Two undergraduate students from the College of Education have been named to the 2024 Homecoming Court. Ayanna McDaniel and Tegan Rehn were selected for the 13-person court.
Ayanna McDaniel, Chicago, Ill., is a James Scholar studying Education Administration and pursuing a career within higher education. Ayanna has dedicated her time at UIUC to volunteering within her community through her involvement in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, and Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity. She has worked diligently to provide welcoming and diversified environments for students across campus through her positions as an Inclusion & Leadership Mentor and BNAACC liaison. She strives to make fundamental changes on campus through her involvement with the Student Success Advisory Board (SSUAB).
Tegan Rehn, Galesburg, Ill., is a James Scholar studying Elementary Education. She is a volunteer coordinator for Camp Kesem, a free summer camp serving children through and beyond a parent’s cancer diagnosis. She was a tour guide for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and spent two summers working for new student registration. She served Chi Omega on the executive board, interned at Spurlock Museum, volunteered at Wesley Food Pantry and an Urbana school, and was a teaching assistant for the Food Science and Human Nutrition department.
