2025 Homecoming Court Announced
The University of Findlay’s (UF) 2025 Homecoming Court consists of 10 students, seven majors, five colleges, and two soon-to-be-crowned Homecoming Royalty.
“These outstanding student leaders exemplify the qualities of leadership, spirit, integrity, and achievement through their contributions and involvement at UF – and we are so proud to call them Oilers,” said Lee Ann Ireland, director of UF’s Wolfe Center for Alumni, Parents, and Friends in a UF news release.
2025 Homecoming Court (via UF news release)
Jenna Ditmer, an animal science/pre-vet major from Eaton, Ohio, serves as a Bible study leader and Revive worship leader, as well as treasurer of Delta Tau Alpha agricultural honor society, a resident assistant, and a coach of the men’s club volleyball team. She is a member of the junior varsity volleyball team, Delta Tau Alpha, and Beta Beta Beta honor societies. She has been recognized with multiple scholarships and awards, including the Trustees’ Scholarship.
Isiah Hall, of Castalia, Ohio is majoring in physical therapy and serves as president of the Student Government Association after holding roles as sergeant at arms and freshman senator. He has been a resident director and resident assistant. He serves as public relations manager for the Pre-Physical Therapy Club, while pursuing undergraduate research with assistant professor Bart Welte, Ed.D., on neuro-physical therapy interventions for spinal conditions.
Andrea Hoffman, of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, is a member of the UF women’s swimming and diving team, competing in distance freestyle events, and teaches swim lessons. A journalism/digital media major, she is a student reporter for UFTV, covering football from the sidelines, providing play-by-play for women’s lacrosse, and interviewing athletes and coaches. She contributes to The Pulse student newspaper and serves as treasurer for the Pulse Media Club. She was named the 2024–2025 Pulse Media Student of the Year and is an active member of Sigma Kappa sorority.
Bryan Hunt, a strength and conditioning major from Chicago, Illinois, has been involved with Black Student Union and Warriors Word. As a member of the Oilers football team, he earned Second Team All-Conference for 2024-25. He was named to the Dean’s List in 2022 and 2023, and received the President’s Scholarship and multiple football scholarships.
Molly Kautz, a wellness and health promotion major from Croswell, Michigan, has participated in the Oiler marching band for four years, serving as drum major for two years and band president for one year. She is a member of the UF wind ensemble and the jazz band. She is active in Catholic Student Fellowship and the Pre-Physical Therapy Organization as treasurer and president. She has been repeatedly named to the Dean’s List and received endowed awards supporting musical arts students.
Kaylie McCann, of Clinton, Ohio, is pursuing degrees in animal science pre-vet and biology. She has served the City Mission of Findlay for four years through meal service, donation drives, and outreach events, and is president of UF’s City Mission Club. In Campus Ministries, she has participated in Follow First, girls group Bible studies, and she mentors new students. She has served as a resident assistant and resident director.
Caitlynn Noble, an animal science/pre-vet major from Oak Harbor, Ohio, is president of the Mortar Board honor society, treasurer of Unwinding at UF, and is working to recolonize the Theta Nu chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma. Caitlynn is in her third year as drum major of the Oiler marching band, plays oboe in the wind ensemble, and has twice represented UF at the OPCICA Honor Band. She is a member of Delta Tau Alpha and Beta Beta Beta honor societies and participates in Campus Ministries and Euler Math Club.
Kaylee Pajor, a business analytics major from Amherst, Ohio, is an active member of Business Oriented Women, participates in intramural sand volleyball, and is the student representative from the College of Business for the Alumni Board of Governors. She has received the Trustees’ Scholarship, Leadership Participation Scholarship, the Samuel Fittante Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund, and she is a Dana Scholar.
Dominiq Reagh is a strength and conditioning major from Grand Rapids, Michigan. A three-year member of the Oiler soccer team, he founded and serves as president of the men’s club volleyball team. He has been a resident assistant, volunteer coach for UF’s JV volleyball team, and member of the Revive worship service sound and welcome teams. His honors include Dean’s List and NCAA All-Conference All-Academic Team recognition, as well as the Trustees’ Scholarship and UF Christian Fellowship Scholarship.
Nathan Zuercher, an education major from Jenera, Ohio, is a linebacker on the UF football team and lead assistant equipment manager. He serves as a resident assistant, an Oiler 10 consulting agent, and active leader in Campus Ministry, where he helps guide the UF Huddle. He has received the Trustees’ Scholarship, football scholarship, and multiple endowed awards honoring leadership and Christian service.
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