. As president of the Student Programming Association, Student Wellness Team and Hall Director of Scholars Hall, Timyra is passionate about inclusion and school spirit. Known for her dedication to diversity, inclusion and enthusiasm, Timyra is honored to be a part of the homecoming court and looks forward to the school's tradition and community.

Jones is a mass communication major from New Orleans. He is a proud student leader at Nicholls and has navigated campus by being involved in numerous organizations and countless sporting events. His involvement in student government, the Black Student Union, Omega Psi Phi and Pre-Law Society displays his colonel pride on campus. In addition, he does community service across organizations like 100 Black Men, Reginald F. Lewis Scholars and Junior Zulu.

Sponsored by Nicholls State University Alumni Federation, this year's homecoming theme was "Nicholls is my Happy Place." The Alumni Federation strives to retain and increase alumni involvement, gather support for Nicholls and raise community and alumni awareness of the university's achievements, events and goals. To learn more, visit https://www.nichollsalumni.org/.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 28, 2024

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