Matthew Jewell, Student Government Association president, and Gabby Marcello, nursing junior from Thibodaux, were crowned Mr. and Ms. Nicholls at the Student Programming Association’s annual Crawfish Day last Friday.

Q: Were you shocked when you won Mr./Ms. Nicholls?
 Jewell:  I don’t believe anyone who was in the top three would have been shocked. When I look back at my time as a freshman, I am shocked at how far I’ve come as a student.
Marcello:  I was definitely shocked to be selected a Ms. Nicholls!

Q: What activities are you involved with on campus?
Jewell:  SGA, Kappa Sigma, College Republicans, Circle K Club and many University committees.
Marcello:  I am currently involved in the Student Government Association, serving as a Senator of the College of Arts and Sciences.  I am the newly elected president of the Pre-Professional Medical Association, where I served as secretary this past year.  I am also involved in Delta Zeta, in which I have held various chair positions.  I also serve on numerous University committees such as the Student Advisory Board, Rec Center Advisory Board, Parking Appeals Committee, Student Rights and Grievances Committee, Nicholls Can Committee and a few more.

Q: Which activity is your favorite?  Why?
 Jewell:  Kappa Sigma is, by far, my favorite because I’ve made life-long friends while having the time of my life.
Marcello: Well, I can’t say that I have a particular favorite activity due to the fact that I love them all. I love being involved on Nicholls’ campus and within our neighboring community.

Q: How does it feel to receive this honor?
 Jewell:  I’m very humbled and honored that students voted for me to wear the title of Mr. Nicholls 2013.
 Marcello:  I am so privileged to have received this honor.  Being a native of the Thibodaux area, I can easily say that this award not only has campus recognition, but also city recognition. I was so blessed to have received this honor, not only for myself but for my family as well.
 
Q: What are your hobbies?
 Jewell:  Hunting, fishing, golf and hanging out with friends
Marcello:  My hobbies include socializing with my peers and various activities like water skiing and fishing.

Q: Describe yourself in three words.