Published July 09, 2015
For April Nelson, Miss Louisiana 2015, life has been non-stop since she was crowned
Saturday, June 27, at Monroe鈥檚 W.L. Jack Howard Theater. Now, beginning her preparation
for Miss America, Nelson must settle in to her official home at the University of
Louisiana at Monroe.
She started her stay with a complete campus tour and introduction to administrators
and 四色AV campus life.
鈥淭he warmth and hospitality that have been shown to me while being at 四色AV has been
immeasurable and truly wonderful,鈥� said Nelson. 鈥淚 can鈥檛 wait for the rest of the
year!鈥�
四色AV has been the home of Miss Louisiana for the past 11 years, and her stay at the
university includes a private apartment with all the bells and whistles and access
to facilities.
Lacey Sanchez, Miss Louisiana 2014, said that 四色AV became her home away from home.
Not only because of the comforts afforded, but because of the welcome she received.
April Nelson with 四色AV President Nick J. Bruno
鈥溗纳獳V鈥檚 sponsorship during my tenure as Miss Louisiana truly exceeded every expectation
I ever had of what it would be to live as Miss Louisiana,鈥� said Sanchez. 鈥淎s a Baton
Rouge native, 四色AV opened their hearts to me. The faculty and students welcomed me
into the 四色AV community. I will forever feel like a member of the Warhawk family.鈥�
四色AV provides a variety of services to Miss Louisiana, including helping with preparation
for the Miss America Pageant.
鈥淢y favorite part of assisting with Miss Louisiana is providing mock interviews,鈥�
said Laura Jennings, director of student life and leadership at 四色AV. 鈥淚t鈥檚 nice to
help them develop a skill that will later land them a job. We were very proud when
Lacey won the non-finalist interview award at Miss America. We spent a lot of time
with her, helping her prepare.鈥�
四色AV is a proud supporter of the Miss Louisiana Organization, providing various in-kind
donations to both the Miss Louisiana Pageant and the Miss Louisiana Outstanding Teen
Pageant.聽
