Miss JSU Program 2026

DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE

A Letter from the Director Good Evening,

Welcome to the 2026 Miss Jacksonville State University Competition. On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students, I would like to present the eight women who will be competing to represent Jacksonville State University at the 2026 Miss Alabama Competiton.

The Miss America organization provides millions of dollars in scholarships each year at the local, state, and national levels. Many of the previous Miss JSU titleholders have been given the opportunity to further their education through this scholarship program.

We would like to thank the 2025 Miss Jacksonville State University, McKenzie Fuller, for being an outstanding representative of the Friendliest Campus in the South. Jax State produces quality students, and McKenzie is a shining example.

The Miss Jacksonville State University 2026 competition is themed “Gem of the Hills”, reflecting a long time nickname of the city of Jacksonville and Jacksonville State University. Tonight, watch our candidates shine as they reflect the beauty and grace of natural gems. Tonight’s show features a gem-stoned song selection, including “Opalite”, “Diamonds and Pearls”, “Sapphire”, “Bejeweled”, and “Sparkling Diamonds”.

Thank you for your continued support of the Miss JSU Preliminary Competition. I would like to give a special thank our Miss JSU committee members, volunteers, and donors for helping to make this event possible. I would like to wish all of our candidates good luck tonight as they compete. We hope you enjoy the show!

Sincerely,

Abbie Beatty

Director, Miss Jacksonville State University Competition

Order of Events Opening Number Introduction of Candidates On-Stage Conversation Talent Competition Special Performance Health and Fitness Introduction of 2025 Rising Stars Evening Gown Final Walk: McKenzie Fuller, Miss Jacksonville State University 2025 Introduction of Selection Committee Closing Number Announcement of Winner(s)

Candidates 1

2

3

Breelie Smith

Addison Claire Hassell

Ayanah Scott

4

5

6

Yasmine Kearns

Aubree Ford

Anna Kizzire

7

8

Lily McCary

Ellington Jones

Talent: Singing Hometown: Ider, Alabama Year/Major: Junior, Business

Talent: Slam Poetry Hometown: Gallant, Alabama Year/Major: Freshman, Business Management

Talent: Tap Dance Hometown: Southside, Alabama Year/Major: Sophomore, Communications

Talent: Tap Dance Hometown: Southside, Alabama Year/Major: Freshman, Marketing

Talent: Baton Routine Hometown: Alexandria, Alabama Year/Major: Junior, Exercise Science

Talent: Clogging Hometown: Duck Springs, AL Year/Major: Grad Student, Business Administration

Talent: HERstory/Monologue Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama Year/Major: Junior, Nursing

Talent: Lyrical Dance Hometown: Hoover, Alabama Year/Major: Junior, Exercise Science and Wellness

Judges and Scoring

MISS JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY 2026 JUDGES:

Grayson Lawrence Julia Langley Ashley Butler Tommy Tynes Laura Braswell SCORING: 10%

On-Stage Conversation

20%

Talent/HERstory

20%

Health and Fitness

20%

Evening Gown

30%

Private Interview

TOTAL: 100%

20%

20% 10%

30%

20%

Miss JSU at a Glance 1983 Pam Love 1984 Bonnie Gray 1985 Tracey Morris 1986 Kimberly Peck 1987 Michelle Watson 1988 Lynda Ferebee 1989 Amy Hyde 1990 Donna Taylor 1991 Tara Turner 1992 Heather Whitestone 1993 Julia Langley 1994 Stacy Fumbanks 1995 Kerrie Bentley 1996 Allison Marques 1997 Pam Robertson 1998 Kimberly Mullendore 1999 Amanda Laughlin 2000 Gina Rae Smith 2001 Jayme Johnson 2002 Amber Reid 2003 Katie Clifton 2004 Jennifer Curren

2005 Kristian Crowe 2006 Jamie Langley 2007 Jessica Andrews 2008 Lauren Moon 2009 Kristie Osborne 2010 Lauren Moon 2011 Whitney Curtis 2012 Beth Milam 2013 Sara Beth Drake 2014 Jayme Wagner 2015 Cortlyn Watson 2016 Madelynn Barker 2017 Camden Swatts 2018 Lauren Reaves 2019 Darby Angle 2020 Camden Swatts 2021 Camden Swatts 2022 Kaylee Knight 2023 Lily Grace Vernon 2024 Grace Ann Lundy 2025 McKenzie Fuller

