Ms. BPCC 2026 - Kaylyn Lafitte
Bossier Parish Community College and the Office of Student Life crowned its 2026 pageant titleholders Saturday evening, continuing a longstanding campus tradition that recognizes student leadership, communication and service.
Kaylyn Lafitte was crowned 2026 Ms. BPCC and will serve as the College’s student ambassador throughout the year, representing BPCC at campus and community events. A 2019 graduate of Northwood High School, Lafitte is the 24-year-old daughter of Shanel and John Messier. She is currently in her second semester at BPCC, where she is pursuing an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration. Lafitte is involved in a local book club and regularly participates in judging local pageants and cheer tryouts. She was recognized as the Best All-Around Speaker for the Fall 2025 semester in her speech course. Following completion of her degree at BPCC, Lafitte plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Healthcare Management. Her long-term goal is to work in healthcare management with a focus on hospice care.
Established in 1990, the Ms. BPCC Pageant is held each spring to select a student representative who demonstrates leadership, service, professionalism and school spirit. Contestants are evaluated on communication skills, poise and character. The winner receives a full-tuition waiver, books and additional prizes.
In conjunction with the collegiate competition, BPCC also hosted the Miss Tiny Cavalier pageant, an all-natural program designed to highlight confidence, personality and poise in young participants. Londyn Long was named 2026 Miss Tiny Cavalier. She is the 4-year-old daughter of Erica Long and Jamar West and the niece of Olivia Johnson, Support Coordinator in the Cavalier Care Center. Londyn attends Pre-K at T.L. Rodes Elementary. Her interests include gymnastics, T-ball, basketball, flag football, drawing and pageants. She enjoys the movie Sing 2, her favorite color is pink, and her favorite food is crab legs. Her stated ambition is to become a police officer.
The pageant was hosted by the BPCC Office of Student Life. Judges for this year’s competition were Badreka Harper, Chris Brannon and Anna-Katherine Thompson, Miss Arkansas Volunteer 2026.
Both titleholders will represent Bossier Parish Community College at a variety of events throughout the year, serving as ambassadors for the institution and its student body.