Royal Wins Miss Georgia Southern University
Royal Wins Miss Georgia Southern University
Junior Melissa Royal is Miss Georgia Southern University
2014.
A Spanish and international trade major from Acworth, Ga.,
Royal was one of 10 contestants to compete for the title during the scholarship
pageant. She is the president of the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society and a
Southern Leader.
“It feels amazing to be Miss Georgia Southern! Participating
and winning Miss Georgia Southern has been an aspiration of mine since my
freshman year, so I am extremely proud that I could make my dream a reality. I
love my Georgia Southern and cannot wait to represent this amazing university in the
Statesboro community as well as at the Miss Georgia competition in June,” Royal
said.
Her platform, “Connecting the Global Community through
Microlending,” focuses on helping to end global poverty. “My study abroad experience in Santo Domingo,
Dominican Republic and my Introduction to International Studies class with Dr. Van
Tassell is what got me interested heavily in global issues. Those two things
really opened my eyes to the issues of the world and inspired me to search for
ways that I could help,” she said.
As Miss Georgia Southern University, Royal will represent
the University in the St. Patrick’s Day
parade in Savannah, Ga., and during Georgia Southern’s freshman orientation,
open house and recruitment events, Homecoming and select community events by
invitation.
Winning the title of Miss Georgia Southern University earned Royal a $1,500 scholarship, a $500 travel stipend,
three free months at Omni Fight Club of Statesboro, a full spa day at Serenity
Day Spa , a complimentary photo shoot from Lori Grice Photography, a special
events wardrobe from Frills and a Miss Georgia professional consultation and
interview preparation.
Senior public relations major Amanda Lawler from Toombs,
Ga., was first runner- up, while sophomore multimedia communications major and
public relations minor Miki Argiriou from Brunskwick, Ga., was named second
runner- up.
Other winners included Caroline Eaker for best Evening Gown,
Jamesa Hogges for Miss Congeniality and Miss Photogenic and Corine Richard for
People’s Choice.
To apply for Miss Georgia Southern University, you must be
currently enrolled in at least 12 or more hours at the University, be in good
disciplinary and academic standing with the University and cannot turn 25 years
old during the year of service. The five phases to the Miss Georgia Southern
University Pageant include a private interview, talent, swimwear, evening wear
and an on-stage question.
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