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September 30, 2025

Mackenzie Lawrence crowned as 69th Miss ETBU

East Texas Baptist University hosted the 69th annual Miss ETBU Pageant on Saturday, September 27, in Baker Chapel at the Rogers Spiritual Life Center. Mackenzie Lawrence, a senior nursing major, was crowned 2025 Miss ETBU. One of the University’s oldest and most cherished traditions, the Miss ETBU Pageant highlights students who exemplify Christian character, poise, and scholarship. The winner serves as an ambassador for ETBU, representing the University both on campus and in the community.

Miss ETBU 2024 Pageant participants stand next to each other on stage in formal attire.

September 18, 2024

East Texas Baptist University Crowns 68th Miss ETBU

East Texas Baptist University held the annual Miss ETBU Pageant on Saturday, September 14, in Baker Chapel at the Rogers Spiritual Life Center on the ETBU campus. Sponsored by ETBU’s Student Government Association, this long-standing tradition highlights the exceptional qualities of the University’s female students, showcasing their commitment to Christian values, poise, and scholarship.

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September 19, 2023

ETBU crowns senior Sarah Resendez as Miss ETBU 2023

East Texas Baptist University senior humanities major Sarah Resendez, from Shreveport, Louisiana, was crowned the 67th Miss ETBU on Saturday, September 16, in Baker Chapel at the Rogers Spiritual Life Center on the ETBU campus. The Miss ETBU Pageant, sponsored by ETBU’s Student Government Association, is a long-standing tradition that showcases the exceptional qualities of female students and their commitment to Christian values, poise, and scholarship.

A group of women in ballgowns smiling at the camera on stage

September 27, 2022

Haleigh Akin crowned as Miss ETBU 2022

Haleigh Akin, a senior elementary education major from Tyler, Texas, was crowned as the 66th Miss ETBU on Saturday, September 24. Akin, who embodies the spirit of what it means to be a Christian servant leader on campus and in the community, was selected from 11 contestants during the annual pageant sponsored by ETBU’s Student Government Association.

Kathryn Pedroza crowned as Miss ETBU 2021

April 27, 2021

Kathryn Pedroza crowned as Miss ETBU 2021

Kathryn Pedroza, a junior organizational communication major from Mansfield, Texas, was crowned as the 65th Miss ETBU on Monday, April 26. Pedroza, who embodies the spirit of what it means to be a Christian servant leader on campus and in the community, was selected from nine contestants during the annual pageant sponsored by ETBU’s Student Government Association. Sophomore English education major Leah Akridge was selected as first runner-up, and senior music education major Anissa Mott was selected as second runner-up.