2024 Miss Black EIU

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LIft every voIce and sIng

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earth and heaven rIng

RIng wIth the harmonIes of LIberty

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SIng a song full of the faIth that the dark past has taught us

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FacIng the rIsIng sun of our new day begun

Let us march on tIll vIctory Is won

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J. Rosamond Johnson and James Weldon Johnson

2024 mbeIu scholarshIp pageant Program

Ms. Norriana Hayes

SINGING OF BLACK NATIONAL ANTHEM

Ms. Ashley Mickens & Ms. Hannah Lawrence BSU WELCOME

Mr. Sheldon Turner & Ms. Amari Hurn MASTER/MISTRESS of CEREMONIES

“Brown Skin Girl” 2024 MBEIU CONTESTANTS OPENING NUMBER

Introduction MBEIU Judges 2024 MBEIU JUDGING PANEL

Creative Expression

MBEIU CATEGORY

50 YRS. MBEIU - SPECIAL VIDEO TRIBUTE

African Garment/Heritage Speech

MBEIU CATEGORY

Talent

MBEIU CATEGORY

Evening Wear/Impromptu Question

MBEIU CATEGORY

Ms. Jaedah Franks

MBEIU CATEGORY 2022 MBEIU QUEEN – FINAL WALK

MBEIU LEGACY – SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS

CROWNING 2024 MBEIU QUEEN & COURT

2024 mbeIu pageant personnel

Ms. Ariel Taylor

2024 MBEIU Pageant Coordinator

Dr. Yolanda V. Williams

2024 MBEIU Pageant Consultant

Ms. Ceci Brinker

2o24 MBEIU Pageant Advisor

Ms. Maggie Taylor & Mr. Justin Richards

2024 MBEIU Pageant Graduate Advisors

2024 MBeIU MaSTeR/MISTReSS of CeReMoNIeS

Mr. Sheldon Turner & Ms. Amari Hurn

2024 MBeIU DISTINGUISHeD pageant judges

Dr. Anne Flaherty

EIU Vice President Student Affairs

Dr. Laretta Henderson

EIU Dean College of Education

Dr. Katherine A. Shaw

EIU Professor

Fashion Merchandising and Design

Mr. John Blue

EIU Executive Director - OIAE EIU Senior Diversity & Inclusion Officer

Ms. Haylee Brickey

EIU College of Education

EIU Director of Development & External Relations

mbeIu pageant score keeper

Ms. Maggie Taylor

EIU Student Life Graduate Assistant

mbeIu pageant graphIc desIgner

Ms. Thalia Rouley

bsu executIve board

2023 – 2024 bsu executIve offIcers

Ashley Mickens – President

Hannah Lawrence – Vice President

Terrell Steele – Secretary

Shavon Edmonds – Parliamentarian

2023 – 2024 bsu cabInet dIrectors

Aaniyah Hampton – Academic Cabinet Director

Jahria King -Cultural Cabinet Director

Kendall Tillis – Social/Social Justice Cabinet Director

Kyla Broadway – Campus/Community Cabinet Director

Payton Liggins – Communications Cabinet Director

hIstory of mIss black eIu pageant

Since its inception in 1971, the Black Student Union at Eastern Illinois University has been the proud sponsor of The Miss Black EIU Scholarship Pageant for over four decades. Annually, the Miss Black EIU Scholarship Pageant has been the most celebrated cultural tradition on the campus of EIU held in celebration of African American Heritage Month in February.

The Miss MBEIU Scholarship Pageant promotes and celebrates African American heritage, culture and experiences, within the EIU community. 2024 marks the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Miss Black EIU Scholarship Pageant on the campus of Eastern Illinois University. Through the years 50 young women have proudly worn the crown of MBEIU culminating in the crowning of Miss Black EIU 2024.

