Doane Names 2011 Homecoming Duke and Duchess
Doane College seniors Derrik Castillo of Omaha and Allison Van Driel of Alma were crowned Duke and Duchess during Homecoming events Thursday, Sept. 29, at Fuhrer Field House. 
Duke and Duchess are chosen by a vote of the student body.
Other royalty candidates were:
Candidates for Duchess
Terra Andreason
Major/Minor: Biology
Hometown: Bellevue, NE
Activities on Campus: Volleyball (Captain), Gamma Phi Iota, Human Resource Club, Relay for Life
Parents/Escort: Todd and Jody Andreasen
Kellie Peterson
Major/Minor: Exercise Science with a Minor in Biology
Hometown: Ord, Nebraska
Activities on Campus: Volleyball- team captain, Human Resource Club- Vice President, HMOC, Relay for Life, DAT (Doane Athletic Trainers club), Gamma Phi Iota, Intramural Basketball
Parents/Escort: Dale and Jeanne Peterson
Stacy Rundback
Major/Minor: Major - Psychology; Minor - Communications
Hometown: Paxton, NE
Activities on Campus: Psi Chi Honor Society, President of Greek Council, Vice President of Gamma Phi Iota, Vice President of Sociology/ Psychology Club, Historian of the Human Resources Club, Member of SHRM (shram), member of Service to Mankind Club, member of American Association of University Women, intramural volleyball
Parents/Escort: Roy and Jana Rundback
Carli Sjmeling
Major/Minor: Special Education (plan to attend grad school in Speech Pathology)
Hometown: Elwood, NE
Activities on Campus: Gamma Phi Iota, Student Education Association of Nebraska, Relay for Life, Human Resources, German Club, Intramural Volleyball
Parents/Escort: Parents Shaunna Sjomeling and Dan Sjomeling
Courtney Wendt
Major/Minor: Biology Major in Pre-Physician Assistant; Psychology Minor
Hometown: Leigh, Nebraska
Activities on Campus: President of Gamma Phi Iota, Directions Mentor, Health and Medical Occupations Club, Hansen Leadership Program
Parents/Escort: Randy and Tammy Wendt
Candidates for Duke
Dylan Kendall
Major/Minor: Elementary and Middle Education
Hometown: Beatrice, Nebraska (B-town)
Activities on Campus: Relay for Life (2009-2011)--Co-Entertainment Chairperson (2011), Student Education Association, Multicultural Fair, Participated in the Africa Interterm with Dr. Betty Levitov, Alpha Pi Epsilon Fraternity--was the Social Chair in 2010-2011. Collegiate Chorale, Doane Choir, Cardinal Zone at Crete Middle School. Currently student teaching at Norris Middle School (8th Grade) and coaching 8th grade football.
Parents/Escort: Jana Kendall and Troy Kendall
Destry Kenning
Major/Minor: Physics/Pre-Engineering Minor: Business
Hometown: Hebron, NE- Thayer Central High School
Activities on Campus: Sigma Phi Theta; Greek Council, Fundraiser Chair, and currently President; Engineering Club- 4 years; Unknown Pinecones (intramural team)- 2 years Team Captain; Football- 2 years; Neuman Club- 2 years
Parents/Escort: Alan and Debra Kenning
Bryan Meyer
Major/Minor: Elementary/Middle Education
Hometown: Broken Bow, NE
Activities on Campus: Varsity Basketball; Honor Roll; NAIA Scholar-Athlete; Directions Mentor, Delta Kappa Pi-Greek Council Representative; Student Education Association; CCLC Volunteer Tutor; Relay for Life; Alpha Lambda Delta (Honorary Academic Society); Active Member of Crete's Grace United Methodist Church
Parents/Escort: Gary and Stephanie Meyer Escort: Brent Sherman
Dalton Ryba
Major/Minor: Biochemistry Major and Psychology Minor
Hometown: Grand Island, Nebraska
Activities on Campus: Student Congress Senator, Health and Medical Occupations Club Treasurer, Doane Ambassador, Psi Chi Honor Society, Doane Football
Parents/Escort: Mother Kathy Steffes, escorted by Kelly Jirovec
Jeremiah Saffold
Major/Minor: Math
Hometown: Aurora, CO by way of Papillion, NE by way of Sagamiono, Japan
Activities on Campus: Captain of the football team, FCA, Cru, Doane Men United (for those that remember), Fishes only club and Jesus is the only way club.
Parents/Escort: Jody Reckling