With the upcoming elections for Miss Ole Miss, it's time to get to know Savannah Smith. You've definitely seen her running around campus and always has a smile on her face. She is everyone's best friend. If you get the chance to talk with her, she will make you feel like you're the most important person in the world. We have the perfect person running for MOM:
Savannah Smith
Hometown: Corinth, Mississippi
Major: Public Policy Leadership and Journalism
Sorority: Chi Omega
Fun Fact: She caught her hair on fire on her 18th birthday.
Campus Involvement:
Chi Omega— Director of Programming
Orientation Leader
Orientation Coordinator
Ole Miss Ambassador
The Column’s Society Vice President
Co Director of The Big Event
Honors College Senator
Trent Lott Leadership
ASB Freshman Council director
Lambda Sigma Vice President
1. Why do you love Ole Miss?
Ole Miss has been special to me for as long as I can remember. My grandparents went here and both of my parents went to Ole Miss as well. I grew up going to the Grove and listening to my family’s stories of their time here. Being a student here is such a unique experience— it's been so sweet having my own experience here. My favorite thing about Ole Miss is the people and the true sense of family.
2. Why are you running?
Ole Miss is such a special place. The whole purpose of doing something like this was to celebrate the people who make the university what it is. I think the whole purpose of this election is to celebrate friendships and Ole Miss. I want to serve and give back to the place that has given me so much.
3. What do you hope to accomplish in the position of Miss Ole Miss?
Making people feel seen and heard and continuing to grow the culture of that here. There's so much power in the knowledge we gain from getting to know each other and learn from each other. Serving and loving Ole Miss are the biggest things I hope to accomplish in this position.
4. What does the position mean to you?
Mr. and Miss Ole Miss are people who bring people together. They represent what we want Ole Miss to feel like. The slogan of this campaign is “Our Ole Miss” because I wanted it to be everyone’s. I think it's so important when people recognize that they have a seat at the table and that they make a difference. I think this position is a unique way to serve and love Ole Miss by recognizing and celebrating the good things about the students here.
As you can see, Savannah has a heart for Ole Miss and for the students here. There is no one more genuine than her.