McKenzie Fuller

Miss JSU 2025 at the Miss Alabama Competition

Prizes and Awards Miss JSU 2026 • Official Crown and Sash • JSU tuition Scholarship for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 • Official Crown Box and Sash courtesy of JSU Panhellenic • Complimentary training sessions courtesy of University Recreation • Competition bouquet courtesy of the Dean of Students Office • $100 Red Threads Gift Card • $1,000 Miss Alabama Prep Scholarship courtesy of Sheri Harbison • $500 scholarship courtesy of AmFirst First Runner Up • JSU Tuition Scholarship of $1,550 for Fall 2026 • $250 Fall 2026 Book Scholarship sponsored by the JSU Alumni Association • Competition Bouquet courtesy of the Dean of Students Office Talent Winner • $1,000 Grace Ann Lundy Talent Scholarship courtesy of the Lundy family • $250 Fall 2026 Book Scholarship sponsored by the JSU Alumni Association • Competition Bouquet courtesy of the Dean of Students Office THE DARBY ANGLE ACTS OF KINDNESS SCHOLARSHIP • $1,000 scholarship voted on by candidates • Competition Bouquet courtesy of the Dean of Students Office

Mistress of Ceremonies Emma Terry

Miss Alabama 2025, Emma Terry is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham with Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Accounting. Emma was recognized as a member of the UAB Honors College, the Collat School of Business Honors Program, was a recipient of the Presidential Scholarship, and served as a School of Business Peer Mentor and Student Leader. Emma’s community service initiative is Stomping Out ALS One Step at a Time which promotes awareness and fundraising for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), often called Lou Gehrig's disease. She created the hallmark events “Drive Out ALS” Car Show, and Stewart’s Race in partnership with Racing for ALS. In addition, Emma serves as an ALS Association Mission Ambassador and has personally raised over $67,000 for the cause she champions. An accomplished dancer, Emma has trained extensively with Exclusively Ballet, Birmingham Dance Theatre, and the Alabama Ballet, and was recognized with a Preliminary Talent Award and Scholarship at the 2025 Miss Alabama Competition. In September, Emma traveled to Orlando, Florida to compete in the 104th annual Miss America Competition where she was honored to place as 4th Runner-Up. She was also recognized for her fundraising efforts for the American Heart Association and received 2nd Runner-Up in the Quality of Life award honors for her work with the ALS community.

Production Staff Director: Assistant Dean of Students.............................Abbie Beatty Graduate Assistant................................................................. Madi Wisner Competition Committee..................... Jamie Langley, Noelle Stovall, Sarah Caldwell, Kate Farmer, Madison Willingham, Elizabeth Snapp, Kendal Garrett, and Charlcie Pettway-Vann, Choreographer................................................................. Noelle M. Stovall Competition Assistants...................................Stage Mom Committee, Dean of Students Office Student Employees, the SGA Executive Team, and Brittany White Lighting & Sound....................................... Madi Wisner, Abbie Beatty, and Olivia Fields Field Directors............................................. Steve and Tammy Spratlin Photography.............................................................................. Alyssa Cash Dean of Students................................................................Josh Robinson Auditors........................................Jessica Wiggins and Charlotte Cole

Thank You Dean of Students Office Panhellenic Council Office of Admissions Alumni Engagement University Recreation

Jax State Digital Media Services Jax State Marketing and Communications Jax State Campus Bookstore 700 Pelham Rd. N Jacksonville, AL 36265 (256) 782-5023

Red Threads 16 Public Square, Suite 8 Jacksonville, AL 36265 (256) 770-9888

Amy Angel Team with Keller Williams Realty Group 11 Public Square, E Jacksonville, AL 256-225-3286

SPECIAL THANKS: Special thank you to Grace Ann Lundy and family for their generous support of the talent winner through the Grace Ann Lundy Talent Scholarship.

Special thank you to AmFirst for their generous support of Miss JSU 2026 through their scholarship donation.

Special thank you to Darby Angle and family for their generous support through the Darby Angle Acts of Kindness Scholarship.

Special thank you to Sheri Harbison for her generous support of Miss JSU 2026 through the Miss Alabama Prep Scholarship.

Special thank you to all of the volunteers that make this event possible.

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