1971 Miss Debbie Minter

1972 Miss Martha Palmer

1973 Miss Valda Christmas

1974 Miss Valda Christmas

1977 Miss Constance Draper

1978 Miss Audrey Hawkins

1979 Miss Jerry Johnson

1982 Miss Claretha Coleman

1983 Miss Almetris Snulligan

1984 Miss Melloney Brown

1985 Miss Kwan Cox-Bey

1986 Miss Charlene Hines

1987 Miss LaRhonda Washington

1988 Miss Stephanie Davis

1989 Miss Yolanda Shepherd

1990 Miss Katherine Moses

1991 Miss Karen Adkins

1992 Miss Rhonda Cylle King

1993 Miss Kimberly Carter

1994 Miss Ebony Sherman

1995 Miss Yolanda V. Williams

1996 Miss Shameco Moore

1997 Miss Tawanda Lawrence

1998 Miss Heather Tyler

1999 Miss Liz Halbert

2000 Miss Rashida M. Garrett

2001 Miss Ashonda Simmons

2002 Miss Kia Gowder

2003 Miss Angela Beard

2004 Miss Tracey Wayne

2005 Miss Jennifer Ether

2006 Miss Ebone Ashford

2007 Miss Amber Hazzard

2008 Miss Chandra Golden

2009 Miss Candance Collins

2010 Miss Vionka Leal

2011 Miss Timery Jackson

2012 Miss Keiyanna Franklin

2013 Miss Alaysia Mitchell

2014 Miss Alexis Lambert

2015 Miss Tionna Alderson

2016 Miss Julianne Adegoriolu

2017 Miss Fudia Jalloh

2018 Miss Raven Gant

2019 Miss Latricia Booker

2020 Miss Mikayla Sanford

2022 Miss Jaedah A. Franks

2024... Your Crown Awaits!

mIss black eIu 2022 ms. jaedah franks

As Miss Black EIU 2022, I am filled with gratitude for the incredible journey we've shared together. Serving as Miss Black EIU has been an honor and a privilege that I will forever cherish. Before I step aside, I want to extend some heartfelt words of encouragement to the next Miss Black EIU 2024 who will carry the torch forward.

To Miss Black EIU 2024 you are stepping into a role of immense importance and responsibility. As you embark on this journey, remember that you are not alone. Lean on the support of your family, friends, and the entire Black Student Union community at EIU. They are your pillars of strength, and their unwavering support will sustain you through the highs and lows of your reign.

As you navigate the challenges ahead, always keep in mind the words of Maya Angelou: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Remember to "Embrace empathy, compassion, and inclusivity in all that you do. Your actions have the power to inspire, uplift, and unite our community like never before. Embrace this opportunity with grace, strength, and a commitment to making a positive difference. I eagerly anticipate the transformative impact you will undoubtedly bring as the Miss Black EIU 2024

- Ms. Jaedah Franks, Miss Black EIU 2022

pageant categorIes & JudgIng format

Contestants in the Miss Black EIU Scholarship Pageant 2024 are judged by a panel of pageant judges comprised of EIU faculty, staff, alumni, community members and special guests. Pageant Contestants showcase their inner abilities, beauty, poise, character, talents, and intellect of the African American woman in fulfilling criteria in the (4) Pageant Categories of competition: Creative Expression, African Garment/Heritage Speech, Talent, and Evening Wear/Impromptu Questioning.

Judging will be on a “Total” Points accumulated scoring system with each category scored: Creative Expression –30%, African Garment/Heritage Speech – 30%, Talent – 25% and Evening Wear/Impromptu Questioning – 15%. Category “Ties” will be honored for special recognition awards. In the event of a TIE for MBEIU 2024, the MBEIU Pre-pageant Interview score will be used to break the tie. Tie shall be determined by the addition of “Bonus” points from each MBEIU Contestant’s Pre-Pageant Interview.

Contestant’s Pre-Pageant Interview

The 2024 Miss Black Scholarship Pageant - Contestant’s Pre-Pageant Interview is an opportunity for the MBEIU Pageant Panel of Judges to get acquainted with MBEIU contestants prior to the competition. MBEIU pageant contestants display their poise, charm, self-confidence, and ability to articulate in an interview setting. Pageant Contestants are given the opportunity to make a “first impression” on pageant judges while showcasing their personal skills, commanding presence; dynamic personality, inner beauty; values and aspirations.

pageant categorIes & JudgIng format

CreatIve ExpressIon (30% of Total Score)

Contestants perform a dramatic dialogue, creative characterization and self-expression of their own experiences, values, convictions and aspirations in real life. The Creative Expression presentation will be limited to 5-7 minutes.

afrIcan garment (30% of Total Score)

Contestants display “Afro-centric” expressions of their cultural appreciation, understanding, and ties to their ancestral heritage, history and heroes as reflected in their African- American experience. Contestants are featured reciting heritage speeches and modeling modern Afro-centric dress attire. The African Garment/Heritage Speech presentation will be limited to 5-7 minutes. talent (25% of Total Score)

