Attention all alumni and friends of Fayetteville State University: On October 9, five of Fayetteville State University’s most revered males will compete for the title of Mr. FSU. The event will be held at 8 p.m. in the J.W. Seabrook Auditorium on the FSU campus. Admission is free and open to the public.

During the on-stage portion of the contest, the young men will be judged in fitness and athletic wear, talent, on-stage knowledge and awareness and formal wear. Prior to the on-stage competition, each contestant will meet individually with a panel of judges where they will be asked questions on local, state and national issues, university history, current events, and a host of other topics. Students also get a chance to decide to represents them as Mr. FSU. The student vote, which encompasses 10 percent of the contestant’s overall score, is included in the final tally for each competitor.

Below is a brief bio of this year’s contestants:

Name: Jermaine Coble

Classification: Senior

Why I want to be Mr. FSU: I’ve long admired the young men who have reigned as, or even competed, for the title of Mr. Fayetteville State University. In this long hall of tradition, I hope to lay my wreath as a testament to the brand of servant and student leadership that I’ve grown to know and love about the university. I honestly love everything that FSU is, but I am enthralled with what we, as Broncos, have the potential to become.

Name: Ronald Anthony (Tony) Nelson Jr.

Classification: Junior

Why I want to be Mr. FSU: I am running for the position of Mr. FSU because I feel I embody what it truly means to be a Bronco. I am strong leader who keeps God first and strives for excellence in all things transcending the ordinary to extraordinary. As Mr.FSU, I would continue to lead by example and set the standard for all Broncos blazing a trail for success and prosperity with integrity as an ambassador on and off campus.

Name: Ervin Tyrone Brinkley

Classification: Senior

Why I want to be Mr. FSU: I’m seeking the position of Mr. Fayetteville State University not for personal recognition or social status, but because I feel my leadership, communication, dedication, and along with other personal attributes are direct contributors to the standards set in place to be the best candidate for the position. I feel the best representation for the school is a proudly grown product of the school, which I feel I am.

Name: Christopher Williams Jr.

Classification: Senior

Why I Want to be Mr. FSU: Every since I was branded a Bronco at Fayetteville State University, I wanted to be a walking representation of this University’s best, so I indulged myself in the culture and pride. To me, the attraction is not about the title of Mr. Fayetteville State University, but rather to the mission as a role model responsible for promoting a positive university and student body image.

Name: Troy Pickens

Classification: Senior

Why I want to be Mr. FSU: As a student leader who has worked hard to gain the respect and admiration of my peers, I feel that being Mr. FSU will allow me to serve as an example of the type of quality young men this great university has and produces. While I can never repay FSU for all it has done for me, serving in the capacity as Mr. FSU will enable me to give a small token back to the institution that has given me so much.