Homecoming Court

Court members are selected based on their leadership qualities, spirit, integrity, and achievement through their contributions and involvement at Ohio State. The Royalty selection process begins with an application. Based on application scores and GPA, individual interviews are offered and conducted by Ohio State faculty, staff, and alumni. The application and interview scores are combined with the student body vote, and the royalty is announced.

Royalty members then volunteer and serve as ambassadors during Welcome Week and Homecoming Week, prior to a student body vote and announcement of the Homecoming Royalty.

Alexus Barry

Hometown: Mansfield

Class rank (for fall 2023): Sophomore

Major(s) and minor(s): Social Work

Campus involvement (past and present): I am currently a resident advisor at the Mansfield campus.

What does it mean to you to be a Buckeye?: To be a buckeye means, having pride in my school and representing that in everything I do. Knowing that I have a support system such as this school to help with academics, mental health, and so much more is exactly why I’m proud to be a buckeye. O-H-I-O

Cailynn Cistrunk

Hometown: Cleveland

Class rank (for fall 2023): Senior

Major(s) and minor(s): Social Work

Campus involvement (past and present):

Ohio State Mansfield 22nd Annual Soul Food Dinner (February 16th, 2023)

• Set up tables.
• Greet and take tickets at the door.
• Pass out pens and food menus

Ohio State Mansfield Student Panel (February 20th, 2023)

• Answering prewritten questions
• Answering questions from students and parents

Mansfield Marketplace (Spring Semester of 2021- Present)

• Student Lead
• Serves all customers and guests of the university, uses basic commercial kitchen equipment and is responsible for basic assembly and preparation of hot and/or cold food items.
• Maintains prescribed standards in personal appearance, hygiene, safety, and sanitation.
• Upholds a high level of professionalism and attention to friendly, accurate, and prompt service; is expected to smile, greet and make eye contact at every customer interaction; ultimately responsible for providing an extraordinary dining and/or event experience.

Campus Recreation Glow Grand Carnival (April 4, 2022)

• Student worker.
• Set up and take down all booths.
• Work in one of the booths.
• Distribute ticket prizes.

Campus Recreation Dodgeball Intramural (Spring Semester of 2022)

• Student worker
• Set up and clean up dodgeballs.
• Time and keep score of each dodgeball game.

Campus Recreation Glow in the Dark Game Night (January 12, 2022)

• Student worker
• Set up and take down all the lights.
• Check people in and pass out glow gear.

Marketplace Voucher program (Fall Semester of 2021 -Present)

• Student worker
• Check IDs and take vouchers of senior citizens that have them.
• Take order and prepare food.

What does it mean to you to be a Buckeye? To me, being a Buckeye means being a part of a community that values hard work, determination, and excellence. Being a Buckeye is more than just a label or a title - it is a mindset and a way of life. It means striving for excellence in everything we do and pushing ourselves to be the best version of ourselves. As a Buckeye, we are challenged to push ourselves to new heights, to think creatively, and to lead by example. Being a Buckeye means being a part of something bigger than ourselves and working together to positively impact the world around us.

Makena Northcutt

Hometown: Willard Ohio

Class rank (for fall 2023): Sophomore

Major(s) and minor(s): Early Childhood Education

Campus involvement (past and present): I have been involved in the Buckeye Ambassador Program, The Green Bandana Project, and the Student Research Frenzy.

What does it mean to you to be a Buckeye? To me, being a Buckeye is not just one thing. In fact, it means a variety of things to me. Being a Buckeye means coming together to support one another in times of need and working hard toward whatever my passion is. I get the privilege of working alongside professors and students who will help me grow academically and personally. Here at Ohio State, I know many people care about me and want me to succeed. Knowing that I am a Buckeye and that I belong to a community helps give me purpose as I move toward my career. Regardless of where my journey takes me in the future, I can always look to my Buckeye family for support and guidance along the way. I am incredibly proud to be a part of this legacy. Go Bucks!

Gracyn Shupp

Hometown: New London, Ohio

Class rank (for fall 2023): Senior

Major(s) and minor(s): Major- Social Work, Minor- Substance misuse

Campus involvement (past and present):

• Social Work Club (treasurer)
• NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illnesses)
• Student Worker as a receptionist in Reidi
• STEP
• Green Bandanna (Suicide Prevention Training)
• Be Well. Do Well

What does it mean to you to be a Buckeye?: If I may, I would love to be transparent with you. Being a buckeye here at Mansfield Campus has given me hope in my future and career. Hope that I never had before until attending our branch. It sounds very cliche and rehearsed, but it’s not. The way our staff, faculty, and professors not only show up, but go the extra mile for us students, is beyond belief. I was always told in high school it would be the last place I would be, surrounded by those rooting for me and wanting me to succeed. I’m happy to say they were very wrong.

With all this being said, being a Mansfield Buckeye means I will always have a family to come back to. I have grown in my academics, career, relationships, health, and mental health here. I have been taught hard lessons, but never alone because I am a buckeye. I’ll always be thankful I chose our campus.

Carlie Swain

Hometown: Ashland, Ohio 

Class rank (for fall 2023): Senior 

Major(s) and minor(s): Social Work 

Campus involvement (past and present): I enjoy going to campus events that involve mental health. I have been a part of Send Silence Packing, Green Bandana, and domestic violence survivor events. I would love to be a part of a future Social Work Club as well. I am also currently involved as an intern through the Social Work Program at Area Agency on Aging.

What does it mean to you to be a Buckeye?: Being a Buckeye means being a part of the pride of Ohio and my family legacy. It is being a part of a welcoming community that excels in education, school spirt, and passion for our futures.