Contestants display their natural abilities, aptitude, skills in an highly entertaining format that is artistic, theatrical, musical or otherwise unique in nature.

evenIng wear/Impromptu questIon (15% of Total Score)

Contestants demonstrate a unique display of charm, poise, and elegance in evening wear while accompanied by an escort. Contestants are presented with an impromptu question that reflects their insight and ability to articulate with minimal preparation or thought. The Evening Wear/Impromptu Questioning presentation will be limited to 5-7 minutes.

pageant specIal awards & recognItIon

Awards were established in recognition and tribute to the MBEIU Pageant Contestants past, present and future.

The MBEIU Legacy Special Recognition Awards provide special recognition and monetary support to the MBEIU Pageant Contestants who demonstrate excellence in pageantry in (6) MBEIU Special Award Categories that include – Judge’s Choice, People’s Choice, Miss Scholarship, Miss Ebony, Miss Togetherness and Miss Congeniality.

pageant specIal awards & recognItIon

Judge’s Choice Award – recognizes the pageant contestant who best demonstrates during the MBEIU Contestant’s Pre-Pageant Interview process, communication, interpersonal skills, commanding presence; charisma, inner beauty and the ability to articulate her life’s aspirations and experiences.

People’s Choice Award – recognizes the pageant contestant selected by the general public in attendance at the MBEIU Scholarship Pageant by social media vote. The pageant contestant is recognized as the audience “favorite”.

Miss Scholarship Award - recognizes the pageant contestant who has maintained the highest cumulative GPA and a demonstrated commitment to academic excellence throughout preparation for the pageant.

Miss Ebony Award – recognizes the pageant contestant who captures the true essence of her African American Heritage and Culture throughout preparation for the pageant.

Miss Togetherness Award – recognizes the pageant contestant who demonstrated exceptional planning, time management and organizational skills throughout preparation for the pageant.

Miss Congeniality Award – recognizes the pageant contestant as selected by her peers whose best known attributes include – being friendly, agreeable, positive and getting along with others among the pageant contestants.

meet the 2024 mbeIu pageant contestants

ebony queen

Left to Right - Destinee Patterson, Rafiat Yarrow, and Samaria Rosenthal

A Woman of African Heritage Kissed by the Sun And Imbued with the Magic to Succeed and Persevere Against Anything That Stands in Her Way Without Dropping Her Crown

ms. rafIat o. yarrow

contestant #1

Ms. Rafiat Oludotun Yarrow is the daughter of Tawa and Rafiu Yarrow and is from Hazel Crest, Illinois. She is a Senior at EIU majoring in Political Science with a minor in Women and Gendered Studies. Rafiat aspires to own a non-profit organization and to run for political office in congress.

Rafiat’s extracurricular activities at EIU include – President of the Omicron Delta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and a member of the Black Student Union.

Rafiat would like to thank her family, friends and ΖΦΒ Sorority Inc. sisters that have helped her in all her endeavors none of which, would have been possible without their help and support.

“Don’t be scared to FaIl, your tIme Is comIng!"

good luck!

BABY SIS YOU GOT THIS!

-- MORIAM YARROW

WE LOVE YOU BABY GIRL! YOU ARE A queen!

-TAWA YARROW

good luck

LITTLE COUSIN!

-RASHIDAT OGBARA

THE YARROWfamily

BEST WISHES TO ALL THE CONTESTANTS IN THE 2024 MISS BLACK EIU PAGEANT!

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT DR. JAY D. GATRELL

OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF THE 2024 MISS BL ACK EIU SCHOL ARSHIP PAGEANT

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 MISS BLACK EIU SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT CONTESTANTS!

VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS DR. ANNE G. FLAHERTY

STUDENT AFFAIRS MISSION STATEMENT

The Division of Student Affairs welcomes and celebrates our students’ commonalities and differences, focusing on development, active citizenship, experiential learning, engagement, leadership, and preparation for a diverse, global society. Collaborating across campus, we ensure student success and retention and are dedicated to cultivating a sense of community on both our campus and beyond. We are committed to the health and well-being of our students and encourage them to lead balanced lives. We advocate for an inclusive environment where students feel safe and secure.

OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF THE 2024 MISS BL ACK EIU SCHOL ARSHIP PAGEANT

STUDENT AFFAIRS

GOOD LUCK DEUCIE! YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION WILL PAY OFF!

-JAEDAH FRANKS

GOOD LUCK RAFI! IN THE MBEIU PAGEANT 2024 WOOF WOOF!

-NATHAN WEHR

RAFI, WE ARE CHEERING YOU ON IN THE MBEIU PAGEANT!

-DESTINY B., DELTA ZETA

to my little lady

Words cannot explain how proud I am of you for being brave enough to step outside your comfort zone. You truly are remarkable and courageous to let the world see your true self. No matter what happens I want you to know I am in your corner as always and I look forward to celebrating your journey as a MBEIU contestant.

Forever & Always, I Love You!

Yaree Wilson & Hun Bun

ms. rafIat o. yarrow - contestant #1

ms. rafIat o. yarrow - contestant #1

GOOD LUCK RAFI & THE 2024 MBEIU PAGEANT CONTESTANTS!

GOOD LUCK RAFI!

RAFI YARROW – MBEIU CONTESTANT #1

GOOD LUCK IN THE MBEIU PAGEANT 2024 YOU HAVE WORKED VERY HARD FOR THIS. OWN THE STAGE TONIGHT. JUST BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND YOU WILL DO AMAZING! - BSU

GOOD LUCK RAFI. YOU GOT THIS!

DAE CROCHET GO FOR THE WIN!

BEST OF LUCK RAFI YOU GO THIS!

-DAISHA MITCHELL

meet the 2024 mbeIu pageant contestants

A

ebony queen

Left to Right - Destinee Patterson, Rafiat Yarrow, and Samaria Rosenthal

Woman of African Heritage Kissed by the Sun And Imbued with the Magic to Succeed and Persevere Against Anything That Stands in Her Way Without Dropping Her Crown

ms. samarIa m. rosenthal

contestant #2

Miss Samaria Rosenthal is the daughter of Damos and Gloria Rosenthal. She is from Kankakee, Illinois. Samaria is a senior at EIU majoring in Psychology with a minor in Public Health. Samaria aspires to become an Elementary School Counselor and open her own practice. Her extracurricular activities at EIU include – President of Trio Ambassadors, a member of the Black Student Union, and Psychology Club.

Samaria would like to acknowledge God, Family, and Friends, for all their love and support. She would like to thank her MBEIU Pageant sisters and MBEIU Pageant Coordinators for believing in and supporting her throughout her preparations for the MBEIU Scholarship Pageant 2024.

jeremIah 29:11

"for I know the plans I have for you, declares the lord, plans to prosper You and not to harm you, plans to gIve you hope and a future."

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 MISS BLACK EIU SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT CONTESTANTS!

VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS DR. ANNE G. FLAHERTY

STUDENT AFFAIRS MISSION STATEMENT

The Division of Student Affairs welcomes and celebrates our students’ commonalities and differences, focusing on development, active citizenship, experiential learning, engagement, leadership, and preparation for a diverse, global society. Collaborating across campus, we ensure student success and retention and are dedicated to cultivating a sense of community on both our campus and beyond. We are committed to the health and well-being of our students and encourage them to lead balanced lives. We advocate for an inclusive environment where students feel safe and secure.

OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF THE 2024 MISS BLACK EIU SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT

STUDENT AFFAIRS

GOOD LUCK MBEIU CONTESTANTS!

It is never easy to demand the most from ourselves , from our lives, from our work. To encourage excellence is to go beyond the encouraged mediocrity of our society. The Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies Program (WGS) at EIU Congratulates the Miss Black EIU Contestants for having the courage to demand the most of themselves and reach for excellence!

WORKS!

MS. SAMARIA ROSENTHAL

On behalf of Trio & Trio ambassadors, we wish you well as a Miss Black EIU 51st Pageant Contestant. May this experience help you on your leadership and adulting journey! - Ms. Maggie L. Burkhead

ms. samarIa rosenthal - contestant #2

WE LOVE YOU AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO GREAT BABY GIRL!

- DATORICE AND GLORIA

GOOD LUCK IN THE MBEIU PAGEANT 2024

YOU HAVE WORKED VERY HARD FOR THIS. OWN THE STAGE TONIGHT. JUST BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND YOU WILL DO AMAZING. - BSU

WE LOVE YOU AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO GREAT BABY GIRL!

