Student Hosts

Student hosts are student leaders selected by members of the Hall of Fame review and selection committee to represent current students to our nominees. Each comes from a unique background and with varied interests and involvement experience. Hosts provide a chance for our inductees to learn more about today's Illinois State community as well as student involvement and leadership opportunities. Many of these opportunities are similar to those experienced by our inductees as Student Affairs has continued to play an integral part in student development since the University's founding. In fact, student hosts recognize that honorees in many ways have paved the way for the opportunities they experience today. Through the leadership and vision of our former students, student affairs staff, and campus leaders, students have myriad experiences that provide a foundation for their future and a distinct college experience that defines Redbird life.

2024 Student Hosts

• Sarah DeNeve

  Sarah DeNeve hosted Carl Kasten. Sarah is a senior actuarial science major with minors in economics and business administration. She is from Carlinville, IL. Sarah is the current student body vice president and coordinator of the Emerging Leader program. She is also a member of Alpha Delta Pi, the honors program, and serves as a Town of Normal Relations Commission Member.

• Ashley Willis

  Ashley Willis hosted Sharron Evans. Ashley is a senior elementary education major. She is from Chicago, IL. Ashley is president of the Theta Delta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Ashley is also president of Future Educators of Color, a member of the African American Circle of Entrepreneurs, and a current peer mentor and peer instructor.

• Charlie Sexton

  Charlie Sexton hosted Sheamus Mannion. Charlie is a sophomore nursing major with a minor in Spanish. He is from Geneva, IL. Charlie is the chaplain of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and a Student Nursing Association member.

• Brea Gaston

  Brea Gaston hosted Fellicia Foster. Brea is a junior individualized studies major with specialties in audiology and sociology with a minor in African American studies. She is from Chicago, IL. Brea is the current president of the Black Student Union, president of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., and a recent recipient of the African American Studies Merit Scholarship.