The 2015 Miss Auburn University pageant will be Saturday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. at Auburn High School. Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the door.
"Miss Auburn University is the female equivalent of Aubie here on campus," said director of Miss AU, Katie Willoughby. "She is our figurehead that represents Auburn women."
Miss AU serves the University and community throughout the year by attending events, such as Dance Marathon and being a role model for Auburn women, according to Willoughby.
Once crowned, Miss AU will advocate for her chosen platform throughout the year.
"Each Miss AU gets to bring exactly what she wants to the table during her year of service," said Miss AU 2014 Meg McGuffin. "She needs to be somebody who has a heart for service and who is a role model for other Auburn women."
Morgan Gunter, contestant and junior in early childhood education, said she has been working hard to balance school with pageant preparation.
"It's been a little crazy, but it's also been fun," Gunter said. "When I'm in school, it takes away the stress I may have about the pageant, and when I'm in practice I can totally take my mind off school."
According to Willoghby, the pageant will consist of a group opening number, an on-stage question, swimsuit competition, talent competition and an evening wear category. The contestants will also complete an interview.
Ann Marie Leonard, contestant and freshman in broadcast journalism, said she is excited the pageant is almost here.
"I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous, but I'm more excited than anything," Leonard said.
The winner of Miss AU will receive a years worth of tuition valued at $7,900 for Alabama residents and 2/3 tuition (valued at $14,908).
Second runner up will receive $4,000 in scholarship, the third runner-up will receive $2,000 and the fourth runner-up will receive $500.
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