Highlights of Miss JSU 2008 Pageant
Lauren Moon Wins Title
Jacksonville State University held its 26th annual Miss JSU Pageant Friday, January 11, 2008.  Lauren Moon, a junior from Calera, AL was named the winner of this year's pageant.  Lauren was also the winner of the talent competition.  Sharonica Neeley, a junior from Pinson, AL was named 1st runner-up and the winner of the swimsuit competition.  Jamie Langley, the reigning Miss Alabama and Miss JSU 2006, served as the Mistress of Ceremonies.   Jessica Andrews, Miss JSU 2007, was a featured performer in this year's Pageant. 

Lauren Moon, newly crowned Miss JSU 2008 poses with this year's runner-up, Mistress of Ceremonies and last year's winner of the Miss JSU title. Pictured here, from left to right, are Jessica Andrews, Miss JSU 2007; Jamie Langley, Miss Alabama 2007 and Miss JSU 2006, who served as Mistress of Ceremonies for this year's pageant; Lauren Moon, Miss JSU 2008; and Sharonica Neeley, 1st Runner-up.

Lauren Moon, the newly crowned Miss JSU 2008, is introduced to the audience as she takes the traditional walk on the runway.

Lauren Moon is pictured here in the Evening Gown competition.

Lauren Moon, Miss JSU 2008 and winner of this year's talent competition, is pictured here as she performs her classical vocal "O Mio Babbino Caro" composed by Giacomo Puccini.

Jessica Andrews, Miss JSU 2007, is pictured here crowning the newly named Miss JSU 2008—Lauren Moon.

Jamie Langley, Miss Alabama 2007 and Miss JSU 2006, served as the Mistress of Ceremonies for this year's pageant.

Sharonica Neeley, a junior from Pinson, AL, majoring in Secondary Education was named 1st Runner-up in the Miss JSU 2008 pageant and winner of the Swimsuit competition.

Jessica Andrews, Miss JSU 2007, is pictured here displaying her dance talent as she performs in the Miss JSU 2008 pageant.

Photos by University Photographer Steve Latham

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