MC’s 2009 Homecoming Court announced

October 20, 2009
Contact: Michelle Barnes, Communications Assistant
865.981.8085; michelle.barnes@my.maryvillecollege.edu

Jenna Thorp of Pensacola Beach, Fla., and Earl Coleman of Ellenwood, Ga., were crowned Homecoming Queen and King at Maryville College’s Homecoming festivities Oct. 17.

Thorp is the daughter of Jim Thorp of Gulf Breeze, Fla., and Annie Jensen of Pensacola Beach, Fla. A 2006 graduate of Gulf Breeze High School, Thorp is majoring in art at the College and is a member of the volleyball team.

Coleman is the son of Lawrence and Carolyn Coleman, Jr. of Ellenwood, Ga. A 2006 graduate of Cedar Grove High School, Coleman is majoring in international business and economics at the College. While at Maryville, he has been involved with the Student Government Association, Black Student Association and Highland Echo student newspaper.

Students in their respective classes nominate candidates, with the entire student body selecting the Homecoming Queen and King through an election.

Other senior candidates included Ashley Hancock of Chattanooga, Tenn., escorted by Matt Limone of Lincolnton, N.C.; Courtney Washburn of Cordova, Tenn., escorted by her father, Don Washburn of Rising Farm, Ga.; and Rachel Sharp of Clinton, Tenn., escorted by Sam Howell of Alcoa, Tenn.

Representing the junior class were Mollie Lamb of Jasper, Tenn., escorted by Sean Moore of Stone Mountain, Ga.

Representing the sophomore class were Erin Cawthorn of Maryville, Tenn., escorted by Donald Rucker of Thomasville, Ga.

Representing the freshman class were Olivia Herron of Gallatin, Tenn., escorted by junior Jason Williamson of Jefferson, Ga.

Maryville College is ideally situated in Maryville, Tenn., between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Knoxville, the state's third largest city. Founded in 1819, it is the 12th oldest institution of higher learning in the South and maintains an affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Known for its academic rigor and its focus on the liberal arts, Maryville is where students come to stretch their minds, stretch themselves and learn how to make a difference in the world. Total enrollment for the fall 2009 semester is 1,103.