October 26, 2012

The Quinnite Nation and internet viewers enjoyed the 2012 Miss Paul Quinn College Coronation on October 25 when T'Edra Z. Jackson was crowned Miss Paul Quinn College 2012-2013. Six students from six different cities competed for the crown. Themed "A Night of Opulence", the contestants competed, displaying casual wear, evening wear, and participating in a Q and A with the judges. The video can be viewed online at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ms-pqc-pageant-2012. The coronation was produced by nationally recognized model, actress, health/wellness advocate and Dallas native Erica Annise.

Ms. Jackson is a sophomore Business Administration major with a concentration in Management. A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, she graduated from Scotlandville Magnet High School. Ms. Jackson serves Paul Quinn as president of the Quinnite Ambassadors and as a Residential Assistant, and she interned with the City of DeSoto as a part of the Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Leadership Program during the summer.

The Miss Paul Quinn College Coronation contestants included (l. to r.): Camile Cole (Sophomore, Los Angeles, Calif.), Dominique Mitchell (Senior, Tampa, Fla.), T'Edra Jackson, Celia Soto (Sophomore, Chihuahua, Mexico), Clarissa Dunemann (Sophomore, Dallas, Tex.), and Ashley Buckner (Sophomore, Houston, Tex.).