Ouachita Stories

Anna Sikes, a senior Christian studies/Biblical studies and Christian studies/Christian ministry double major from Greenbrier, Ark., was crowned Ouachita Baptist University’s 2014 Homecoming Queen during Ouachita’s pre-Homecoming game ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 4.

Sikes and other members of the court were presented at Cliff Harris Stadium in front of more than 3,000 students and alumni in attendance for Ouachita’s Homecoming football victory over Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Ouachita President Rex Horne and OBU’s 2013 Homecoming Queen, Kelsey Frink, crowned Sikes. The 2014 Homecoming Court includes Roxanne Easter, Hannah Pinkerton, Victoria Williams and Katie Theriot.

The 46 Homecoming Court nominees represented numerous campus clubs, academic departments and organizations at Ouachita. After the nominees were presented to the student body at the weekly chapel service, students were given the opportunity to vote for the court. The results were announced at the Oct. 4 ceremony.

“It was a mixture of surprise and excitement when they called my name,” Sikes said. “Everyone has been so gracious to me, and I am so thankful!”

Sikes represented the Eta Alpha Omega men’s social club and was escorted by her father, Marty Sikes. She is a member of the Tri Chi women’s social club, the Ouachita Student Foundation and the Tiger Serve Day leadership team.

“I felt so honored to represent the men of Eta Alpha Omega. They are a genuine group of friends who are so fun and down to earth,” Sikes added. “Homecoming is very magical at Ouachita because it brings the whole campus together to celebrate the school we hold so dear. I love being a student at a place that becomes home.”

First runner-up was Roxanne Easter, a junior history and secondary education double major from Sheridan, Ark., representing the junior class. She is a member of the Tri Chi women’s social club and the Ambush Steering Team, and is a Resident Assistant in Georgia Hickingbotham Hall. She was escorted by her father, Clark Easter.

Second runner-up was Hannah Pinkerton, a senior communication sciences and disorders and Spanish double major from Benton, Ark., representing the Panhellenic Council. She currently serves as president of Panhellenic and also is involved in the Ouachita Student Foundation and Freshman Family Group leadership. She was escorted by her grandfather, R.H. Pinkerton.

Third runner-up was Victoria Williams, a sophomore mass communications major from Spring, Texas, representing the sophomore class. She is a member of the Tri Chi women’s social club, serves as a Resident Assistant in Francis Crawford and supports the Tigers as the Tally the Tiger mascot. She was escorted by her father, Bryan Williams.

Fourth runner-up was Katie Theriot, a senior communication sciences and disorders and Spanish double major from Alexandria, La., representing Campus Ministries. She is active in Backyard Bible Club, the Big Brother/Big Sister program and the Ouachita Student Foundation. She was escorted by her father, John Theriot.

By McKenzie Cranford



The 2014 Ouachita Homecoming Court, pictured above, includes (L-R): fourth runner-up Katie Theriot, first runner-up Roxanne Easter, Queen Anna Sikes, second runner-up Hannah Pinkerton and third runner-up Victoria Williams.   [ Photo by John Bunch. To view and order photos of the Homecoming nominees, visit www.bunchphoto.com. ]



Other Homecoming nominees included:

Claudia Brizuela, a junior business administration/management and business administration/finance double major from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, represented Enactus. She also is involved in the Alpha Chi national college honor society and the Arkadelphia Chamber of Commerce. She was escorted by Bryan McKinney, dean of Ouachita’s Hickingbotham School of Business.

Beth Anne Caery, a junior communication sciences and disorders major from Cabot, Ark., represented EEE women’s social club pledge class of 2013. She was escorted by her father, Sam Caery.

Bailey Chitwood, a senior biology major from North Little Rock, Ark., represented the American Chemical Society. She also is involved in the Campus Activities Board, Tri Beta and the Carl Goodson Honors Program. She was escorted by Dustin Walter, a senior biology and chemistry double major from Marion, Ark.

Hannah Cooper, a senior biology major Conway, Ark., represented the Gridiron Girls. She currently serves as president of the Gridiron Girls. She also is involved in the EEE women’s social club and is a Rho Sigma Sweetheart. She was escorted by her father, Jamie Cooper.

Sophie DeMuth, a senior Christian studies/Christian missions, Christian studies/Biblical studies and speech communication triple major from Rockwall, Texas, represented the Pruet Sisterhood in Ouachita’s Pruet School of Christian Studies. She also is involved in Campus Ministries and the Alpha Tau honor society. She was escorted by her father, Patrick DeMuth.

