A high school senior will be "Miss Columbus 2015" in Yonkers this fall.

Nicole Vittulli, in her last year at Maria Regina High School, accepted her new title at a ceremony at Luciano's restaurant last night.

Vittulli will reign over this year's 88th Annual Yonkers Columbus Day Parade on Oct. 4. "I want to thank the committee for giving me this opportunity to represent my Italian heritage because it's one of the one things I've always wanted to do and I'm happy to be here today."

Vittuli will be joined by thousands of parade-goers and marchers celebrating the Italian heritage in the city of Yonkers.