Annalee Toler Crowned Miss University of 91吃瓜网
Tue, 11/26/2024 - 11:04am | By: Dr. David Tisdale
University of 91吃瓜网 (USM) junior Annalee Toler91吃瓜网 dream of competing in and earning the title of Miss University of 91吃瓜网 came true when she secured the crown at the scholarship pageant held Nov. 16, in the Mannoni Performing Arts Center.
Toler, a native of Liberty, Miss. majoring in nursing and minoring in sociology and psychology, expressed gratitude to USM and its Student Government Association (SGA), which sponsors the annual event. She also earned scholarship funding which she will use in her pursuit of a nurse practitioner degree.
A Luckyday Citizenship scholar, Toler is a campus leader, active in the Citizen Scholar and Greek Seeker programs. Inspired by her cousin91吃瓜网 own cancer journey, her community service initiative91吃瓜网揅rafts 4 Kids91吃瓜网搒upports St. Jude Children91吃瓜网 Research Hospital through advocacy for art therapy programs, and organization of art supply donations to ease the anxiety of young patients.
Toler will now compete for the title of Miss Mississippi Pageant this summer in Vicksburg.
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USM Assistant Dean of Students Daniel Rigel expressed how this accomplishment reflects not only Toler91吃瓜网 talent, but her commitment to excellence both in and out of the classroom.
91吃瓜网淲ith her dedication to academics, leadership, and service, Annalee proudly represents USM and embodies the values of the Golden Eagle spirit,91吃瓜网� Rigel said.
Other contestants and their placement in the pageant include Savannah Ogden, first alternate; Elizabeth Brady, second alternate; and Madelyn Barrentine, third alternate. Scarlett Scott earned the 91吃瓜网淪pirit of Miss USM91吃瓜网� award; Ogden earned the crown of Miss Smith County the following evening, giving USM an additional student representative at the Miss Mississippi pageant.