2025 Miss Black EIU by EIU Student Life

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Black National Anthem LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING TILL EARTH AND HEAVEN RING RING WITH THE HARMONIES OF LIBERTY LET OUR REJOICING RISE HIGH AS THE LISTENING SKIES LET IT RESOUND LOUD AS THE ROLLING SEA SING A SONG FULL OF THE FAITH THAT THE DARK PAST HAS TAUGHT US SING A SONG FULL OF THE HOPE THAT THE PRESENT HAS BROUGHT US FACING THE RISING SUN OF OUR NEW DAY BEGUN LET US MARCH ON TILL VICTORY IS WON SONG BY J. ROSAMOND JOHNSON AND JAMES WELDON JOHNSON

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2025 MBEIU PAGEANT PERSONNEL MS. CECI BRINKER 2025 MBEIU PAGEANT ADVISOR MS. ARIEL TAYLOR 2025 MBEIU PAGEANT COORDINATOR MS. MAGGIE TAYLOR, MR. JUSTIN RICHARDS, & MS. JYOTI LAMA 2025 MBEIU PAGEANT GRADUATE ADVISORS 2025 MBEIU MASTER/MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES MR. SHELDON TURNER & MS. KYLA BROADWAY 2025 MBEIU DISTINGUISHED PAGEANT JUDGE’S DR. SHAWN PEOPLES DIRECTOR OF CIVIL RIGHTS & DIVERSITY AND TITLE IX COORDINATOR MR. KADARRIOUS L. HOOKS TRIO EDUCATION SPECIALIST/TRIO ADVISOR MS. MONIQUE MAYS DEAN OF STUDENTS SUPPORT SPECIALIST DR. MICHAEL D. GILLESPIE ACTING DEAN OF STUDENT SUCCESS MS. ARIELLE KINDRED COMPLEX DIRECTOR - LINCOLN, STEVENSON, POWELL-NORTON, & PEMBERTON HALLS MBEIU PAGEANT SCORING JUDGE MS. MAGGIE TAYLOR SLO GRADUATE ASSISTANT MBEIU PAGEANT GRAPHIC DESIGNER MS. THALIA ROULEY TREVOR VINCENT

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2024 - 2025 BSU EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

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HISTORY OF MISS BLACK EIU SCHOLARSHIP 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. 2025 marks the celebration of the 52nd Anniversary of the Miss Black EIU Scholarship Pageant on the campus of Eastern Illinois University. Through the years 51 young women have proudly worn the crown of MBEIU culminating in the crowning of Miss Black EIU 2025.

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MS. RAFIAT O. YARROW MISS BLACK EIU 2024

MBEIU Queen’s Farewell To begin I will like to take a moment to recognize those who have passed on, and thank them for the long-lasting impressions, they have left in our hearts. Dearest Gentle Readers, As Miss Black EIU 2024, I am truly grateful for my journey as queen and the moments shared with my fellow Black student community. Serving as Miss Black EIU was a privilege. Preserving a 51-year-old tradition, that I was blessed to be a part of, I will forever hold it dear to my heart. Thank you to my fellow Queens before me for being the blueprint and thank you to the Diamonds of the Season for continuing the legacy left for them. As my reign comes to an end, to my successor, Miss Black EIU 2025, congratulations and welcome to our legacy. As you step into this position you might not fully understand your purpose, but you will. You are the light of the EIU Black community. You light up every room with your smile and embrace. The crown you wear today, is the crown your peers are looking up to. You are now a role model to those that you have touched tonight and share your experiences. You represent the Black women that are not yet able to spread their wings or use their voice. As you go through your reign remember you are still just a person. In this role Perfection is not the goal, constant growth over time is. When you desire the idea of perfection remember the words of Miss Gwendolyn Brooks - “Do not desire to ﬁt in. Desire to oblige yourself to lead” Take this opportunity to lead yourself and our community down a brighter path in this world that is getting too dark. I am certain with your strength, poise, determination, and the assistance of our community, Miss Black EIU 2025, you will continue this beautiful legacy gracefully. 7

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2025 MISS BLACK EIU SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT PAGEANT CATEGORIES & JUDGING FORMAT Contestants in the Miss Black EIU Scholarship Pageant 2025 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 2025, 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 2025 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

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2025 MISS BLACK EIU SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT 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.

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MBEIU PAGEANT LEGACY SPECIAL AWARDS

The MBEIU Legacy Special 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 pageant excellence awarded as (7) monetary MBEIU Pageant “Special Recognition” Awards. 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

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MBEIU PAGEANT LEGACY SPECIAL AWARDS

Miss Enterprise Award – recognizes the pageant contestant who has excelled and exceeded advertising sales for the Miss Black EIU Pageant Ad Booklet. 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.

