Jeremy Flick, senior, 2015 homecoming king

Q: What is your favorite thing about SU?

A: The people. Ever since I got here it’s been wonderful. People have been friendly and great, and it’s easy to take that for granted until you visit other schools or places and realize people aren’t like that everywhere.

Q: How does it feel to wear the crown?

A: It was crazy. When my name was announced you could probably tell my face went into shock. I didn’t expect it, I didn’t really want to. No matter how many people said, “you’re gonna win” I wouldn’t allow myself to think that way because I didn’t want to be disappointed. But when I won I just had a smile glued to my face. It was wonderful. I had my family and friends in the stands and I love the others on the homecoming court, so sharing the feeling with them even before it was announced was a win. I loved it.

Q: As Homecoming King, what would you like to give back to SU?

A: I would love to give back as much leadership experience as I can. As a senior, I’m doing my best to reach out to other underclassmen and give them someone to look up to.

Q: What do you consider your best quality?

A: Being positive. I have a very positive outlook on life in general and I think that makes me very likeable. Positivity is one of the first things people recognize in someone. It’s hard to be angry when you’re walking around with a smile all day.

Q: Why did you decide to run for homecoming king?

A: I was really excited. The title is really cool to have and I know some past homecoming kings. They’ve been such an influence on me and they’re guys I’ve looked up to and I want to be that for other people. Also, I’ve had other people motivating me to run and I thought, “You know what? I’d really love to. I’m already involved on campus as it is so I figured, why not try for it.”

Q: Do you have any advice for future homecoming candidates?

A: You just gotta know people. I know it sounds self-explanatory, but as a freshman it was never “I hope I win homecoming king,” it was more, “I hope I make connections that will last a long time” and in doing that, homecoming came with making those connections and knowing people. Don’t make it a goal. My goal was to be a good influence on people and it just came with it. 

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