Miss Savannah Juneteenth | Miss Ytinu McDonald

 Chosen For the Arts, producers of the Miss Savannah Juneteenth Scholarship pageant, is thrilled to announce the 2025 Miss Savannah Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant, Miss Ytinu McDonald!

Ytinu McDonald, a recent graduate of Savannah Early College, has proudly earned the title of 2025 Miss Savannah Juneteenth. She graduated with an impressive GPA and will be attending Howard University in Washington, D.C. this fall.

Throughout high school, Ytinu was a standout student leader — serving as Vice President of both the National Honor Society and Student Council, and contributing to impactful programs like the Feature Georgia Educators Program, the Student Leadership Program, School Council, and the Action Research Team. She also served as Co-Captain of the Bethesda Cheerleading Squad and was a dynamic member of the SLAM Poetry Team.

Ytinu’s commitment to leadership and service made her a natural choice for Miss Savannah Juneteenth. This title is more than a crown — it’s a responsibility to uplift, educate, and inspire. As Miss Savannah Juneteenth, Ytinu will help shine a light on the historical significance of Juneteenth, a celebration of Black freedom, resilience, and cultural pride. Her role will include engaging with youth, encouraging them to embrace their history, stand in their power, and lead with purpose.

She is a powerful reminder of what it means to honor the past while building a brighter future — and she is just getting started.

Congratulations, Ytinu! We are so proud of you and excited for your future.