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Braxtyn V. Dumas, the 70th Miss Southern University Lab Shcool, at the A Royal Reign " Under the Bluff" coronation on September 17th in the F.G. Clark Activity Center.
On Wednesday, September 17th , The Southern University Laboratory school celebrated a night of tradition, pride and excellence as Ms. Braxtyn V. Dumas was crowned the 70th Miss Southern University Laboratory School Queen. Her royal reign “ Under the Bluff” was truly a night to remember.
From a young age, Dumas has represented what it means to lead with not only her school but her community with service, grace and leadership. A student of the Southern Lab since third grade, she was crowned Little Miss Southern Lab in 2016-2017. Since then, she has achieved and collected several leadership titles like Miss 6th grade, Miss 8th grade, sixth grade female class representative and eight grade class president. As she advanced in high school, her leadership only continued- serving as freshman vice president, junior class president and is now currently the president of the Senior Beta Club.
Her academic achievements shine just as bright as her crown. Braxtyn Dumas has maintained a 4.2 GPA, excelled as a dual enrollment student at Southern University and A&M College, and is a proud member of the National Honors Society. She has made history at Southern Lab being the first to serve as both the 2025-2026 Student Government Association president and Miss Southern Lab simultaneously. Dumas has also remained on the President List every year of her high school career.
All while doing so, Dumas has thrived as a student athlete. From 2021-2023, she competed as a varsity track member, earning her title as Outstanding Female Newcomer, and helped her team achieve a third-place finish at the state meet. She also shows her versatility as a performer and athlete as she was a varsity Dancing Doll from 2021-2024.
When asked about her plans after high-school, Dumas intends to take her talent into a higher education. Her desire is to major in broadcast journalism/public relations and to minor in marketing. She believes her achievements and success is a testament to her faith, stating that “Every achievement has been made possible through the grade of God.”
The coronation was a true reflection of Southern Lab’s culture and community. Royalty from pre-kindergarten through 12th was presented, while the audience listened to sounds of the Suhur and Friends Ensemble. The Mistress and Master of Ceremonies kept the energy lively as Southern Lab students, alumni, and family gathered in celebration.
With elegance, grace, and an undeniable commitment to excellence, Ms. Braxtyn V. Dumas begins her reign “Under the Bluff.” With this reign, she is ready to represent what true Southern University Laboratory School pride means as its 70th queen.