She proudly calls her a “Taylor-made by God girl” who aims to make a significant difference in the world. “Her heart is focused on others and I am confident she will work diligently to have her body, mind, talent and spirit” ready for Miss Mississippi.
“Taylor is very passionate about her platform,” and will continue to remind people of the “modern day slavery that exists” in the nation and world today, she said. Her pageant platform dealt with the critical worldwide issue of human trafficking.Ĭindy Townsend was delighted with her daughter’s success at the pageant and in life. Her sponsor was the Swannanoa Social Tribe. Townsend will receive a $2,000 scholarship from the Student Government Association and Office of Student Activities. “She’s a good representative of Mississippi College.” “Taylor is a well-rounded, intelligent young woman who the judges felt would excel in the Miss Mississippi Scholarship Pageant,” Gatewood said. Robert Gatewood, who teamed with Dannie Woods, as the pageant’s staff directors, praised the university’s 2012 winner. Turcotte noted he’s very proud of all five contestants bidding to succeed 2011 Miss MC Ashley Cockerham of Pineville, La.
“Taylor was chosen for her talents and who she is as a person.” “Taylor represents the ideals of Mississippi College and will make us proud at the Miss Mississippi Scholarship Pageant this summer,” said Jim Turcotte, vice president for enrollment management and student affairs.
Her mother is a Jackson Prep educator and a former Miss MC. Her father is vice president for advancement at Mississippi College. Rebecca Mathis Rodgers for making me look absolutely stunning on stage.Lastly, I want to thank my family for being so supportive and always cheering me on.Call it a second generation triumph as Taylor Townsend begins her reign as the winner of the 2012 Miss Mississippi College Pageant.Ī freshman from Flowood, Townsend was the top vote getter among five contestants during Thursday evening’s competition at Swor Auditorium.Ī biology major with plans to become a pediatrician, the Jackson Prep graduate is the daughter of Bill and Cindy Townsend.
Lacey Braswell are the BEST pageant directors! I have known these amazing women since I was crowned Miss Teen Delta Fair 2013.I came back to compete in the Miss Delta Fair pageant in 2016 because I loved spending time with them and knew that it would be another great experience! Thank you both so much for always going the extra mile and making my reign as Miss Delta Fair 2016 an unforgettable experience! I have learned so much from these ladies, ultimately shaping who I am today.I also want to thank Ms. All of the Delta Fair queens were in the Germantown Christmas Parade on the Delta Fair float! Another fun memory was around Christmas time. The Delta Fair is something I look forward to each year and being a role model and spokes person for the fair made it even better!The rides and food are my two favorite things I enjoy at the fair, but as Miss Delta Fair, I was able to enjoy so much more, in a royal way of course!One of my favorite memories at the fair was getting to take pictures with little girls who believed I was a real life princess.I loved getting to talk to them and tell them that they can also be Miss Delta Fair one day! I also enjoyed getting to meet new people every day and promote the fair. Being crowned Miss Delta Fair 2016 was truly an experience I will never forget.