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Cascade's Traylor wins Miss Black Oregon
Photos and Story by James Hill
Cascade Campus student Genté Traylor is the newly crowned Miss Black Oregon 2008. Traylor placed ahead of runners-up Michelle Washington, of Concordia University, and University of Portland graduate Aisha Campbell at the Miss Black Oregon pageant. She will represent Oregon at the 2008 Miss Black USA pageant, set for June in Washington, D.C. As Miss Black Oregon, the psychology major takes home a $2,000 college scholarship, a $1,300 modeling and acting scholarship, and a host of other prizes.
In addition to Traylor, the Cascade was represented by Denaya Brazil, Marneet Lewis, and Yvenie Martino in the pageant. “We are very proud of these young women, each of whom is an outstanding student and member of the community,” said Algie Gatewood, campus president.
To read more about Gente Traylor’s amazing personal story, click here.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »