Three GVSU students and alumni are preparing to compete for the title of Miss Michigan 2025 and the opportunity to represent Michigan at the Miss America competition in September.
Lauren Mroczek ’21, Payton Perry-Radcliffe ’23, and current junior Natalee Urbon said that the week is more than just competing for a crown and a sash, but a chance to promote causes that they are passionate about through their service initiatives, spend time with one another and potentially walk away with thousands of dollars in scholarship money.
“Something people might not know is that when you're competing in Miss America, you actually have to live out your service initiative,” said Urbon, who will represent her hometown as Miss Ludington Area. Her service initiative is "The CommUNITY Campaign: Fostering Unity Through Service." “That requires a lot of fundraisers and events, and being a very active member in your community.”