Trine University recognized its 2026 Homecoming court as well as its king and queen
during the annual Thunderstruck Pep Rally in the MTI Center on Friday, Oct. 2.
Carly Hutcherson, a senior from Arcadia, Indiana, was crowned Homecoming queen.
An exercise science major in Trine’s direct-entry 3+3 Doctor of Occupational Therapy
(OTD) program, Carly is the daughter of Jeanne and Joe Hutcherson.
Active in campus leadership and student life, she serves as vice president of the
Pre-Occupational Therapy Club and social chair of Gamma Phi Epsilon sorority, and
is a third-year dancer on the High Voltage Dance Team. After this year, she will complete
her doctoral studies at Trine University’s Brooks College of Health Professions in
Fort Wayne, with plans to specialize in pediatric occupational therapy.
Keith Knafel, a junior from Albion, Indiana, majoring in accounting and actuarial
science, was named Homecoming king.
The son of Kevin and Nicole Knafel, Keith serves as the secretary in Student Government,
as well as secretary and a member of the Professional Exam Prep Club. He is also part
of the cross country and track teams and the SPARK events committee, and serves as
a tour guide and orientation leader. He plans to become a certified public accountant.
Other members of the Homecoming court included:
- Macy Bonifield, a senior elementary and special education dual major with a minor
in psychology. The daughter of Mark and Christine Bonifield of Warsaw, Indiana, Macy
is an active member of Trine Theatre, performing in five past productions and currently
designing sets and costumes for the Clue production this November. Macy is also president
of the Drama Club and a thrower on the indoor and outdoor women's track and field
team.
- Evyenia Butterfield, a senior from Valparaiso, Indiana, majoring in life sciences
secondary education. The daughter of Deena Butterfield and granddaughter of David
Butterfield, Evyenia serves as the sisterhood chair of Gamma Phi Epsilon as well as
vice president for the Society of Future Educators. She also is involved with the
Drama Club, Trine Pals Program and Teacher By Trine, and participates in intramural
sports and College Panhellenic. She has been cast in every Trine Theater production
during her time at the university.
- Ally Capouch, a senior from Kouts, Indiana, majoring in finance and accounting while
completing her Master of Science in business analytics. The daughter of Chris and
Cyndi Capouch, she is part of the women's basketball team, where she received second
team MIAA All-Conference honors her junior year. She is also involved in Gamma Phi
Epsilon, where she serves as treasurer, and the Student Athletic Advisory Committee,
where she is the MIAA representative. After graduation, she plans to launch a career
in corporate finance.
- Keegan Corbin, an exercise science major who is part of Trine’s pre-physical therapy
3+3 program. He is also pursuing minors in health coaching and nutrition science.
The son of Phil and Monica Corbin of Kendallville, Indiana, Keegan is a member of
the Pre-Physical Therapy Club, a brother of Tau Kappa Epsilon, where he holds multiple
leadership positions, and a participant in intramural sports. After graduation, Keegan
plans to earn his Doctor of Physical Therapy at Trine’s Brooks College of Health Professions
and eventually open his own athletic rehabilitation practice.
- Ben Hercules, a senior from New Franklin, Ohio, majoring in design engineering technology.
The son of Joseph and Shannon Hercules, he is a member of Newman Catholic Fellowship,
Trine Choir and Trine Theatre.
- Jake Land, a senior from Fremont, Indiana, studying finance. The son of Matt and Julie
Land, Jake is a brother of Sigma Phi Epsilon and works as an athletic events intern
for Trine University Athletics. After graduation, Jake hopes to pursue a career in
sales.
- Annemarie Moore, a finance major from Hillsdale, Michigan, and the daughter of Micha
and Richard Moore. Annemarie plans to graduate in Spring 2028 while pursuing an MBA.
She serves as president of Women in Business and is a member of Ehinger Fellows, the
Study Abroad Club and Gamma Phi Epsilon. She plans to build a successful career in
the insurance industry.
- Seth Richey, a junior from Greenfield, Indiana, majoring in biology and environmental
science. The son of Brian and Valerie Richey, Seth is a Rinker-Ross School of Health
Sciences Senator in Student Government, president of SPEAK, a SOAR Leader and a mentor
in the Rinker-Ross Mentor Program. He is also a member of the Tri-Beta Biological
Science Honor Society and the Pickleball Club.
- Sage Scherzer, a senior from Elkhorn, Wisconsin, majoring in athletics and recreation
and minoring in communication, sport psychology and coaching. She is a member of Trine
University’s varsity skating teams and the Kappa Sigma Alpha sorority, and has performed
in five Trine Theatre productions. She currently works as a sports information director's
assistant. She also is a Learn to Skate instructor and a member of Trine Sport Management
Club and Drama Club.
- Judah Witmer, son of Adam and Jessica Witmer of Angola, Indiana, a psychology major
with minors in theater, English, criminal justice and forensic psychology. Judah serves
as vice president of Delta Chi fraternity and on Student Government as a Greek Senator.
He has been involved with Trine Theatre as both a stagehand and an actor. In the future,
he hopes to become a therapist specializing in helping children with developmental
disorders.