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MEET THE 2025 MBEIU PAGEANT CONTESTANTS

Left to Right – Ms. Anna Jones, Ms. Arnezia Powers, Ms. Drew Williams, Ms. Angie Jenkins, Ms. Jamey Kane, Ms. Alaina Collins, and Ms. Aaniyah Hampton

EBONY QUEEN 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

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MS. ANGIE JENKINS

Contestant #1

The "Koh-I-Noor" Diamond Miss Angeliyah (Angie) Jenkins is the daughter of Kristy and James Jenkins Jr. and is from Chicago, Illinois. She is a Junior at EIU majoring in Mass Communication with a minor in Advertising. Angie aspires to be a communications director. Her extracurricular activities at EIU includes being the Administrative Assistant for the Black Student Union. Angie would like to thank her family and friends but also her fellow board members of BSU. She would also like to thank her pageant sisters, for being a fun, open environment to be around and for the love and support they have provided throughout this pageant process. Personal Motto to Live By:

“What’s the world for, if you can’t make it up the way you want it?”

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Angie, I Love You Princess! I Love You Princess! IMAGE #2

James Jenkins Jr.

Angie, I Love You Munchkin! I Love You Munchkin! IMAGE #4

Autumn Jenkins

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Angie, Thank You Thank You For For Seeing Seeing the Power Within the Power Within You! You!

Ed Jenkins

So Proud So Proud of You of You! Angie! Papa Jenkins

Angie, You Who You Are Are Exactly Exactly Who You You Are Are You Think Think You

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Good Luck Angie!

My Little Gemini

Kristy Jenkins 16

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Good Luck Angie! Richard Jenkins

Angie do your best in the Campbell MBEIU! Bryan

Bryan Campbell

Angie Best wishes S. in Goodman MBEIU! S. Goodman

Angie we are Jennifer Jenkins proud of you! Jennifer Jenkins

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Angie, Sending Love Sending Love From From Heaven Heaven

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Travis Dane

I Am Beyond Proud of You Angie. You Go Sissy!

Aaniyah Hampton Angie best of luck! You got this! Ikira Smith

Ikira Smith

Angie good luck in all you do! Gladys Drane Gladys Drane

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Best of luck TaylorAngie! Holtzclaw Taylor Holtzclaw

Angie good luck in MBEIU! Breyana Hopkins Breyana Hopkins

Angie good luck in in all you Scarlett do inTaylor MBEIU!

Scarlett Taylor

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Good Luck Good Angie in Angie Luck in the theMBEIU MBEIU Pageant Pageant 2025

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Good Luck Angie in MBEIU! Be Bold, Be Beautiful, Be You!

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Good Luck Angie!

"Congratulations Niecey-Pooh!" - Nicole Williams "Do your Best!" - Raeshon-Moore Wilson "Congratulations Niecey-Pooh!" - Nicole Williams "Do your Best!" - Raeshon-Moore Wilson "You've Always Been Such a Bright Individual, Keep Shining!" – Scarlett Taylor "You've Always Been Such a Bright Individual, Keep Shining!" – Scarlett Taylor "Congratulations! Keep Being the Amazing & Outstanding Person Keep You Are!" Breyana Hopkins "Congratulations! Being- the Amazing & Outstanding Person You Are!" - Breyana Hopkins "Having Faith That You'll Succeed is the Key To Success" TaylorSucceed Holtzclaw "Having Faith That You'll is the Key To Success" Taylor Holtzclaw "The Blessing is You, Thank You for Gracing Us with the Essence of Angie!" Kennedy Woodfork "The Blessing is You, Thank- You for Gracing Us with the Essence of Angie!" - Kennedy Woodfork "You Don't Have to be the Best, Just Try!" - Ikiira Smith "You Don't Have to be the Best, Just Try!" - Ikiira Smith "You Are Your Biggest Competition, As Long As You Beat Yesterday, You Win!" - Kyia George "You AreYou Your Biggest Competition, As Long As You Beat You Yesterday, You Win!" - Kyia George

Sash-Out Sash-Out Patrons Patrons

Angie Good luck! The Stage is Yours, Your Crown Awaits! Love Family and Friends

Angie Best Wishes Shine Bright Like a Diamond in the MBEIU Pageant Love Family and Friends 21

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MS. DREW WILLIAMS

Contestant #2

The "Idol's Eye" Diamond Miss Drew Williams is the daughter of John and Vanee Williams and is from Venice, Illinois. She is a Senior at EIU majoring in Biological Sciences on a Pre-Medicine track with a minor in Spanish. Drew aspires to further her education and become a pediatric surgeon. Drew’s extracurricular activities at EIU include - Couture Modeling and a member of Amigos and Friends. Drew would like to thank God ﬁrst, her family, friends, and her lovely pageant sisters for their overwhelming love and support during this process because it would not be possible without them. Personal Motto to Live By:

“I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it.”

