Sugar Grove resident Megan McKinley chosen for Olivet's 2015 Homecoming Court

2015 Nov 25

Megan McKinley of Sugar Grove, Illinois (60554) was part of the 61st Homecoming Queen's Court at Olivet Nazarene University on October 21, 2015. Chosen by her peers for this honor, McKinley is a senior majoring in Christian education and intercultural studies and a leader among the student body. She is the daughter of Dr. Douglas and Jana McKinley.

McKinley served as a freshman resident assistant in Parrott Hall for two years and is now serving as a resident assistant in Stratford apartments at Olivet. She is also a student ambassador for the Office of Admissions. She is passionate about her family, friends and the country of Nicaragua. For the past six years, she has traveled to the Managua area numerous times to build relationships with local church leaders. Another of her passions is working with Triple Threat Mentoring, a non-profit serving at risk youth through passion-based programming. In her sophomore year, she began leading trips to Nicaragua with Triple Threat's staff and volunteers to encourage mentorship within the churches and communities. After graduation, she wants to work full time with Triple Threat Mentoring and to live in Nicaragua for a few years, supporting Nicaraguan leaders and encouraging them to use their passions to serve local youth.

Jessica Dirkse, a senior majoring in math education with a physical education endorsement from Downers Grove, Illinois, was crowned as the 2015 Homecoming Queen during the ceremony.

Olivet's Homecoming Queen and members of her Court have been honored each year since 1955. The Queen is a senior woman chosen by the student body. She is a person of integrity; gives glory to God in her life; helps others feel loved and accepted; and expresses Olivet's academic, social, and spiritual ideals.