Shorter College Student Jenica Reed Wins Scholarship, Places in Top 10 in Miss Georgia Pageant

July 1 - Jenica Reed, crowned Miss Shorter College in March 2009, was awarded the Florida Harrell Scholarship for Performing Arts and placed in the top 10 during the recent Miss Georgia Pageant.

Reed, an upcoming senior vocal performance major at Shorter College, is a resident of Panama City, Fla. She is a member of Mu Phi Epsilon, Love Thread, the Shorter Chorale, Students National Association for Teachers of Singing and Black Tie Affair. In her free time, Reed enjoys singing, dancing, acting, participating in musical theater and opera, biking, running, knitting and camping. Reed was awarded a $2,000 scholarship as part of winning the Miss Shorter Crown.

As part of the Miss Georgia Pageant, Reed participated in evening wear, swimsuit and talent competitions.

Founded in 1873, Shorter College is a Christian college committed to excellence in education. Since 2003, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Shorter among the South’s best baccalaureate colleges, and The Princeton Review annually includes Shorter on its lists of best value and best Southeastern colleges. The college offers bachelor’s degrees in 48 major areas, master’s level and undergraduate degree programs for working adults, online courses, and a vibrant intercollegiate athletic program. Shorter will transition to university status June 1, 2010. For more information, visit www.shorter.edu.

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