Homecoming<\/a> Royalty. Now, 10 Seawolves have the chance to join the 41st.<\/span><\/p>\nTo revisit SBU history, back in 1984, Eric Levine and Jackie Delaney were crowned as the university\u2019s inaugural Homecoming King and Queen. Decades later in 2018, SBU adopted an all-gender Homecoming Court, allowing for three individuals to become \u201cStony Brook Royals.\u201d This honor was bestowed upon Dillon Peters, Jayleen Garcia and Ruth Zhang during the past Homecoming season. <\/span><\/p>\nFor this current season, the 2025 Homecoming Court includes: Karega Atkinson Jr., Madison Cinalli, Sarah Elbaroudy, Jaiden Francis, Lana Gouda, Bryant Pe\u00f1a, Luca Rallis, Shanell Rollon, David Safo and Christopher Yang.<\/span><\/p>\nThe bios for all 10 Seawolves on this year\u2019s 2025 Homecoming Court are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\nKarega Atkinson Jr., \u201926
<\/b>Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics and Statistics Double Major
<\/span><\/i>Atkinson came to SBU as an electrical engineering major before adding on his second, applied mathematics and statistics, and getting very involved on campus. He first became a member of the National Society of Black Physicists, then joined the Dodgeball Club, then the National Society of Black Engineers, and then Blackworld. Semester after semester, he was involved in each as a member before eventually serving on the e-boards for all these clubs. Atkinson also became a resident assistant (RA) in Fall 2024, and continues to help the residential community as an RA, as well as the student involvement community as a student support specialist at Student Engagement and Support.<\/span><\/p>\nMadison Cinalli, \u201926
<\/b>Biology and Psychology Double Major, with Specializations in Genetics and Chemistry\/Biology, Respectively
<\/span><\/i>Cinalli is a dedicated student leader and proud cat mom to her orange-and-white cat, Biscuit. She currently serves as the president of Theta Phi Alpha along with being the president of the Inter-Fraternity and Sorority Council, as well as the vice president of Order of Omega, the Greek honor society. She also acts as the assistant executive director of Wolfiethon, helping to raise over $100,000 last year for children\u2019s health. On top of the many leadership positions she holds, she is an FDNY-trained Emergency Medical Technician. She has mastered balancing her leadership-filled schedule with two jobs: one in the Fraternity and Sorority Life office, and the other part-time at Peet\u2019s Coffee in the DeVries Center. Whether she\u2019s working in the former hosting the first-ever Greek Week, or serving up lattes in the latter, she brings a unique energy and heart to everything she does. In her free time, you can find her in the kitchen baking apple pie, at the range practicing archery or spending time with Biscuit.<\/span><\/p>\nSarah Elbaroudy, \u201926
<\/b>Political Science and Sociology Double Major, WISE Honors Program
<\/span><\/i>Elbaroudy is president of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) at SBU and a Division of Student Affairs fellow. She represents students across the university\u2019s key governance bodies, including the Stony Brook Council, University Senate, College of Arts and Sciences Senate, and the Auxiliary Services Association Board of Directors. She has led impactful advocacy efforts supporting undocumented and immigrant students, advancing academic policy reform for GPA recalculation, and improving transparency in student fee processes. Beyond campus, Elbaroudy is engaged in SUNY-wide leadership through the SUNY Student Assembly, and works with the Office of Federal Relations to advance student advocacy at the federal level. As a double major in political science and sociology, she is committed to advancing student success through policy, governance and inclusive representation.<\/span><\/p>\nJaiden Francis, \u201926
<\/b>Mechanical Engineering Major
<\/span><\/i>Francis is a senior mechanical engineering student from Dominica. His current involvements include being an RA in Schick Hall, a mentor for Black and Latinx Initiatives Student Success, a USG audio visual technician, and a Craft Room assistant. Outside these roles, Francis is also known as DJ 1Flame, bringing culture and style to his audience. His previous involvements include vice president of the Caribbean Student Organization; counselor and lead counselor of the Stony Brook Simons STEM Scholars Program\u2019s S2 and S3 cohorts, respectively; teaching assistant for MEC 225; mechanical team lead of the Stony Brook Robotics team; secretary and programs chair of the National Society of Black Engineers; and a member of Stony DJ\u2019s. Some of his interests include going to the gym, running, Bible study, anime, skating and writing. He is always looking for ways to get involved and connect on new platforms.<\/span><\/p>\nLana Gouda, \u201926
