April 3, 2007

LIVINGSTON, Ala.—In a recent campus-wide election, University of West Alabama students recognized a pair of seniors who exemplify the University experience by honoring Kaylan C. McDuff of Moundville as Mr. UWA and Audrey McClendon of Greensboro as Ms. UWA. Students also elected eight juniors and seniors as UWA Favorites.

McDuff, an accounting major, has served as both Student Government Association president and attorney general. He currently serves as president of Omicron Delta Kappa and the Accounting Club. He is also vice president of Blue Key Honor Society. A UWA Ambassador and orientation leader, McDuff has also held several offices in Sigma Pi fraternity and was recently named Brother of the Year. He is also a resident director and UWA’s representative for YMCA's Collegiate Legislature. He is the son of Lucy and Buddy McDuff and the grandson of Earl and Tonie McDuff and Loretta Pearson.

McClendon, a business administration major, serves as captain of the cheerleading squad, director of the Campus Activities Board and 2006 Homecoming Queen. She is also a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and Blue Key honor societies, and she is included in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. McClendon is also a resident assistant and an orientation leader. She is the daughter of Timmy and Beth McClendon and the granddaughter of Martha Barton and Trilbie McClendon.

Those selected as University of West Alabama Favorites include junior Erika Baggett, senior Danielle Buckalew, senior Christopher Colvin, junior Nicole Fenderson, senior Derrick Hester, senior Keonn Nettles, senior Kelly Sheehan and senior J.D. Todd.

Baggett, a business administration major from Fruitdale, is president of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority. She serves as an orientation leader and LEAD member. Baggett is also a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Alpha Chi, Phi Kappa Phi, Blue Key, Phi Eta Sigma and Cardinal Key honor societies. She is the daughter of David Baggett and Burma Dean Baggett. Her grandparents are Asalene and the late Luke Baggett and Glendean and the late Edgar Ray Taylor.

Buckalew, an English major from Livingston, is the former president of SGA, Omicron Delta Kappa and Blue Key. An orientation leader and homecoming maid, she is also a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Tau Delta and Blue Key honor societies. She is the daughter of Danny Buckalew and Tim and Beverly Conway and the granddaughter of Lynn and Lucille Hanson and Doris Buckalew. 

Colvin, a computer information systems major from Livingston, is a UWA Ambassador, tutor and member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and Delta Sigma Pi professional business fraternity. He serves on the Interfraternity Council and SGA. Colvin is also a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and Blue Key honor societies. He is the son of Mike and Peggy Colvin and grandson of the late Benjamin and Olive Colvin and the late Wallace and Miriam Sanders.

Fenderson, an accounting major from Birmingham, is a member of Delta Mu Delta and Phi Eta Sigma honor societies and Delta Sigma Pi professional business fraternity. She also serves as a Student Support Services and athletic department tutor. She is the daughter of William and Delphine Fenderson.

Hester, a mathematics education major from Millry, serves as a UWA Ambassador and orientation leader. A member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, he was named 2006 Greek Man of the Year. Hester is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Kappa Mu Eplison, Blue Key, Cardinal Key, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Eta Sigma and Kappa Delta Pi honor societies. He was also named the 2007 University Scholar in mathematics. He is the son of Mark and Lori Hester and grandson of Darrell and Ann Smith.

Nettles, a physical education major from Macon, Miss., serves as a resident assistant and Upward Bound mentor. Nettles is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and he serves on the Student Government Association and Interfraternity Council. He is also a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Alpha Chi honor societies. He is the son of Linda King.

Sheehan, a psychology major from Orrville, served as SGA vice president and an orientation leader. Named Miss UWA 2005, she competed in the Miss Alabama Pageant. Sheehan is also a member of Blue Key and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies. She is the daughter of William and Lisa Sheehan and the granddaughter of Clifford Sheehan and Donnie Malone.

Todd, a computer information systems major from Ward, serves as senior vice president of Delta Sigma Pi professional business fraternity and president of Delta Mu Delta Honor Society. He is also a UWA Ambassador and a CIS supervisor for the College of Business. Todd is also a member of Cardinal Key, Alpha Chi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma, Blue Key, Phi Kappa Phi and Upsilon Pi Epsilon honor societies. He is the son of James and Josie Todd.