Members of Homecoming Royalty represent UM students at Homecoming events and serve as honorary liaisons to visiting alumni and friends.
Perks include:
- On-field recognition at the Homecoming football game
- Invitation to help lead the Homecoming parade
- Opportunities to represent UM at alumni events
- Breakfast with UM leadership
Requirements for application:
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Full-time student
- Have attained junior status (no less than 60 earned credits)
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3.0 GPA minimum
2026 Homecoming Royalty
Tayten Bright
Tayten is a double major in political science and psycology. He is actively involved in ASUM, Greek Life and UM Advocates, while also working at the Student Advocacy Resource Center (SARC). Tayten serves as ASUM Interview Chair, Phi Delta Theta Scholarship and Social Chair and Interfraternity Council Vice President of Scholarship, contributing to student well-being, academic success, career development and campus engagement.
Kai Griffin
Kai studies management information systems in the College of Business. He is president of Zoo Crew, UM's student section, a lead ambassador for Up and Up Music Festival and a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Before attending UM, Kai served in the US Marines.
Quindy Gronley
Quindy is pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy and MBA at UM. She serves as Student Regent for the Montana University System, a UM Advocate, a DHC Ambassador, Student Representative on the Western Regional Honors Council Executive Board and founded UM’s Red Cross Club.
Elise Linderman
Elise currently studies business finance and accounting. She is highly involved with campus Greek life, serving as president of the Alpha Phi Chi Chapter. Other frequent volunteer work includes organizations such as Animeals, VolunteerUM and Watson's Children Shelter.