- DATORICE AND GLORIA

ms. samarIa rosenthal - contestant #2

GOOD LUCK TO MY BEAUTIFUL BLACK QUEEN FOREVER AND ALWAYS YOUR TB – MIA SMITH

WE LOVE YOU BESTIE!!! YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT NO MATTER WHAT.

-JORDAN, SAMANTHA & SAVANNAH

GOOD LUCK SWEETHEART!

-LOVE, GRANDMA MIMIR

SAM'S CREATIONS (BY SAMARIA ROSENTHAL) SNAP: SAMARIA61019 CUSTOM T-SHIRTS

ms. samarIa rosenthal - contestant #2

You are the most hardworking woman I have ever met. You have the purest unfiltered personality, and you are truly a work of art

– TAVALE CHANDLER

GOOD LUCK WITH THE MBEIU PAGEANT YOU HAVE A KIND AND CARING HEART WHICH SHOWS HOW DESERVING YOU ARE OF THE TITLE!

GOOD LUCK SAMARIA!

I HOPE YOU WIN!

-TIFFANY

GOOD LUCK SAMARIA!

ms. samarIa rosenthal - contestant #2

meet the 2024 mbeIu pageant contestants

ebony queen

Left to Right - Destinee Patterson, Rafiat Yarrow, and Samaria Rosenthal

A Woman of African Heritage Kissed by the Sun And Imbued with the Magic to Succeed and Persevere Against Anything That Stands in Her Way Without Dropping Her Crown

ms. destInee "dd" Patterson

contestant #3

Miss Destinee Danielle Patterson is the daughter of Ms. LaChonda (Lashawnda) Patterson and Granddaughter of Ms. Lisa Patterson. She is from Richton Park, Illinois. Destinee is a junior majoring in Secondary Education in English Language Arts at EIU. Destinee aspires to work as a professor in higher education. Her extracurricular activities at EIU include –member of the Kat Walk Modeling Agency and NAACP.

Destinee wants to take the opportunity to thank God for his Grace, Mercy and Love. She also would like to thank her parents for their continuous support and Dylan her little brother for believing in her.

lIfe Is 10% of what happens to you and 90% what y you make happen."

we know you can do it!

- KAMARIA PATTERSON

WISHING YOU THE BEST SUCCESS ON BECOMING MISS BLACK

WE LOVE YOU DD! you are a real black queen!

- LACHONDA PATTERSON

DD we are proud of you!

DON’T WAIT UNTIL YOU HAVE REACHED YOUR GOAL TO BE PROUD OF YOURSELF, BE PROUD OF EVERY STEP YOU TAKE TOWARD REACHING THAT GOAL.

- LISA PATTERSON

DD YOU ARE UNSTOPPABLE, NEVER LET GO OF YOUR DREAMS

- KWAME PATTERSON

TAKE PRIDE IN HOW FAR YOU HAVE COME & HAVE FAITH IN HOW FAR YOU CAN GO.

- DYLAN PATTERSON

GOOD LUCK IN THE MBEIU PAGEANT!

- ANDRE PATTERSON

DESTINEE PATTERSON – MBEIU CONTESTANT #3

GOOD LUCK IN THE MBEIU PAGEANT 2024 YOU HAVE WORKED VERY HARD FOR THIS. OWN THE STAGE TONIGHT. JUST BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND YOU WILL DO AMAZING! - BSU

BEST WISHES TO ALL THE CONTESTANTS IN THE 2024 MISS BLACK EIU PAGEANT!

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT DR. JAY D. GATRELL

OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF THE 2024 MISS BLACK EIU SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 MISS BLACK EIU SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT CONTESTANTS!

VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS

DR. ANNE G. FLAHERTY

STUDENT AFFAIRS MISSION STATEMENT

The Division of Student Affairs welcomes and celebrates our students’ commonalities and differences, focusing on development, active citizenship, experiential learning, engagement, leadership, and preparation for a diverse, global society. Collaborating across campus, we ensure student success and retention and are dedicated to cultivating a sense of community on both our campus and beyond. We are committed to the health and well-being of our students and encourage them to lead balanced lives. We advocate for an inclusive environment where students feel safe and secure.

