Miss Alabama State University and Class Queens Pageant
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Dunn Oliver Acadome Alabama State University Montgomery, Alabama
Saturday, April 1, 2017 7 p.m. $3.00
2017 Miss Alabama State University and Class Queens Pageant SOUVENIRSOUVENIR PROGRAMPROGRAM BOOKBOOK PHOTO BY DAVID CAMPBELL/UNIVERSITY PHOTOGRAPHER Suna Mariam Njie, the reigning Miss Alabama State Univer- sity, brings her own sense of culture, style, poise and intellect to the coveted title. All the way from Gambia West Africa, by way of At- lanta, Georgia, Suna strives to be a leader with purpose, while serv- ing her fellow students proudly.
A graduate of Westlake High School in Atlanta, Suna utilized the slogan, “See Me,” during her campaign for the Miss ASU title. She said, “I emphasized the slogan throughout the year by encouraging students to step into the limelight of success strategically despite the inevitable struggles they will face.”
Suna is deeply indebted to Alabama State University and demon- strates that constantly as she speaks about the opportunities that she has received as a student, as well as the academic scholarship that she earned to ensure that she was formally educated - both inside and outside of the classroom.
According to the future medical doctor, Suna noted, “I believe that Alabama State University students should be prepared for their dy- namic path to greatness through the five initiatives of education, en- vironment, empowerment, experience and embodiment.”
She wants students to continue to become uncomfortable with com- placency, to break barriers and actually be the change they want to observe. She says, “My purpose is not to implement change, but rather to motivate it within students. In this way, our institution is in the hands of diverse, innovative and prepared students who are armed and ready to weather any storm that will come.”
Suna has held several leadership positions at Alabama State Uni- versity including president of ELITE Models, vice president of Beta Kappa Chi National Science Honor Society, and Miss WEB DuBois Honors Program. She says that each of these positions taught her one key factor: Success is a holistic journey.
Despite her busy schedule, Suna has remained a scholar with a 3.97 grade point average; but she still makes time for mentoring and tu- toring activities through organizations including ASPIRE and Circle K International. Suna is the daughter of Assan Njie and Medina Deen-Njie, and the Suna Mariam Njie niece of Ebrima Sosseh and Fatou Nyang.
Her favorite quote is by Meg Cabot, “Courage is not the absence of fear, bur rather the judgment that something is more important than 2016-17 Miss Alabama State University fear.” Suna Mariam Njie 2016-17 Miss Alabama State University Photo by David Campbell Keveja Thomas Kaela Moses DeAnna Hardy
2016-172016-17 MissMiss AlabamaAlabama StateState UniversityUniversity andand ClassClass QueensQueens DeAnna Hardy Savanna Sledge Suna Njie
Photo by David Evans 2016-172016-17 MissMiss AlabamaAlabama StateState UniversityUniversity andand ClassClass QueensQueens Keveja Thomas Miss Freshman 2016-17 Major: Theater
Hometown: Rockford, Illinois
Parents: Kevin and Tina Thomas
“Education is the passport to the future; for tomorrow belongs to those who pre- pare for it today.”
Photo by David Campbell Kaela Moses Miss Sophomore 2016-17 Major: Biology/Pre-Health
Hometown: Covington, Georgia
Parent: Tomeka Williams
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s
varied grace.” Photo by David Campbell DeAnna S. Hardy Miss Junior 2016-17 Major: Political Science
Hometown: Prattville, Alabama
Parents: William Dean Parker Sr. and Annie Hardy
“I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right temporarily defeated, is stron- ger than evil triumphant.”
