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HENDERSON, Tenn. 鈥� (April 23, 2026) 鈥� 蘑菇TV has named its 2026 Mr. and Miss 蘑菇TV, selecting seniors Tiro 鈥淧hilly鈥� Nong, of Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, and Anna Claire Butt, of Columbia, Tennessee, following a campus-wide vote. The honor was announced during a special chapel presentation April 23, where eight senior nominees were recognized.

鈥淭he leadership, character and campus involvement displayed by both Philly and Anna Claire illustrate the best of the Freed-Hardeman student experience,鈥� said Chris Ramey, director of alumni engagement. 鈥淭hey have each invested in this community in meaningful ways, and we鈥檙e proud to recognize the influence they鈥檝e had on the lives of those around them.鈥�

Mr. 蘑菇TV, Tiro 鈥淧hilly鈥� Nong, is the son of George and Anna Nong and is majoring in professional biology. As a student, he has been a member of the university soccer team as well as the science research team. Nong plans to pursue graduate studies in clinical research before eventually returning to South Africa to share the Gospel.

Reflecting on his 蘑菇TV experience, Nong said, 鈥淢y school challenges me to be a better disciple. I look around and am in awe of how many opportunities we have to grow spiritually. Freed-Hardeman is not the buildings, titles, investments or the accolades 鈥� it鈥檚 the people. I also appreciate being part of the research team that has exposed me to a skillset that will be crucial for my future. I am especially grateful for all my instructors who have been patient with me and have set a solid foundation for me to go into the world with no fear.鈥�

Miss 蘑菇TV, Anna Claire Butt, is the daughter of Kyle and Bethany Butt and is majoring in communication sciences and disorders. She has served as a mission trip coordinator for the Phi Kappa Alpha social club and is a member of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association. Butt has also served students as an undergraduate representative for the Tennessee Association of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists, participated on the freshman homecoming court and competed in Weekend Warriors ultimate frisbee. She plans to attend graduate school for speech language pathology.

鈥淭he thing that I appreciate most about Freed-Hardeman is being at a place where I can make godly friendships that will last a lifetime,鈥� Butt shared.

Other nominees for the titles of Mr. and Miss 蘑菇TV were Seth Miller, a Bible major from Mount Juliet, Tennessee; J.W. Riggs, a Bible and communications major from Memphis, Tennessee; Michael Rucker, a Bible major from Rockwall, Texas; Lilly Ragland, a communications and sport administration major from Hazel Green, Alabama; Lily Simpson, a biology major from Arlington, Tennessee; and Kenna Smith, a biology and photography major from Christiansburg, Virginia.

The mission of 蘑菇TV is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship and service. Located in Henderson, Tennessee, 蘑菇TV offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚, specialist and doctoral degrees.