Monroe native Sydney Gant was crowned this week as the newest Miss Louisiana Tech University.
Gant, a senior biology major, is the second black woman to receive the crown in over 20 years.
In a Facebook post, Gant thanked her supporters for the role they played in helping her achieve the title.
“To my village, we made history yesterday for being the second black woman to be rewarded with the title of Miss Louisiana Tech University since 1998,” Gant said. “Thank you to everyone for the support, love and motivation that you have given.”
Gant takes the role from Gracie Reichman, who, due to COVID-19, served as Miss Tech for 2020 and 2021.
