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University of the District of Columbia Crowns the 2024-2025 Royal Court During Homecoming Coronation Ceremony

University of the District of Columbia Crowns the 2024-2025 Royal Court During Homecoming Coronation Ceremony
Posted By: TaQuan Ford on November 18, 2024


Washington, DC — On November 12, the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) hosted an elegant Coronation ceremony and ball, celebrating the crowning of the 2024-2025 UDC Royal Court. The event was a major highlight of UDC’s weeklong 2024 Homecoming celebration, bringing together students, faculty, and alumni to honor a new class of student leaders.

Embodying Service and Leadership

The UDC Royal Court is more than ceremonial—it embodies UDC’s mission to foster leadership, engagement, and service. A shining example of this is Mr. Junior, Ta’Quan Ford, a Digital Media major from Washington, D.C. Ford is actively involved on campus, serving not only as a student leader but also as an ambassador for the HBCU Mister and Miss organization and as a mentor at the UDC Accessibility Resource Center.

“I’m committed to supporting student engagement and fostering a positive campus environment,” says Ford, echoing the values the Royal Court represents.

Introducing the 2024-2025 UDC Royal Court

This year’s Royal Court members reflect UDC’s diverse and vibrant community, with origins ranging from Jamaica and Nigeria to various parts of the United States.



Below are the members of the Royal Court and their academic fields:

Mister UDC: Jaeron Nichols, Maryland, Art (Graphic Design)
Miss UDC: Fendian Pollock, Jamaica, Accounting
Mister UDC-CC: Victor Amador, Boston, Law Enforcement
Miss UDC-CC: CiAhna Chloe, Washington, D.C., Nursing
Mr. Firebird: Travis Henderson, Georgia, Business Management
Miss Firebird: Ayesha Jarrett, Jamaica, Business Management
Mister Homecoming: Bjorn Powell, Jamaica, Accounting
Miss Homecoming: Samantha Morrison, Jamaica, Biomedical Engineering
Mister Freshman: Jairus Kelly, North Carolina, Business Management
Miss Freshman: Renee Miller, Jamaica, Biology
Mister Sophomore: Ehidiamen Egbiremon, Nigeria, Business Management
Miss Sophomore: Peta-Gaye Scott, Jamaica, Accounting
Mister Junior: Ta’Quan Ford, Washington, D.C., Digital Media
Miss Junior: Shaday Currie, Jamaica, Digital Media
Miss Senior: Torian Powell, Jamaica, Accounting & Finance
Royal Escort: Shaval Porter, Jamaica, Cybersecurity
Diverse Leaders Committed to Service

The 2024-2025 UDC Royal Court showcases a broad spectrum of talents, academic pursuits, and leadership qualities. Each member is dedicated to serving the student body and enhancing campus life. From the creative vision of Mister UDC, Jaeron Nichols, to the scientific aspirations of Miss Homecoming, Samantha Morrison, the Royal Court members are committed to fostering community and promoting UDC’s values.
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