The Panther

Media Credit: Evan White

Media Credit: Evan White

Media Credit: Evan White

Charisma, laughter, and entertainment graced the Memorial Student Center auditorium Oct. 8 as Brian Gibson and Elisabeth Gardner were crowned Mr. and Miss University College at the annual UC pageant.

Although Gibson and Gardner walked away with the crowns, all the contestants highlighted their individual personalities throughout the evening in four different categories: collegiate fashion wear, talent, formal wear and a question and answer portion.

The pageant painted a collage of various talents and gifts, such as a few vocalists, dancers, pianists, and a spoken word artist. The two contestants who rocked the talent portion were Ashley Williams and Victor Williams with their intense pop n' lock choreography.

In addition, Ashley Williams not only exhibited her amazing technique as an exceptional dancer and pianist, but she also won the judges over with her amazing full length, double train gold gown, stealing the women's formal wear portion of the pageant.

"The talent section was the best and I really enjoyed the formal wear," said freshman health and human performance major Eddie Gaunts.

Other shining stars of the evening were Gibson, winner of the men's formal wear, and first runners-up Marcel Spears and Reshada Thomas.

In the end, the night was a success and the UC pageant once again upheld its standard in finding the most diverse and outstanding participants.

All participants received a small stipend for their involvement in the pageant.

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