Alumni

By Amanda RespessOn Aug. 27, Georgia College & State University alumna Paige Armstrong Ewing (’05) was crowned Mrs. America. Having won the Mrs. Georgia title in June, Ewing competed against 45 other contestants over 10 days packed with rehearsals and pageant events in Las Vegas.“The experience was amazing,” Ewing said. “Even before finals – before the crowning – it was great. I am so glad that I did it. I met like-minded women who are equally as passionate about their cause or platform.”Ewing’s...

By Nadirah MayweatherThe Golden Slipper contest – an annual tradition from 1935 into the ‘70s, when Georgia College & State University was known as Georgia State College for Women – still leaves an impression on the hearts and minds of many alumni.Meant to foster creativity and leadership skills, the event challenged students to a slate of unique activities, culminating in the awarding of a gold-encrusted slipper. Competitors would build prop mascots using found materials, write and...