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Congratulations Congratulations Drew, I Love You! From Your Aunt Ruby

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Congratulations! Drew, we are so proud of you! Remember to always love yourself, be yourself, and keep shining like the diamond you are. You were born to do great things!

Megan, Kenneth, & Maddox

Congratulations Drew! I’m so proud of you and everything you’ve accomplished. It is a pleasure to watch you grow into the amazing woman that you are. I’m so blessed to have a built in bestfriend in you. Me and you together forever and always, since we were babies. I love you!

Morgan Jefferson

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Congratulations Drew! Congratulations Drew! We We love you! you! May May God’s love God’s light light continue to shine through continue through you! you!

New Shining Light Church

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To my little sister, I’m so proud of you! Your hard work is finally paying off. Keep shining bright like the star you are. Love your big sister!

Demi Williams We’re so proud of you Drew! We love you so much! Love, your Auntie Shug and Papa

Shelonda & John Williams

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Best Wishes Drew, Isaiah 41:10 - Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Love You! Ralph & Caroline Gore

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We love Keep Keep being being the wonderful We you loveDrew! you Drew! the person you are! wonderful person you are!

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Maria Maria & Anaya & Anaya Davis Davis & JD Best Wishes Drew, Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion untl the day of Christ Jesus. - Phillippians 1:6 Continue to do good works, may He continue to bless and guide you.

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Best Wishes Drew, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding” - Proverbs 3:5

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Best Wishes Drew, “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.” - Jeremiah 29:11 May He keep blessing and direct your path.

Audra Baker & Family

Best Wishes Drew, Love you, Ms. Karen Owens Karen Owens 30

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Best Wishes Drew, Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him. You will eat fruit of your labor, Blessings and prosperity will be yours. - Psalms 128 Derrick Johnson

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Best Wishes Drew, Best Wishes Drew, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear power and “For Godbut hasofnot given usaasound spirit mind” 2 Timothy 1:7 of fear but of power and a sound mind” - 2 Timothy 1:7 Continue to allow God to lead and Continue to guide allow you. God to lead and guide you.

Kim Williams & Family Kim Williams & Family Best Wishes Drew, Wishes Drew, May theBest grace of the Lord Jesus Crhist & the love of God, & the May the grace of the Lord Jesus fellowship of the Holy Spirit be Crhist the -love of God, & 13:14 the with you& all. 2 Corinthians fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. - 2 Corinthians 13:14

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Best Wishes Drew, “The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house” says the Lord Almighty Haggai 2:9 “The best is yet to come” Byron Henderson 33

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Best Wishes Drew, Best Wishes Drew, But do not forget to do good and to share, For such sacrifices God is well But do not forget to do 13:15-16 good and to pleased. - Hebrews share, For such sacrifices God is well pleased. Love - Hebrews you! 13:15-16 Love you!

Reginald & Abigail Johnson Reginald & Abigail Johnson Best Wishes Drew, Best Wishes Drew, “Whatever you do, do it from the heart for you the Lord not for “Whatever do, doand it from the people. You heart for theknow Lordthat and you not will for recieve an inhertiance as ayou reward. people. You know that will It is the Lord Christ you as area reward. serving. It recieve an inhertiance Colossians 3:23-24 is the Lord Christ you are serving. Colossians 3:23-24

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Best Wishes Drew, Best Wishes Drew, “The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: “The Lord bless The Lord makethee: His thee, and keep face shine upon The Lord make His thee, andupon be face shine gracious thee.” thee, unto and be - Numbers gracious unto6:24-25 thee.” - Numbers 6:24-25 We love you! We love you! Roblyn, Dillon, and Dakota Roblyn, Dillon, and Dakota 35

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Best Wishes Drew, “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength: they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, not faint.” - Isaiah 40:31

Rhonda Watson

Best Wishes Drew, “A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.” - Proverbs 16:9 Continue to let the Lord direct your path

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Drew, when God made the stars He made one special star to shine bright with your name on it. This star, He gave the wisdom and knowledge to follow your dream and not to get discouraged when things get hard and you are not sure what to do. Remember to always put God first in whatever you are doing. Drew, you are a strong leader with great potential and lots of integrity. Stay that way and you will always be successful. Always remember Romans 8:13 “If God be for us, who can be against us?” Love,

Auntie Nikki

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Best Wishes Drew, Let us not grow weary in good doing, for in due season we shall reap a harvest, If we faint not. - Galatians 6:9 Keep up the great work.

Kwanzaa Wright & Family Congratulations Drew from Lisa & Laron Cole

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Good Luck Drew!

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Congratulations Ms. Drew Williams, The Idol’s Eye Diamond You are very SPECIAL to us. You bring joy to our lives with each new day. We pray that this will be a memorable moment in your life that you will always cherish and remember. Tonight is your night to shine. Love, Monica Johnson 39

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To our niece, we love you so much! We are so proud of you!

