The Road to Miss Georgia

June 15, 2015

Megan Johnson to represent Georgia Southern at annual Miss Georgia Pageant

Georgia Southern recently held a send-off event to honor the reigning Miss Georgia Southern University, Megan Johnson, as she heads off to compete in the 71st Annual Miss Georgia Pageant, which will be held June 17-20 in Columbus, Georgia. Before heading off, Johnson sat down with Georgia Southern to discuss how excited she is to represent the Greatest University in America at the annual scholarship pageant. Georgia Southern: Tell us a little about yourself. Johnson: I am from Effingham County, Georgia, and I am a junior nursing major minoring in sociology. I am also a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. GS: How excited are you to represent the University at the Miss Georgia Pageant? Johnson: I am over the moon! Going to Miss Georgia has always been a dream of mine and being able to represent a university that I am so proud to be a part of is just the icing on the cake. GS: What is your pageant platform? How did you come up with it? Johnson: My platform is the Ronald McDonald House Charities. I am the Ronald McDonald House chair of the Epsilon Pi chapter of Alpha Delta Pi (ADPi). Working closely with this organization has made me realize that helping others is my life calling, so naturally this is what I stand for and what I want my efforts to be directed toward. GS: How have your experiences at Georgia Southern prepared you for the Miss Georgia Pageant? Johnson: Attending Georgia Southern has changed me in so many positive ways. It showed me the importance of education, community and the value of strong friendships. All of this combined has made me such a well-rounded person and ready to take on the job of Miss Georgia. GS: What is the most valuable lesson you’ve learned through competing in pageants? Johnson: I have learned you have to stay true to your values, morals and who you are as a person. Never change for anyone, only strive to be the best version of yourself. Culture expects you to act, think and conform to the ways of this world. We need to be a light for others. Through pageants I have found that God is in everything and he will use your talents and abilities to impact others. GS: What do you hope to take away from this experience? Johnson: I hope to find a newfound confidence and peace within myself and to know that I am enough. This experience will be amazing and I am so excited to take on this challenge. GS: Who the most influential person in your life ? Johnson: It is definitely my mother. It will always be her. She has always been my number one fan. I would not be the girl I am today without her support and encouragement. I strive to be as level-headed and forgiving as she is. GS: Aside from winning the title of Miss Georgia Southern, what is your fondest memory as a student? Johnson: One of the most cherished memories I have made here is the day I decided to join ADPi. I did not know it then, but that sorority and those young women would change my life forever. GS: What advice do you have for young ladies interested in participating in the Miss Georgia  Southern Pageant? Johnson: DO IT! Never second guess yourself. Win or lose you will gain so much experience and a better appreciation for this university. GS: Thank you so much for sitting down with us Megan. We wish you the best of luck at the Miss Georgia Pageant! View a livestream of the pageant here. Want to wish Megan good luck? Follower her on Twitter: @Meganslie