On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, the Mr. Freshman Pageant was held in the event center at 6 PM. Tickets for the pageant were limited and distributed via Instagram in the Southern University Class of 2025’s bio. Masks and social distancing were strictly enforced, adhering to Coronavirus safety precautions.
Per tradition, the event took place during freshmore week, with the week’s theme being “Camp Lacumba”. This year’s pageant was called: The Lost King Queens Park”, drawing influence from the “Jurassic Park” series. DJ Neff was one of the highlights of the night, providing attendees with plenty of musical entertainment.
2021-2022 Mr. Freshman, Beloveson Philippe hosted the pageant and shared his experience with it. “Hosting the pageant was an amazing experience for me because it showed me that speaking and hosting an event in front of a large audience is actually a great experience and it was nothing to be nervous about. Everybody had an amazing time with the great performances by the contestants and are amazing intermissions.”
There were six pageant contestants: Casein Christmas, Jamarr Felder, Tristan Holiday, Hasan Howard, Camron Idusuyi, and Kendrick Johnson. In the opening performance, the contestants busted out on stage with safari hunter inspired costumes, with the stage fashioned with dinosaur and safari decorations in place. Throughout the night, several of the contestants gifted Miss Freshman, Whitnee Davis with roses.
Students were very pleased with the run of the show for the pageant. Floyd Harris, a junior majoring in Agricultural Science from Fresno California, said, “My favorite moment was observing the candidates’ talent category. Some displayed dancing, praise dancing, stepping and more. I was also glad to see the crowd so full of excitement! I think It’s important for students, especially freshmen, to attend these kinds of events. They’re not only fun but you make fun memories with your class as well.”
Hasan Howard, a freshman majoring in Criminal Justice from Charlotte, North Carolina was crowned Southern University’s 2022-2023 Mr. Freshman. He left the crowd with a statement of motivation. “Remain humble in the peak of excellence. Winning the Mr. Freshman Pageant was a moment of reassurance for me. Being that winning this title is my first major accomplishment at Southern. It reminded me that through hard work and dedication I can accomplish anything.” The freshman had so much fun that he couldn’t decide on the best part from the pageant. “It’s really hard to pick my favorite moment. From preparing for the event, practicing with my fellow contestants I now call my pageant brothers, seeing Miss Freshman everyday, and performing. It was all amazing! I would do it all again because now I have some forever friends and great memories to live by.”
The new king on campus has a lot in store for students, and is open about these ideas. “My plans for the campus as Mister Freshman are to unite the student population, enhance our school spirit by reminding us what it means to be a Jaguar, and being a voice for those who feel unheard.”
Congratulations Mr. Howard! We have high hopes for you throughout this semester as the University’s 2022-2023 Mr. Freshman.
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February 8, 2022
Freshman Hasan Howard readies to be announced as the 2022 Mr. Freshman inside the Event Center on Wednesday, February 2.
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