Aunt Felicia and Uncle Mario

Drew continue to be who God has chosen and created you to be in life be blessed and BE GREAT on your journey Terron Carter 40

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Congratulations Drew Congratulations to to our our Member Member Drew Williamson onall allyour youraccomplishments! accomplishments! Williams We Welove loveyou! you!

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Good LuckMs. Ms.Drew Drew Williams, Idol’s Good Luck Williams, TheThe Idol’s Eye EyeDiamond Diamond Shoot Even if you miss you you will Shootfor forthe themoon! moon! Even if you miss land among the stars! will land among the stars!

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Tylexus Hoskins “Impossible is just aa big big word word thrown “Impossible thrown around aroundby by small men who find it easier to live in the world small men who find easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to to explore thethe power they they’ve been given than explore power have change it. Impossible is not aisfact. an they to have to change it. Impossible not aIt’s fact. opinion. Impossible is not aisdeclaration. It’s a It’s an opinion. Impossible not a declaration. Impossible is potential. Impossible is It’sdare. a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible temporary. Impossible is nothing.” - Muhammad is temporary. Impossible is nothing.” Ali Muhammad Ali Drew, continue continue to grow grow into Drew, into the the brilliant, brilliant, dynamic, and and extraordinary extraordinary young dynamic, younglady ladyyou youare are now. There There is is nothing nothing you can’t now. can’t do do without withoutthe the Lordand andhard hard work. work. May May God Lord God continue continueto tobless bless you. you.

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Congratulations Ms. Drew Williams, The Idol’s Eye Diamond “Always remember that a goal without a plan is just a dream. God always gives us dreams bigger than us so that we can grow into them. But, a dream deferred is a dream denied! Continue to reach for the sky and God will #43with the brightest continue to alignIMAGE your path stars! Love, Tookie

Erica Gordon Erica Gordon Drew, Congratulations Baby! The Idol’s Congratulations Ms. Drew Williams, Eye Diamond Blake and I are sooo proud of you! We have your backremember every stepthat of the way! We love you! “Always a goal without a plan is just a dream. God always gives us dreams bigger than us so that we can grow into them. But, a dream deferred is a dream denied! Continue to reach for the sky and God will continue to align your path with the brightest stars! Love, Tookie

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Drew, Best wishes to a Best wishes beautiful young lady. to a beautiful Love you! young lady. Love you! Sharon Ward

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Drew, You’re Keep Keep ShiningShining Drew, You’re Such Such an AMAZING Person! an AMAZING Person!

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John Boyer Best Drew, Bestwishes wishes Drew, “Commit yourwork work to Lord, the Lord, and “Commit your to the and your your plans will succeed.” Proverbs plans will succeed.” 16:3 - Proverbs 16:3

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Best Drew, Bestwishes wishes Drew, “For NothingBeWill Be Impossible “For Nothing Impossible With God.” WithWill God.” Luke 1:37 Luke 1:37

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Congratulations to my favorite niece!

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Drew, you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. May your future FLY you wherever you want to go.

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Congratulations Drew! We are so proud of you! - Jaz and Demi

Jazmine Johnson Best wishes Drew, “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” - 1 Peter 4:10

Marquisha & Robin Pointer & Family

Good Luck Drew! You are Be-YOU-tiful

Family & Friends

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Best Wishes Drew, Whenever you feel unloved, unimportant, or insecure, Remember to whom you belong. - Ephesians 2:19-22 Dwayne (Scrap) Wiley

Best Wishes Drew, “Study to Show thyself Approved unto God” - II Timothy 2:15 Venice & Tawanna Goven 50

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Best Wishes Drew, Our lives have been made richer and brighter because of you!! Rayonda, Carla, & Sheria Rayonda, Carla, & Sheria Millender

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Best Wishes Drew, When Life gives you more than you can stand..... kneel Justin (Duke) Wiley Sr.

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CONGRATS DREW! “We Wish You Good Luck Drewski!” - Couture

“Congratulations to My Favorite Co-worker Best Wishes Drew, Love You!” – Sade Anthony “Congratulations Drewski!” - Meante When Life gives youFoster

more than can “Congratulations Drew!”you - Chris Holzhausen stand..... kneel

“When Life Gives You Lemons, Give Them Back and Get What You Asked For!” Donnell Adams

“Congratulations My DrewBoo! Justin (Duke) WileyLove Sr.You!” Kira Tate

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Felicidades de todos tus profesores de español! Dr. Kristin Routt, EIU Professor, World Languages and Cultures

Congratulations Drew, I am So Proud of You! Kimberly Miles 54

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Congratulations Drew!

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Congratulations TT! I’m so loved by you already! I can’t wait to meet you!

