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Feb. 18, 2013
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Majesty pageant puts Mason’s most spirited on display
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(JENNY KRASHIN/BROADSIDE)
(Left) Mason Majesty’s 2013 contestants line up for a group photo during the pageant. (Right) Vianney Torres is crowned Mason Majesty at the 2013 Homecoming Game. She is the first Latina, off-campus student to receive the crown. Who exudes Mason spirit? Who bleeds green and gold? Who is Mason’s majesty for 2013? These questions were answered at Saturday’s homecoming game when Mason Majesty was crowned. Vianney Torres, a senior who was sponsored by the Catholic Campus Ministry, was named as Mason’s Majesty for 2013. Nine other Mason students, who are all a part of student organizations, ran in the competition and showed off their talents in the Mason Majesty pageant. “There has never been a lady, Latina, off-campus student to wear the Mason Majesty crown. What is that about?!” said Torres, who is also a member of 12 extracurricular student organizations and volunteer projects. “So, what better way to spice things up a bit and earn that sparkle and shine for all my chicas,
Braddock traffic haters and Jesus lovers, than to bring some enthusiasm, charm and humor to this year’s homecoming pageant.” As Mason’s new majesty, Torres promises to be Mason’s number one fan. “I would strut my green ‘n gold sparkle everywhere I went,” Torres said. “I would recruit an army of current 8th graders to become future Patriots while student teaching. At games, not only will I be the loudest fan in the stands, but also I would cheer my lungs out not only in English but in Spanish too -- in two languages for Mason Nation!” The other competitors were Erika Nielson, Rachel Grimesey, Montrel Tennessee, Sarah Custer, David Dorsey, Olivia Keevan Mershon, Natasha Constantine, Chris Sallarulo and Joseph Quarcoo.
“So what better way to spice things up a bit and earn that sparkle and shine for all my chicas, Braddock traffic haters, and Jesus lovers, than to bring some enthusiasm, charm and humor to this year’s homecoming pageant.” Vianney Torres, 2013 Mason Majesty
Each contestant was on a mission to represent Mason in the best light, and they all have made outstanding contributions to campus life via their involvement in so many student organizations. “In addition to being involved in multiple clubs and organizations, I have contributed to enhancing the Mason community atmosphere by managing the Men’s Basketball Team my freshman year,” stated Olivia Keevan Mershon in her Patriot’s Activities Council biography for the Mason Majesty competition. “I attended every practice and game and made an effort to encourage family, friends, neighbors, and students to come out and support our teams,” Mershon said. “I have been very involved on campus during my time here, but one of my biggest achievements
was speaking before the Board of Visitors, as a Patriot Leader, to help bring a polling place to Mason,” Quarcoo said. “I have also worked with Student Government on a number of initiatives, my favorite being the Mason Dream Act.” The contestants were able to show off how school-spirited they are at the Mason Majesty pageant, which was on Feb. 11. Along with strutting their stuff in the formal wear and talent categories, they also had to have their wits about them when it came to Mason trivia. After the pageant, voting was open to Mason students and Mason chose who would be their Mason Majesty for 2013. RYAN WEISSER LIFESTYLE EDITOR