Trinity Dial, a senior biology major from Rockwall, Texas, represented Panhellenic Council. She also is involved in Tri Beta and College Republicans. She was escorted by her father, Brian Dial.

Lauren Dunklin, a senior dietetics and nutrition major from Humphrey, Ark., represented the Nutrition and Dietetics Club. She also is involved in the EEE women’s social club, College Republicans and is a Kappa Chi Little Sister. She was escorted by her father, George Dunklin Jr.

Aaryn Elliott, a senior early childhood education major from Bentonville, Ark., represented the EEE women’s social club. She currently serves as the president of EEE and also is chair of student recruitment for the Ouachita Student Foundation. She was escorted by her father, Wyley Elliott.

Abby Emanuel, a senior biology major from Little Rock, Ark., represented the EEE women’s social club pledge class of 2012. She also is on the women’s soccer team and is a Freshman Family Group leader. She was escorted by her father, Peter Emanuel.

Abbey Fowler, a senior mass communications and art and graphic design double major from Arkadelphia, Ark., represented the Art Club. She also is involved in the Tri Chi women’s social club and Enactus. She was escorted by her father, Bob Fowler.

Mariah Gough, a sophomore pre-medicine major from Calion, Ark., represented the Chi Delta women’s social club pledge class of 2014. She also is a member of the Ouachita Student Foundation and OBU cheer squad. She was escorted by her father, Wyndell Gough.

McCall Guttridge, a senior early childhood major from Denison, Texas, represented the Tri Chi women’s social club. She currently serves as the president of Tri Chi and also is involved in the Ouachita Student Foundation and Kappa Delta Pi. She was escorted by her father, David Guttridge.

Grace Hevron, a senior history and secondary education double major from Duncanville, Texas, represented the Chi Rho Phi pledge class of 2013. She also is involved in the Ouachita Tiger Marching Band and Phi Alpha Theta. She was escorted by her father, Lance Hevron.

Chloe Huff, a senior psychology major from Jonesboro, Ark., represented the Campus Activities Board. She also is involved in Student Senate. She was escorted by her father, Jack Huff.

Caitlyn Johnson, a senior early childhood education major from Winnsboro, Texas, represented the Chi Rho Phi women’s social club. She also is involved in TRIO Student Mentoring and Tiger Nation student leadership. She was escorted by her father, Mark Johnson.

Rebecca Johnson, a sophomore music and business administration/management double major from Manassas, Va., represented the Chi Rho Phi women’s social club pledge class of 2014. She also is involved in the Ouachita Singers. She was escorted by her father, Charles Johnson.

Hannah Kuhn, a junior kinesiology and leisure studies/pre-professional studies major from Gurdon, Ark., represented the Chi Delta women’s social club pledge class of 2013. She also is involved in America Counts and the Kinesiology Club. She was escorted by her father, Randy Kuhn.

Abby Lindsey, a senior business administration/management major from Van Buren, Ark., represented the Rho Sigma men’s social club. She is the current Miss OBU and also is involved in the Ouachita Student Foundation and the EEE women’s social club. She was escorted by her father, Kenny Lindsey.

Abbey Little, a sophomore mass communications and business administration/marketing double major from Pearcy, Ark., represented OBU Cheerleading. She also is a member of the EEE women’s social club, the Ouachita Student Foundation and the Ouachitonian yearbook staff. She was escorted by her father, Jim Little.

Gracie Lundstrum, a senior mass communications and speech communication double major from Springdale, Ark., represented the Ouachita Student Foundation. She is currently president of the Ouachita Student Foundation and also is involved in the EEE women’s social club and Student Senate. She was escorted by her father, Tom Lundstrum.

Madeline Martin, a senior biology major from Garland, Texas, represented the Carl Goodson Honors Program. She serves as co-chair for the Carl Goodson Honors Program and also is involved in the EEE women’s social club and the Ouachita Singers. She was escorted by her father, Jeff Martin.

Anna Cathryn Massey, a senior biology major from McGehee, Ark., represented the Beta Beta men’s social club. She also is involved in the Ouachita Student Foundation, the EEE women’s social club and Tri Beta. She was escorted by her father, Malcomb Massey.

Katelyn Matlock, a freshman early childhood education major from Bentonville, Ark., represented the Ouachita Tiger Network. She also is involved in Freshman Family Groups and Gridiron Girls. She was escorted by her father, Travis Matlock.

