News release Public Information Office   SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu     www.selu.edu/news Contact: Christina Chapple Date: 3/7/03   Amber Rose Hayden Angela Marie Pizani Jennifer Louise Soileau Jessy Shaw Michelle Theresa Berthelot Sylvida Davis Rachelle Lynn Simmons SEVEN STUDENTS VIE FOR MISS SOUTHEASTERN CROWN       HAMMOND -- Casey Crowder, Miss Louisiana 2002, will serve as emcee of the annual “Miss Southeastern” pageant, scheduled for 7 p.m., March 13, at Southeastern Louisiana University’s Columbia Theater for the Performing Arts in downtown Hammond.       Seven Southeastern students will compete for the Miss Southeastern crown, currently held by Lindsey Hunter Dykes of Baton Rouge. Dykes, Miss Teen Louisiana 2002 Blair Abene of Tickfaw and the Southeastern Lionettes will provide entertainment.       Held at Southeastern since 1949, the pageant has been a Miss America preliminary since 1962.  The pageant is sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. Admission is free.       Contestants for the 2003 title are nursing majors Angela Marie Pizani of Franklinton, Michelle Theresa Berthelot of Violet, and Sylvida Davis of Jackson; psychology major Rachelle Lynn Simmons of Walker; education major Jennifer Louise Soileau and kinesiology major Jessy Shaw, both of Slidell; and business major Amber Rose Hayden of Loranger.       The contestants will compete in four areas, including personal interview, swimsuit, talent and evening wear.        Miss Southeastern 2003 will advance to the Miss Louisiana Pageant in Monroe in June.       For additional information, call 985-549-2233. Return to News Releases