Gaither Gym was adorned with golden silk drapes, orange and
green bouquets, and the smiles of proud students, faculty and alumni. Jhori
Stallworth, a senior business administration student, started the night on a
high note singing her rendition of the National Anthem. Soon to follow was the
entrance of each student organizations’ royal representatives, FAMU
Developmental Research School’s Royal Court and Florida A&M University’s
Royal Court.
Soon to follow was the entrance of Florida A&M
University’s brand new Mr. FAMU, Randall L. Griffin, and Miss FAMU, Amberly R.
Williams.
“Since I was a little girl I knew in my heart that I wanted
to come to FAMU,” said Williams. A tearful Williams told the audience how she
always dreamed of being Miss FAMU, and that becoming Miss FAMU felt more
amazing than she imagined.
Joyful students could not be ignored during coronation as
once student yelled “We love you Amberly” from the crowd, as others joined in.
Cheering, clapping and laughter was all that could be heard from the “FAMUly”
student section.
The Mahogany dancers performed a moving tribute to the new
Miss and Mister FAMU, and fourth year music major Alexus Newton sung her very
own rendition of Beyoncé’s "I Was Here," a song that couldn’t be more perfect for
the occasion.
Dedicated to a year of service at FAMU and in the community,
both Williams and Griffin are excited to take on this new journey as the new
faces of FAMU.