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From a negative point of view,
there are a few myths that
students perceive about what the
queen receives, such as money
for a new car and wardrobe. I
receive some money, but not a
large sum.
I did learn to deal with dif
ferent personalities and at
titudes. It helped me as an in
dividual to learn about myself
and realize that I love being me.
I have reached a goal that was
just a dream when I tried on
Cheyenne’s crown (who is my
homegirl and was Miss ECSU in
my sophomore year.) Then, I
thought my dream would never
come true. I feel that I reached
success for what success is...a
realization of a dream or goal.
Being Miss ECSU is exciting and
tiring when it is time for The
Comation Ball. I would like to
thank Renee and all the SGA
officers. Student Services and
others, including you, the
students, for making it a success.
Everyone works so hard; it is
just magnificent...like my very
own fantasy.
It is heartwarming when I
travel to games to cheer or when
I am home and people recognize
me as being a campus queen and
are so friendly.
Being a queen will be an asset
and a good reference when I
apply for a job. I also become a
part of ECSU history. Many
students do not know the role that
Miss ECSU plays. I speak at
programs.
I was able to visit the State
Legislative Department in
Raleigh. I also attended a retreat
for leadership in Capahosic, Va.,
which was very important.
This year for the first time,
Miss ECSU was in the Fish Bowl
Parade and sponsored by Coke-
Cola. I was surprised to see so
many smiling faces and
everyone waving. It made me
very happy.
Reigning as Miss ECSU is not
very diffcult as long as you know
what to expect, and I really did
not know. I had a few miscon
ceptions, but I am learning day
by day. I do not want to
discourage anyone from running
for Miss ECSU. If anyone is in
terested, just stop by and we can
talk.
I hope to have something ready
by the end of the semester to help
the future Miss ECSU begin her
reign. Students should help the
future Queen by keeping up with
what is being done for the Queen
and seeing what you can do to
help her because she is
representing you.
The, individuals who help me
through this and brighten my day
are my roommates, my family,
my special boyfriend (whom I
love very much), and most of all,
God, with whom I share my
thoughts every day. I do believe
“I am loved.”
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Since only one lady can hold
the title Miss ECSU, we asked
members of her court how they
felt being runners up.
Teresa Turnage: “I feel that
being a runner up is not bad at
all. If you notice, it’s a good
feeling to be a follower
sometimes in a positive way.”
Evangeline WiUiams;“The fun
was in nmning, although it
doesn’t feel too bad. My
philosophy on life is to be a
leader not a follower. I really
enjoyed being a candidate for
Miss ECSU. I felt very honored to
have the chance to run.”
Q. “What advice would you
give to a person who would like to
rim for Miss ECSU?”
Turnage:“I would em
phasize that a person should be
conscious of her G.P.A. and
reputation. She should also be
active in showing her Viking
feelings.”
Q. “Why did you consider
running for the position Miss
ECSU?”
Williams:“For one thing, I
feel that Miss ECSU should have
grace and poise, be able to hold
her head up high and demon
strate that she has a sense of
worth and self esteem. Miss
ECSU must have leadership
qualities that feUow collegions
can look up to and respect. These
are qualities that I look at when I
see myself.”
by Zelene Bunch
The royal year is over for
Lynette Lorraine Watson, Miss
ECSU 1983.
Said Miss Watson, “I enjoyed
all the things that being Miss
ECSU brought me. Of more
value, however, were the things I
learned about myself.
“I learned how to assume and
carry an office with the dignity of
its position, to work without
flagging, and to love my office
and my work.
“So many Vikings helped me
along my way that I cannot
mention them all by name, but
please accept this thank you for
being with me during the
greatest learning year of my life.
Miss Watson now is a reporter
on the TIDEWATER TIMES, a
bi-weekly paper that serves
much of the Tidewater Virginia
area. She is engaged to another
alumnus of ECSU, Ivory
Groomes, of Washington D.C,