Miss UNCF of Oakwood University Crowned

Miss Janelle Howell was crowned Miss UNCF of Oakwood University 2012 on December 4, 2011. She will receive a scholarship, and will compete along with 38 other young women for the National Miss UNCF title in Orlando, Florida (February 1-5, 2012). Miss Howell is a junior Pre-Physical Therapy major from Huntsville, Alabama. The coronation ceremony was held in the Powell Auditorium of the Bradford-Cleveland-Brooks Leadership Center on Sunday, December 4, 2011.

The first runner-up was Erin Tolbert, a sophomore Psychology major. This year, a new category was added to the program. Miss Nyola Joseph was completely surprised as she was crowned as the first time ever UNCF Miss Congeniality of Oakwood University.

Ms. Barbara Stovall, director of Alumni Relations and coordinator of the event, expressed her congratulations to Janelle and gratitude to both of the contestants for their commitment to the hard work of fundraising. She acknowledged all of the family and friends who supported both young ladies along the way, with a special thanks the UNCF Area Development Director, Walvid King, and his wife for attending.

Congratulations to Janelle Howell as she embarks on this her journey as Miss UNCF of Oakwood University.

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