Thirty-five contestants will compete for the crown, scholarships, and the ultimate opportunity—a trip to Miss America.
Lisa Miller, assistant vice president for marketing, enrollment, and community engagement said, “º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ is honored to be the chosen university for these nine extraordinary women. They are leaders in our community and among their peers. We wish them the best of luck.â€
Contestants include: Lauren Ford, the reigning Miss º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ; Ashtyn Davis, Miss Louisiana Stockshow; Christiana Gray, Miss Pride of Monroe; J’Lyn Henderson, Miss Bossier City; Jo’ Hilliard, Miss Monroe; Baylee Howell, Miss Minden; Ashlynn Lanford, Miss Benton; Amy Matherne, Miss Heart of Trenton; and Sarah Torregrossa, Miss Spirit of the Ouachita.
Four of the last six Miss Louisiana winners have been º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ students or graduates. The winner becomes a resident of the university, staying in º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµâ€™s Bayou Village apartment complex throughout the entirety of her reign.
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ has hosted all of the contestants during pageant week for the last 11 years. Providing housing accommodations, rehearsal space, and dining options, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ has become the hub for all things Miss Louisiana.
Tickets for the pageant can be purchased at the Monroe Civic Center box office, or at