University of Mobile Crowns Miss University of Mobile

Emily Danforth, a vocal performance major from Pensacola, Fla., won the title of Miss University of Mobile at the 50th anniversary of the pageant Feb. 7. Danforth will compete for the title of Miss Alabama in June in Birmingham at Samford University.

First runner-up was Miranda Freeman, a music education major from Lucedale, Miss. Freeman also won the swimsuit portion of the competition and the People’s Choice award. Second runner-up was Chelsea Seitz, a senior music education major from Mobile.

Ashton Lewis, a sophomore worship leadership and communication major from Gilbertown, won the talent portion. Miss Congeniality was Barbara Scott, a junior political science major from McCrory, Ark.

(Ember Langley)