Miss South Dakota 2021

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June 3-5, 2021 SDSU Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center Brookin gs, SD

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Table of Contents Welcome from Miss SD Board of Directors.......................................................................... 3 Brookings Host Committee, Local Executive Directors ....................................................... 4 Donor Acknowledgements................................................................................................... 6 Volunteer of the Year............................................................................................................ 7 2019 Pageant in Review....................................................................................................... 8 2019 Miss SD Court of Honor and Semi-Finalists.............................................................. 10 2019 Miss SD Amber Hulse’s Year in Review...................................................................... 12 Notes from our Producer/Production Director................................................................... 18 Competition Co-Hosts/ Entertainers.................................................................................. 19 Miss Competition Order of Show....................................................................................... 22 2021 Miss Candidates........................................................................................................ 23 2021 Distinguished Panel of Judges.................................................................................. 26 Judging Criteria.................................................................................................................. 28 Scholarships & Awards....................................................................................................... 30 2019 Miss SD’s Outstanding Teen Competition................................................................. 34 Outstanding Teen Host & Entertainers............................................................................... 38 2021 Outstanding Teen Order of Show............................................................................. 39 2021 Miss South Dakota’s Outstanding Teen Candidates.................................................. 40 2021 Production Staff ........................................................................................................ 44 Volunteers & Acknowledgements...................................................................................... 45 Miss South Dakota History ................................................................................................ 46 Miss SD’s Outstanding Teens in Review ............................................................................ 55 Happy Anniversary to Forever Miss South Dakotas........................................................... 56

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WELCOME BACK, MISS SOUTH DAKOTA FAMILY! The Miss South Dakota Competition is a yearly tradition that, like many other traditions, has

been sorely missed during the last year and a half of this unprecedented global health crisis.

But this time away certainly wasn’t down time for any of us. The volunteers in our state, as well as nationally, have been working tirelessly to utilize this time for growth and realignment.

They have given of their time, talents, and energy to keep this scholarship program running, and their effort continues to be inspiring! Our candidates and our volunteers have been met with challenge after challenge during this past year like no other, and have leaned on each other for support and understanding. Holding this year’s state competition is a feat that very few states will get to enjoy as South Dakota is only one of a handful of states that will hold an in-person competition. We’re still struggling, like everyone else, to fundraise for scholarships and award our candidates the opportunities they work so hard for and deserve. If you’ve ever felt a glimmer of interest in joining us as a volunteer, or if you’re a young woman who would benefit from participating in our scholarship program, we’d love to have you! As we celebrate Miss America’s 100th Anniversary and near Miss South Dakota’s 75th, we don’t have to look very far to witness the unshakeable foundation we stand on. We continue, even during a global pandemic, to prepare great women for the world and to prepare the world for great women.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

September Kirby President

Tari McClung Vice President

Kate Wismer Executive Director

Judy Thies Treasurer

Megan Appleton Teen Executive Director

Libby Gould Secretary

Sally Isburg Judges Coordinator

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BROOKINGS HOST COMMITTEE

KRISTI RICHTER COMMITTEE CHAIR

KARLA EIDEM

ALEX HOFFMAN BISSON TICKETS AND MARKETING

CAROLYN KNUTSON

SPECIAL EVENTS

FOOD

RAY PETERSON

SEPTEMBER KIRBY BOARD LIASON

PRODUCTION

LAURA SCHOEN CARBONNEAU VISIT BROOKINGS

LOCAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

CALLEE BAUMAN WACHTER

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SARA FRANKENSTEIN

CAROLYN KNUTSON

CECILIA WOODRING

REGINA BAKLEY

MONICA KNUTSON

Miss SD 2019 Amber Hulse with 21 former Miss South Dakotas.

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A Spe c ial T ha nk Y o u t o o u r D o n o rs Diamond Level $10,000 and above Barbara Reed Harms & Duane Harms Den-Wil Property Management Platinum Level $5,000 - $9,999 Brookings CVB Dacotah Bank Gold Level $2,500 - $4,999 BankStar Financial First Bank & Trust Harms Oil Company Dr. James L & Ardis Johnson Silver Level $1,000 - $2,499 Curt & Louise Bauman Black Hills Energy Black Tie of Huron Bowes Construction Civil Design Inc. Autumn (Simunek) Conrad, Miss SD 2015 SD Ethanol Producers Ron & Anita Frankenstein Brian, Carla and August Gatzke Jeff & Libby Gould Bob Grandpre, Grandpre Photography Hometown Service & Tire John & Beth (Guthmiller) Hughes, Miss SD 1976 Daryl & Sally Isburg Cory & September Kirby Don & Shelly Kosiak Hugh & Cari Mack Dr. David & Patricia Meyer Ken & Glenda Mostek Raymond Peterson Tom & Kristi (Bauer) Richter, Miss SD 1994 Riddle’s Jewelry, Mike Blank, Mgr. Kimberlee (McKay) Solares, Miss SD 1995 Tom & Susan (Inman) Thelen, Miss SD 1971 Joseph & Nikki (Grandpre) Wilson, Miss SD 2005 Bruce & Susan Wintle, Carrie Wintle, Miss SD 2018