Photo by David Evans Savanna Sledge Miss Senior 2016-17 Major: Biology
Hometown: Snellville, Georgia
Parents: Dennis and Patricia Sledge
“We know that all things work to- gether for good to those who love God, to those wo are the called ac-
cording to His purpose ... If God is Photo by David Evans for us, who can be against us?” Miss Alabama State University IN REVIEW
1980-1981 Pamela Green 1939-1940 Grace Moore 1981-1982 Mimi Evelyn McDaniel 1940-1941 Unknown 1982-1983 Sonya Maria Ellison 1941-1942 Unknown 1983-1984 Jennifer Whittle 1942-1943 Jetti Spears 1984-1985 Denitra Calhoun 1943-1944 Unknown 1986-1987 Deltonya Rogers 1944-1945 Unknown 1987-1988 Terry Russell 1945-1946 Lydia C. Samples 1988-1989 Inez P. Robinson 1946-1947 Doris Tolbert 1989-1990 Tammi Palmer 1947-1948 Unknown 1990-1991 Evalena James 1948-1949 Unknown 1991-1992 Sheryl Strange 1949-1950 Robbie McKinney 1992-1993 Rochelle Jamision 1950-1951 Hazel L. Harris 1993-1994 Nicole Holloway 1951-1952 Unknown 1994-1995 Sureya Hendrick 1952-1953 Althea Thompson 1995-1996 Deanna Poe 1953-1954 Geraldine Johnson 1996-1997 Halima Muhannad 1954-1955 Willie Mae Graves 1997-1998 Africa Tania Miranda 1955-1956 Agnes Ruth Mitchell 1998-1999 Angela Harris 1956-1957 Doris Evelyn Allen 1999-2000 Azure Joiner 1957-1958 Valrie Ann Taylon 2000-2001 Lya Renee Whiting 1958-1959 Barbara Coleman 2001-2002 Morenike Hood 1959-1960 Mayola Tunstall 2002-2003 Ronica Pshawn Reid 1960-1961 Louise Tilman 2003-2004 LeQuisha C. Brown 1961-1962 Barbara Jackson 2004-2005 Lindsey McWhorter 1962-1963 Rudy Walker 2005-2006 Randi Hill 1963-1964 Lucy L. Moore 2006-2007 Kimberly Jackson 1964-1965 Doris E. Godwin 2007-2008 Latoya L. Gibbs 1965-1966 Yvonne Kennedy 2008-2009 Barbara Pringle 1966-1967 Felecia Y. Glover 2009-2010 Priyanka Banks 1967-1968 Sara Alice Martin 2010-2011 Angel Moore 1968-1969 Cynthia Marie Moore 2011-2012 CharieCelia Hamilton 1969-1970 Wynell Williams 2012-2013 Raven Washington 1970-1971 Petrolia Baxter 2013-2014 Foluso Oluade 1971-1972 Carol Shephard 2014-2015 Taylor M. Edwards 1972-1973 Barbara Barnes 2015-2016 Muriel Pannell 1973-1974 Deborah Duncan 2016-2017 Suna M. Njie 1974-1975 Eolia Bell 1975-1976 Bessie C. Mays 1976-1977 Gwendolyn E. McClain 1977-1978 Felicia Alexander 1978-1979 Debbie Annette Dean 1979-1980 Carolyn Jean Moore Miss Alabama State University and Class Queens Pageant Dunn-Oliver Acadome Alabama State University Saturday, April 1, 2017 7 p.m. “Dreamgirls” Miss Alabama State University and Class Queens Contestants
Introduction of Contestants
Reprise
Introduction of 2016-17 Miss Alabama State University and Class Queens
PHYSICAL FITNESS IN FITNESS WEAR
Talent Presentation
TALENT COMPETITION
Introduction of SGA Candidates
EVENING WEAR COMPETITION
INTERMISSION
ONSTAGE QUESTIONS
“Dreamgirls (Finale)” Miss Alabama State University and Class Queens Contestants 2017 Distinguished Panel of Judges Sara Jo Burks Head Pageant Judge
Sara Jo Burks has been employed at Troy University for 29 years and holds a bachelor of science in busi- ness with a management concentration and a master’s degree in business administration with Post Graduate work in Management. She is the Assistant Director of Housing and Residence Life who also teaches manage- ment as an adjunct instructor. She co-directs the Miss Troy University Pageant and the Ms. Venus Pageant and also directs the Teen Trojan Pageant. Mrs. Burks has competed at the Ms. Senior Alabama Pageant and was 2nd runner up to Ms. Senior Alabama in 2015 and held the titles of Ms. Senior Pike County 2014, Ms. Se- nior Shelby County 2015 and Ms. Senior Heart of Dixie 2016. Mrs. Burks has judged pageants throughout the southeast in Alabama, Georgia and Florida. Mrs. Burks enjoys helping young ladies fulfill their dreams through the pageant system and wishes all the contestants good luck. Angela Harris-Hampton Pageant Judge
Angela Harris-Hampton reigned as Miss Alabama State University during the 1998-1999 school term. She graduated from ASU in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education then later returned to her alma mater to earn a master’s degree in the same discipline. Angela is married to Edwin Hampton, Jr., and they have two sons: Bryce-age 15 and Braydon-age 8. She has taught for eighteen years and is currently a third grade teacher at Wynton Blount Elementary School in Montgomery, AL. Since serving as Miss Alabama State University, Angela has earned awards such as Teacher of the Year (Wynton Blount Elementary), Outstand- ing Teacher of the Year (Montgomery County PTA), Teacher of the Year (Pike Road Schools), and WSFA Class Act. She has served as a cooperating teacher and mentor for many interns, as well as new and seasoned teachers. Additionally, she volunteers her time with the children’s ministry at Frazer United Methodist Church. 2017 Distinguished Panel of Judges Joe Howard Pageant Judge
