Through the years the position has been held by countless women who worked to better the campus and its outreach. Today she works alongside a Freshman Leadership Program to carry out her platform and engage the students, alumni and community during her term.
And though her role has evolved, the heart of Miss Auburn remains the same: to embody the spirit of Auburn.
SUSAN LONG WOMACK - MISS AUBURN 1978
Originally from Macon, Georgia, Susan Womack made her way to Auburn by following in her sister's
footsteps. After visiting friends who attended the university, her final decision was an easy one. While at Auburn, Womack was a member of the Auburn University Concert Choir, President of the School of Education, a member of the War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen and a member of both Omicron Delta Kappa and Mortar Board honor societies.
After graduating with a degree in early childhood education, Womack worked for several years as a school teacher. She has recently retired from working with the non-profit origination Campfire USA. She enjoys playing tennis, teaching a preschool choir at her church and teaching a girls' Bible study at an inner-city school through an organization called Discovery Clubs.
Womack stays connected to Auburn by being a life member of the Auburn Alumni Association with her husband, Greg. They have season tickets to football games, and she believes that nothing can top the experience of watching the eagle fly over Jordan Hare on game day.
"Both of our daughters, Anne and Abby, are Auburn graduates and we really enjoyed going to the games and visiting when they were in school," said Womack. "Abby is married to Holder Nevins who also graduated from Auburn and Anne is engaged to Will Sanford who is an Auburn grad. So our family is truly All In!" ("Picture left used with permission. From left to right: Greg Womack, Womack's daughter Abby and her husband Holder, Womack's daughter Anne and her fianc'e Will and Susan Womack at a tailgate before a football game.)"
Womack wants to encourage future Auburn women to soak in every moment that they have on the Plains and to pursue something they are truly passionate about.
"Whether it's forestry or finance, education or entomology, if it is not something that they are truly interested in, they will never be happy working in it," said Womack. "I 'taught' something (dolls, stuffed animals, etc.) from the time I was about 3 years old, and I still love teaching.
ABBY LYNN BOWDEN TIPPINS - MISS AUBURN 1998
Abby Tippins is originally from Enterprise, Alabama, and graduated in 1998 with a degree in public relations. She chose Auburn because of the friendly atmosphere, the excellence in academics and the beautiful campus. Her campus involvement was diverse, but her favorite memories come from her time spent as a Camp War Eagle counselor, where she met her husband Scott.
"We love Auburn so much we decided to live here!" said Tippins. "I enjoy attending many of the sporting events from football games to gymnastics meets, and it's a joy to sip a Toomer's Lemonade any day of the week while strolling downtown with my kids." ("Photo right used with permission. Tippins with her three children, Ella Grace, James and Benjamin, at the most recent Miss Auburn Reunion.)"
Tippins was elected after campaigning to increase the freshman retention rates by working with the Freshman Experience Office, now the First Year Experience Office, with the goal of connecting freshmen and activities by informing students of the different opportunities they have to plug in to Auburn. As Miss Auburn, Tippins was able to host the first Miss Auburn Reunion. This traditions still takes place every five years on the Plains.
"Auburn has grown tremendously since I was a student, but it's still breathtakingly beautiful, grounded in tradition and full of lovely people," said Tippins. "My advice to future Auburn women would be to simply enjoy your time as a student. Get involved on campus, and find a healthy balance between school and fun."
MINDY LOUISE STREET - MISS AUBURN 2006
Mindy Street is originally from Hoover, Alabama.
"I grew up an Auburn fan thanks to my grandfather who lettered in football and basketball at API in the early 40s," said Street. "He instilled in me a great love of all things Auburn from the day I was born, so I pretty much always knew I would choose Auburn University for college."
As a student, Street was involved with the Freshman Leadership Program, Freshmen Forum, participated in Greek Sing, and choreographed the 2004 award winning performance, as well as creating a mentoring program at a local elementary school in Auburn. She also placed 2nd runner up at Miss Alabama in 2004.
Street was nominated by Eagle Eye News and campaigned with a platform based around mentoring children in the Auburn community.
"My slogan was 'Mindy Street...The Road to A Better Auburn' by mentoring a child," said Street. "My goal was to increase the percentage of students involved in mentoring programs, as well as encouraging our students to get out in our community and make a difference in the lives of children 0 to 17."
She believes that being an Auburn woman is best described in the Auburn Creed. Street describes herself as an Auburn woman, not only because she loves the university and what it stands for, but also because she truly loves the town and its people.
Staying connected to the university is pretty easy for Street since moving back to Auburn in December of 2009. She went back to school at night to earn her Masters of Education and graduated in December of 2013. Street is a Development Officer in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. She serves as an advisor to the social sorority she was active in as a collegian as well as works with the woman serving as Miss Auburn each year. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family who live locally in Auburn.
The legacies these women, as well as the others who have served the university in the capacity of Miss Auburn, have left lasting impacts on more than just the university. Their legacies have changed the Auburn community, and in doing so, they have forever changed the Auburn Family.
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