NATCHITOCHES – Aliya Green of Haughton was crowned the 69th Miss Northwestern – Lady of the Bracelet during Northwestern State University’s annual scholarship competition Thursday, Nov. 5, in A.A. Fredericks Auditorium.
Green, a junior majoring in vocal music education with a K-12 concentration, will represent NSU at the Miss Louisiana Scholarship Contest.
“It means so much to me,” Green said. “I’m ready to represent my university and go before people and share my community service initiative.”
Green’s community service initiative, “It Doesn’t Take the Rich, It Only Takes the Willing,” encourages young adults to make a difference through service and acts of kindness. During the competition, she shared how growing up in a low-income household, experiencing mental health challenges and losing a friend to suicide inspired her commitment to helping others. Through Friendly Fridays and random acts of kindness, Green serves members of her community and encourages others to do the same.
Ten students competed for the title. Chloe Rachal of Natchez was named first runner-up, and Meijah Cains of Baton Rouge was named second runner-up. Kaleigh Standley of Livingston, Texas, was third runner-up, and Sariah Braxton of Natchitoches was fourth runner-up.
Rachal also received the Carley McCord Miss Congeniality Award. Kaylee Dubroc of Livonia received the Liz Carroll People’s Choice Award, and Standley received the talent award.
As Miss Northwestern – Lady of the Bracelet, Green will receive a $2,000 scholarship per semester for spring and fall 2027, a meal plan, a $1,000 cash prize to assist with Miss Louisiana preparation and a trip to the state competition.
The Lady of the Bracelet tradition dates to 1959, when Kahne Dipola became the first titleholder. Each winner receives a bracelet passed down through generations of students representing the university. The competition has served as a preliminary to Miss Louisiana since 1971.