Homecoming weekend means one thing: Mr. Georgetown is back! You probably weren’t fast enough to score tickets to the ~hottest~ event of the year, but luckily you can still learn a little bit more about the best that Georgetown has to offer. We sat down with the contestants to give you an exclusive sneak peak of Mr. Georgetown 2018.
Ryan Yoch- Mr. Hoya Blue
Hometown: Twin Cities, Minn.
School: College
Major: Government, Minor: Arabic and Business Administration
What do you love the most about Hoya Blue?
The moment when you lose yourself in a sporting event, where everything else in the entire world ceases to exist and all you can watch is that shot, that play, and all you want is for it to go in — it’s the greatest feeling in the world. You get addicted to it.
Who is your favorite Georgetown alum?
I’ve got to rep Hoya Blue: Allen Iverson.
What is your most beautiful feature?
My deep, gravelly Hoya Blue voice that I bring out for sporting events. (Editor’s Note: Ryan demonstrated this voice for me and it was pretty impressive).
Jorge DeNeve- Mr. The Voice
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
School: College
Major: Math and Economics
What do love the most about The Voice?
If you’re really passionate about writing and if you enjoy it, those are the people that are going to stick around. As we continue to bring in more people who are like-minded in terms of their enthusiasm, people really put their heart and soul into the organization. I really enjoy the dedication and camaraderie we all have.
What is your favorite spot on campus?
Shaw Field. I’ve covered women’s soccer for two years and I have a spot in the middle of the bleachers, fourth row, right behind the coach. Watching them make their run to the Final Four in 2016 and in the Big East Tournament last year was a lot of fun. I’ll always associate that spot with good memories.
What is your most beautiful feature?
I play soccer. My right foot.
JD Donohue- Mr. Superfood
Hometown: Spring Lake, N.J.
School: MSB
Major: OPIM, Minor: Government
What do you love the most about Superfood?
It’s an outlet for creativity. Especially when you’re 21 and the world is starting to get serious, you can go joke around and sing for a few hours a week. And the people. When I went abroad, the people I missed the most were all in Superfood.
Who is your favorite Georgetown alum?
For famous alum, Bradley Cooper. But I also want to shout out to my friend Christy, who is coming to Mr. Georgetown. We met in Superfood when I was a freshman and she was a senior and we were immediate soul friends.
What is your favorite spot on campus?
The HFSC (Editor’s Note: JD thinks saying “Heal Fam Stu Cen” is “cumbersome”).
William Morris- Mr. NSO
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
School: College
Major: American Studies and Government, Minor: Theology
What do you love the most about NSO?
I love how we have the opportunity to welcome students and their families to Georgetown. We have the chance to be their first impression of their time on the Hilltop and we can help set them up for success.
What is your favorite spot on campus?
The deck on the seventh floor of Arrupe. Incredible view of campus and D.C.
What is your most beautiful feature?
My dazzling smile.
Jose Villalobos Gonzalez- Mr. Ritmo y Sabor
Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico
School: SFS
Major: STIA, with a concentration in international development
What do you love the most about Ritmo y Sabor?
It feels like a little bit of home. Being in a foreign country where the culture is so different from Latin America, it’s really nice having a place where you can joke around about familiar things and share a little bit of your culture. Whenever we perform, we try to impress the sense that it’s more than just a flashy dance and is actually a part of a larger culture.
What is your favorite meme in the meme page?
The one about how you describe working at the RHO on your resume.
What is your most beautiful feature?
My eyebrows.
Micheal Whittington- Mr. GU Women of Color
Hometown: Trenton, N.J.
School: College
Major: Biochemistry, Minor: Japanese
What do you love the most about GU Women of Color?
For me, it’s the executive board. A lot of them are my close friends and they are all so intelligent, so articulate and so go-and-get-after-it. It’s really awe-inspiring to watch.
What is your favorite meme on the meme page?
I don’t have a singular favorite, but anything involving John Degioia’s face.
What is your most beautiful feature?
My smile.
Michael Chanen- Mr. GERMS
Hometown: Seattle, Wash.
School: College
Major: Physics
What do you love most about GERMS?
There are a lot of integrative aspects that are similar to the field of study that I want to pursue. Being able to interact with patients and feel like I’m providing a substantive good to my community is a really cool part of GERMS that I don’t think I would get elsewhere.
Who is your favorite Georgetown alum?
