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Michael D. Chason
Director of Public Relations
ABAC 30 -- 2802 Moore Highway
Tifton, GA 31793-2601
Phone 229-391-5055
Fax 229-391-5051
mchason@abac.edu

 

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IMMEDIATE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          FEBRUARY 9, 2009

Stephen Stokes

MACON STUDENT TO COMPETE FOR MR. ABAC TITLE

TIFTON—Stephen Stokes of Macon will compete with 17 other men for the title of Mr. ABAC at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on Feb. 19.  The theme for this year’s event is “Wild, Wild West.”

Sponsored, produced, and directed by the Family and Consumer Sciences Club, the event will begin at 7 p.m. in Howard Auditorium. The cost is $4 in advance and $5 the night of the competition. Tickets can be purchased at the Ag Sciences building from Judy Perry or Dr. Darby Sewell at (229) 391-4790.

Stokes is a junior turfgrass management major. He is the son of Steve and Pam Stokes and is sponsored by the Horticulture Club.

Contestants are sponsored by campus clubs, athletic teams, and student media. They will compete in casual attire, formal attire, and interview categories. Contestants will also be judged on a written timed essay. The top contestant will receive a plaque and a cash prize. A contestant’s, interview, and essay award will also be given. The Family and Consumer Sciences Club members will choose “Mr. Photogenic,” “Best Eyes,” “Best Smile,” and other awards.

            Travis Kern, faculty member in the Colquitt County High School Choral Department, will emcee the event.

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