<\/b>Political Science and Economics Double Major, Philosophy Minor
<\/span><\/i>Gouda is a senior political science and economics student who has dedicated her time on campus to building community and uplifting her peers. As president of the Political Science Society, she has organized engaging events and discussions that bring students together around important issues. As Student Life\u2019s undergraduate coordinator of events and initiatives, she has worked on events like Earthstock, Family Weekend, Winterfest, Siblings Weekend, SSK arts festival and more. Gouda has worked in various campus offices, including New Student and Transition Programs, the Academy of Civic Life and the Undergraduate Colleges. She believes in leading by example and inspiring others to find their voice and take pride in their journey at SBU.<\/span>
<\/span><\/p>\nBryant Pe\u00f1a, \u201926
<\/b>Chemistry and Biology Double Major
<\/span><\/i>Pe\u00f1a<\/b> is a proud Latino member of the SBU community, majoring in both chemistry and biology. Along with doing research within the Department of Chemistry and Surita Bhatia, his biggest involvements on campus include being an RA in Wagner Hall, part of the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program Advisory Board, and vice president for two campus organizations: the Synthetic Biology Society and the Latinos Business Association. He is also a University Scholar, former teaching assistant for General Chemistry Lab II (CHE 134), current teaching assistant for Physical Chemistry I (CHE 301), member of the Undergraduate Biology Student Advisory Board, and a peer mentor for the Black and Latino Initiatives for Student Success. Beyond all of his campus involvement, Pe\u00f1a loves to weightlift and collect cards, specifically <\/span>Pok\u00e9mon<\/span> and <\/span>Yu-Gi-Oh!<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\nLuca Rallis, \u201926
<\/b>Political Science Major
<\/span><\/i>Rallis is a senior political science student and serves as president of the SUNY Student Assembly as well as the SUNY Student Trustees. In these roles, he represents the interests of nearly 1.4 million students across the 64 campuses of the SUNY system. Since his freshman semester, Rallis has been actively engaged in student leadership, serving in multiple governance roles that advocate for student concerns and enhance campus life. His leadership is marked by a commitment to elevating student voices and fostering collaboration across the Stony Brook community and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\nShanell Rollon, \u201927
<\/b>Biochemistry and Media\/Art\/Culture Double Major, Digital Arts Minor
<\/span><\/i>Rollon is a first-generation student leader and creative, as well as an immigrant raised in the Philippines for 18 years. She serves as marketing director for the USG Student Activities Board, helping lead major campus events such as Wolfieland, Brookfest, Roth Regatta and the WOW Drag Show. She also works as the undergraduate marketing assistant graphic designer for the Office of Student Life, creating graphics like the Uncle Sam Wolfie voting stickers. Rollon is the founder and president of Adobe Creatives at SBU, holds two national leaderships for the Premedical Division of the American Medical Women\u2019s Association, and has collaborated with over 50 brands, including Adobe, Valentino Beauty, Clinique, Garnier, Del Monte, Glow Recipe and Bubble Skincare.<\/span><\/p>\nDavid Safo, \u201926
<\/b>Business Management Major Specializing in Finance, with Minors in Accounting, Real Estate and Insurance
<\/span><\/i>Safo is a business honors student majoring in finance with a minor in real estate and insurance. He currently serves as the undergraduate student coordinator for the Dean of Students, where he leads initiatives supporting over 150 Black and Latinx students through mentorship programs, equity councils and campus-wide events. Safo also holds the role of chief justice in USG, where he champions fair governance, judicial reform and student advocacy. Professionally, he has interned in Global Markets at Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 G\u00e9n\u00e9rale and consults Fortune 500 executives at Broadridge on AI strategy and regulation. He is passionate about building inclusive systems and driving institutional change through leadership, strategy and empathy.<\/span><\/p>\nChristopher Yang, \u201926
<\/b>Journalism Major
<\/span><\/i>Yang is a senior journalism student and loves to meet new people. He is the president of both the Pok\u00e9mon GO club and Animated Perspectives, and also runs the Anime Convention on Campus, Brook Con. In his free time, he likes to play basketball, make videos as an assistant multimedia editor for The Statesman<\/em>\u00a0and read books.<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014 Sean Gribbin<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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