Q&A with the 2025 Homecoming Court nominees

Skylar Lawrence
Class: Senior
Major: Elementary Education

What does Homecoming mean to you?

“Homecoming is a reminder that though the college experience is something to remember, there is beauty in each stage of life. An appreciation of each one is important, and I get to see that in the alumni who remind us of that.”

How has Homecoming impacted you?

“Homecoming brings me joy because, though we are competing, everyone is together. It is a time where you can look around and see people you don’t usually cross paths with or friends you haven’t seen in a while. A time to appreciate the [Oklahoma Christian] community as a whole.”

Mason McDonald
Class: Senior
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

What’s one Homecoming tradition you’ve heard about that you can’t wait to experience (or experience again)?

“The alumni breakfast is a lot of fun meeting the guys [who] were in my club before me and hearing their stories.”

How has Homecoming impacted you?

“It’s given me a chance to grow deeper in my relationships with the guys in my club. Working on the big float or working on something small, it’s a chance to talk and grow closer.”

Mattie Baird
Class: Senior
Major: Finance

How are you and your class getting ready to show your spirit?

“I love painting my face. I will never shy away from an opportunity where I can paint my face. My class is always super fun, so I know we will go all out for the pep rally again this year. We have a couple crowd bits that we have been working on.”

How does it feel to represent your class during such a big campus tradition?

“I love my class. It has been amazing spending the last three years growing with them and becoming closer together. It’s such a blessing to be friends with so many of them; I am so honored to experience [Oklahoma Christian] with them and represent the class of 2026 at homecoming this year!”

Alyxander Logan
Class: Senior

If you could give a shoutout to your class in one sentence, what would it be?

“The greatest senior class to come through [Oklahoma Christian].”

How are you and your class getting ready to show your spirit?

“We’re fired up! We’re gonna get as many people to show up for games and homecoming.”

Marissa Powell
Class: Senior
Major: Accounting

How does it feel to represent your class during such a big campus tradition?

“It’s truly such an honor and another reminder of God’s goodness and faithfulness. My classmates have helped me grow in myself and my faith and encouraged me through it all! So it feels so surreal and exciting but [also] humbling and thankful.”

What does Homecoming mean to you?

“It’s a really busy time, but it brings so many people together—the clubs, alumni, student body, staff, and community! It’s a great reminder of all the people impacted by [Oklahoma Christian] and that God has worked through us all in our respective times here.”