An evening of class and elegance:The 2016 Miss Southern Review

On March 9 in the F.G. Clark Activity Center Southern University students were able to see the three candidates, Corrine Vaughn, Onyx Joseph and Sarah Thanni, which are all vying to be the 86th Miss Southern University.
Each candidate presented the student body with speeches, swimsuit modeling, and dance numbers.
Many students were in attendance, and many students commented on the swimsuit modeling portion of the night.
Sophomore Animal Science major, Devyn Vandever of Indianapolis, Indiana mentioned that the swimsuit modeling was his favorite.
“The swimsuit modeling was my favorite part of the night. I loved seeing the confidence that each candidate possessed while up on stage.”
Junior Biology major, Davia Jenkins of West Monroe, Louisiana mentioned that she enjoyed the talent of the three ladies.
“The talent performed by Corinne was amazing. You could tell she was really putting her heart into it.”
The three were asked questions that had a purpose of dividing them, but each contestant found a way to answer with a message of unity and sisterhood. Vaughn, Joseph, and Thanni were each asked why they thought they were the best choice to be the next Miss Southern, and all gave remarkable answers.
Political Science Junior, Vaughn, of Stockton, California stated, “That question makes me think why am I better than the rest? I can’t say I’m better than the rest, all I can say is that I will give my all to each and every student that I come across. I’m not better than the next, I’m the best at being who I am.”
Junior Therapeutic Recreation major Joseph of Baton Rouge, responded by saying, “Not only do I have an intimate relationship with the students, but because I feel Southern is changing and I believe that they should have a face to change with.”
Last but not least, Thanni, a Child Development junior of Baton Rouge, commented, “I want to work hard and bridge the gap between Southern University and the greater Baton Rouge community. It wouldn’t be a difference if Onyx won or Corrine won, I think if it’s in any of our hands, Southern University would be in great care for the 2016-2017 school year.”
Students are encouraged to go and cast their vote for the 86th Miss Southern University and for the representatives of the student body today in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom.

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