Meet Fisher's 2025 Homecoming Court representatives
Get to know the inspiring students representing Fisher on Ohio State's 2025 Homecoming Court.
Their reflections on what it means to be a Buckeye reveal a shared dedication to community, resilience and lifelong connection. Learn more about these Business Buckeyes and how they're shaping the future with purpose and passion.
Ritika Harish
Hometown: Lewis Center, OH
Major: Finance
Minor(s): Business Analytics and Economics
Involvement: Alpha Phi Omega, Fisher Ink, Pay it Forward Cohort
What does it mean to be a Buckeye: For me, being a Buckeye means embracing a legacy of excellence, resilience, and community. It’s about upholding traditions, supporting fellow Buckeyes, and striving for success in academics, leadership, and service. Buckeye Pride is about embodying values of diversity, innovation, and determination. Whether you are cheering in the Shoe, engaging in groundbreaking research, or giving back to the community, being a Buckeye means belonging to something greater than yourself—a lifelong network of passionate, driven individuals. It’s about making an impact, leading with integrity, and always carrying the spirit of Ohio State forward. Once a Buckeye, always a Buckeye!
Join me in helping to improve the lives of our homeless youth in Columbus and Central Ohio.
Colin Joyce
Hometown: Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Major: Marketing
Minor(s): Philosophy
Involvement: Buckeye Leadership Fellows, Buckeye Professional Advancement & Development, Mount Leadership Society Scholars
What does it mean to be a Buckeye: To be a Buckeye is to stand for years old traditions, to take those around you in your arms and bellow, how firm thy friendship. It is to be the spirit of this university, education, community, and city. To throw up your hands and yell OH, anticipating the always responsive IO. To be a Buckeye is to be a part of this Ohio State family, the biggest in the world, which is ever present and always looking out for each other. It is an honor and a gift to be able to call myself a Buckeye!
Join me in supporting the activities of the Mount Leadership Society Scholars program.
Safa Mohamed
Hometown: Dublin, OH
Major: Finance
Minor(s): Political Science
Involvement: Buckeye Professional Advancement and Development, Buckeye Leadership Fellows, The Fisher Honors Cohort Program
What does it mean to be a Buckeye: Being a Buckeye is about paying it forward. I feel proud to be a Buckeye because I’m part of the most generous and kind-hearted community. We uplift each other and empower each other.
Join me in empowering Fisher students through the Fisher Honors Cohort Program.
Naina Sarup
Hometown: Aurora, IL
Major: Finance, Political Science
Involvement: Indian Students Association, Bankruptcy Team Bypass Clerk at Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio, LeaderShape - National Session Participant, On-Site Coordinator for the Ohio Session, Nonprofit Immersion Program, Political Science Student Ambassador, Students Consulting for Nonprofits
What does it mean to be a Buckeye: To me, being a Buckeye means embracing resilience, leadership, and service. It is about pushing boundaries, uplifting others, and making an impact. As a Buckeye, I have mentored peers, worked on civic engagement, and supported initiatives that empower communities. Ohio State has helped me grow as a leader, challenge myself, and build lifelong connections. Being a Buckeye is not just about wearing scarlet and gray. It is about carrying the spirit of Ohio State wherever I go, striving to make a difference, and leaving things better than I found them.
Join me in enhancing the experience of patients at Ross Heart Hospital.
Leah Wassef
Hometown: Toledo, Ohio
Major: Accounting
Minor(s): Business Analytics
Involvement: Honors Cohort, Student-Alumni Council, Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations
What does it mean to be a Buckeye: Opportunity. Upon coming to Ohio State I cited opportunity as my biggest motive for coming to Columbus, for me a lot of people meant a lot of opportunity. I was not wrong, being a Buckeye has unlocked more doors than I ever believed possible and this does not stop at graduation. Being a Buckeye means being a part of a community past, present, and future. Allowing past lessons to prepare us for the future and make us more resilient. Not letting labels control what you are able to accomplish and sharing these successes to future generations of Buckeyes!
Join me in supporting the community service initiatives of the Student-Alumni Council.
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