Chemical engineering junior named Miss Auburn

Chemical engineering junior Kate Preston was named the new Miss Auburn, in an announcement made from the Student Government Association (SGA) Elections Council. Preston was elected with 3,097 votes, or more than 31% of the votes cast in the SGA election. She will serve as Miss Auburn until the next elections are held in February 2024.

"I am overjoyed at this opportunity to get to serve and love Auburn in the best way that I know possible. I am extremely thankful for all of the people who put in so much time and effort into preparing for campaign week, and the time after. I do not think that 'thank you' is doing enough justice for the gratitude for all of the love and support I have felt in the preceding weeks,” Preston said. “In the next year I am eager to get to serve Auburn through my platform of unifying different people on Auburn's campus that have different interests and passions, as well as unifying different Auburn generations in efforts to better prepare students for life after Auburn. There is a Charles Simmons quote about being great in the little things, and that is how I think I can best serve Auburn." 

To achieve her platform goals, Preston plans to bridge the gap between various campus organizations and unify people working toward common goals to enhance the student experience. Specifically, Preston hopes to foster multigenerational relationships between students, faculty and staff, and alumni to prepare students for life after college.

Preston is an active member of the Auburn community. She serves as a peer tutor in the Engineering Student Services office; previously held the role of vice president of Chi Omega social sorority; was a student senator for the College of Engineering; and is a member of the Society of Women Engineers.

Preston succeeds Anne Earthman, a senior in public relations, as Miss Auburn.