years “The woman who has meant so much to this pageant for many years, Dr. Diane Jones, announced her retirement earlier today. Diane will be sorely missed by the university community.” Dr. Jones enjoyed the evening. “It was a memorable night with a lot of history,” she said. “This was a talented group of contestants and a very nice production.” Hunt won a $1,000 scholarship, housing and a meal plan for her year as Miss UNCP. She will also receive a wardrobe allowance for the Miss North Carolina pageant. First runner-up was Saudia Horton, a biology major from Pleasant Garden, N.C. She won a $500 scholarship. Second runner-up was Arlene Grady, an art education major from Spring Hope, N.C. She won a $300 scholarship. Grady also won Miss Congeniality and the Jessica Reed Family Community Service Award. Chasity Chavis, Miss UNCP 2011, crowned Hunt after giving a farewell performance. Among the many performances, Best and fellow emcee, Michelle Braxton, sang. Former Miss UNCP and the 1999 Miss North Carolina Rebecca Revels sang a duet with Patrick Strickland. Former Miss Pembroke State Colleges, Miss Pembroke State Universities and Miss UNCPs returned for the 60th anniversary event. Returning queens included: Rosa Dial Woods 1952, Mary Pinchbeck Teets 1955, Flora Locklear Scott 1957, Judy Locklear Lowery 1962, Karen Gibson Jenkins, 1966, Mary Covington Baker 1968, Cynthia Brown 1973, Teresa Oxendine 1974, Kathy Gooden Cates 1982, Kristy Woods-Billings 1989, Eustacia Lowry Jones 1990, Renee Steele 1991, Dana Lowery Ramseur 1993, Lisa Mitchell Belcher 1996, Hilca Rosario-Casado Lewis 1998, Jessica Reed 2000, Morgan Hunt Warriax 2005, Deidra Locklear 2007, and Jamee Hunt 2008. It wasn’t all glamour and crowns. The former queens also raised $12,910 for the Miss UNCP Scholarship. Alumni Director Renee Steele, who was Miss PSU 1991, organized the raffle. On a sad note, the pageant was dedicated to the late Florence Ransom, a long-time volunteer. Spring 2012 UNCP Today , Jocelyn with first runner-up Saudia Horton (right) and second runner-up Arlene Grady Jocelyn in evening gown competition Former Miss UNCPs on stage at the pageant 19