On January 31, eight of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½β€™s finest young men took the stage to compete for the title of Mr. ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ 2014. After five phases of competition and performances, Quinn Zagorc was awarded the title.

Zagorc is a senior from Tampa, Florida studying Advertising-Public Relations. Quinn performed a contemporary dance to β€œEdge of Glory,” and his platform that he will pursue during his year of reign is β€œDance Up to Bullying.”

The following evening on February 1, 16 young women competed for the partner title, Miss ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ 2014. At the end of the evening, Catie Pires-Fernandes was crowned and given the opportunity to move on and represent ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ at the Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant in June 2014.

Pires-Fernandes is a senior from Miami studying musical theatre. She showcased a vocal performance entitled, β€œCut, Print, Moving On,” and her platform is β€œEnvironmental Awareness: Living on the EGDE.”

“The dedication of these contestants and the growth I have seen in each of them is incredible,” said Marelena Cruz, Mr. and Miss ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ director Campus Activities Board. β€œAll 24 of them make me so proud to be a part of this program, and I look forward to working with Quinn and Catie as our new titleholders.”

Both winners received a $1,500 scholarship from the Student Government Association and the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Alumni Association.

CAB is an agency of the Office of Student Involvement in the Division of Student Development and Enrollment Services.