The Mu Delta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha held its sixth annual Miss Freshman Pageant at Marvin Center Sunday, showcasing five ladies from the class of 2011.

Tiffany Shaw won the title of Miss Freshman and $1,000 in scholarship money. She also received the top fundraiser award for raising almost $1,500 for the Level Ten Organization, a group that strives to minimize the educational gaps in under-served communities in D.C.

"I originally decided to join the Miss Freshman pageant as a way to broaden my circle of friends," Shaw said. "My favorite part of the entire process was the pageant itself. I felt like we were more than just five beautiful young women in evening gowns...we were united."

The proceeds from ticket sales and fundraising by sorority members went to the Level Ten organization. Participants raised more than $3,000 for the organization.

Shaw and freshmen Lauren French, Lisa Thomas, Angeliqué Israel and Ashley Demby participated in several events as part of   more »