The following gallery documents the 79th Annual Miss Georgia Southern University Scholarship Competition, a historic tradition that continues to bring Eagle Nation together. Hosted by the University Programming Board (UPB), the event featured 11 candidates who demonstrated that the competition is less about a crown and more about the lasting bonds of sisterhood and the opportunity to gain a platform that can impact others.
Kaitlyn Tanner, a junior exercise science major, was crowned the winner, earning a $2,000 scholarship for her commitment to being a well-rounded leader as well as her personal advocacy for the adoptive community.
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Kaitlyn Tanner being crowned Miss Georgia Southern University.
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Candid shot of Mel Smith in evening wear following the competition.
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Candid shot of Alexis Parham & Miriam Marlin in evening wear conversing following the competition.
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Kaitlyn Tanner performing Pirates of the Caribbean theme on piano—Miss Georgia Southern University.
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Miriam Marlin receiving 1st runner-up and People’s Choice Award.
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Jaylee Kilgo receiving 2nd runner-up.
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Sarah Grace Newton receiving the Miss Congeniality Award.
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Katelyn Bailey receiving the Best Health & Fitness Award.
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Katelyn Bailey’s Health & Fitness performance
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Amaya Durden stepping up to receive Best Evening Wear Award.
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Amaya Durden receiving Best Evening Wear Award.
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Amaya Durden answering questions in her evening wear.
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Katelyn Bailey in opening dress
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Mel Smith in opening dress.
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Kaitlyn Tanner in opening dress.
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Sarah Grace Newton answering questions in opening dress.
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Abby Henderson performing a contemporary dance to “And I’m Telling You” from the musical Dreamgirls.
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Erika Middleton performing an arrangement of “Sing Sing Sing (With a Swing)” on the tenor saxophone.
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Atmospheric shot of Erika Middleton performing an arrangement of “Sing Sing Sing (With a Swing)” on the tenor saxophone.
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Jaylee Kilgo performing a self-written “her-story” monologue titled “Dare to Serve,” portraying Major Georgia Brown Watson.
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Jaylee Kilgo performing a self-written “her-story” monologue titled “Dare to Serve,” portraying Major Georgia Brown Watson.
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Katelyn Bailey performing a dance routine that incorporated tumbling and acrobatics to the song “Circus” by Britney Spears.
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Sarah Grace Newton performing a vocal rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Judy Garland.
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Amaya Durden performing a lyrical praise dance to “Alabaster Box” by Lizzie Morgan.
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Amaya Durden performing a lyrical praise dance to “Alabaster Box” by Lizzie Morgan.
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Mel Smith conducting a live science experiment demonstrating the catalytic reaction of hydrogen peroxide.
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“It means absolutely so much…I’m really glad that everything went pretty much perfectly and the girls had a lot of fun.” — Tariana Gray, Vice President of Special Events.
