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First Black Miss Florida Is A Soror

Thanks to BTB87 for the link and the info.:)

UCF Student First Black Miss Florida
By Tom Evelyn

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Ericka Dunlap made history Saturday when she became the first African-American woman to win the Miss Florida pageant.

The 21-year-old advertising and public relations senior from Orlando won a $12,000 scholarship and will represent the state at the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City in September.

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Photo: Jacque Brund
Even back on campus, interviews are a part of her life.

"This is an amazing opportunity for me, not only because I’m the first black winner, but because I can be a role model for all minorities," Dunlap said, adding that her experience at UCF has helped to mold her platform of cultural inclusion. "I really think that being at UCF has given me a chance to blossom as a person because of its diversity and opportunities to get involved."

Dunlap succeeds outgoing Miss Florida 2002, Katherine Carson, also a UCF student.

As Miss City Beautiful, Dunlap competed with 42 other women in the 68th Miss Florida pageant in St. Petersburg. A five-judge panel graded the women during the weeklong event on interviews and talent, swim wear and evening wear competitions.

The Miss America Scholarship program gives women ages 17 to 24 a chance to earn scholarships to further their education and develop leadership skills in the areas of interview, talent, community service and lifestyle and fitness.

"I have been amazed at Ericka’s growth and development this past year as she prepared for both the local and state pageant," said Veronica Livesay, co-executive director of the Miss University of Central Florida Pageant. "Her platform on achieving cultural inclusion is timely and she blew away the competition with her answers to very tough questions. She will represent the state of Florida very well.

"Each year the bar is raised by these incredible women and I am in awe of their academic achievements, extra-curricular activities, community service and talent," said Livesay, who works with UCF students interested in participating in the Miss UCF and other local pageants. This year, the Miss Florida pageant gave away over $43,000 in scholarships.

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Six UCF women were involved in this year's contest.

UCF was well represented at the Miss Florida pageant. Other UCF students who competed included Miss University of Central Florida Kristy Burgess, Genevieve Jahn (Miss Apopka), Emily Martin (Miss First Coast), and Christine Cooper (Miss Silver Springs). Mr. UCF Wesley Miller performed as a featured soloist and dancer during the pageant.

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And Dunlap had lots of support from other students as well.

Dunlap, who plans to go to law school and become a sports and entertainment attorney, is a member of the President’s Leadership Council at UCF. The council’s members are selected for their excellence in leadership, scholarship and service to the university and the Orlando community and serve as ambassadors at special events for the university and the president’s office.

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KUDOS SOROR ERICKA DUNLAP

Soror be doing the damn thang!!!
Congrats Soror:D

Congratulations to the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta. Good article on Ms. Dunlap, she seems very together.
:)

Congrats to Ms Dunlap and the ladies of DST. It appears she indeed represented your org very well and is already making her mark in the world...

Congrats to Soror Dunlap on her DevaStaTing win! It is always good to see that DST Sorors are still become 1st African-American woman to do....

That is why I am soooo glad to be a part of this wonderful organization, because Delta women don't wait, they do!!!

OOOOOO-OOOOP to you Soror Dunlap!!

Congratulations to her! I went to school in Florida and I just can't believe that state has never sent a black woman to the Miss America pageant! I'm from Arizona and even we've had a black Miss Arizona.

Ericka Dunlap (Miss Florida and a member of Delta Sigma Theta) is in the top 10 in the Miss America Pageant! :D

she's one of my favorites! I just think she's adorable and just seems to have a great personality. What a great representative of DST

Ms. Florida, Ericka Dunlap has made it into the top 5!

(Can you tell I'm a little excited?)

Im excited too....did you see her bring out her elephants. Delta's across the world must have been going nuts... her voice is amazing...

I am watching the Miss America pagent & you all should be exceptionally proud of Miss Florida! I am so proud of her representation of an intelligent, articulate, Black woman! She's got my vote!:)

MISS AMERICA IS... MS. FLORIDA

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally posted by 4MYPEOPLE
MISS AMERICA IS... MS. FLORIDA

I'm excited for the Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta, and especially for my adopted home state of Florida. . . and as my 8 year old daughter just said. . .

