Embracing Royalty: Magee crowned as 85th Miss Southern University

The official crowning of the 85th Miss. Southern University, JaMya Magee took place during the Coronation on October 13 in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Smith Brown Memorial Student Union beginning at 7 p.m. Consistent with her theme in which Magee used during campaign season “Ringleader of the Circus, SU students were invited to see the “Best Crowning of them all.” Magee was accompanied by her Royal Court, which consisted of Miss. Freshman, Micah Pegues Miss. Sophomore, Tiara Johnson, Miss. Junior, Corinne Vaughn and Miss. Senior, Charon Johnson.
As students awaited on the entrance of Magee they were entertained by performances and were able to participate in circus themed activities.
Magee made a grand entrance as she rode in on the back of a motorcycle, giving a pleasant waive to the audience.
Passing the title down to the 85th Miss. Southern, was Shanice Sam the 84th/Centennial Miss. SU along with President-Chancellor Dr. Ray Belton.
After the crowning, Magee was ready to partake in the traditional dance, one with Belton, followed by her grandfather, SGA president Dominique Diamond.
As Magee sat on the Circus themed stage, she received several gifts in her honor. Cirque De Southern was a night to remember.