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Homecoming committee announces royalty finalists By Kim Prendergast State Press Nicole Severson glowed as she described how she felt when it was announced that she was one of the Homecoming Queen Finalists. "I was really excited," said Severson, a senior political science major. "I'm proud to attend ASU. It's a way for all the court members to celebrate the University together and to represent ASU." Severson was among the 10 Homecoming court members announced by the Homecoming and Royalty Committee on Hayden Lawn Thursday. Jason Borges, royalty court chairman and a junior communication major, said the finalists were selected based on six categories: academic achievements, community service, school spirit, career development, knowledge of ASU and creativity. "It was definitely very close; all the candidates scored very high," Borges said. The Homecoming parade has been an ASU tradition since 1926, but there wasn't a queen until 1934 and a king until 1935. The identification of the royal couple has already been determined, but "it's a secret," Borges said. The king and queen will be announced Nov. 6 at 12:30 a.m. on Hayden Lawn as part of the spirit and culture day festivities. "I'm looking forward to the Homecoming football game," said Megan Price, a sophomore business major. "It's really the only aspect of Homecoming that I care about."