Sarah-Taylor Argo in the Miss Tennessee Pageant

This past week Argo, a native of Alamo, Tenn., represented the university on the stage along side 35 other young women from across the state vying for the top spots.

Earlier in the week Argo was also awarded a CMN (Children’s Miracle Network award) and an additional $1,000 scholarship. The money raised goes directly to help CMN hospitals in the state of Tennessee. She was also awarded for being No. 4 in salute page sales with 20.5 pages.

Argo’s cheering section and amount of fans was noted several times during the week even by Jay and Allison DeMarcus.

“The orchestra conductor told me before my talent performance in finals Saturday night that I had so many fans that he would wait till it quieted before he started my music so I didn’t miss my introduction,” she said. “That made me feel so good to know that so many had taken time out to come and cheer me on.”

The MTSU junior will continue her studies this fall, where as Miss MTSU, she will have the opportunity to be involved in many activities from recruiting, to singing the national anthem at games and events, to leading the homecoming parade and festivities.

“I look forward to these and the chance to represent such an awesome university,” she said.

Argo is the daughter of Anthony and Janet Black Richardson of Alamo, Tenn. and Doug and Andrea Argo of Trenton, Tenn. She is the granddaughter of Stan and Betty Black of Alamo,Tenn.  Jane and John Argo, Ralph and Diann Richardson of Rutherford, Tenn. and Rod and Trish Edwards of Murfreesboro, Tenn.