Francie Harris named Miss Homecoming 2014

Francie Harris, senior in child life, was named Miss Homecoming 2014 during halftime at the Auburn vs. Louisiana Tech football game.
Harris said she did not expect to hear her name called.
"It was the most pleasant surprise I've ever had," Harris said. "Getting to share that moment with my dad was so special. I'm usually on the field, but as a cheerleader. It's a moment I'll never forget. "
Harris said she did not let Miss Homecoming affect her cheerleading duties.
"I ran under the stadium and put on my cheerleading uniform and I cheered the second half of the game," Harris said. "I couldn't imagine not cheering, so I jumped back into my role as head cheerleader and continued with my normal game day duties."
According to Harris, her platform speaks to students in a unique way.
"I think seeing students who have been affected by childhood cancer made it more relatable," Harris said. "It gave students motivation to rally around this cause. We raised over $6,200 this week for Open Hands, Overflowing Hearts. It has been so encouraging, and a motivation to not stop there."
Harris said she will start working toward her goals as soon as possible.
"I've been in constant communication with Kayla Perry, an Auburn student who has been affected by cancer," Harris said. "We've talked about some of her goals for how to get Open Hands, Overflowing Hearts promoted on Auburn's campus. One of her goals is to get it to the Panhellenic community. She had this idea for each sorority to do a 'come as you are' chapter, where the members have to donate money to not have to dress up for chapter. That is something I can jump on right now, but there are still other fundraisers that can be done."
Harris said she is honored to carry on an Auburn tradition.
"Miss Homecoming has been such a longstanding tradition at Auburn, and I'm so excited to serve in this role," Harris said.