OFFICIAL

STUDENT AFFAIRS

SPONSOR OF THE 2024 MISS BLACK EIU SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT

BEST WISHES DD

“THINK LIKE A QUEEN. A QUEEN IS NOT AFRAID TO FAIL. FAILURE IS ANOTHER STEPPING STONE TO GREATNESS.” – OPRAH WINFREY

- JADE SMITH

GOOD LUCK DD!

IN THE MISS BLACK EIU SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT. CONTINUE TO BE IN FEARLESS IN THE PURSUIT OF YOUR DREAMS!

- SHIELA DOWNS

50 years

of mbeIumiss black eiu tribute

special thanks

to our mbeIu scholarshIp pageant

eIu black alumnI donors

DR. SHAWN PEOPLES

MICHELLE EVANS

RHONDIA ROBINSON-ROSS VERON CULLEY

PANYA CARR

TRACIE WARD

CHAPPEL BILLINGS

NIKKI JENKINS

JERBRI CRAWFORD

JORETTA HEARD

BONITA TILLMAN

SHANNON SHIJUANA

special thanks

to our mbeIu scholarshIp pageant

eIu black alumnI donors

MARISSA ILES

TAWANDA LAWRENCE

CECI BRINKER

JUDY ESCO

GLENDORA BELL

MARJANI WILLIAMS

CHARRELL BARKSDALE

JENIECE MITCHELL

ERIKA WEAVER

MONA DAVENPORT

DAVE SHIELDS

EBONY WALLACE

FATIMAH MUHAMMAD

executIve commItee

2023 - 2024

MARY ANNE HANNER – PRESIDENT

MARTY MORGAN – V. PRESIDENT

JOSH REITZ – TREASURER

CODY CZMYR – SECRETARY

CHRISTOPHER SWING – PAST PRESIDENT

AMBER MAY – EXECTUIVE DIRECTOR

best of luck

TO THE MBEIU SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT CONTESTANTS

CONTINUE TO MAKE HISTORY TOGETHER AT EIU!

to rafI, samarIa, dd congrats

yOU

ARE ALL MBEIU QUEENS

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OUR MBEIU DONORS & HONORS

MBEIU

Alpha Phi Alpha – Zeta Nu

Iota Phi Theta – Beta Gamma

Omega Psi Phi – Tau Theta

Phi Beta Sigma – Delta Chi

Sigma Gamma Rho – Delta Beta

Zeta Phi Beta – Omicron Delta

good luck!

2024 mBEIU SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT CONTESTANTS RAFI, SAMARIA, & DD

"THIS IS YOUR MOMENT, OWN IT!"

special thanks

2024 mbeIu pageant

legacy

cIrcle sponsors/donors

DR. MONA Y. DAVENPORT

DR. SHAWN D. PEOPLES

CECI BRINKER

YOLANDA VIVIAN WILLIAMS

BONITA TILLMAN

TAWANDA LAWRENCE

CHUCK & JOYCELYN PHILLIPS

JUSTIN RICHARDS

special thanks

BEST OF LUCK TO THE 2024 MBEIU SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT CONTESTANTS

MONA Y. DAVENPORT, PH.D. DEAN OF STUDENT SUCCESS

EIU

MONA Y. DAVENPORT, PH.D.

EIU DEAN OF STUDENT SUCCESS

EIU ALUMNI CLASS OF 1985 & 1989

EIU LEGACY CIRCLE SPONSOR

BONITA TILLMAN

EIU ALUMNI CLASS OF 1980

EIU FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EIU LEGACY CIRCLE SPONSOR

DR. SHAWN D. PEOPLES

EIU DIRECTOR OF CIVIL RIGHTS & DIVERSITY EIU ALUMNI CLASS OF 1990 & 1992

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DR. LARETTA HENDERSON

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DR. KATHERINE A. SHAW

EIU PROFESSOR

FASHION MERCHANDISING AND DESIGN

MR. JOHN BLUE

EIU EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - OIAE

EIU SENIOR DIVERSITY & INCLUSION OFFICER

MS. HAYLEE BRICKEY

EIU COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

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SLO GRADUATE ASSISTANT

MBEIU OFFICIAL SCORE KEEPER

special thanks

THE BLACK STUDENT UNION AND THE EIU STUDENT LIFE OFFICE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A SPECIAL THANKS TO EIU FACULTY, STAFF, ADMINISTRATION, ALUMNI DONORS AND CHARLESTON AREA BUSINESSES FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE 2024 MBEIU SCHOLARSHIP

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