Montana McAdams, a sophomore pre-pharmacy major from El Dorado, Ark., represented the Tri Chi women’s social club pledge class of 2014. She also is involved in the Ouachita Student Foundation and the American Chemical Society. She was escorted by her father, Buddy McAdams.

Kasey McLeane, a senior accounting and business administration/finance double major from Camden, Ark., represented the senior class. She is involved in the Ouachita Student Foundation, the EEE women’s social club and the cross country team. She was escorted by her father, David McLeane.

Ashlyn Meece, a junior early childhood education major from Arkadelphia, Ark., represented the Ben M. Elrod Center for Family and Community. She also is part of the Alpha Chi national college honor society. She was escorted by her father, David Carson.

Alex Morrison, a senior dietetics and nutrition major from Monticello, Ark., represented the Nutrition and Dietetics Club. She also is involved in the Panhellenic Council and the Campus Activities Board. She was escorted by her father, Russ Morrison.

Paige Onyuru, a senior biology and chemistry double major from Hot Springs, Ark., represented the Kappa Chi men’s social club. She also is involved in the EEE women’s social club, College Republicans and Student Senate. She was escorted by her father, Eroi Onyuru.

Estefanie Perez Ferrer, a sophomore business adminstration major from Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela, represented the International Club. She also is involved in the Ouachita Student Foundation and Enactus. She was escorted by Ian Cosh, Ouachita’s vice president for community and international engagement.

Lauren Perry, a senior art and graphic design major from Springdale, Ark., represented the Sigma Alpha Sigma men’s social club. She is a graphic designer for Ouachita’s Office of Communications and is a member of the volleyball team and Ouachita Student Foundation. She was escorted by her father, Byran Perry.

Grace Powell, a sophomore kinesiology and leisure studies/pre-professional studies major from North Augusta, S.C., represented Tiger Nation Student Leadership. She also is involved in the Campus Activities Board and Gridiron Girls. She was escorted by her father, Gary Powell.

Laura Grace Shaddox, a senior communication sciences and disorders major from North Little Rock, Ark., represented Student Senate. She also is involved in the EEE women’s social club and the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association. She was escorted by her father, Ken Shaddox.

Aly Smith, a senior mass communications and art and graphic design double major from Sherwood, Ark., represented the Ouachitonian. She serves as the Ouachitonian yearbook’s editor and also is involved in the EEE women’s social club and the International Association of Business Communicators. She was escorted by her grandfather, Ken Smith.

Julie Stanley, a senior biology and kinesiology and leisure studies/pre-professional studies double major from Vilonia, Ark., represented the Kinesiology Club. She also is involved in Campus Ministries and is a member of the volleyball team. She was escorted by her father, Jim Stanley.

Sarah Stiles, a senior Biblical languages major from Aubrey, Texas, represented the Alpha Chi national college honor society. She also is involved in the Big Brother/Big Sister program, Theta Alpha Kappa and Freshman Family Group leadership. She was escorted by her father, Wayne Stiles.

Kara Strong, a freshman elementary education major from Little Rock, Ark., represented the freshman class. She is involved in Freshman Family Groups. She was escorted by her grandfather, Tom Waller.

Tegan Taylor, a senior business administration/marketing major from Clarksville, Ark., represented the Chi Rho Phi women’s social club pledge class of 2012. She also is involved in Enactus. She was escorted by her father, Phillip Taylor.

Dalaney Thomas, a senior mass communications major from Paron, Ark., represented the Chi Delta women’s social club. She currently serves as the president of Chi Delta and also is a Rho Sigma Sweetheart and a co-director of intramurals. She was escorted by her father, Norman Thomas.

Hollan Van Horn, a junior mass communications major from Fayetteville, Ark., represented the Diamond Dolls. She also is a member of the EEE women’s social club as well as the cheerleading squad. She was escorted by her father, Dave Van Horn.

Allie Wade, a senior communication sciences and disorders major from Hot Springs, Ark., represented the Speechies. She is a member of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association. She was escorted by her father, Clint Harris.

Abigail Wise, a sophomore elementary education major from Searcy, Ark., represented the EEE women’s social club pledge class of 2014. She also is involved in the Big Brother/Big Sister program, Veritas women’s discipleship and youth group leadership at First Baptist Church of Arkadelphia. She was escorted by her father, Mike Wise.