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Bronze Level $500 - $999 John & Alex Bisson Loren (Vaillancourt) Carver, Miss SD 2010 Canning Shoes Inc, LaRonda (Lundin) Denkler, Miss SD 1983 Edward Jones, Jim Winterboer Charles B. Hoffman Jackrabbit Caucus Reece & Kami Kurtenbach Daniel Merrill Alecia (Zuehlke) O’Neill, Miss SD 2001 Sanford Melissa (Brown) Stein, Miss SD 1991 Copper Level $25 - $499 Banner Associates Best Choice, Kari Westlund Paul & Mary Bisson Frank Jr. & Jennifer (Palmquist) Brixius, Miss SD 1990 BWell Brookings, Brianna Austin Steve & Kimberly Carnes Cubby’s Sports Bar & Grill Farmers Union Insurance, Gary Ray Flowers on Main Debra (Cleveland) Fickler, Miss SD 1984 William & Kay Folkerts, My Place Hotel Heather (Paterson) Hankin, Miss SD 1963 Inner Depth LLC, Holly Hoffman Hy-Vee Kathleen’s Boutique Alex & Calista (Kirby) Kringen, Miss SD 2012 Morgan (Peck) Kronaizl, Miss SD 2009 Miranda Mack, Miss SD 2017 Richard & Lois (Paulson) Merrill, Miss SD 1956 Claudia B. Merthan Carol (Barnett) Nesbitt, Miss SD 1980 Kevin & Nicole (Nigg) Philbrick, Miss SD 2000 Gwen (Resick) Rennich, Miss SD 1973 Meridith (Gould) Selby, Miss SD 2014 Ann (McKay) Thompson, Miss SD 1968 Larry & Gail Tidemann Callee (Bauman) Wachter, Miss SD 2006 Karen (Janousek) Waltman, Miss SD 1977 Sally (Iverson) Wells, Miss SD 1967 Dawn (Strunk) Whittenburg, Miss SD 1989

2019 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

September Kirby

The Miss America Organization recognizes the value of volunteer service and in 2015, the South Dakota Scholarship Foundation initiated the Volunteer of the Year Award.

This award is presented to an individual(s) whose dedication and service to either a local competition or the state program has made a positive impact on the state organization.

Our 2019 winner, September Kirby, first got involved in the pageant in 1980 as a contestant and was ‘hooked’. Over the past four decades since, she’s been a local Executive Director, Field Director, Teen ED, Miss ED and now Board President. In addition, September played a major role in the transition of the Miss SD competition to Brookings. The only real break she took was when her daughter, Calista Kirby, competed for and won the title of Miss SD 2012. September’s incredible work ethic, dedication and vast historical knowledge of our beloved program is treasured. Thank you September!

Previous awardees: 2017 – Brett and 2015 – Kendal Braa Carolyn Knutson Family 2016 - Garry and Pat Strauser 2018 – Jeauleen Frost 2019 – September Kirby

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2019 Competition in Review One word said it all . . .

It was a first for the city of Brooking and a first for the Miss South Dakota Organization as well. After 72 wonderful years in Hot Springs, the Miss America franchised State Competition made its premiere appearance in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center on the campus of South Dakota State University in Brookings.

And, for the first time in the history of the Miss South Dakota Pageant (now called a “Competition”) the annual event had a one-word theme – “Believe!” It was really quite the party as 28 Forever Miss South Dakotas, now residing in states from coast to coast, arrived in Brookings ready to celebrate the completion of SDSU’s long-awaited, state-ofthe- art Performing Arts Center and to enjoy the luxury of their new home.

Seth Pierce and a trio of talented Miss South Dakotas – Kyra Korver Mentele, Miss SD 2004; Kate Wismer, Miss SD 2007; and Autumn

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Brookings Memorial Day Observance at the Swiftel Center. Upon returning to the Performing Arts Center, the Candidates were greeted by Brookings Mayor Keith Corbett and SDSU President Barry Dunn, and with their warm and friendly welcome, Brookings felt like home and it truly was good to be here!

Simunek Conrad, Miss SD 2015 – opened the show with an up-beat, theme-setting “Something to Believe In” followed by a rousing and most appropriate, “Gee, But It’s Good to Be Here!” led by show host and popular weather meteorologist, Shawn Cable.

Sixteen enthusiastic and goal-driven local representatives began their week-long rigorous rehearsal schedule on Sunday, May 26th and, along with the entertainers, took time on the 27th to sing for the

As always, music played an important role in giving life to the 2019 Competition theme with “I Believe in Music,” “When You Believe,” “Don’t Stop Believing” and “I Believe” being among the many songs rendered beautifully by the talented cast. Throughout the week the Miss South Dakota spotlight was, of course, on Carrie Wintle, our 73rd Miss SD who, along with her piano instructor, wowed the audience nightly with their intense and highly impressive classic piano duet. Carrie’s year of service was especially rewarding when making appearances with her Outstanding Teen “sister,” Jessica Benson. Together, these young ladies made numerous appearance throughout the state while making wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.