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Baby Spears Drew Best of Luck in the MBEIU Scholarship Pageant 2025! A queen knows her worth and is not afraid to reign with it. She wears her crown with the pride of a thousand queens before her.

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MS. AANIYAH HAMPTON

Contestant #3

The "Millennium Star" Diamond Miss Aaniyah Hampton is the eldest daughter of Anthony Hampton and Sade Davis. She hails from Chicago, Illinois, and is currently a sophomore at EIU, majoring in Pre-Veterinary Health Sciences with a minor in Nutrition. Aaniyah aspires to become the ﬁrst doctor in her family, speciﬁcally a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, and eventually open her own private practice. Her extracurricular activities at EIU include mentoring incoming students through Chicago Scholars and serving as the President of the Black Student Union. Aaniyah would like to thank her family, friends, an d community for their unwavering support in all her endeavors. She extends a special shout out to her siblings for inspiring her to keep going! Personal Motto to Live By: “Stay True to Yourself, Work Hard, and Never Give Up on Your Dreams”.

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I Love Aaniyah, You Niyah II’m LoveProud You Niyah Proud of I’m You of You Grandaughter Grandaughter - YourNana Nana - Your Donna Donna Belletine Ballentine

You’re an Aaniyah, Amazing Big You’re an Sister!Big Amazing We Sister! Love You!

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Aaniyah, Good Luck Good Luck Friend Friend You Got You Got This! Love You! This! Love You!

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Aaniyah, Good Luck Beautiful. Stay Good Luck Stay Motivational Beautiful. & Inspirational. Motivational & Inspirational. Never Stop Acheiving and Never Stop Acheiving anda Pushing Forward. You’re Pushing Forward. You’re a Star in My Eyes Star in My Eyes

TaJae Evans

Aaniyah, Daughter I am beyond proud of you! You’re my biggest Sade Davis accomplishment. I love you!

Sade Davis

I LoveAaniyah, You, I’m So I Love So Proud of You, You, I’m I Hope Proud of You, I Hope You Become YouEverything Become Everything You You Dream Dream of of TTTT

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Aaniyah, II Love You Niyah Love You You Niyah I Love You Niyah Even Even Though Got Even Though You Got Me Here My Though You Me Birthday Here on on My Got Me Here on Birthday

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Aaniyah, Good Luck Friend Good Luck Friend Good Luck Friend You’re Going to Do You’re Going to Do Amazing! We You’re Going Amazing! We Love Love to Do Amazing! You! You!

We Love You!

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Aaniyah, I’m So Proud of You Youof You and I’m I’m So Proud of I’m So Proud and I’m Honored to Be Honored toYou Be Your Aunt, Your Aunt, I Love Pooh! I Love You Pooh!

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Carcitia Carcitia Promise Promise

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You Are Truly a Star Aaniyah Grace! I’m Beyond Proud Baby Cakes I Love You!

Cassandra Cassandra Hampton Hampton

Aaniyah I’m So Proud of You. You Go Girl!

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Niyah I’m Beyond Proud of You Niece! Tyron Hampton

Good Luck Nestie! I’m So Proud of the Young Woman You’re Becoming I Love Love You You Best! Best

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Jahria King Ms. Davis

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Aaniyah,

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Carcitia Promise Mari

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"I Love Love You You Niece Niece Good Luck!" "I Luck!" Hampton Tyron Hampton "Good Luck Aaniyah!" Aaniyah!" "Good Enyd Scott Enyd Scott "Good Luck Luck Baby Baby Cakes!" "Good Cakes!" Cassandra Hampton Hampton Cassandra

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Contestant #4

The "Golden Jubilee Gem" Diamond Miss Jamey Shonese Kane is the youngest daughter of Jamon Otetiani El and Lashon Kane. She is from Chicago, Illinois. Jamey is a junior at EIU majoring in Pre-Med Biological Science. She aspires to become the ﬁrst doctor in her family, an Internal Medicine Practitioner. Her extracurricular activities at EIU include being a member of a modeling organization and a member of Black Student Union. Jamey would like to acknowledge God, her family, boyfriend, and friends who have been supporting her throughout the entirety of this pageant as well as her college endeavors. She would especially like to thank her Mom, Dad, and Sisters for always believing in her and motivating her to keep pushing forward. Personal Motto to Live By: “Guided by God, Rooted in Family”

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Even Though You Aren’t Here, I Know You Have Been With Me Throughout This Journey, Thank You For Everything. I Love You So Much Daddy!

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Jamey Kane We Are Very Proud of You For Being Who You

We Are Very of You Who Are, Strong andProud Beautiful, SmartFor andBeing Intelligent, You Strong Keep and Beautiful, Smart and and Are, So Resilient! Up the Amazing Work Intelligent, and SoJamey! Resilient! Keep Up the Amazing Work!

