Karli Tilley, a junior accounting major, was named Miss Parade of Favorites on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Lee University’s annual student-led showcase, featuring representatives from nine different student organizations.

Tilley represented Lee’s Tennis Club and her escort for the night was Brandon Newell. Tilley was also the recipient of the Interview Award.

Kira Passmore was the first runner-up and Talent Award winner who represented Sigma Nu Sigma. Passmore was escorted by Joshua Woosley.

Abby Watlington, second runner-up and Service Award winner, represented Omega Alpha Phi and was escorted by David Priatko.

Delta Zeta Tau’s representative Maddie Robinson was third runner-up and won the Miss Congeniality Award. She was escorted by Josh Kendrick.

Katie Kirk, Office of Student Engagement representative, won the Kay McDaniel Woman of Achievement Award. She was escorted by Micah Dake.

Mikey Von Tagen, Carolyn Carpenter’s escort, won the Escort of the Year Award.

At the annual showcase Parade of Favorites (POF), various campus clubs and organizations select representatives to compete on the club’s behalf. This year’s theme was “Diamond,” which represented the 60th anniversary of the showcase. Karli Deel, a senior history education major, directed the event.

“Being this year’s Parade of Favorites director was truly the honor of a lifetime, and the highlight of my senior year,” said Deel. “The community and close friendships gained through the POF process are so worth the time and effort put in. It has grown me as a person, leader, and friend, and I am so grateful for the opportunity.”

To view the entire event, visit leeu.live.