October 29, 2007
 

LIVINGSTON, Ala.--Seven outstanding young women will represent The University of West Alabama on the 2007 homecoming court. The homecoming queen, who is chosen from the five elected upperclassmen, is a well-guarded secret that will be announced during the annual Serendipity talent show. The other four nominees for homecoming queen will serve as the queen’s court, along with the freshman and sophomore maids.
 

Whitney Tilley of Winfield was chosen to represent the freshman class. She is the daughter of Chuck and Donna Tilley. A business administration major, Tilley is a member of the UWA cheerleading squad.
 

Lara Tucker of Demopolis will represent the sophomore class. She is the daughter of Ken and Mary Tucker. Tucker is a sociology major. She is a member of the UWA cheerleading squad, LEAD alumni ambassadors and Phi Mu sorority. A Campus Activities Board director, she is also very active in intramural sports.
 

Brittany Berry of LaGrange, Ky., is a member of the homecoming court. She is the daughter of Randall and Tracey Berry. She is a senior pre-dentistry major. Berry has been a member of the UWA cross country and softball teams. She serves as a resident assistant and a Student Government Association representative. Chosen as one of Livingston’s Loveliest, she is also active in intramural sports.
 

Donmonique Gracie of Demopolis is a member of the homecoming court. She is the daughter of George and Aretha Gracie. Gracie is a junior English language arts education major. She serves as vice president of the Student Government Association. Gracie is a member of Blue Key, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Eta Sigma and Sigma Tau Delta honor societies and the student newspaper staff. She has also served as SGA business manager, an Orientation Leader, a UWA Ambassador, a peer tutor and a LEAD alumni ambassador.
 

Samantha Green of Montevallo is a member of the homecoming court. She is the daughter of Samuel and Yvonne Green. Green is a junior majoring in English language arts education. She is a member of the Stars of Alabama dance team and the Paragon yearbook staff. She has also served as an SGA senator, an Orientation Leader, a UWA Ambassador and a LEAD alumni ambassador.
 

Amanda Peabody of Mobile is a member of the homecoming court. She is the daughter of Robert and Gail Peabody. She is a junior majoring in English language arts education. Peabody serves as captain of the Stars of Alabama dance team, a hall director and a LEAD alumni ambassador. She is a member of Phi Eta Sigma and Blue Key honor societies and the UWA Honors Program. Peabody has also served as a peer tutor and a UWA Theatre cast member.
 

Kim Smith of Livingston is a member of the homecoming court. She is the daughter of Brad and Kathy Smith. Smith is a junior business administration major. She has served as an Orientation Leader, resident assistant, Student Government Association representative and a member of the Stars of Alabama dance team. She is also a member of Phi Mu sorority, Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity and Blue Key honor society. She is also active in the Presbyterian Campus Ministries. A LEAD alumni ambassador, Smith was also chosen one of Livingston’s Loveliest.
 

The seven ladies will ride through downtown Livingston in the homecoming parade Saturday, Nov. 3, at 10:45 a.m. They will also be presented during halftime of the UWA-Delta State football game. Last year’s queen Audrey McClendon Crawford and President Richard Holland will crown the new homecoming queen.