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Congratulations Jamey, We Wish You All the Best! - The Fourte & Norris Family

Beuford Fourte I Would Like to Say Just How Proud I Am of You and May God Continue Blessing Blessing You…Love You…Love You, You Jamey! Auntie Love Bridget Auntie Bridget Bridget Kane Bridget Kane

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Congratulations... Congratulations IJamey... Know You I Know Can DoYou It, Can That's DoWithout It, That's a Doubt, WithoutYou're a Doubt, VeryYou're SmartVery and Intelligent...Keep Smart and Intelligent...Keep Striving and Keep Striving Up and the Good Keep Up Work the– Good From Work All of – From Us! Williams All of Us! Williams

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KharrKharr Jamey, Thank You for Being a Beautiful Soul. Every Day We Are More and More Proud and Grateful of All Your Courage and Endeavors. We Love You Forever and Always as You Continue to Make Us Proud.

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Good Luck Jamey- From All Your Fellow Staff Members and Friends in EIU Housing & Dining! We Are Proud of You!

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Crown CrownororNot, Not,She’s She’s Already Alreadya aQueen! Queen!

Janasha Lewis Jamey, Through Through the the Thick Thick & & Thin, Loyalty Thin, Loyalty & & Compassion Compassion Stays Stays Embedded Embedded in in Your Your Heart Heart

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Jamey, Bells Flower Corner Would To my beautiful, talented to brightly. Wish All of the niece - Like you shine Nothing is impossible the for Very Best! Contestants you. Stay strong honor your roots, and you’ll never fall. Your spirit and determination will alwaysset you apart.

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Jamey, Congratulations on your jouney to becoming MBEIU 2025. Wishing you much sucess in the MBEIU Pageant!

Love Family and Friends

GOOD LUCK JAMEY in the MBEIU Pageant!

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Good Luck to All Our Biology Science Majors as They Showcase Their Beauty Inside and Out!

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MS. ARNEZIA POWERS

Contestant #5

The "Blue Hope" Diamond Miss Arnezia Nicole Powers is the daughter of Tamika Dorris and Lamont Powers Sr. She is from Champaign-Urbana, IL. Arnezia is a junior majoring, in Mathematics Teacher Education. She aspires to be a High School Math teacher with hopes to make a diﬀerence in students' lives. Arnezia’ s extra-curricular activities at EIU includeserving on the E- board for the Black student Union and for the Minority Teacher Education Association. In addition, she is a member of NAACP, and a ROTC cadet. Currently, Arnezia serves as a members in The United States Army Reserves. Arnezia would like to thank God for his continuous love, grace, and mercy. She wants to thank her mother, her family and friends, Stacia, and everyone else who motivates, supports, loves, and pushes her. It is because of you all believing in her that she feels she made it here today "with God all things are possible" Personal Motto to Live By: “With God, All Things Are Possible”

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A - Angelic, a Truly Pure Heart A a Truly Pure Heart R - Angelic, Radiant Always R N - Radiant Natural,Always Genuine, and N - Natural, Genuine, and Authentic Authentic E - Empowered and Conﬁdence to E - Empowered and Conﬁdence to make life decisions and act on

make them life decisions and act on them Z - Zealous, full of energy and passion passion A Approachable, constantly I -- Innovator, always improving meeting new people constantly A - Approachable, meeting new people

These are just a few things that makes me proud of you and the young lady you have become. - Mommy

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Tamika Dorris Tamika Dorris

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Arnezia, Words can’t express how incredibly PROUD I am of you. I’ve seen you carry a lot of responsibilities this semester and still show your determination and dedication to each individual thing. You’ve worked so hard to get to where you are today. SO you have every reason to be proud of yourself as well. Even when you have some tough days you still encourage and love everyone around you. You can light up a room with your smile and your motivating words. You are truly heaven sent. I’ve never met someone so loving, outgoing, and ambitious as you! You are always determined to make a name for yourself, do something great, and try something new even if it means stepping out your comfort zone. You have so many roles, you’re like superwoman… Student, daughter, pageant contestant #5, sister, aunt, cadet, e board member… Too many to name. You are AMAZING at all you do. You are capable of doing so many more great things. There is no limit for you not even the sky. You have an amazing future ahead of you. The newer generations will be so honored to have you as one of their future teachers! I know your Family and loved ones are very proud of everything you have done. #teamneziaanicole I’m cheering for you everyday, I love you so much!!

