October 2, 2006

 
LIVINGSTON, Ala.—Seven outstanding young women will represent The University of West Alabama on the 2006 homecoming court. The homecoming queen, a well-guarded secret that will be announced during the annual Serendipity talent show, is chosen from the five elected

 upperclassmen. The other four nominees for homecoming queen will serve as the queen’s court, along with the freshman and sophomore maids.

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Lindsay Harris of Haleyville was chosen to represent the freshman class. She is the daughter of Johnie and Kathy Harris. A nursing major, Harris is a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority, the UWA Honors Program and Phi Eta Sigma honor society. She serves as a Student Government Association representative and a resident assistant.

Sarah Lenning of Livingston will represent the sophomore class. She is the daughter of Bill and Amy Lenning. Sarah is majoring in pre-optometry. She is a Student Government Association representative, a resident assistant and a Diamond Darling. Lenning is a FocusFirst volunteer, and she is very active in the Baptist Campus Ministry and the Wesley Foundation.

Alisha Berry of Madison is a member of the homecoming court. She is the daughter of Randall and Tracey Berry. She is a senior biology comprehensive major. Berry is a member of the UWA cross country and softball teams and Omicron Delta Kappa. She serves as president of the Residence Hall Association and as a hall director. Berry is an Orientation Leader, a member of the Student Government Association, Sigma Pi Sweetheart and a UWA Favorite.

Danielle Buckalew of Livingston is a member of the homecoming court. She is the daughter of Danny Buckalew and Tim and Beverly Conway. Buckalew is a senior majoring in English with a minor in business. She serves as president of the Student Government Association, Omicron Delta Kappa and Blue Key. Buckalew is also a member of Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi and Sigma Tau Delta honor societies and the student newspaper staff. She has also served as SGA vice president, an Orientation Leader, a UWA Ambassador, a peer tutor and a UWA Favorite.  

Va’Ronica Hill of Meridian, Miss., is a member of the homecoming court. She is the daughter of Eddie and Vivian Hill. Hill is a junior majoring in mathematics and computer information systems. She serves as secretary of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and treasurer of Alpha Phi Omega national service fraternity. Hill is a member of the Scarlet Band from Tigerland, the UWA singers, the university choir and the Angelic Voices of Faith gospel choir. She has served as an SGA representative, a resident assistant and an Orientation Leader.

Audrey McClendon of Greensboro is a member of the homecoming court. She is the daughter of Timmy and Beth McClendon. She is a senior majoring in business administration with an emphasis in marketing. McClendon serves as captain of the cheerleader squad, a resident assistant and a Campus Activities Board director. She is an Orientation Leader and a member of Blue Key and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies.

Candi Naylor of Greensboro is a member of the homecoming court. She is the daughter of Scott Naylor and Mr. and Mrs. David Hollingsworth. Naylor is a senior majoring in business administration. She has served as a UWA Ambassador, an Orientation Leader, LEI representative and a cheerleader. She is also a member of Phi Mu sorority. Naylor was chosen Miss Greek Goddess, Sigma Pi Sweetheart and one of Livingston’s Loveliest.

The seven ladies will ride through downtown Livingston in the homecoming parade at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. They will also be presented during halftime of the UWA-Webber International football game. Last year’s queen Melissa Johnson and President Richard Holland will crown the new homecoming queen.