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JAMES LILLIN
Staff Writer
On Friday night, students gathered in Steele Hall to watch a showcase of talented SUNY Fredonia students in a spectacle that was part pep-rally and part dance show, all of which culminated in the crowning of this year’s homecoming royalty.
Although the event suffered numerous technical difficulties, including several struggles with audio and a no-show from Much More Chill, the event was successful in attracting students who came out to support their friends and who were interested in seeing the skills of Fredonia’s dance groups, including a show-stopping collaborative performance by the Prancing Devils, Blue Ice Step Team and African Student Union.
“I just wanted to check out the dance groups,” said junior molecular genetics major Alex Mandriota. “I’m not really here supporting anyone in particular. I just wanted to see some hot people dance.”
After the dance groups were finished performing, four students were chosen from the ‘Fredonia’s Got Talent’ program, which consisted of various singers performing song covers to a receptive and energized audience.
“They’re all very brave individuals,” said sophomore English major Henry McClure. “It takes a lot of courage to perform like they did, and they just did a great job.”
McClure was one of the nominees for Homecoming King, and although his bid for the crown was ultimately unsuccessful, he appreciated the support of his friends and the cheers when his name was called to stand with the other nominees.
“My friends were here with me,” said McClure. “I gathered all of my loyal followers, my bannermen, and well, all the guys were here.”
Despite the loss, McClure is optimistic about his future chances.
“The crown is mine by right,” said McClure. “People better be ready for me to come back in full force next year.”
As for this year, however, the crown belonged to senior audio/radio and video productions major Noah Maciejewski, who used his position as the general manager of Fredonia Radio Systems to get the word out throughout the week.
“I nominated myself, they sent out the email, and that was that,” said Maciejewski. “It feels great. I always wanted a crown, and now I have one, so that’s good.”
This year’s homecoming queen was senior theatre major Madison Breslin, who was, notably, the only nominee who opted to wear a full pegasus-unicorn pajama-onesie with a golden horn and golden wings.
“I didn’t wear a dress like other people,” said Breslin, “because I wanted to show women don’t have to get dressed up to get a crown.”
Breslin’s win came as a shock to her, a shock which she attributes entirely to the effort of her friends.
“My friends are responsible for this,” said Breslin. “I didn’t really do anything. I think my friends did most of the work. I thought it was a complete joke, but it actually happened.”
As for what they plan to do with their newfound status as royalty, it seems that they have their hopes set high.
“I can’t wait to move into the Lanford House,” said Maciejewski. “Cause isn’t that what we get to do? President Horvath moves out and we get to live in the President’s house?”
After being unable to verify his bold claim, Maciejewski remained optimistic.
“Either way, I just hope I get to keep the dogs,” said Maciejewski.