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Meet the 2008 Homecoming king and queen candidates
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Posted: 9/19/08, 12:12 AM EST Section: Feature
Benjamin Youngerman - The rich and famous
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is funding Benjamin Youngerman's books next semster, well kind of. After interviewing Palin last year when he was broadcasting for the Alaska Baseball League, he got her autograph on a baseball card that he plans on selling. This senior broadcast journalism and political science dual is president of the a capella group, Orange Appeal and co-captain of the SU Cheerleading team, in addition to being an active member of WAER sports department and CitrusTV. Apparently, Palin isn't the only celebrity Youngerman's brushed shoulders with. His favorite memory from SU is singing "Movin' Out" for a red-eyed Billy Joel at the 2006 Commencement, a week before he checked into rehab. If Youngerman won the Homecoming King title, he said he would share it with all his friends in his various clubs.
Matt Abdifar - The Peacemaker
Matt Abdifar wants world peace. In fact, if he were to become homecoming king, that would be his first call of duty. Abdifar, a policy studies and political science major, is on his way to make that happen. As Interfraternity Council President, he has chaired and attended dozens of community service and philanthropic events. He also serves the Council on Greek Life, is part of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, on the Homecoming Committee, helps plan the Winter Carnival, is part of the Phi Kappa Alpha Honors Fraternity and works at the SU Fitness Center. So even if his plate is full, he still is modest and just wants to help the SU community and obviously, the world. "I can't pick just one memory," he said. "Honestly, it's all of the friends I've made and the experiences I've had that have made my four years here at SU."
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Shannon McLoughlin - The Legacy
Loving orange isn't anything new for Shannon McLoughlin. Her father attended Syracuse and was a part of the SU football team. He recently came back to the Hill for the premiere of "The Express," which he attended with his daughter. "Everyone was showing so much Orange spirit, and it was extremely special to me because I also got to share this experience with my dad who is an SU alum," she said. The senior public relations and marketing major has been a member of RHA, a resident advisor in Brewster Hall and studied abroad at the SU Abroad London Center in Fall 2007. Currently, she is Vice President of Gamma Phi Beta, a member of Students in Free Enterprise, PRSSA, Beta Gamma Sigma and a 2008-2009 Remembrance Scholar. They're activities she thinks will help her keep her ties with the university. "Meeting so many Syracuse alumni that are still coming back to celebrate these new milestones made me realize that no matter where you go after graduation, you will always be Orange."
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is funding Benjamin Youngerman's books next semster, well kind of. After interviewing Palin last year when he was broadcasting for the Alaska Baseball League, he got her autograph on a baseball card that he plans on selling. This senior broadcast journalism and political science dual is president of the a capella group, Orange Appeal and co-captain of the SU Cheerleading team, in addition to being an active member of WAER sports department and CitrusTV. Apparently, Palin isn't the only celebrity Youngerman's brushed shoulders with. His favorite memory from SU is singing "Movin' Out" for a red-eyed Billy Joel at the 2006 Commencement, a week before he checked into rehab. If Youngerman won the Homecoming King title, he said he would share it with all his friends in his various clubs.
Matt Abdifar - The Peacemaker
Matt Abdifar wants world peace. In fact, if he were to become homecoming king, that would be his first call of duty. Abdifar, a policy studies and political science major, is on his way to make that happen. As Interfraternity Council President, he has chaired and attended dozens of community service and philanthropic events. He also serves the Council on Greek Life, is part of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, on the Homecoming Committee, helps plan the Winter Carnival, is part of the Phi Kappa Alpha Honors Fraternity and works at the SU Fitness Center. So even if his plate is full, he still is modest and just wants to help the SU community and obviously, the world. "I can't pick just one memory," he said. "Honestly, it's all of the friends I've made and the experiences I've had that have made my four years here at SU."
THE QUEENS
Shannon McLoughlin - The Legacy
Loving orange isn't anything new for Shannon McLoughlin. Her father attended Syracuse and was a part of the SU football team. He recently came back to the Hill for the premiere of "The Express," which he attended with his daughter. "Everyone was showing so much Orange spirit, and it was extremely special to me because I also got to share this experience with my dad who is an SU alum," she said. The senior public relations and marketing major has been a member of RHA, a resident advisor in Brewster Hall and studied abroad at the SU Abroad London Center in Fall 2007. Currently, she is Vice President of Gamma Phi Beta, a member of Students in Free Enterprise, PRSSA, Beta Gamma Sigma and a 2008-2009 Remembrance Scholar. They're activities she thinks will help her keep her ties with the university. "Meeting so many Syracuse alumni that are still coming back to celebrate these new milestones made me realize that no matter where you go after graduation, you will always be Orange."
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