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.
Lola Tomorrow – Host, Mariah Harris
Mariah is a junior Psychology Specialized University Studies Major from Chicago, IL. She is currently serving as president of the Interdenominational Youth Choir. She is also the secretary of the Black Student Psychology Association and secretary of A Trend to Follow.
Jerry Barrio – Host, Lucky Deutsch
Lucky is junior Special Education Major from Northbrook, IL. He is a Student Life Senator in the Student Government Association and an Event Coordinator for the University Program Board. Lucky is in his 4th semester as a community assistant and one day soon will be an elementary teacher.
Brian Bernardoni – Host, Ash Ebikhumi
Ash is sophomore Political Science and Economics Double Major from Darien, IL. He is president of the Association of Residence Halls. Ash is also an Emerging Leaders Program Mentor, Honors Alternative Spring Break Trip Leader, and a member of the Student Leader Council. Ash is also an Undergraduate Fellows Program Mentee through the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.
Dr. André McKenzie – Host, Cedric Asiedu
Cedric is senior Engineering Technology Major from Chicago, IL. He is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He also serves as National Pan-Hellenic Council President and College Experience Vice President.