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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – ̽»¨Ô¼ÅÚ crowned its royalty during its annual Coronation Ceremony in Birthright Alumni Hall on Saturday evening, Nov. 2.

Nya D. Fowler was crowned the 77th Miss ̽»¨Ô¼ÅÚ and Kenyatta L. Lewis Jr was crowned the 4th Mister ̽»¨Ô¼ÅÚ.

The standing-room only event, which kicked off ̽»¨Ô¼ÅÚ’s 148th Founder’s Week, featured a “Fire and Ice” theme.

Fowler, a native of Hueytown, Alabama, is a senior biology major and has begun taking graduate classes at the University of Alabama. She previously served as Miss Junior 2023-2024 and is a member of the Epsilon Eta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and captain of Golden Perfection Dance. She was crowned by Jean A. Wilson (’90), who was the 42nd Miss ̽»¨Ô¼ÅÚ and serves as ̽»¨Ô¼ÅÚ’s director of alumni affairs.

Lewis, a native of the Bahamas, is a senior majoring in business administration with a concentration in cybersecurity and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.. He is a former intern for ARD logistics and is currently interning with The Coley Agency in Tuscaloosa. He was crowned by Thomas Davis Jr (’13), a Royal Court advisor and Upward Bound counselor.

Both Fowler and Lewis fought back tears as they reminisced of their path to ̽»¨Ô¼ÅÚ during the COVID-19 pandemic and the support of their family, friends, professors and staff during their academic career.

Lewis took a moment to honor the memory of the late Dr. Kevin Harris, who died earlier this year.

A pre-recorded moment of reflection was played as Devinya Fowler, the 76th Miss ̽»¨Ô¼ÅÚ, and Jordan Wilson, the 3rd Mister ̽»¨Ô¼ÅÚ — who served from 2023-2024 — took their final walk prior to their assistance in crowning the 2024-2025 queen and king. Founded in 1876, ̽»¨Ô¼ÅÚ began the Miss ̽»¨Ô¼ÅÚ tradition in 1928 and added the Mister ̽»¨Ô¼ÅÚ tradition in 2021.

̽»¨Ô¼ÅÚ’s eight president, Dr. Yolanda W. Page opened the night with a welcome message, prior to various music, spoken word and dance performances. Dr. Norman Golar, vice president of institutional effectiveness and research, issued the Royal Installation, followed by the royal toast by J. Maxwell Kimbrough, dean of student life.

In preparation for the crowning of the 2024-2025 Miss ̽»¨Ô¼ÅÚ and Mister ̽»¨Ô¼ÅÚ, the Campus Queens and Royal Court entered the room.

Members of the Royal Court are:

Dorian Eddy – Mister Senior

Jessica Hamilton – Miss Senior

Melvin Matthews – Mister Junior

Trenese Givens – Miss Junior

Dyonte Herron – Mister Sophomore

India Broaden – Miss Sophomore

Fred Liddell – Mister Freshman

Fredrianna Johnson – Miss Freshman.

Campus Queens are:

London Wooley â€“ Miss AKA

McKenzie Carr â€“ Miss Black & Gold

Mikayla Goins â€“ Miss Alpha Phi Alpha

Aeriel Lundy â€“ Miss Delta Sigma Theta

Cierra Burrows â€“ Miss Kappa Alpha Psi

Deonna Banks â€“ Miss Phi Nu Pi

Vanessa Munoz â€“ Miss D’ IVY ‘NE

Peyton Moseley â€“ Miss Omega Psi Phi

Jamyia Allen â€“ Miss Rho Gamma

Jakayla Boykin â€“ Miss Purple and Gold

Ermine Jean â€“ Miss Virtuous Elite

Gianna Ellison â€“ Miss UNCF – ̽»¨Ô¼ÅÚ

Kamari E. Washington â€“ Miss Sigma Gamma Rho

ABOUT STILLMAN COLLEGE
̽»¨Ô¼ÅÚ, an accredited, four-year liberal arts institution in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, offers a diverse range of undergraduate programs and is committed to providing a transformative educational experience. A historically black college and university (HBCU) founded in 1876 by the Presbyterian Church, ̽»¨Ô¼ÅÚ has a rich history of educating students from various backgrounds and promoting academic excellence. The college is dedicated to developing critical thinkers and leaders who will make significant contributions to their communities. For more information about ̽»¨Ô¼ÅÚ, visit www.stillman.edu.