SEMO names 2025 Man and Woman of the Year finalists

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.,(KBSI) — Ten Southeast Missouri State University students have been selected as finalists for the 2025 Man and Woman of the Year awards. Winners will be announced Oct. 18 during SEMO’s Homecoming game.

The awards recognize outstanding student leaders who demonstrate academic excellence, campus involvement and dedication to community service. Finalists are nominated by recognized student organizations.

Woman of the Year finalists

Lainey Canning, Southeast Missouri State University Marching Band

Sarah Chapman, National Society of Leadership and Success

Sophie Martin, Student Government Association

Maddie Robinson, Iota Chi

Sophia Ruffatto, Alpha Xi Delta

Man of the Year finalists

Nathan Anderson, Southeast Missouri State University Marching Band

Grant Breece, Iota Chi

Romell Johnson, Tau Kappa Epsilon

Logan Pruitt, Pi Kappa Alpha

Drew Roth, Student Government Association

More information about SEMO campus life is available at semo.edu/campuslife. Details about Homecoming events can be found at semo.edu/homecoming.