
Alayna “Laynie” Fancher is a senior rehabilitation and disability studies major with
a minor in speech pathology from Spanish Fort, Alabama. Her community service initiative
is “Think and Drive.” She will be performing a contemporary dance piece to “Rainbow”
by Kacey Musgraves.
Aleah is a junior pursuing a double major in collaborative education and elementary
education. She is from Huntsville, Alabama, and her community service initiative is
“Pages to Patriots.” She will be performing a self-written HER Story™ about her experience
being the new girl and what it means to her.
Ella is a sophomore earning an interdisciplinary degree in marketing, English and
dance from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Her community service initiative is “Beyond the
8 Count: Becoming Confidently You.” She will be performing a tap solo entitled “Acapella
Ella.”
Gracie is a sophomore communication arts major with a minor in public relations and
advertising from Wetumpka, Alabama. Her community service initiative is “Give Us a
Stage.” She will be performing a Broadway vocal selection to “Beautiful” from “Beautiful:
The Carole King Musical.”
Madison is a graduate student pursuing an M.S. in strategic communication from Loxley,
Alabama. Her community service initiative is “The P.E.A.C.E. Project.” She will be
performing “Piano Fantasy” by William Joseph.
Tyra is a junior nursing major from Grady, Alabama. Her community service initiative
is “Be the Reason,” an anti-bullying campaign. She will perform a monologue titled
“Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou.
Anna Kate is a freshman majoring in business administration with a concentration in
legal studies and a minor in dance from Decatur, Alabama. Her community service initiative
is “Connecting through Dance: Dancing for Global Understanding.” She will be performing
a ballet en pointe to “Blue Skies.”
Taylor is a sophomore collaborative education major from Skipperville, Alabama. Her
community service initiative is “The Mind Project.” She will be performing a contemporary
vocal performance of Billie Eilish's “What Was I Made For?” accompanied by live piano.
Isabella is a junior majoring in nursing from Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Her community
service initiative is “More Than a Mirror,” an initiative dedicated to helping girls
and young women build confidence. She will be performing a dance solo to ”Can't Take
My Eyes Off You.”
Madison is a freshman majoring in elementary education from Spanish Fort, Alabama.
Her community service initiative is “Paws for a Purpose.” She will be performing a
HER Story™ selection about her challenges with celiac disease, friends and school
and how she overcame those struggles.
Laney is a graduate student pursuing an MBA from DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Her community
service initiative is “Beyond the Surface.” She will be speed painting a piece that
brings an iconic King of Pop to life on canvas through music and art.
Diarra is a junior majoring in political science from Fort Mitchell, Alabama. Her
community service initiative is “K-12 Mental Health.” She will be singing “Telepatía”
by Kali Uchis.
Brooklyn “Shayne” Wells is a sophomore elementary education major from Eufaula, Alabama.
Her community service initiative is “Respond and Bond.” She will be performing a theatrical
piece set to the vintage-inspired “Crazy in Love - Kid Koala Version” by Emeli Sandé
and the Bryan Ferry Orchestra.
Taliyah is a junior majoring in social work from Marianna, Florida. Her community
service initiative is “The National Marrow Donor Program.” She will be dancing to
“Get Back” by Britney Spears.
Gracen is a junior nursing major from Prattville, Alabama. Her community service initiative
is “The Village,” an initiative geared towards women's health. She will be performing
a piano piece entitled “Tarantella in A Minor” composed by Albert Pieczonka.
Brianna is a junior dance major from St. Petersburg, Florida. Her community service
initiative is “Walk 2 It.” She will be performing “Hit Me with a Hot Note,” by Tami
Tappan Damiano.
Esther is a junior majoring in English with career aspirations to work in book publishing
from Dothan, Alabama. Her community service initiative is “Students for Life.” She
will be singing “Think of Me” by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.
Kaitlyn is a freshman majoring in elementary education from Robertsdale, Alabama.
Her community service initiative is “Making Memories Hunt.” She will be performing
a HER Story™ selection to a piece called “Written By the Best Author.”
Carnley is a junior business administration major with a concentration in marketing
from Opp, Alabama. Her community service initiative is “Prevent Child Abuse America.”
She will be performing a comedic monologue performance of “Southern Charm, Structural
Concerns.”
Gracen Murphy, a junior nursing major from Prattville, Alabama, was crowned Miss Troy University 2027 during the 54th annual pageant on the Troy Campus. As Miss Troy University, Murphy earned a $7,500 scholarship, will serve as an ambassador for the University and will compete for the title of Miss Alabama in June. “This is so surreal. I competed my freshman year and knew I wanted to try again because I grew so much from the experience and I love TROY so much,” she said. “I'm excited to represent TROY well on the Miss Alabama stage, but just to be a representative of the student body for the next year is so exciting. I'm excited to see what new opportunities come my way!”
Read MoreReturn application packets to:
Angie Grice and Leslie Scrushy
Troy University Marketing and Communications Office
256 Adams Administration
University Ave.
Troy, AL 36082
The pageant is limited to 20 candidates who are accepted on a first-come basis.
We're here to help. Contact us if you have questions.
Angie Grice
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205-789-6218
Leslie Scrushy
lscrushy@troy.edu
832-409-8127