Royalty

The Shocktoberfest Court is made up of twelve students who represent Shocker Pride and Academic Excellence. Through an application review process and campus wide vote to students will be selected to serve as Shocker Royalty!

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Nominations are Open!

Nominate a deserving student leader for the title of Shocker Royalty. Students should have a minimum 2.75 GPA, play an active role on campus, and emit Shocker Pride.

Nominees who apply will be reviewed based on their established leadership, acaedemic success, and a dedication to bettering the Shocker community!

Nominations are accepted through Friday, September 5.

Learn more and submit your nomination

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Shocker Pride

Shocktoberfest Court honors a long-standing tradition at Wichita State University. Although names and titles have changed over the years, one thing remains the same, students selected to serve on the Court exemplify what it means to be a Shocker. Two students from the court are chosen to represent Wichita State University and are awarded the title of “Shocker Royalty”

2024 Royalty

Riley McMillan

Junior, Biological Sciences with a Pre-Dental track
Concordia, Kansas

My path to becoming a Shocker was incredibly straightforward. I first stepped foot on WSU’s campus in 7th grade when I came with my older sister on a campus visit... Since then, I have found my place on campus with organizations such as the Student Ambassador Society, the Fairmount College Student Advisory Council, the Mortar Board Honor Society, and the Pre-Dental Student Association, among others. The peers, professors, and administrators that I have had the opportunity to know have treated me as an equal and as if my voice matters to the future of the university. I am forever grateful for my choice to be a part of Shocker Nation and will cherish my time here for the rest of my life."

Matthew Phan

Senior, Mechanical Engineering
Wichita, Kansas

At WSU, I have been involved in many organizations -. This year, I serve as the Student Body Vice President for the 67th Session of the Student Government Association, President of the Community Service Board, and Vice President of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers... I believe that "Students Come First," and that we must do everything we can for the Wichita Community. Community service is incredibly important for me, and I have done my best to advocate for students and people within the local community through volunteering and outreach events."