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Mayville State University 2021 Homecoming royalty. Pictured in the back from left to right are Natalie Hadrava, Jamison Zaun, Taylor Reilly, and queen Taylor Stegman. In the front are Josiah Walker, Thomas Gieske, Trevor Schreiner, and Austin de Laroque.

October 6, 2021

Taylor Stegman, Drayton, N.D., and Thomas Gieske, Sartell, Minn., were crowned Mayville State University 2021 homecoming queen and king at the coronation festivities held Tuesday, Oct. 5. The coronation was immediately followed by Mayville State’s traditional Lip Sync Battle. The homecoming royalty reigned over the university’s homecoming festivities Oct. 5 through 10.

Taylor Stegman is a senior majoring in biology with a specialization in health careers. She’s pursuing minors in business and chemistry. Taylor is a member of the Comets softball team and Science Club. In addition, she is vice president of Mayville State Collegiate DECA, treasurer for the Student Athletic Advisory Council, and president of North Dakota Collegiate DECA.

Thomas Gieske is a captain of the Comets men’s basketball team, and he is a resident assistant. Thomas is a sophomore who is majoring in physical education and health.

Members of the royal court are Jamison Zaun, Wahpeton, N.D.; Natalie Hadrava, Laporte, Minn.; Taylor Reilly, Hoople, N.D.; Austin de Laroque, Warren, Manitoba; Josiah Walker, Hightstown, N.J.; and Trevor Schreiner, Washburn, N.D.

Jamison Zaun is junior who is majoring in business administration with specializations in management and banking & finance. She is involved in Collegiate DECA and in Student Alumni Ambassadors. Jami is also a Peer Leader.

Natalie Hadrava is a junior and a member of the Comets volleyball team. She plays libero this season. In addition to volleyball, Natalie is involved in the Intercultural Club. She is majoring in allied health with a minor in biology.

Taylor Reilly is a Peer Leader and member of the Student Education Association. She is a senior majoring in social science education and is a lifeguard for the Comet Aquatics program.

Austin de Laroque is majoring in business administration. He has been a resident assistant and is currently completing an internship in the Student Life Department. Austin is a member of the Comets football team and will graduate in December.

Josiah Walker is president of the Intercultural Club. He is a member of the Comets football team who is majoring in business administration. His minor is biology. Josiah is a senior.

Trevor Schreiner is a senior who is majoring in sports management. He plays on the Comets men’s baseball team.