NATCHITOCHES – Bailey Willis of Opelousas has been named the 2023 Miss Northwestern State University and Ebenezer Aggrey of Baton Rouge has been named Mr. Northwestern State University. Willis and Aggrey were selected for the honor by their fellow students.
Willis is the daughter of Alvada and Christopher Willis. She is a senior secondary education major. Bailey is a two-term Student Government Association President, a member of the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System, the 2023 Miss Northwestern Lady of the Bracelet and the 2022 Homecoming Honor Court Queen. She is the vice president of the Iota Mu Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated and is a member of Purple Jackets, Helping Hands and Demons in Government.
“Being selected as Miss NSU means to me that the students acknowledge me and the work that I do on campus,” said Willis. “It is so humbling to be able to represent my university on such a large scale as this. I love NSU so much. The best part of being Miss NSU so far for me is being able to represent the curly-haired black girls out there and show people that your natural self is beautiful.”
Aggrey is the son of Ebenezer and Georgina Aggrey. He is a senior business administration major. Aggrey is president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and the National Pan-Hellenic Council. He is vice president of the Black Male Alliance and a member of Blue Key Honor Society, the Order of Omega, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society and the National Society of Leadership and Success. Aggrey is a Reginald F. Lewis Scholar.
“Winning the title and receiving the respect of my peers was an unforgettable moment,” said Aggrey. “It wasn’t just a personal triumph; it was shared with those who understood my journey. Being recognized by peers brought a sense of connection and camaraderie. It wasn’t just about winning. It was about being part of a community. To me the title serves as a constant motivation, a reminder that I can set and achieve higher goals.”
Aggrey hopes other NSU students will take advantage of the opportunities they have to get involved in a variety of student activities and organizations.
“For students looking to get involved, I believe it is important to get involved within the community because it helps build relationships,” said Aggrey. “When coming to NSU I knew I wanted to invest my time within the community because I knew that if I wanted to grow as an individual, I had to place myself in areas I was not familiar with. These experiences not only helped me grow into the man I am today, but I was able to help others in our community grow as well.”
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Northwestern State University honored this year’s Miss and Mr. NSU. Northwestern State President Dr. Marcus Jones, far left, is with, from left, Miss NSU Bailey Willis, Mr. NSU Ebenezer Aggrey and Reatha Cox, vice president of the Student Experience and Dean of Students.