Joe Howard, Jr., a native of Montgomery, Alabama who by day works as a Business Account Manager for Ve- rizon and a savvy entrepreneur with three private busi- nesses - Results Media and Consulting, LLC - a media and marketing firm, a promotion company J. Howard Productions and a full scale fashion expo production house The House of Suavé. An accomplished busi- ness professional who has been featured in several lo- cal magazines and newspapers is a graduate of Troy University. Mr. Howard is an activist for community outreach and reform while volunteering with non-profit organizations such as: The Family Sunshine Center, We Mentor, and Child Protect. Spot lighted in the RSVP – Montgomery magazine and the Montgomery Advertis- er as a published author, he is a leader in the children’s ministry and serves on all church activities. He is the proud father of son Myson Howard and daughter Sarah Grace Howard. Curtia Moon Pageant Judge
Curtia Moon has more than 20 years in the pageant industry as a former contestant, director, judge, and coach. A graduate of Faulkner University, Moon serves on the Main Street Board for Alexander City as well as serving as a liaison between downtown area busi- nesses and the local government. She is currently serv- ing on the Lake Martin Young Professionals Board where she helps to attract young professionals to assist within the community and also assist with network op- portunities.The Alexander City Youth Sports Founda- tion former board member also assisted in raising funds to assist teams and parents with funding for their chil- dren to participate in youth sports during the summer. She now spends her time owning a wedding and event planning girm, MXK Events and will soon open an event space, The White Room. She is the wife of 14 years to Bradgel Moon and together they have three children, Mon’Tia, Xavier, and Kaziyah. Candidate for Miss Junior
Name: Chelsey Abrams Age: 21 Major: Dance Minor: N/A High School: Citronelle High School Hometown: Mobile, Alabama Talent: Dance Platform: Unity and Equality Parents: Derrick Jones and Traci Abrams Jones
Photo by Sydney Foster
Candidate for Miss Sophomore
Name: Nikita Dennis Age: 19 Major: Broadcast Journalism Minor: N/A High School: Baker High School Hometown: Mobile, Alabama Talent: Dance Platform: “Be the Change” Parents: Chandra Curtis and
Aundra Dennis Sr. Photo by Sydney Foster Candidate for Miss Sophomore
Name: Ivana Angion Age: 18 Major: Secondary Education Minor: Psychology High School: Dallas County High School Hometown: Valley Grande, Ala. Talent: Dance Platform: Becoming a Confident Leader Parents: Stanford and Athenia Angion
Photo by Sydney Foster
Candidate for Miss Senior
Name: Ashlee Houston Age: 20 Major: Dance Minor: N/A High School: Nashville School of the Arts Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee Talent: Dance Platform: “In Living Color” Parents: Angela Houston and
John Houston Photo by Sydney Foster Candidate for Miss ASU
Name: Sha’Diamond Mayfield Age: 21 Major: Political Science Minor: Communications High School: P.D. Jackson Olin Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama Talent: Dance Platform: Giving More S.E.L.F. Parents: Ms. Tangia Marquette Mayfield-Collins and Mr. Emmanual Brock
Photo by Sydney Foster Candidate for Miss ASU
Name: Shania Rogers Age: 20 Major: Broadcast Journalism Minor: N/A High School: East Memorial Christian Academy Hometown: Deatsville, Alabama Talent: Art Platform: The B.I.R.T.H. of a New ASU Parents: Coyette Y. Rogers and
Reginald Lamar Rogers Photo by Sydney Foster Thank You to the following special people who also made contributions. We appreciate you so much
Beverly Gulino Charlie’s Trophies
Valdimir Averett Heritage Barber Shop
Dr. Leon Wilson Alabama State University
Dr. Davida Haywood Alabama State University
Ashley Wright Facilities Management Staff
Crystal Jackson Facilities Management Staff
Gerald Cobb Copy Exchange
Our Distinguished Panel of Judges
Parents of the Contestants
Executive Branch Student Government Association
Chaynning Jenkins
Tunisia Thomas Congratulations Ivana
Your faith and hard work is a great blessing and inspiration to all of us. Love, Dad, Mom, and Kendra
Photo by Sydney Foster Congratulations Nikita from
2503B St Stephens Rd, Mobile, AL 36617 (251) 607-6122
Photo by Sydney Foster Congratulations Chelsey from
Engage Christian Church 2877 McGehee Road Montgomery, Alabama 36111
Photo by Sydney Foster Congratulations Ashlee from
Your Mother Angela Houston
Photo by Sydney Foster Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius & Sharon Calhoun CONGRATULATES Sha’Diamond Mayfield
on her success running for Miss Alabama State University and best wishes on all her future endeavors.