Trine University recognized its 2025 Homecoming court as well as its king and queen
during the annual Thunderstruck Pep Rally in the MTI Center on Friday, Oct. 3.
Cadence Bommarito, a junior from Grand Rapids, Michigan, majoring in elementary education
was named Homecoming queen. Bommarito serves as vice president of member development
for the Alpha Sigma Tau sorority and volunteers in local classrooms and on campus
as a tour guide. She is also involved in Residence Life, Psychology Club, Delight
Ministries, Writers' Block and the Society of Future Educators. She plans to teach
in an upper elementary classroom, coach youth basketball and strive to help her future
students discover their own passions.
Manny Ortiz, a junior from Coldwater, Michigan, pursuing a degree in secondary education,
was named Homecoming king. The son of Cisco Ortiz, vice president for student affairs,
and his wife Maggie, Manny worked over the summer as a Youth Lego Camp counselor as
well as a STEM camp counselor. After completing his degree, Manny plans to teach high
school history.
Other members of the Homecoming court included:
- Aleksa Babić, a junior from Windsor, Ontario, majoring in health and physical education
with a dual licensure in special education while also pursuing an MBA. Babić plays
defense for the Trine University NCAA Division III Men’s Ice Hockey Team. A two-time
All-American Scholar, Babić is also an entrepreneur, owning A Layer of Sod and Fresh
Window Cleaning. Beyond school and athletics, he volunteers with his Serbian community,
the Special Olympics and youth hockey. He is the son of Danny and Bobana Babić and
is proud of his Serbian heritage.
- Ally Capouch, daughter of Cyndi and Chris Capouch. A junior from Kouts, Indiana, she
is double majoring in finance and accounting while pursuing her master’s in business
analytics. She is a member of the women’s basketball team, Gamma Phi Epsilon and Student
Athletic Advisory Committee, where she also serves as MIAA representative. She is
also a College Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual, which is helping her
gain hands-on experience for a future career in finance.
- Ben Edwards, a senior working toward his degree in business administration. He is
on the wrestling team and serves as one of the captains. He also serves as the Senior
Class Senator for student government and a member of the National Society for Leadership
and Success, Finance Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Christian Campus House.
After college, Edwards plans to go into commercial banking.
- Addison Hutson, the daughter of Sloane and Tim Hutson. A senior from Battle Creek,
Michigan, majoring in biology with a minor in psychology, Hutson hopes to attend physician
assistant school after graduating. She is a member of the women’s basketball team
and the Pre-PA Club of Trine. This past summer, she worked under the guidance of a
team of cardiology physicians, where she gained clinical experience and instilled
her passion for helping others in a healthcare setting.
- Kanaan Jewett, a senior from South Bend, Indiana, majoring in communications with
a minor in marketing. Jewett is a captain on the football team. His goal is to excel
in sales or law enforcement and eventually become a top salesman/chief marshal.
- Lexi Maloney, the daughter of Mike and Cheryl Maloney. A senior from St. Johns, Michigan,
Maloney is majoring in management with a minor in marketing and continuing her MBA
at Trine University. She has been a captain of the women’s tennis team for three years
and currently serves as president of Trine’s Student-Athlete Advisory Council and
vice president of the MIAA Student-Athlete Advisory Council. In addition, she is a
member of Theta Phi Alpha and Delta Mu Delta, and interns with the Athletic Department.
- Olivia Marks, daughter of Bridget and Scotty Marks. A junior from Hanna, Indiana,
she is majoring in marketing while working toward her Master of Business Administration.
She is also involved on campus as a member of the women’s basketball team and Gamma
Phi Epsilon.
- Tyler Wise, son of Stacey and Tim Wise, is a senior from Cookeville, Tennessee, majoring
in civil engineering. He currently serves as vice president of the Institute of Transportation
Engineers and has been a recruiting board member for the American Society of Civil
Engineers. Tyler is also a dedicated member of the Trine University baseball team
and a three-time recipient of the MIAA Academic Award. He leads the baseball Bible
study and participates in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. As a member of Sigma
Phi Epsilon, Tyler mentors fellow brothers and is active on several committees. His
goal is to become an operations manager at a large construction firm.
