2019 - 2020 Miss University of the Virgin Islands

Sherkquan Henry

Ms. Sherkquan Henry was crowned Miss UVI at the Miss UVI Ambassadorial Presentation & Coronation. She was the only contestant that applied to vie for the crown this cycle. As the sole contestant she displayed her qualities and talents that make her fit for the crown at the Miss UVI Ambassadorial Presentation & Coronation.

In her quest for obtaining the collegiate and prestigious title of Miss UVI 2019-2020, her platform for this year’s ambassadorial presentation is entitled “Developing Self-Identity Through Cultural Exploration.”

2018 - 2019 Miss University of the Virgin Islands
Kendra Kent

Kendra Kent won the coveted title of Miss University of the Virgin Islands on Saturday, April 14, at the St. Croix Educational Complex Gymnasium on St. Croix. Kent won the ambassadorial competition after competing against two other contestants. In addition to the crown, Kent, a 21-year-old junior criminal justice major, captured three of the five judged segments - Best Ambassadorial Presentation, Best Performing Talent and Best Evening Wear.

Capturing the title of Miss UVI gave me a feeling of pride,” Kent said. “I was extremely proud yet surprised at myself because all of my hard work and dedication paid off. I am honored to be Miss UVI 2018-2019.” Her platform is centered around mental health/wellness awareness especially among her peers and entitled: “The Wounds Unseen.”

2017 - 2018 Miss University of the Virgin Islands
Angelique Flemming

Angelique Flemming was crowned Miss University of the Virgin Islands 2017-2018 at the 37^th Annual Miss UVI Ambassadorial Competition held Saturday, April 8, at the St. Croix Educational Complex on St. Croix.   Flemming, 19, is a sophomore psychology major.  She was born on St. Croix and is attending UVI on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix.  “While preparing for the Miss UVI Ambassadorial Competition, the quotes I kept in mind was ‘Do not let anyone define you; and with God, anything is possible.’ After winning the crown I felt honored, privileged, and humbled,” Flemming said. “I hope to accomplish the goals of a UVI ambassador by enforcing the message “increasing enrollment at the university” via my platform Empowering Youth for UVI.” 

“I will be actively engaged in the recruitment efforts by visiting the high schools in the Virgin Islands by selling the great story of UVI and its academic programs,” she said.   In addition to the UVI crown, Flemming won Best Ambassadorial Presentation and Best Performing Talent. 

2016 - 2017 Miss University of the Virgin Islands 

Che-Raina Warner 

The Student Government Association Queen's Committee would like to send special congratulations to our new student ambassador and campus queen, Che-Raina Warner on this major accomplishment. Ms. Che-Raina Warner was crowned Miss University of the Virgin Islands 2016-2017 at the 36^th Annual Miss UVI Ambassadorial Competition held on Saturday, March 26th, at the Reichhold Center for the Arts on St. Thomas. This year’s theme was “We are Historically American, Uniquely Caribbean, and Globally Interactive as Miss UVI 2016 presents Broadway in Paradise.”

In addition to winning the Miss UVI crown, Ms. Warner won Most Eloquent/Intellectual Speaker, Best Evening Wear, and Best Ambassadorial Presentation. Warner, age 24 is from St. Kitts and attends UVI on the St. Thomas Campus. She is a junior majoring in communications, whose career aspiration is to become a professionally trained journalist, reporter and news anchor.  Her platform is ‘The Beauty Myth’, which she dubbed D.R.E.A.M.S. (Developing a Realm of Educated Ambitious Motivated Sisters) and she plans to use her skills as a communication major to strongly promote her platform. Her hobbies and interest include reading, learning foreign languages and writing poetry. Warner said, “I hope to one day follow in the footsteps of my eldest aunt and publish a poetry book”.

The Miss UVI Ambassadorial Competition is sponsored by the Student Government Association Queen's Committee. Miss UVI serves as a goodwill ambassador for the University. This role includes but is not limited to participation in UVI's recruitment efforts, representing the University locally and abroad, and maintaining a highly visible role on UVI's campuses on St. Croix and St. Thomas.

 Runner Ups:

• First Runner-Up – Ms. Khadijah Lee, she also won Best Talent, Miss Photogenic, and Miss Popularity
• Second Runner-Up - Ms. Patricia Francis
• Third Runner-Up - Ms. Lisa-Marie Hodge

For more information about the Miss UVI Ambassadorial Competition please contact Mr. Leon Lafond, Director of Students Activities at 340-693-1111 or llafond@live.uvi.edu

2015 - 2016 Miss University of the Virgin Islands

Katherine Callwood 

Katherine Callwood was crowned Miss University of the Virgin Islands 2015-2016 at the 35^th Annual Miss UVI Ambassadorial Competition held Saturday, April 11, on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. In addition to winning the Miss UVI crown, Callwood, 26, won Most Eloquent/Intellectual Speaker, Best Evening Wear, and Miss Photogenic.  Callwood, a sophomore majoring in early childhood education, said she ran for Miss UVI because she and the University have very similar goals including, promoting education, excellent teaching and community service. Callwood, who attends UVI on the St. Thomas Campus, plans to be the director of her own early education school, which will serve low-income and special needs children. As Miss UVI, she hopes to network and implement strategies that promote UVI and education.

The Miss UVI Ambassadorial Competition is sponsored by the Student Government Association Queen's Committee. Miss UVI serves as a goodwill ambassador for the University. This role includes but is not limited to participation in UVI's recruitment efforts, representing the University locally and abroad, and maintaining a highly visible role on UVI's campuses on St. Croix and St. Thomas.