Celebrating Excellence: Miss Dylan Edmond's Remarkable Achievement at the Miss Triton Regional High School Junior Prom 2025
- Karen Brittingham-Edmond
- 6 days ago
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Updated: 5 days ago
June 16, 2025
Local News
RUNNEMEDE NJ -- The relaunched Echo is proud to announce that Miss Dylan Edmond, affectionately known as "Lady Bird," has been recognized as one of the top three contestants in the Miss Triton Regional High School Runnemede Junior Prom Contest for May 2025. This achievement is not only a testament to her grace and charm but also an incredible opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Dylan’s nickname, "Lady Bird," is inspired by Lady Bird Johnson, the wife of President Lyndon B. Johnson. Who in 1968, famously invited Eartha Kitt to a groundbreaking “Women Doer” luncheon, providing a platform for women leaders to address pressing societal issues, such as ensuring safe streets. This historical connection adds a layer of significance to Dylan’s story, reflecting her own journey of empowerment and community pride.
A junior at the esteemed Triton Regional High School Dylan placed third in the competition, a recognition she humbly admitted she never anticipated. She expressed her admiration for her school and community, describing Runnemede as a “really cool place.”
Dylan’s journey is as diverse as her heritage. Born in New Jersey, she spent part of her elementary plus middle school years in the Bronx, where she learned Mandarin while her father, Dr. Ernest Egu, completed his residency at Montefiore Hospital. Despite her fond memories of New York City, Dylan remains deeply connected to her New Jersey roots, while maintaining friendships with her Bronx peers through texting. Her lineage is a rich tapestry of American history. Dylan is a descendant of Major Martin Delaney, a Civil War hero and editor of Frederick Douglass’s North Star abolitionist newspaper.
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Dylan is pictured below with her classmates, along with their mothers and fathers, as well as the first and second place winners of the Miss Triton Regional High School Junior Prom. Additionally, she is shown with her Brittingham family members and parents. Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Egu are also pictured with their younger son, affectionately referred to as "E to the third power."
Her people includes connections to John Rock, the first Black lawyer admitted to the Supreme Court Bar in 1865, the day after the 13th Amendment was ratified, John Rock Esq. became the first Black attorney allowed to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. Originally from Salem N.J. John Rock Esq. was known to coin the phrase "Black is beautiful" during a speech in 1858. Dylan's indigenous ancestry is linked to the Sandhill Cherokee of Monmouth County New Jersey, the Clay Cherokee of the Illinois Bayou of Arkansas, and the Lenni Lenape Nation of New Jersey. Her ancestral grandfather, William Elijah Rock, established The Echo in 1904, New Jersey’s oldest Black-owned newspaper.
The publication’s name honors Dylan’s ancestrial-grandmother, Emma America Schanck-Parker-Rock, whose Lenni Lenape name translates to “Echo.” Emma America Schanck-Parker-Rock, mother was an Lenni Lenape chieftain, who endured the challenges of broken treaties and shifting political landscapes during the colonial era. Her story is a poignant reminder of the resilience and strength of Dylan’s ancestors, who navigated the complexities of early American history.
Dylan’s achievement at the Miss Triton Regional High School Junior Prom is a celebration of her unique heritage and the values of perseverance and self-confidence. She is mainly an "A" student who enjoys spending time on Jersey Shore beaches with her mom during the summer. Her parents proudly acknowledge that recognizing Dylan as a third-place winner is important, as it emphasizes the dedication and effort needed to succeed in competitive settings.
Research indicates that this kind of recognition enhances self-esteem, motivation, and a positive perspective on personal development. By celebrating Dylan's achievement, we not only honor her personal journey but also emphasize the importance of acknowledging accomplishments at every stage. Congratulations to Dylan and all the participants of the Runnemede Junior Prom — you are all shining stars in the eyes of The Echo, New Jersey’s oldest Black-owned newspaper!
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