Charlie Barchett, senior, sports communication major
Q: Who inspires you?
A: My grandpa was my role model because he lived life generously and to the fullest. He pushed me to be my best and to take advantage of as many opportunities as I can to try something new. As my grandpa used to say, “I’d rather do something and regret it than regret not doing something.” Without his encouragement, I probably wouldn’t have chosen to attend Bradley.
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: “Anchorman” is definitely my favorite movie because, after all, who doesn’t love Ron Burgundy?
Lauren Jones, senior psychology major
Q: Why did you decide to apply for homecoming court?
A: To be honest, I applied because I knew how much it would mean to my parents. They really care about these kinds of things, and it would mean a ton to them if I made it onto court, so it has been really exciting the past couple days.
Q: What is your favorite Bradley memory?
A: My freshman year, I was planning on transferring to another university closer to home. My friends were on a crash mission to get me to stay no matter what. On my supposed last night, there was a giant thunderstorm rolling in. They knew how much I loved spontaneous trips, so they got a bunch of people, and we ran up to the top of the Renaissance Coliseum’s parking lot and straight up danced in the rain. I think that was the moment I decided I could not leave this place.
Ethan Buck, freshman, marketing major
Q: What is your favorite Disney movie?
A: “Wreck-It-Ralph” because one of its main features is video games, and I love video games. It also shows that you can make friends with people no matter what status in life they may have.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant?
A: Colonial Cafe in Crystal Lake because they have the best mac-and-cheese melt on this planet. My family and I are regulars to the restaurant, and the employees know us by now and are very friendly to us. I also post a lot of pictures of the mac-and-cheese melt on my Instagram, which my friends usually expect when I go to the restaurant.
Conor Springmire, senior, marketing major
Q: What is your spirit animal?
A: My spirit animal is Ina Garten, also known as “Barefoot Contessa.” I have always loved food and cooking food. I own most of her cookbooks and have seen pretty much all of her episodes on food network. She always is entertaining and surrounded by the ones she holds dearest in her life, and that is what I try to be.
Q: What is your favorite sport?
A: Running. I know what you’re thinking: Running is not a sport, it is more punishment for other sports. But it is so calming, and it always clears my head of stress when my life seems to be caving in on me. Last year, I ran the Chicago marathon and that is truly one of the best memories of my life.
Brock Fuhrmann, senior, entrepreneurship major
Q: What do you hope to gain from this experience?
A: I try to do something that scares me everyday, and participating in the pageant will most definitely be one of them.
Q: What is your favorite TV show?
A: “Prison Break.” It not only had a cliffhanger after every episode, but before every commercial as well. I was on the edge of my seat for the entire show.
Erin Julius, junior, organizational communication and Spanish double major
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: It’s probably french fries. You can never go wrong with potatoes.
Q: Where is the best place you’ve traveled?
A: The best place I’ve ever gone to is Bocas Del Toro in Panamá because the lifestyle out there is so chill and relaxed. Time seems nonexistent and the simple things in life are valued.
Taylor Provax, senior, elementary and special education double major
Q: What is your favorite Bradley memory?
A: My favorite Bradley memory happened shortly after I completed my training as a Student Admissions Representative. I wasn’t having the greatest of days, but I had to go to work and give a tour. Putting my own Debbie Downer attitude aside, I was all smiles during the tour. The tour didn’t seem much different than any one before. However, by the end of it, my spirits had been significantly lifted. At that moment, I realized how much I loved my job and talking about my Bradley experience. As cheesy as that sounds, it was a pivotal moment that made me realize how happy I am to be at Bradley and how much I appreciate all of the experiences that have come with being a student.
Q: What is your dream car?
A: It’s a forest green soft-top Jeep that I could travel across the country in.
Haley Krus, senior, public relations major
Q: What is your best Bradley memory?
A: I can’t possibly pick out one favorite memory at Bradley. For me, it’s the little and big moments that make up the whole experience: Cheering at my first college soccer game, landing my dream internship for the Olympics, falling in love for the first time on the footsteps of Chi Omega, pulling an all-nighter at the lib with my friend the day before an exam, walking across Olin Quad and hearing the clock tower ring at noon on a beautiful day, or making a late night food run when my roomie has the same junk food craving as me.
Q: What is your go-to dance move?
A: My go-to dance move is clapping. I’m a cheerleader, so that makes sense. But I like it because once you find the rhythm, it’s easy to pair up with a slight sway or step-together. You don’t have to take yourself too seriously in order to get into clapping with a song.
Kaity Paternoga, senior, music business major
Q: Why did you want to be on homecoming court?
A: I applied to be on homecoming court because I have loved Bradley since I can remember. I used to come to the basketball and soccer games and sing the National Anthem when I was seven. I was raised a Brave. I even went to ISU for my freshman year and was the worst Redbird ever because all I wanted to do was be at Bradley. So, I transferred. I hope to gain an even bigger appreciation for my school and my peers.
Q: What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
A: Chocolate on chocolate with chocolate on chocolate.
Dave Jensen, junior, business management and leadership major
Q: What is your favorite song?
A: “All the Way” by Timeflies. A line in the song, “’Cause at the end of the day, I’ll be alright…”, hits home for me. It’s a great reminder that no matter what life throws your way or how stressed and busy you are, the day will always come to an end, and there is always a tomorrow. I believe strongly in the phrase, “everything happens for a reason,” and that if you have a positive outlook on life, it will always be OK.
Q: Who is your celebrity crush?
A: My celebrity crush would have to be Jennifer Aniston. “Friends” is one of my favorite shows, and I also love “Just Go With It.” I feel that she embraces every role she plays. And I hope I look half that good when I’m 47.
