Monday ~ Mar 30, 2026
Congratulations to our Winners!
Time: 8:14pm
The Mighty Mu Epsilon Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. proudly presents The Miss Phi Beta Sigma 2025–2026 Scholarship Pageant: FaΣt and FuriouΣ — where beauty, intelligence, talent, and poise take center stage.
Join us as our contestants race toward the crown and showcase what it truly means to represent excellence. 👑💙
Meet The Contestants
Mariah S.
Contestant #1, Mariah Shuford, stepping onto the track and ready to take the lead 🏎️✨
Representing Jacksonville, FL with purpose, passion, and pride.
A first‑year Psychology major on the Pre‑Physical 🩺Therapy track at Florida State University, committed to understanding how the mind and body work together to create true healing.💙
She aspires to become a Physical Therapist focusing on empowering patients through movement and rebuilding confidence.
Fueled by intention and focused on creating meaningful change in every space she enters.🤍
I am truly grateful to be apart of this journey participating in the Miss Phi Beta Sigma Scholarship pageant presented by the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. I plan to further advocate for mental heath awareness and service especially in underserved communities.
“Be strong and courageous for the Lord your God will be with you everywhere you go.” Joshua 1:9
Kyla H.
CLEAR THE ROAD 🚦 Contestant #2, Kyla Higgins, is taking the lead! 🏎️💨
Hailing from Jacksonville, FL, she’s a nursing major with a minor in child development, bringing care, compassion, and commitment to everything she does. She steps onto the track with purpose, precision, and poise. 🩺✨
Kyla knows leadership isn’t about speeding to the front. It’s about controlling the traffic, setting the pace, and uplifting the community. Through her platform, Unmuted, she works to amplify survivor voices and break the silence surrounding sexual assault in the Black community through education, advocacy, and healing. As a survivor herself, this work is deeply personal and rooted in purpose. 🚨
The engines are revving 🔊, the lights are changing 🚦, and all eyes are on her 👀. So tell us… who’s really in control of the traffic? 🏁
Kourtnee G.
Introducing Contestant #3, Kourtnee Gray! 👑
A second-year junior at Florida State University, majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience and Public Health with a minor in Chemistry, on the pre-med track. Hailing from the beautiful city of Tampa, Florida, she is a proud first-generation college student and Jamaican 🇯🇲, driven by purpose, perseverance, and faith.
Kourtnee aspires to attend medical school and become a cardiologist in the military 🩺, combining medicine and service to care for those who serve our nation. Her passion for healthcare was shaped by family experiences with heart disease and her own journey with a chronic illness, which strengthened her resilience and commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. 🩺⚕️
“Without the power of God behind everything I do , I really am completely inadequate.” - Lauryn Hill
Ja'Launa R.
Introducing Contestant #4, Ja'Launa Reynolds! 👑
Revving up with purpose and passion, Ja’Launa Reynolds is racing toward a future rooted in service, healing, and impact 💨💙. A dedicated student at Florida State University, she is pursuing Human Development & Family Sciences and Social Work, with minors in Chemistry and Psychology, on the pre-Physician Assistant track ⚕️Driven by a desire to care for others with empathy and intention.
Hailing from Live Oak, Florida 🌿, Ja’Launa channels her creativity through dance and artistic expression, using art and service as powerful tools for healing and connection 🎭✨. She believes that movement, creativity, and compassion can help restore communities and inspire meaningful change.
As she takes her place in the Miss Phi Beta Sigma 2025–2026 Scholarship Pageant, Ja’Launa is ready to hit the gas and lead with heart, grace, and purpose 🏎️💫—proving that when passion meets direction, there’s no limit to how far you can go.
Raygan W.
Contestant #5, Raygan Witherspoon, speeding onto the track with purpose, passion, and pride! 👑💙🤍
Representing Jacksonville, Florida, Raygan Witherspoon lines up with focus and intention. A first-year junior at Florida State University, she is majoring in Public Health with a minor in Biology, proudly on the pre-veterinary track 🐾🩺.
With her sights set on becoming a veterinary surgeon, Raygan is driven by a calling rooted in care, responsibility, and advocacy. She understands that impact often comes from protecting those who cannot advocate for themselves, and she carries that mindset into every space she enters. 💙🫂
This journey is more than a race, its purpose in motion. As she takes her place in the Miss Phi Beta Sigma 2025–2026 Scholarship Pageant, Raygan moves forward fueled by service, guided by faith, and committed to making a meaningful difference 🏁✨
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you
Victoria P.
From the starting line… Introducing Contestant #6, Victoria Daniella Pierre 👑
Setting the pace with confidence and composure, Victoria Daniella Pierre proudly represents Fort Pierce, the 772 🌴. A first-year junior at Florida State University, she is majoring in Nursing with a minor in Criminology, merging science, service, and compassion as a woman navigating STEM with purpose ⚕️📚.
Victoria understands that while this may be a race, not everyone begins at the same starting line. Access, opportunity, and support all play a role in how far someone can go, and those realities shape how she views service and leadership.
Beyond the stage, Victoria is driven by steadiness, persistence, and the belief that meaningful impact comes from showing up consistently and intentionally. She approaches every challenge with focus, resilience, and heart.
As she takes her place in the Miss Phi Beta Sigma 2025–2026 Scholarship Pageant, Victoria is ready to keep moving forward with grace and dete
Daniella H.
rom the fast lane… Introducing Contestant #7, Daniella Henao 👑
Representing the fastest city in Florida — Miami 🌴💨, Daniella Henao brings focus, discipline, and drive to the track. A first-year junior at Florida State University, she is majoring in Criminology with a minor in Film, on the pre-law track ⚖️🎬, blending analytical thinking with creativity and storytelling.
A proud first-generation Latina with Colombian and Nicaraguan roots 🇨🇴🇳🇮, Daniella is driven by ambition and a clear sense of direction, with aspirations of attending law school in New York and using her voice to advocate beyond herself.
As Contestant Number 7, a number symbolizing completion and excellence, Daniella understands that not everyone starts the race from the same position. Her commitment to service is grounded in supporting underprivileged and underserved communities, and she believes access, opportunity, and advocacy are essential for creating lasting change. 💙🫂
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