MONROE, LA – The University of Louisiana Monroe recently crowned the 2025 Miss ULM and Mister ULM. The annual titleholders competitions were held on November 22 and 23, 2024. Lake Carpenter, 20, a pre-pharmacy senior from Start, La., was crowned Miss ULM 2025, and Vincent Winston II, 19, a political science sophomore from Bastrop, La., was crowned Mister ULM 2025.
“I am beyond excited and honored to be crowned the 71st Miss University of Louisiana Monroe! This achievement is not just about personal success, but an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the university,” said Carpenter.
Carpenter was selected as Miss ULM from a field of 15 competitors. Rounding out the top five finalists were First Runner-Up Julia Johnson, Second Runner-Up Addison Jackson, Third Runner-Up Katherine McCullars, and Fourth Runner-Up Kelly Lohman. Carpenter also took home the Talent Award and Evening Wear Award in the preliminary round.
“I am thrilled and honored to be named Mr. ULM 2025. I eagerly anticipate dedicating time over the next year to representing ULM with distinction,” said Vincent Winston II.
Winston was one of three competitors for the title of Mr. ULM 2025. The other contestants were Tavis Caldwell and Howard Hatten.
Both Miss and Mr. ULM will focus on a Community Service Initiative throughout their reign.
“One of my key initiatives, ‘We Are Family,’ aims to redefine what family truly means. Together, we can create a more inclusive and loving community here on campus where everyone feels like they belong,” said Carpenter.
“The name of my Community Service Initiative is ‘Cookies and Conversations,’” said Winston. “Through its implementation, I will strive to help alleviate the stigmas surrounding mental health conversations as we continue to show that ‘The Best is on the Bayou.’”
Both Carpenter and Winston will serve in their roles through November 2025, when the next titleholders are crowned.
Carpenter will represent ULM as she competes in the annual Miss Louisiana competition in June 2025.