Recently, four strong-hearted students strutted their confidence and compassion as they pursued to become one of the highest rankings on campus. CCC Tigers Brittany Stewart, of Greenville, MS, and Vinterrious Hunt, of Kosciusko, MS, entered their new roles as the Mr. and Miss Coahoma Community College 2023-2024.
Although only two winners could be chosen, each participant wowed the crowd with enthusiasm and charismatic charm. The highly anticipated pageant consisted of multiple categories: talent, lifestyle and fitness, evening wear, and on-stage questions. Prior to the competition, each candidate had a private interview with the competition's six-judge panel.
In the introduction of the contestants, each candidate explained what Coahoma meant to them. "To me, Coahoma means a starting foundation for successful new students and leaders," said Brittany Stewart, a marine biology major. Stewart competed against Zylah Baker, a cosmetology major from Marks, MS.
"Coahoma symbolizes to me striving for excellence and putting in extra effort," said Vinterrious Hunt, a sports medicine major. Hunt contested against Tymon Wells from Hollandale, Mississippi.
In the talent round, Stewart sang "Never Knew Coahoma," a CCC Choir tune with pianist Isasis Collins and Hunt recited "Hey Black Child" by Eugene Perkins. Following the talent round were the lifestyle portion of the competition, evening wear component, and a Q&A round.
As entertaining as the pageant became, the judges placed their tabulated votes, and their scores were tallied. A new Mr. and Miss CCC were crowed to conclude the night.
"I feel so honored and excited. I want to thank everyone who supported me, and I am forever grateful to each and every one of you," said Stewart.
"I am a little emotional right now, and it comes from not knowing where I wanted to go to college to coming to CCC. CCC has shown me they want me to be here, and I have been shown so much love. I found my purpose, and I am ready to get more involved and take on the challenge," said Hunt.
The newly-crowned campus royalty will be officially crowned at coronation scheduled on April 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Pinnacle.