A look at 2020’s Spirit Week Court, announcement of Wolf Royalty to come
Cora McClain | Editor-In-Chief
These six seniors have been nominated by their peers, student organizations, and WOU departments as Wolf Royalty nominees. They are outstanding student leaders who exemplify the values of Western.
With their committee interviews completed and the student body having casted their votes for two nominees on Sunday, Oct. 19, final scoring to determine who will be crowned Wolf Royalty will be completed by the end of the week. The Student Activities Board has yet to determine a date to virtually announce Wolf Royalty, but will provide more information on Instagram @wousab.
Connor Park
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Albuquerque, NM
Major: Biology/Physical Science
Zodiac: Pisces
Favorite WOU Memory: “Genetically modifying bacteria with Dr. Snyder” “Genetically modifying E Coli bacteria in Dr. Snyders lab”
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: Living on an Alaskan homestead, “I see myself with a degree living somewhere where it snows.”
Social Media: @yogurtofagbon
Who is your favorite musician?: Damon Albarn
Favorite food/restaurant: Butter Chicken or Pierogis with sour cream
If you could have dinner with anyone you admire, living or dead, who would it be?: Mike Tyson “so we could talk about me investing in his ranch”
What is your most embarrassing moment?: “Getting banned from Chuck E. Cheese when I was 2”
Ultimate travel destination: “I want to travel to Poland to eat delicious food and look at Castles”
Carlos Fonseca Jr
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Klamath Falls, OR
Major: Exercise Science
Zodiac: Cancer
Favorite WOU Memory: “Every year has been fantastic, but my second year as an RA over in Heritage was an absolute blast. I was blessed with an amazing staff and the best residents you could ask for. #2ndGunnForLife”
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: “I see myself working in student affairs, hopefully as a Residence Director.”
Social Media: @cfonseca_jr
Who is your favorite musician?: Jon Bellion
Favorite food/restaurant: Mexican food, “shoutout to Casa Burrito”
If you could have dinner with anyone you admire, living or dead, who would it be?: My grandfather
Ultimate travel destination: “Guanajuato, Mexico. I would love to see where my family comes from and get a chance to immerse myself in my Mexican culture!”
NJ Johnson
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Scappoose, OR
Major: Public Policy & Administration
Zodiac: Taurus
Favorite WOU Memory: “Having the distinguished honor of serving the student body as ASWOU President.”
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: “Working as a local government administrator for an Oregon municipality”
Social Media: @iamthenj
Who is your favorite musician?: Barenaked Ladies
Favorite food/restaurant: Seafood Alfredo at Olive Garden
If you could have dinner with anyone you admire, living or dead, who would it be?: Tom Brady
What is your most embarrassing moment?: “Attending a class I wasn’t supposed to be in for 30 minutes in my first day at WOU.”
Ultimate travel destination: “Right now, I’m most looking forward to the opportunity to go to Cancun, Mexico with my family. It was intended to be a collective graduation reward but our trip was canceled this last summer due to the pandemic. The trip is on the books again for June 2021.”
Keyonna Jones
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Lynnwood, WA
Major: Business with a focus in accounting, Communication minor
Zodiac: Taurus
Favorite WOU Memory: “Being on the women’s basketball team”
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: “I see myself married and with a couple of kids. Owning my own personal financing firm.”
Social Media: @Balla4ever13
Who is your favorite musician?: Ella Mai
Favorite food: Mac and Cheese
If you could have dinner with anyone you admire, living or dead, who would it be?: Dwayne Wade
Ultimate travel destination: “I think my number one place is Miami, Florida. I would go to the beach and lay out in the sun all day. I would just walk everywhere and enjoy the scenery”
Christopher Linares-Espinoza
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Portland, OR
Major: Organizational Leadership
Zodiac: Cancer
Favorite WOU Memory: Drag Show
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: “In 10 years I see myself giving back to the community I was raised in by making it safer through education and after school programs. I also see myself helping the community my parents grew up in to make sure that the children of the future have what they need to succeed.”
Social Media: @chris_linaress
Who is your favorite musician?: Kendrick Lamar
Favorite food/restaurant: Urban Deli
If you could have dinner with anyone you admire, living or dead, who would it be?: Donald Glover (Childish Gambino)
What is your most embarrassing moment?: “Week 8 of my freshman year I took my first and last 8am class. I was tired from pulling an all-nighter so I fell asleep in class and woke up with drool on my notebook”
Ultimate travel destination: “If I were to travel right now I would go visit my family in Mexico to see how they’re doing and enjoy their company”
Brandon Parsons
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Gresham, OR
Major: History
Zodiac: Aquarius
Favorite WOU Memory: “Campus Residency, and the connections I’ve made with hallmates, roommates, and RAs”
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: “Being a dad, perhaps.”
Social Media: @brparsons_
Who is your favorite musician?: Big Sean
Favorite food/restaurant: Wing Stop
If you could have dinner with anyone you admire, living or dead, who would it be?: “Brett Parsons, my twin brother.”
What is your most embarrassing moment?: “My everyday social awkwardness.”
Ultimate travel destination: “The beach is a classic family vacation spot. Or Odell Lake, OR with my dad. Just spend time together enjoying the outdoors, and quality time.”
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