Jenny Frankie. She graduated last year. She is a really lovely and sweet individual who makes me happy whenever I talk to her.
What is your favorite spot on campus?
Lau 2. I spend so much time there — I spent more time there sophomore year studying for Organic Chemisty than I did in my own room. There are so many friends I’ve met on Lau 2 and I have a lot of sentimental memories there. It’s awful and hideous, but if I were in some other, nice library, I would spend all my time looking around and wouldn’t get my work done.
Marcos Morales- Mr. GIVES
Hometown: Santa Barbara, Calif.
School: MSB
Major: Marketing and Management
What do you love about GIVES?
The people. They’re some of the nicest and kindest people that I’ve met here at Georgetown and they make you happy to be around them
What is your favorite meme on the meme page?
The one where the honor council plagiarized the email warning us not to plagiarize.
What is your most beautiful feature?
My eyebrows. I’ve been told I have very thick eyebrows and I take that as a compliment.
Jeremy Canfield- Mr. Running Club
Hometown: Shrewsbury, Mass.
School: College
Major: Physics and Math
What do you love the most about the running club?
It’s open to everyone. A lot of people hear running club and their immediate thought is that they might not be fast enough, but speaking from personal experience, there really is no “level” needed to be in running club. So you get a very wide and diverse group of people. They really represent the university well and I’ve met all of my best friends through it.
Who is your favorite Georgetown alum?
My former roommate Cameron. He graduated last year and is one of my best friends. He’s already doing great things. He’ll be going to Papua New Guinea for his job soon and I’m really proud of the work he’s doing.
What is your most beautiful feature?
I love my hair. It’s a pretty rare color and I think I’ve found a good style for it.
Jake Moran- Mr. Club Swimming
Hometown: Wayne, Pa.
School: SFS
Major: International Political Economy
What do you love the most about club swimming?
The team spirit, the camaraderie and the friends I’ve made here. I’ve found a home doing something I love and I got to resurrect my swimming career after high school.
Who is your favorite Georgetown alum?
My mother because she inspires me.
What is your favorite meme on the meme page?
The meme about the fire alarms in the Southwest Quad and how all the fathers are going to sue.
Will Glynn- Mr. Ultimate Frisbee
Hometown: Wilton, Conn.
School: College
Major: Government and Economics
What do you love the most about ultimate frisbee?
The community. It’s where I found my place at Georgetown. Even if you’re not super athletically inclined, you can find a place. The people involved are wonderful and really enjoy welcoming newcomers.
Who is your favorite Georgetown alum?
Patrick Seaman, the former president of our club.
What is your most beautiful feature?
My personality.
Luis Montoya- Mr. College Academic Council
Hometown: Whitney, Texas
School: College
Major: Biology, Minor: Chemistry
What do you love the most about the College Academic Council?
I love that we serve as a liaison between the students and the deans. We provide a way for the student body to share their thoughts and ideas with deans. As a science major (on a campus that can seem full of government majors), it’s really important to me to have that representation and make sure that all voices are heard.
Who is your favorite Georgetown alum?
Bradley Cooper.
What is your most beautiful feature?
My teeth or my personality.
Brendan Stelmach- Mr. International Relations Club
Hometown: Chicago, Ill.
School: SFS
Major: International Politics
What do you love the most about the International Relations Club?
What I love the most is the ability to travel. Through the club I’ve gone to New York, Boston, Montreal and Panama City. I love the ability to act on the international part and gain new experiences.
Who is your favorite Georgetown alum?
Jack Ludtke. He graduated two years ago. I’m actually succeeding him as Mr. IRC. His talent was doing a PowerPoint presentation and while he didn’t win, he was probably the nicest guy I’ve met at Georgetown.
What is your favorite meme on the meme page?
I actually submitted one once. It’s the pregame in New South starter pack.
Sagar Anne- Mr. The Hoya
Hometown: Hong Kong
School: MSB
Major: Finance, Minor: Math
What do you love the most about The Hoya?
The people. We have a great culture.
Who is your favorite Georgetown alum?
Patrick Ewing.
What is your most beautiful feature?
Definitely my hair.
Not Pictured But Participating: Alex Coopersmith (Mr. Jewish Student Alliance), Harry Clow (Mr. GUGS) and JJ Larkins (Mr. Jawani).
We’ll see you all in Gaston Hall on Friday Night! May the best Hoya win!