Stacia Davey Stacia Davey

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We will beArnezia, cheering so loud you'll never hear who's We will be cheering so quiet! loud You're our inspiration and you'll never hear who's quiet! making us proud each day. You're our inspiration and We love you!" making us proud each day. We love you Arnezia!" - Jameela and Donteese - Jameela and Donteese

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Arnezia, II couldn't couldn't be be prouder prouder of of you you and and everything everything you've accomplished. Your hard workhard and you've accomplished Arnezia. Your determination are paving way for work and determination arethe paving the an way incredible future, and I have no doubt that for an incredible future, and I have no even greater things are ahead. Keep God doubt that even greater things are ahead. first always! Ad astra per astra. Love, Reo Keep God first always! Ad astra per astra. Love, Reo

Re'o Williams Arnezia Nicole

Believe in yourself, remember to always shine with confidence, and embrace the journey ahead. Your strength, grace, and determination will continue to light your way to success. Keep reaching for your dreams --- you're destined for greatness.

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Nezia Pooh, Always remember Philippians 4:13, you can do ALL things through Christ which gives you strength! Continue to be great. I love you! - Auntie Darlene

Darlene Powers Arnezia, I love lovethat thatyou you do anything you put I do anything you put your your mind to and there is nothing you mind to and there is nothing you aren't aren't great at! I wish nothing but great at! I wish nothing but more success more successonand greatness on you. I and greatness you. I love you fav cousin! love you fav cousin!

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Arnezia, Do the best you can do! Do the best you canmost do! You are one of the You are one of the most well young well rounded rounded youngto ladies! We love ladies!the Wefullest! love you you to the fullest!

Cathy Keaton Cathy Keaton

Nezia, Believe in your strength, shine with confidence and embrace the journey because you are destined for greatness!

Kiari Taylor Arnezia, Your kindness and the genuine Your kindness and the genuine love you put into everything you lovedoyou put into everything will lead you to all theyou do will lead you to all you the success and happiness success and happiness you deserve. Keep being you! deserve. Keep being you!

DeAija DeAija

Arnezia is beautiful; Arnezia Arneziais isunimaginably beautiful; brilliant; Arnezia is Arnezia is unimaginably captivating; Arneziaisis brilliant; Arnezia Miss Black EIU! is captivating; Arnezia Miss Black EIU!

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I Love You You, Arnezia, and I and am So I am Proud So Proud of of You! You! - Dad - Dad Lamont Powers Sr.

Arnezia, Good Luck Good Luck Cousin, II Love Cousin, Love You! You! Mike Pearson

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GoodGood LuckLuck! Arnezia! Michael Andersen

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Good Luck Arnezia! Wishing Good Luck! Wishing you you Success, I Love You! Success, I Joann Love You! Aunt Aunt Joann

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Aunt Aunt Joann Joann We We are We love love you you so so much much!Arnezia! We are beyond beyond of youKeep sister! up proud ofproud you sister! up Keep the good the good work,forward we looktoforward to work, we look watch you watch youtocontinue to flourish! grow and continue grow and flourish! - Janaya & Terica

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Nezia, you you have have always always been been aa Nezia, star. Continue Continue to to shine shine bright. bright. star. We love love you you and and are are super super We proud of of you! you! proud

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“We're so proud of you Nezia! Keep pushing, your hard work will pay off! You are capable of amazing things; just keep the faith and trust the process! Believe in yourself! You've got this! We love you! - Nakila and Shakila

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Arnezia, your dedication, grace, and confidence shine so brightly, and we know you are going so far. Keep believing in yourself, embracing every moment, and showing the world the incredible person you are. We are so proud of you and cheering you on every step of the way! With Love and Support.

Reawna & Kennedy Reawna Kennedy

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I'mI'm proud proud to to seesee how how farfar you've you've come come and Arnezia excited to see the journey excited to and see the journey continue. You've continue. become such an intelligent, becomeYou've such an intelligent, brave, and brave, and miraculous woman. With smile miraculous woman. With a smile thata could that up could lightand up aheart roomofand heartI know of a light a room a lion. lion. I continue know you'll continue to be great and you'll to be great and astonish the astonish the world.” world.” - Swift- Swift

Lamont Powers Jr. Congratulations Arnezia, I'm extremely proud of you and all the things you have accomplished, the things you are doing, and will do in the future. Keep up the good work and remember only what you do for Christ Christ will will last. last. Love Love you you baby baby girl! girl

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Arnezia

Congratulations! Wishing you all the best in life! Reach for all stars that came your way no matter what. You are a strong ambitious young lady. Keep God first and he will do the rest. I love you!

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Always Always trust trust thethe process, process and Arnezia, you'll seeand theyou'll beauty seethat the comes beautyfrom that the comes growth. from Love the growth.you Love Favyou Fav

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Arnezia, Embrace Your Uniqueness and Remember True Beauty is Found in Your Confidence and Authenticity

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Renee Smith G O O D L U C K !

