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MOBILE AREA MARDI GRAS ASSOCIATION Second Lady in Waiting Makayla Elise Miles
The daughter of Anthoney and Rosalyn Moore, Lady Makayla Miles will serve as this year’s Second Lady in Waiting in the MAMGA Royal Court, an honor Makayla says is truly humbling. “I get to represent a prestigious organization during the best time of the year,” she says. “Becoming Second Lady gives me more drive and the opportunity to be my best self.”
Serving as a Lady this year will not be Makayla’s first time as a Royal. In fact, Makayla served as the Prichard Mardi Gras Association (PMGA) Junior Queen in 2020. “Serving as PMGA Junior Queen was one of my favorite memories,” Makayla recalls. “I had my brother and cousins by my side as members of the Court. Seeing how proud we served as a family unit was a great moment for me. It really brought us closer together.”
For her MAMGA coronation, Makayla will be wearing a gown purchased from Jovi’s Bridal here in Mobile. Her train and mantle were custom designed by Patricia Richardson. In addition, Makayla will be wearing jewelry from her reign as PMGA Juvenile Queen. “Those special pieces of jewelry give me a royal nostalgic feeling and I am honored to display them because it shows I know the qualities of a true Queen.”
Makayla is a student at Alabama A&M University. She studies Animal Biology Health Science. During her time at A&M, she was selected to be on the royal court reigning as Miss Freshman 2020-21, and reigning Miss Sophomore 2021-22. She is a member of the Pre-Vet Club, is a member of Phi Beta Lambda business fraternity, and is a member of the Students Activities Board, serving as Miss Collegiate 100 for the academic school year. She will graduate in May of 2024. After graduating, Makayla plans to attend veterinary school at Texas A&M or Tuskegee University to achieve her doctorate in Veterinary Medicine with a specialization in Pathology or Public Health.
She is looking forward to the Carnival season, embracing everyone’s culture, and enjoying the energy as everyone comes together to celebrate the season.
