Megan McBeth is swarmed by supporters during the announcement of her winning Homecoming Queen Thursday night in front of the Lyceum. (Austin McAfee/The Daily Mississippian)
The Associated Student Body announced the results of the 2013-14 run-off election for Mr. Ole Miss and Homecoming Queen last night on the steps of the Lyceum. Public policy leadership senior Rob Pyron won the title of Mr. Ole Miss and public policy leadership senior Megan McBeth was elected Homecoming Queen.
According to the election results announced by ASB Attorney General Rob Pillow, Pyron received 2,020 votes, or 51.1 percent, while senior print journalism major Houston Brock received 1,933 votes, or 48.89 percent. McBeth received 2,306 votes, or 58.61 percent, compared to senior public policy leadership major Madison Coburn’s 1,628 votes, or 41.38 percent.
“It’s really exciting,” Pyron said. “It’s something that I’ve looked forward to since freshman year, I’m honored to represent the students of Ole Miss, and I’m ready to get working with KayKay to find a community service project that gives back to the Oxford community and to this university.”
Pyron said winning the title is extra special being a native Mississippian.
“It’s something about being here in the state of Mississippi and getting to represent the public institution and also in a way represent the the state,” he said. “It’s an honor and I will do my best to fulfill this position.”
McBeth gave credit to those standing behind her throughout the campaign.
“I am at a loss of words right now. I could not have done this without my Ole Miss family,” McBeth said. “My sisters, my friends, my family I just want to thank everyone so much for their support and encouragement. I am just so ecstatic to represent Ole Miss right now as our Homecoming Queen.”
Brock gave his reaction to the close finish to the election.
“Really close, but it’s what I expected,” Brock said. “Rob Pyron, I’ve known him since my junior year of high school, played football with him — I have a lot of respect for that guy and he deserves it.”
Caty Cambron and Hawley Martin contributed to this article.
Photos by Austin McAfee and Thomas Graning
