On July 17, 2010, 23 year-old Djuan Keila Trent, Miss Berea Area, was crowned Miss Kentucky
2010. She is the daughter of Lafondra Gaudette and Keith Anthony Trent of Columbus, Georgia. Djuan
is a graduate of Berea College with a degree in Theatre Performance. She plans to obtain a Master's in business and
pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
Djuan's platform issue is Homeless Prevention: A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out and she was recognized
for her volunteer work as one of the finalists for the Heather French Henry Quality of Life Award. Her platform
was inspired by her lifetime experience of feeding the homeless from the chapel in her grandmother's home. Djuan won
a Preliminary Talent Award at the 2010 Miss Kentucky Pageant singing "Up to the Mountain." She also won a
preliminary swimsuit award at the pageant.
As Miss Kentucky, Djuan serves as the spokesperson for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's
"Kentucky Proud" program which encourages consumers of all ages to purchase products produced in Kentucky. She delivers this message
to all age groups in schools throughout the commonwealth.
Some other interesting facts about Djuan include that she was recently on the Today Show and the
Jay Leno Show. She also says that if lip syncing were an Olympic sport she would be a world renowned gold medalist!
Keep checking this page for updates on Djuan's appearance schedule and photos from her year of service.
