In ceremonies Thursday night at Lee Hall auditorium, freshman Sara Beth James was crowned Miss Mississippi State University 2009. The Madison communication major was chosen over 14 others to represent the campus next summer at the Miss Mississippi Scholarship Pageant in Vicksburg. Pinning her crown was last year's winner, Corie Stanford. Current Miss Mississippi Christine Kozlowski (black gown, with crown) and runner-up Robyn Ford (in red) were among those extending congratulations.