Eliott Player, freshman in hotel and restaurant management, was crowned Mr. BSU during the Black Student Union sponsored event in Foy Auditorium.
Player won the organization’s title after going through an application process and competing in the event on Tuesday, Oct, 25.
The event was in partner with the Beat Bama Food Drive, and attendees had the option to be admitted with the donation of a can.
Kayla Warner, BSU president, said Mr. BSU has been an ongoing event, which was originally meant to increase male retention within the organization.
“We had a simple application that the contestants had to fill out,” Warner said. “This has been an event for several years in BSU, inspired by the need for retention of men in BSU.”
Player said the application for the event was simple, so he decided to fill it out and see how he’d do in the competition.
“The application process was fairly simple,” Player said. “I just had to sign up to do it.”
In addition to the title, Mr. BSU wins the opportunity to work as an honorary cabinet member throughout the remainder of the academic year.
Player will help BSU’s cabinet organize a philanthropic event to be held in the spring, Warner said.
“Mr. BSU becomes an honorary cabinet member,” Warner said. “He will help us develop a philanthropy event in the spring and we will raise money for his platform.”
Warner said there is no Miss. BSU pageant at the moment.
“Mr. BSU is a great chance to have fun and get involved and plugged in on campus, while being afforded the opportunity to raise money and awareness for a cause you’re passionate about,” Warner said.
There was several different portions of competition, including talent.
Player said he chose to sing for his talent portion of the event.
“The competitions incorporated were the opening dance, game day style, talent and the formal wear portion,” Player said.
Player said he is excited to become a leader within BSU and help represent the organization.
“I am super excited to be placed in a position that could help me improve my leadership skills,” Player said. “[It] puts me in a position to be a representative of such an essential organization on campus.”
Though unsure what event he will help organize with the rest of the BSU cabinet, Player said he is certain this opportunity will present a chance to lead.
“I don’t have any plans at the moment but I am sure there will be plenty in the near future,” Player said. “I can’t wait to work on them with BSU.”
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