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Ole Miss elects first black homecoming queen

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Sep 15, 2012 | 5658 views | 0

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OXFORD – The University of Mississippi elected its first black homecoming queen in the same year it commemorates the 50th anniversary of its integration.

Courtney Pearson of Memphis was chosen homecoming queen on Thursday night in an election by the student body. Pearson will be crowned at Ole Miss’ Oct. 13 homecoming football game against Auburn.

In another first, last fall, students selected Kimbrely Dandridge as the university’s first black female student body president.

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Education Notebook April 28, 2013 | 25 days ago

Ole Miss, MSU tennis players chosen All-SEC | 27 days ago

Ole Miss women's tennis falls in NCAA's | 11 days ago

Arkansas beats Ole Miss 2-1 in 10 innings | 1 day 11 hrs ago

Ole MIss beats Kentucky 4-1 in SEC tournament | 2 days 12 hrs ago

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Education Notebook April 28, 2013 | 25 days ago

Ole Miss, MSU tennis players chosen All-SEC | 27 days ago

Ole Miss women's tennis falls in NCAA's | 11 days ago

Arkansas beats Ole Miss 2-1 in 10 innings | 1 day 11 hrs ago

Ole MIss beats Kentucky 4-1 in SEC tournament | 2 days 12 hrs ago