A Showdown in Tiger Town : SOC Comes Out On Top
Written by Briannah Dilworth on April 21, 2024
The School of Communication prepared me for this opportunity by getting me out of my shell. Without the School of Communication, I wouldn’t be who I am today.
Jackie Edwards 2024-2025 Mister TSU
On Sunday, April 21, in Granville Sawyer Auditorium, School of Communication scholars Jackie Edwards and Brianna Turner were crowned the next 23rd and 77th Mister and Miss Texas Southern University.
Eight vetted contestants put on a “Showdown in Tiger Town” as they competed to wear the crown. Hundreds of TSU supporters filled the auditorium, where contestants showcased their talents and academic achievements.
The contestants, all students who actively contribute to the university and student body, were accompanied by former Mister TSU Taylor Getwood and TSU alumna and KHOU 11 reporter Katiera Winfrey, who hosted the evening.
The pageant comprised four main categories: Tiger spirit wear, talent competition, formal wear, and an impromptu question and answer segment.
The cohort of three Mister and five Miss TSU candidates took the stage, highlighting their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, personal qualities, and campus involvement.
The judging panel consisted of TSU faculty and alumni who evaluated the contestants based on their performances, stage presence, and impact on the audience.
Students who attended the pageant expressed pride in their peers’ bravery.
I am proud of everybody that went up there; it’s not easy to get up there in front of your peers and try to represent the whole school; they did their big one; I’m proud of them.
Christina Lewis TSU Choir Student
The contestants Ariel Powell, Jackie Edwards, Cherri Graham, Kenyè Rollins, Brianna Turner, Freje Randall, Cameron Marzell, and Dasha Brooks presented exemplary performances, including a group dance.
They captivated the audience with various acts, from spoken words, original songs, rap, instrument playing, and a ballet piece.
Each competitor shared their vision for the future of TSU, outlining their plans to positively impact student life and contribute to the university’s legacy.
After outlining their goals, the 22nd Mister and the 76th Miss Texas Southern University Javion Cox and Kynnedi Brown, took their final walk during a special segment of the pageant, passing the torch to the next leaders of Texas Southern University.
Hereby, naming Jackie Edwards and Brianna Turner the 23rd Mister and 77th Miss Texas Southern University.
Both victors received a thundering ovation from the audience, symbolizing their hard work and dedication to representing TSU.
The pageant upheld its proud tradition of celebrating academic excellence, personal growth and student achievement, crowning the newest Mister and Miss and introducing the student leaders who will represent the student body, a tradition one student found especially meaningful.
I enjoyed today’s pageant to see the new student leaders for next year. I also won, so that is good for me.
Jerry LeDoux Newly Elected TSU Herald Editor-in-Chief
This year’s pageant was a standout moment for the School of Communication, with two of its students earning first-place titles.
