In the early 1920s, the Potpourri, Northwestern’s yearbook, sponsored the first beauty pageant held on the university campus. The contestants were selected from photographs submitted to well-known movie producers for judging and were chosen for their charm and beauty.

In 1959, Miss Kahne Dipola was crowned the first Miss Lady of the Bracelet and she received a gold bracelet to wear when she represented the university in public. Over the years, the bracelet has been passed down to each holder of the prestigious title.

Through the efforts of Mr. Robert W. Wilson, Sr., the Student Union Governing Board purchased the first franchise from the Miss Louisiana Pageant in 1971, enabling Northwestern’s Lady of the Bracelet to enter the state contest.

The Student Activities Board, formerly the Student Union Governing Board, has continued the tradition of sponsoring the Lady of the Bracelet Pageant for the enjoyment of the Northwestern community. The Lady of the Bracelet Pageant has gained state recognition for production, scholarship, and quality of contestants.

Madison Simms
2023
Madison Simms

2023

Bailey Willis
2022
Bailey Willis

2022

Makenzie Scroggs
2021 (Fall)
Makenzie Scroggs

2021 (Fall)

JirNeicia Ward
2021 (Spring)
JirNeicia Ward

2021 (Spring)

Madeline Hensley
2020
Madeline Hensley

2020

Jourdan Waddell
2019
Jourdan Waddell

2019

Erika Jarlock
2018 (Fall)
Erika Jarlock

2018 (Fall)

Aly Jacobs
2018 (Spring)
Aly Jacobs

2018 (Spring)

Maria Rome
2017
Maria Rome

2017

Marissa McMickens
2016
Marissa McMickens

2016

Taylor Walker
2015
Taylor Walker

2015

Taylor Layman
2014
Taylor Layman

2014

Breanna Collier
2013
Breanna Collier

2013

Tori Thompson
2012
Tori Thompson

2012

Ruth Fruge’
2011
Ruth Fruge’

2011

Carley McCord
2010
Carley McCord

2010

Brittany Pippin
2009
Brittany Pippin

2009

Mandi Ridgdell
2008
Mandi Ridgdell

2008

Corina Harwood
2007
Corina Harwood

2007

Raven Bryson
2006
Raven Bryson

2006

Courtney LaCaze
2005
Courtney LaCaze

2005

Alicia Schulz
2004
Alicia Schulz

2004

Lacey Fletcher
2003
Lacey Fletcher

2003

Amanda Crain
2002
Amanda Crain

2002

Kristen Holly
2001
Kristen Holly

2001

Sabrina Plaisance
2000
Sabrina Plaisance

2000

Shelley Colvin
1999
Shelley Colvin

1999

Rebecca Dauzat
1998
Rebecca Dauzat

1998

Farrah Reyna
1997
Farrah Reyna

1997

Jennifer Fox
1996
Jennifer Fox

1996

Leigh Cole
1995
Leigh Cole

1995

Rebecca Bacle
1994
Rebecca Bacle

1994

Melissa Mabou
1993
Melissa Mabou

1993

Cathy Huey
1992
Cathy Huey

1992

Patty Breckenridge
1991
Patty Breckenridge

1991

Karen Engeron
1990
Karen Engeron

1990

Cindy Bethel
1989
Cindy Bethel

1989

Carol Jordan
1988
Carol Jordan

1988

Dayna Dooley
1987
Dayna Dooley

1987

Kay Lane
1986
Kay Lane

1986

Chrissey Bailey
1985
Chrissey Bailey

1985

Elycia Graham
1984
Elycia Graham

1984

Lesa Hatley
1983
Lesa Hatley

1983

Kayla Murphy
1982
Kayla Murphy

1982

Jennifer Todd
1981
Jennifer Todd

1981

Stacia Caldwell
1980
Stacia Caldwell

1980

Zina Curlee
1979
Zina Curlee

1979

Barbi Jenkins
1978
Barbi Jenkins

1978

Venetia Lee
1977
Venetia Lee

1977

Cheryl Purcell
1976
Cheryl Purcell

1976

Bonnie Outlaw
1975
Bonnie Outlaw

1975

Lenn Dohmann
1974
Lenn Dohmann

1974

Lisa Thompson
1973
Lisa Thompson

1973

Elaine Rainey
1972
Elaine Rainey

1972

Kay McKnight
1971
Kay McKnight

1971

Bonnie Martin
1970
Bonnie Martin

1970

Zelma Pylant
1969
Zelma Pylant

1969

Marcie Fowler
1968
Marcie Fowler

1968

Pam Rushing
1967
Pam Rushing

1967

Pat Pace
1966
Pat Pace

1966

Ann Cleveland
1965
Ann Cleveland

1965

Sherry Boucher-Lytle
1964
Sherry Boucher-Lytle

1964

Pat Cooper
1962
Pat Cooper

1962

Barbara Jean Dowden
1961
Barbara Jean Dowden

1961

Bobbie Sue Craft
1960
Bobbie Sue Craft

1960

Kahne Dipola
1959
Kahne Dipola

1959