The Queen of all Seasons
Ebony Perry possesses honesty and a compassionate heart
By: Monique Wallace
Issue date: 9/27/07 Section: Front
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Last Thursday Perry was officially crowned Miss Grambling State University at her coronation. The theme of the coronation was "A beauty of the season."
The coronation started with a dramatic African dance performed by the Orchesis Dance Company. The tone of the dance assured students that this was no ordinary coronation, they were in for a magnificent production.
Shortly after the dancers finished, the announcer spoke loud and clear "Ladies and gentlemen, Miss Ebony Perry." The crowd looked shocked because it wasn't expected.
"I didn't expect her to come out until after the class queens were called," said Michelle Davis, a junior Biology major.
After a performance by GSU alumnus Chad Harry, the organizational queens were then announced.
There she was sitting so elegantly and beautiful. She stood and was received by the crowd and gave her acceptance speech which thanked her family, friends and supporters.
Perry said she felt excited and nervous about her new role as Miss GSU.
The mellow and down-to-earth queen says she can't list everyone that assisted her in becoming Miss GSU.
"I would like to thank my campaign team, my parents and people that didn't even know me but voted for me," she said.
"It surprised me to win Miss GSU because I never stayed on campus. ...I guess the impression I left on people was lasting."
Perry wanted the student body to know one last thing.
"I'm grateful for everyone's help," she said.
Viewing Comments 1 - 10 of 11
Glad SHE Won! LOL!!
posted 9/29/07 @ 12:15 PM CST
CONGRATULATIONS GIRL! GRAMBLING VOTED FOR THE MOST "HONEST" CANDIDATE. YOUR "INTEGRITY" IS WHAT PEOPLE LOVE MOST ABOUT YOU. YOU ARE THE QUEEN AND THAT'S THE BOTTOM LINE, 2 IS NOT A WINNER AND 3 NOBODY REMEMBERS!!! GOOD LUCK IN ALL YOUR ENDEAVORS. (Continued…)
Jo Jowas
posted 10/01/07 @ 10:36 PM CST
I am appalled at the headline for this news article! Are there not editors who review material before it is posted?
(1) "Compassionate" and "honest" are adjectives; nouns are required in order for this headline to make sense. (Continued…)
M. Vaughn
posted 10/02/07 @ 5:02 PM CST
This online newspaper has too many spelling and grammatical errors. Someone needs a refresher course in Freshman English. Almost every article that I have read online has errors; most times, too many to count. (Continued…)
Jo Jowas
posted 10/02/07 @ 8:21 PM CST
DAY 2: The headline reads exactly the same as before:
"Compassionate, honest are the things Miss GSU
Ebony Perry posess". Thanks, M. Vaughn, for saying exactly what needed to be said. (Continued…)
Darryl D. Smith
posted 10/02/07 @ 10:20 PM CST
I would like to thank the people who commented about copy errors for responding. We do listen, but a lot of times we are swamped and doing other things. (Continued…)
Jo Jowas
posted 10/04/07 @ 12:43 AM CST
DAY 3:
Attn: Darryl D. Smith, "Editor"
Unbelieveable! It is obvious you did NOT read my post. You said, "As far as the headline, it is fine. AP style says we can do that. (Continued…)
Jo Jowas
posted 10/04/07 @ 1:24 AM CST
DAY 3:
Attn: DeEric Henry, "Editor-in-Chief"
You may think that your newspaper is comprised of "award-winning editors", but you are mistaken. Your own posting here is full of errors--in grammar, vocabulary, and content. (Continued…)
Darryl D. Smith
posted 10/04/07 @ 2:26 AM CST
Ms. Jo:
In no way was I being sarcastic in any of my posting. I was thanking the people who noticed that our paper does have a lot of errors and for pointing it out. (Continued…)
OH WHATEVER
posted 10/04/07 @ 8:31 AM CST
SOUNDS LIKE TO ME SOMEONE NEEDS A LIFE!!! IM NOT GOING TO MENTION NAMES.
Jo Jowas
posted 10/04/07 @ 10:54 AM CST
Dear Darryl: Thank you for your courteous, prompt reply.
What a delight to see that you take your journalistic duties seriously. I noticed that you corrected grammar and spelling not only in the headline, but in the article, as well! You are to be commended for your efforts. (Continued…)
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