Homecoming
Spirit Week 2026 Events
Congratulations to our 2025 Homecoming Royalty, Shelby Vaughn and Mehran Nayeem! Look here for all the things we have planned for Homecoming 2026!
Homecoming Court
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Allie Rak
Allie Rak is a 5th year Senior with a Double Bachelor’s in Art Administration and Marketing, with a Triple Minor in Dance, Music, and General Business. She has been involved with the Western Student Association for 4 years, a former dancer in the 269 Crew, and currently works as the Student Marketing Assistant for the College of Fine Arts.
Abby Hinzmann
Abby Hinzmann is a Senior studying Elementary Education and works as a First- and Second-Year Experience Assistant Program Manager for The Office of Student Transitions, while also being a member of Aspiring Educators of Michigan and Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society. Abby has also previously worked as an FYE Co-Facilitator and a Fall Welcome Ambassador
Luke Kritzman
Luke Kritzman is currently a Senior majoring in Piano Performance, serving as the Student Body President for WMU. He is also a member of Phi Delta Theta and performs across WMU and Kalamazoo as a soloist and collaborative pianist. Luke prides himself at being at nearly any WMU event, forever cheering on Western.
Bri Chodyniecki
Brianna Chodyniecki is a Junior pursuing a major in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences, currently serving as the President of the Campus Activities Board for her third year of involvement. She is also the Social Media Manager for The Lawson Lunatics, an Initiated Intern for Leadcorp, and a member of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA).
Samantha Becker
Samantha Becker is currently a Lee Honors College member studying Health Sciences and has taken six WMU study abroad trips as a Study Abroad Ambassador. Furthermore, she serves as the Vice President of Student Veterans of America, a mentor for TRIO, a member of Feeding Broncos, a singer with Gospel Choir, and leads a Bible Study.
Keoni Cabatingan
Keoni Cabatingan is a Senior Sports Management major, who performed with the Bronco Marching Band, and working with WMU Athletics and the Student Center. Keoni currently serves as the President of the Interfraternity Council (IFC) and a member of Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI). Keoni strives to connect students and organizations together, fostering belonging for all.
Maya Narayan
Maya Narayan is a Medallion Scholar and Lee Honors College senior studying Music Theatre Performance with a Dance minor. She serves as the President of the SoTD Student Advisory Board, Bulletin Editor of Circle-K International, and a Co-Founder of WMU EcoBroncos, all while being a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, Broadway Green Alliance, Michigan Environmental Council, and WSA. She has also been involved in numerous campus volunteer programs such as WMU Low Waste Athletics, The Giving Tree Initiative, and Ending Period Poverty Project. Maya has also represented Western as a campus student model, MODA Model, and a New York Fashion Week Model.
D'Myra Williams
D’Myra Williams is in her final semester at WMU pursuing a degree in Healthcare Services and Sciences with a minor in Holistic Healthcare & Wellness. A dedicated student leader and advocate for community wellness, she is passionate about creating spaces where others feel supported, empowered, and valued. Williams is a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, where she embraces the organization’s commitment to service and community impact. You’ll see her representing her royal blue and gold everywhere she goes. Through her commitment to service and dedicated leadership, she has earned several honorable campus awards. D’Myra hopes to continue using her voice, compassion, and leadership to inspire others, strengthen her community, and leave a lasting impact wherever she goes.
Spirit Week
