Alpha Chi Omega - University of Missouri

Remember When… Twenty Alpha Nu chapter members who graduated in 1977 picnicked in Peace Park in 1975. December Hall of Commitment Alpha Nu would like to recognize our sisters who graduated in December 2019. Congratulations to Allie Steele '16, Jordyn Eskijian '16 and Victoria Haggerty '16. Simone Esters '16 Crowned Second Runner-up at Miss America Competition A fter winning the Miss Missouri competition in June of 2019, Simone Esters '16 was crowned second runner-up in the Miss America competition on December 19, 2019. She was announced as one of the top 15 about midway through the telecast. Shortly afterward, she became one of the final seven, which meant she would move forward with the rest of the competition. The seven candidates then answered a series of onstage questions from the judges. Her answers earned her a spot in the top five, giving her a chance to perform her talent as an accomplished twirler. Her performance earned her a spot as one of the top three finalists, who then shared a prepared 90-second pitch to promote a social cause of their choosing. Simone talked about how many young people in the United States may want, but don't have, access to a mentor. Her cause, Leave Your MARK, encourages individuals to become mentors and has led to her being an official spokeswoman for Big Brothers Big Sisters. She also spoke about Writeous Girls, Inc., which mentors middle school girls pursuing careers in the media. Sharp-eyed Alpha Chi viewers might have seen Simone throw up the AX sign in her video that was part of her presentation. The honor comes with a $20,000 scholarship provided by the Miss America Foundation. Lianne Young Hollander '73; Ann Whitman Binggeli, Delta Chi '69; Sherry White McCarthy, Delta Rho '69; Carrie Tergin, Zeta Sigma '92; Karen Knoblauch Neylon '79 and Mary Ann Eggers Beahon '65 with Alpha Nu December 2019 graduates Allie Steele '16, Jordyn Eskijian '16 and Victoria Haggerty '16 at Hall of Commitment on December 8, 2019, at the home of Kappa Upsilon Kappa Alumnae Chapter President Karen Knoblauch Neylon '79. Simone Esters '16 gets crowned Miss Missouri, leading to her participation in the Miss America competition. page 9 | University of Missouri

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