Fifteen University of Southern Mississippi women will compete in the Miss Southern Pageant Saturday, Jan. 23.
Tickets are now on sale.
The pageant is a first step on the Miss America track, meaning the winner will be able to compete in this year's Miss Mississippi Pageant in Vicksburg. She is a member of Chi Omega sorority. Buckalew, daughter of Lynn and Carol Buckalew, will perform a vocal presentation for her talent. She is a member of Phi Beta Phi, Lambda Sigma Honor Society and USM Dixie Darlings. Damp, daughter of Carter and Susan Damp, will play the piano for her talent.