<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0FH9qD_0vhmhXrr00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0FH9qD_0vhmhXrr00" width="433" height="675" ><figcaption>Photo provided by Ole Miss Kappa Delta on Instagram.</figcaption></figure>Congratulations to Miss Vanessa Bonner from Houma, who was recently crowned 2024 Ole Miss Homecoming Queen!Vanessa graduated from Vandebilt Catholic High School in 2020, and is currently a senior at the University of Mississippi, majoring in Forensic Chemistry and minoring in Biology and Psychology. Vanessa is pre-optometry, and planning to apply to post-graduate optometry programs this fall.Vanessa was nominated for the honor by members of her sorority, and after campaigning for about 2 weeks, officially won the title in campus runoff elections on Thursday, September 19, 2024.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1BHCIu_0vhmhXrr00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1BHCIu_0vhmhXrr00" width="1024" height="683" ></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=105Qpx_0vhmhXrr00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=105Qpx_0vhmhXrr00" width="1600" height="1067" ></figure>“It has been such an amazing experience so far. I just kept thinking that no matter the outcome of the elections, it was such an honor to be nominated,” said Vanessa. “I could not have done it without the incredible support I received from my family and friends, both here in Oxford and at home in Terrebonne Parish.”Vanessa’s duties and appearances as Homecoming Queen include Ole Miss’s Homecoming Parade on Friday and their Homecoming Football Game on Saturday, alongside meet-and-greets, formals, presentations, and opportunities to read to elementary school children.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4HByVM_0vhmhXrr00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4HByVM_0vhmhXrr00" width="562" height="430" ></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1BcZN7_0vhmhXrr00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1BcZN7_0vhmhXrr00" width="640" height="418" ></figure>“What’s even more of an honor is to be chosen alongside this year’s Homecoming King and Mr. and Miss Ole Miss,” continued Vanessa. “I have been friends with them since we were underclassmen and have witnessed firsthand the ways they have changed the school for the better. Seeing them thrive and serving on this court with them is a wonderful experience. I love getting to do this with my best friends.” Ole Miss’s Homecoming King is Caleb Ball, Mr. Ole Miss is Jakota White, and Miss Ole Miss is Betsy Vise.The University of Mississippi will play the University of Kentucky at their Homecoming Game on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM. Be sure to tune in to watch Vanessa take the field at halftime.Congratulations to Vanessa for this outstanding achievement! </div></body>

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Houma-native Vanessa Bonner crowned Ole Miss Homecoming Queen

Congratulations to Miss Vanessa Bonner from Houma, who was recently crowned 2024 Ole Miss Homecoming Queen!. Vanessa graduated from Vandebilt Catholic High School in 2020, and is currently a senior at the University of Mississippi, majoring in Forensic Chemistry and minoring in Biology and Psychology. Vanessa is pre-optometry, and planning to apply to post-graduate optometry programs this fall.