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The "Centenary" Diamond Miss Alaina Collins is the daughter of Trumaine and Alexandria Collins, from Lynwood, Illinois. She is a junior on the Pre-Dentistry path majoring in Health Sciences with a double minor in Chemistry and Aging Studies. Alaina aspires to be a Dentist serving smiles to underrepresented and marginalized groups. Laying a foundation for her passions, at EIU, she is attentive to her community serving as the NAACP President, a Resident Assistant, Trio Student, and member of the Black Student Union. Alaina would love to take the time to thank God for the supportive and upstanding village of family and friends she has been blessed with. As well as, all of the love, faith, and ambition her village has given and inspired in her to make her the woman she is today. Personal Motto to Live By:

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." - Maya Angelou

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Jeannette JeannetteLewis Lewis- -Face/J Facets of of Touch Touch Alaina! We are cheering you on from Chicago! You exemplify scholastic dedication, creativity, and passion. We hope that you can achieve this goal of becoming Miss Black EIU IMAGE #8 2025. No matter the results please know that to us, you will always be a “Diamond” of every season! Wishing you luck!

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My granddaughter, the one and only Alaina. I love you so much. You are a phenomenal woman. You have achieved so much in such a short time. We know that you are destined for greatness. You are loved, and supported. Eloise Eloise Jenkins Jenkins

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Alaina Marie, my daughter. You are AMAZING! It is so hard to believe that someone so good came from me. You are my legacy and the diamond from our lifetime. I love you! -Dad

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ALAINA Baby love, I am so proud of the woman you have chosen to be. You are the living example of a determined, vibrant, intelligent and capable human. Every day I am grateful that you are my child. Miss Black EIU is in search of this season’s "Diamond" and you my dear, have been shining since birth. Shine on "Centenary Diamond" -- Love Mom

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Alaina, I'm so blown away at how well you have evolved. I love seeing you master and conquer your challenges. I know you are working hard when no one sees, and I know you are constantly reaching for the stars. And for that, I am in prayer for you and all of the things you put your hands to. So Niece, continue to reach, strive, and push forward because with each step, you gain more ground. One day, I know that we will look back and see how all of this sacrifice connects with your future success. So keep on beautiful and remember that struggle produces strength. I love you for life!

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MS. ANNA JONES

Contestant #7

The "Heart of Eternity" Diamond Miss Anna Gracie Jones is the daughter of Joyce and Richard Jones and is from Rockford, Il. She is a Freshman at EIU majoring in Finance with a minor in Business Management. Anna aspires to become a Chief Financial Officer at a pro league sports stadium. Her extracurriculars include – being a inter-collegiate track and ﬁeld athlete for EIU, the Business Affairs Chair for EIU’s Student Government Association, an event planner with Booth Library Ambassadors, and a member of The Kat Walk Modelling Agency. Anna would like to take the time to thank her family and friends for their constant and endless support in all the extracurriculars she has participated in throughout the years. She would also like to thank her EIU coaches and teammates for giving her the extra time and energy that keeps her wanting to be better. And most of all, Anna would like to thank God for constantly being her rock through all the good and bad. Personal Motto to Live By: "Success is often achieved by those who believe that failure is inevitable"

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Always Remember You Are Like a Diamond - Bright, Beautiful, Valuable, and Always in Style.

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Anna We Are Proud of You! Be an African Queen, embrace you heritage, own your crown!

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Anna Every accomplishment starts with the will to try. Best of luck in the pageant!

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Anna good luck in MBEIU! Crowned with friendship, shining bright together!

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Anna best of luck! Success doesn’t come to you, you go to it!

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Good Luck Anna! Wishing You All the Best of Luck in the Miss Black EIU Pageant 2025! Your Hard Work and Confidence Will Shine, and We Are All Cheering You on! Enjoy Your Moment and Show Everyone Your Best! You Got This!

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CONGRATS ANNA!

Dawn Brown-"Congratulations!" Dawn Brown-"Congratulations!"

Uncle Rob - "Bless" Uncle Rob - "Bless"

Auntie Tammy -"So proud of you my love!" Auntie Tammy -"So proud of you my love!"

Samuel - "Progress isn't always visible, by every effort you make Samuelis- "Progress always visible, but buildingisn't your success" every effort you make is building your success"

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Ms. Tena & Ms.theKip - Sending Anna - unleash queen within you love!" Ms. Tena &Miseueki Mr. Kip - -"OK Sending you love!" Amani hongera.

Yoko dada. Hakika ni bint mwenue maono-"OK zaid ok molla." Amani Miseueki hongera. Yoko

dada. Hakika ni bint mwenue maono zaid- ok Mama Neetra “I molla." love you Anna!” Mama Neetra - “I love you Anna!”

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CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS! To the 2025 MBEIU Scholarship To the MBEIU Scholarship Pageant Pageant Contestants 2025 Contestants! Angeliyah D Jenkins, Drew Williams, Aaniyah Hampton, Jamey Kane, Arnezia Powers, Alaina Collins, Anna Jones

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