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Ashlynn Lanford crowned Miss ۽ֱ 2017

Published November 4, 2016

MONROE, La. — Ashlynn Lanford, a sophomore kinesiology major from Pineville, was crowned Miss University of Louisiana Monroe at the 64th Annual Miss ۽ֱ Pageant held Nov. 4, in front of a packed house at Brown Auditorium.

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Lanford’s platform is “Arts in Healthcare” and she gave a vocal performance as her talent. She also received the preliminary talent award.

First runner-up was Samantha Vaughn of West Monroe. Second runner-up was J’lyn Henderson of Monroe. Third runner-up was Elaine Blanco of Leesville. Fourth runner-up was Baylea Huffman of Delhi.

Erika Guerrero of Oak Grove won the Advertisement Sales Award; Alyssa Garner of Frierson won the Miss Congeniality Award, as well as the preliminary evening wear award; Gabrielle Ingram of Natchitoches won the People’s Choice award, as well as the Non-Finalist Academic award.

The Miss ۽ֱ Pageant is a preliminary to the Miss Louisiana Pageant, sponsored by ۽ֱ’s Campus Activities Board and Student Government Association.

Miss ۽ֱ scholarship awards:

Miss ۽ֱ receives a $2,000 scholarship for two semesters, a private, one-bedroom on-campus apartment, an award from the bookstore worth $300, awarded by the Campus Activities Board, a two-semester meal plan sponsored by Aramark, and a $4,500 cash prize awarded by the Student Government Association.

First runner-up: receives a $2,000 scholarship for two semesters from the Campus Activities Board.

Second runner-up: receives a $2,000 scholarship for one semester from the Campus Activities Board.

Third runner-up: receives a one-time $1,000 scholarship from the Student Government Association.

Fourth runner-up: receives a one-time $750 scholarship from the Student Government Association.

Advertisement Sales winner: receives a one-time $250 scholarship from the Campus Activities Board.

People’s Choice winner: receives a one-time $250 scholarship from the Campus Activities Board.

Miss Congeniality winner: receives a one-time $250 scholarship from the Campus Activities Board.

Non-Finalist Academic winner: receives a one-time $250 scholarship from the Student Government Association.

The competitive scholarship program emphasizes physical fitness, talent, public speaking, and academics. Contestants must demonstrate poise, personality, intelligence, and charm during the pageant, and must showcase a trained talent in a 90-second performance.

Miss ۽ֱ 2017 Contestants

Baylea Huffman, a sophomore speech-language-pathology major from Delhi;Gabi Ingram, a junior biology major from Natchitoches;Brea Joyner, a senior communication major from Monroe;Ashley Camp, a senior biology major from Calhoun;Erika Guerrero, a senior pre-dental-hygiene major from Oak Grove;Samantha Hillman, a freshman kinesiology major from Winnsboro;Allison Newton, a freshman music major from Monroe;Jillian Johnson, a freshman pre-pharmacy major from Eunice.

Elaine Blanco, a senior communication major from Leesville;Samantha Vaughn, a senior communication major from West Monroe;Alyssa Garner, a junior nursing major from Frierson;J’lyn Henderson, a sophomore elementary education major from Monroe;Sydney Davis, a senior vocal music education major from Mesquite, Texas;Ashlynn Lanford, a sophomore kinesiology major from Pineville.