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)
Breelie Smith
Talent: Singing
Hometown: Ider, Alabama
Year/Major: Junior, Business
Yasmine Kearns
Talent: Slam Poetry
Hometown: Gallant, Alabama
Year/Major: Freshman, Business Management
Lily McCary
Talent: Tap Dance
Hometown: Southside, Alabama
Year/Major: Sophomore, Communications
Candidates
Addison
Claire Hassell
Talent: Tap Dance
Hometown: Southside, Alabama
Year/Major: Freshman, Marketing
Aubree Ford
Talent: Baton Routine
Hometown: Alexandria, Alabama
Year/Major: Junior, Exercise Science
Ellington Jones
Talent: Clogging
Hometown: Duck Springs, AL
Year/Major: Grad Student, Business Administration
Ayanah Scott
Talent: HERstory/Monologue
Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama
Year/Major: Junior, Nursing
Anna Kizzire
Talent: Lyrical Dance
Hometown: Hoover, Alabama
Year/Major: Junior, Exercise Science and Wellness
Judges and Scoring
MISS JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY 2026 JUDGES:
SCORING:
10% On-Stage Conversation
20% Talent/HERstory
20% Health and Fitness
20% Evening Gown
30% Private Interview
Miss JSU at a Glance
1983 Pam Love
Bonnie Gray
Tracey Morris
Kimberly Peck
Michelle Watson 1988 Lynda Ferebee 1989 Amy Hyde
Donna Taylor
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
2005 Kristian Crowe
2006 Jamie Langley
2007 Jessica Andrews
2008 Lauren Moon 2009 Kristie Osborne 2010 Lauren Moon
Whitney Curtis
Beth Milam 2013 Sara Beth Drake
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
Dean of Students Office
Thank You
Panhellenic Council
Office of Admissions
Alumni
Engagement
University
Recreation
Red Threads
16 Public Square, Suite 8
Jacksonville, AL 36265 (256) 770-9888
Jax State Digital Media Services
Jax State Marketing and Communications
Jax State Campus Bookstore
700 Pelham Rd. N Jacksonville, AL 36265 (256) 782-5023
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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