Freed-Hardeman University Crowns 2024 Homecoming King and Queen
Henderson, TN (11/12/2024) — For Freed-Hardeman University's Homecoming 2024: Thanks for the Memories, a fun-filled week of celebrations culminated in a coronation ceremony Saturday, Nov. 9, where two senior court representatives were named homecoming king and queen. This year, Spencer Bowen, a senior Bible major from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, was crowned king, and Harper Shelton, a senior kinesiology and secondary education major from Centerville, Tennessee, was crowned queen.
Spencer is the son of Mike and Sherry Bowen. During his time at FHU, he was previously a member of the social club Omega Chi and is currently a member of Chi Beta Chi social club, where he has served as sports captain, homecoming representative and vice president. He says that what he appreciates most about Freed-Hardeman is the people who work "behind the scenes."
"There are many people here who go unappreciated for the work they do," he said. "I am grateful to attend a university full of people who truly want us to succeed, have fun and grow in Christ. There are many unrecognized people who make this place truly special, and I appreciate them and their humility the most."
Harper is the daughter of Craig and Misty Shelton, both also FHU graduates. As a student, she has been a member of the women's golf team as well as part of the Phi Kappa Alpha social club, for which she has served twice as a community service officer. She shared her appreciation for the Christian education that Freed-Hardeman has provided her.
"A positive Christian environment full of like-minded people has allowed me to make the most of my time at FHU," she said. "I will forever appreciate the opportunities to learn and grow educationally, spiritually and socially here. My family had a big impact on why I chose Freed-Hardeman, and I thank them for taking the time and effort to encourage me to come here."
Other senior candidates for homecoming royalty were Rachel Hibbett, a public relations major from Henderson, Tennessee; Reagan Malone, a sport administration major from Arab, Alabama; Max Ballard, a marketing business administration major from Columbia, Tennessee; and Ben Rivers, an accounting major from Columbia, Tennessee.
The mission of Freed-Hardeman University is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship and service. With locations in Henderson and Memphis, FHU offers associate, bachelor's, master's, specialist's and doctoral degrees. More information is available at fhu.edu.
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FHU President David R. Shannon (left) crowns Spencer Bowen and Harper Shelton as the 2024 homecoming king and queen, with the assistance of the 2023 homecoming queen, Julie Gann (right).