Westside Eagle-Observer

Gentry’s Little wins 2018 Mr. Arkansas Tech title

- Staff Reports

RUSSELLVIL­LE — Colton Little was named Mr. Arkansas Tech University 2018 on Wednesday, Oct. 24. The competitio­n was held in ATU’s Doc Bryan Student Services Center Lecture Hall in Russellvil­le and hosted by Delta Zeta sorority.

“To me, being crowned is more than just a title,” said Little. “It is the physical representa­tion of someone who embodies the spirit of Arkansas Tech. The spirit of fearlessne­ss, innovation, charisma and excellence. I am very humbled to hold that title and it means a great deal to me to be able to say that I am a face of notoriety and importance on this campus that I have devoted so much time and love to.”

Little is a sophomore from Gentry. He was crowned by sophomore Madison Oswalt of Harrison, Miss Arkansas Tech University 2018.

“Being a Mr. Tech contestant was an absolute blast,” said Little. “It was a really fun time to go out there and make so many people laugh and have a good time, even if it was at my own expense. The ladies of Delta Zeta did a great job, as always, and they really outdid themselves this year. Mr. Tech 2018 was a great time from start to finish.

“The best part was just going out on stage and having all of your friends and peers cheer you on as you go up there and compete,” continued Little. “It was a huge privilege to win the title, but a greater one just to be able to compete.”

A broadcast journalism major, Little holds membership in Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He is on pace to graduate from ATU in May 2021.

“Being Mr. Tech is so much more than just wearing a crown and a sash after singing a contempora­ry 1990s Disney song,” said Little. “Being Mr. Tech is being a man of the people and a man who truly bleeds green and gold through and through.”

 ?? SUBMITTED ?? Colton Little of Gentry is crowned Mr. Arkansas Tech University 2018 by sophomore Madison Oswalt of Harrison, Miss Arkansas Tech University 2018.
SUBMITTED Colton Little of Gentry is crowned Mr. Arkansas Tech University 2018 by sophomore Madison Oswalt of Harrison, Miss Arkansas Tech University 2018.

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