"That's why Florida rocks!"

Yes, sweetie - I concur.

Congratulations, ladies!! Our Miss America is a wonderful representative of both Delta Sigma Theta AND the entire country! I'm thrilled!

Congratulations ladies! The whole world is soo excited right now! Did you see her face?:)

I was rooting for Miss Florida and I'm glad she won. Her evening gown was sooo beautiful

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There she is, Miss America
There she is, your ideal
The dream of a million girls who are more than pretty
Can come true in Atlantic City
For she may turn out to be the Queen of femininity

There she is, Miss America
There she is, your ideal
With so many beauties she took the town by storm
With her all-American face and form

And there she is
Walking on air, she is
Fairest of the fair, she is
There she is - Miss America

copied from the Miss America website

Ericka Dunlap
Orlando, Florida
Age: 21

Education:
William R. Boone High School
University of Central Florida

Platform Issue: Celebrating Cultural Diversity & Inclusiveness

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a juris doctorate and specialize in entertainment and sports law

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Recipient of National Coca-Cola Scholarship; recipient of the Metropolitan Urban League National Scholarship; Dean’s List; member of the President’s Leadership Council at the University of Central Florida

Other Accomplishments: Recipient of the J.C. Penney Golden Rule Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service to Community; recipient of the National Conference for Community and Justice Humanitarian Award; University of Central Florida’s student body senator; performed at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville

Employment: Intern and student assistant

Family: Father is a roofing contractor. Mother is a registered nurse. She has one brother, Mickel, 40, and three sisters, Terri-Ann, 37, Debbie, 35 and Cathy, 34.

Career Ambition: To practice law in the sports and entertainment field

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss City Beautiful

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant, Inc., St. Petersburg

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Originally posted by 4MYPEOPLE
MISS AMERICA IS... MS. FLORIDA

Hoooray!!!! I screamed so loud I'm sure they heard me in Atlantic City :D

Soror Wins Miss America 2004

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CONGRATULATIONS TO SOROR ERICKA DUNLAP --MISS AMERICA 2004

Dang I accidentally started a new topic on AKA Ave. instead of here :(

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Represent! :D

Miss America 2004 Ericka Dunlap

WOW!! She is beautiful and I slept through the whole thing. :(

Congrats Soror Ericka!!

Her "pageant" address

I know that people are happy for her. Here is her pageant address:

Ericka Dunlap, Miss America 2004
The Borgata
1 Borgata Way
West Atlantic City, NJ 08401

I have to admit. I am just going to have to drop her a line in the mail because I am just sooooooo happy for her.

**coughcoughDELTAFIRSTcoughcough**

During the traditional shoe parade

All I can say is YEAH YEAH YEAH!!! Unfortunately, I missed the whole pageant too.

I am soooo excited for our Soror! I have followed pagaents for a long time. And she deserves the title! I can not wait until her reign officially starts. Make sure to follow her on the miss america website. They will do updates on miss america travels... www.missamerica.org

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Originally posted by librasoul22
Dang I accidentally started a new topic on AKA Ave. instead of here :(

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Represent! :D

I caught the last hour and our Soror came with it!
I know I was screaming!
I'm very excited for her and she'll be an excellent representative! for the contest.

REPRESENT, FLORIDA!!!

This is classic. GOOD FOR HER!!

Yes congrats to our soror, but can anyone tell me the significance of the handsign? She displayed it a couple of times during the pageant.

Congratulations on Miss America Ericka Dunlap and ladies of Delta Sigma Theta. She's an impressive one. :)

The pageant watching folks at my house were pulling for her, including my nephew's (non-AA) friend: "she's hot."

I believe the handsign is one that they often do at rock concerts. I'm sorta guessing, but I believe it means "rock on" or something like that.

I think the sign means 'I love you' in sign language. I'm happy for Florida since I used to live in Tallahassee. She'll make a great Miss America although I think Hawaii and Maryland were robbed! Those girls could really sing! Best of luck to Ericka anyways. :)

Wow!! Congrate ladies of Delta Sigma Theta!!!!!!!!!!!! I saw the whole thing I was excited there were three of "us" in the top 10. She looked GREAT in that dress!!!!

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