While “Believe!” was the word of focus throughout the 2019 Competition Week activities, behind it all there was another word of even greater importance – SCHOLARSHIPS! There is no doubt about it. Scholarships are the main reason America’s brightest young women want to compete in the Miss America program, and for the sixteen ladies competing for the 2019 Miss South Dakota title, the competition was keen to say the least. But in the end, it was a tall, articulate Political Science major from Hot Springs who walked away wearing the 2019 Miss South Dakota banner and crown. Who knew then what we know now? Congratulations and Thank You, Amber Hulse, for TWO years of dedicated service to the Miss South Dakota Organization. Your fellow South Dakotans BELIEVE in YOU and wish you only the very best in all of your future endeavors.

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2019 MISS SOUTH DAKOTA PAGEANT

Final Five

MISS SOUTH DAKOTA

Amber Hulse MISS STATE FAIR

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Miss SD $12,500 Prelim Talent $1,000 Prelim Interview $500 Top Interview $500 Sylvia Tannehill $1,000 Total $15,500

FIRST RUNNER-UP

Annie Woodmansey MISS ROLLING PLAINS

1st Runner-up $6,000 Prelim Talent $1,000 Prelim Interview $500 Total $7,500

SECOND RUNNER-UP

Carly Goodhart

THIRD RUNNER-UP

FOURTH RUNNER-UP

MISS WHEEL JAM

MISS HOT SPRINGS

Hunter Widvey

MISS MITCHELL

2nd Runner-Up $3,250 STEM Award $750 Total $4,000

Kaitlin O’Neill

3rd Runner-Up $2,750 Rookie of the Year $500 STEM Award $750 Total $4,000

4th Runner-Up $1,200 Total $1,200

2019 Semi-Finalists

Evy Johnson Miss Siouxland Semi-Finalist $1000

Additional Scholarships Jackie Bossman Non-Semi-Finalist $750 Miss Congeniality $500 Baylee Dittman Non-Semi-Finalist Quality of Life

$750 $500

Sylvie Larson Miss Missouri Valley Semi-Finalist $1000

Ria Gualano Non-Semi-Finalist Most Talented Non-Semi Finalist

$750

Sara Scott Non-Semi-Finalist Most Talented Non-Semi Finalist

$750

$500

Elizabeth Hofer Miss Sioux Falls Semi-Finalist $1000

Cameron Schroder Non-Semi-Finalist Community Service Autumn Simunek CMN

$750 $500 $500

$500

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Amber’s Y ears in Review When I was crowned Miss South Dakota in June of 2019, I had no idea what ride of a lifetime I was in for, let alone that I would be serving the Rushmore state in this once-in-a-lifetime role for not just one, but TWO years. The last 730 days have been everything but ordinary and it is hard to comprise the most amazing days of my life thus far into a few paragraphs.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020 and rocked everyone’s world, plans, and lives, my year as Miss South Dakota began as any standard Miss South Dakota’s year should: spending the 4th of July at Mt. Rushmore, attending the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, going to bull-riding and concerts at the State Fair… shaking hands, kissing babies, and even getting to “play guitar” on-stage with the Beach Boys! I celebrated Roselyn, the first-ever Miss South Dakota’s 90th Birthday with several forever Miss South Dakotas, joined some of my Miss South Dakota sisters at the induction of Ray Peterson into the South Dakota Hall of Fame and reveal of the Miss South Dakota exhibit, shot a few pheasants in the name of scholarships, and spent time visiting children in the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals with my Miss America sisters in the area- all in-between my school tour visits, two trips to Florida for Miss America’s Outstanding Teen and Miss America Orientation, an adventure in NYC for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and preparing for Miss America.

After Miss America in December, things slowed down slightly as I started back at school as a full-time student.

Before the pandemic hit in March of 2020, several Miss South Dakotas said goodbye to Shawn Cable during his last day on the news in Sioux Falls. I even got to welcome the new Miss

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America, Camille Schrier, to South Dakota for a weekend. Her trip to Sioux Falls was her last flight just before the world shut down travel.

The second year of my reign looked much different, from virtual appearances to serving in another capacity as a White House Intern in Washington, D.C. Luckily, the virtual world COVID-19 created allowed me to speak to students and serve as Miss South Dakota even though I was almost 2,000 miles away in the nation’s capital. Seven hundred thirty days ago, I never could have imagined being here. In January, I was accepted to my dream law school on a full-ride scholarship, and in May, I graduated summa cum laude with my degree from USD. COVID-19 may have made my reign look much different than any other Miss South Dakota’s ever. During my TWO YEARS of service, you could easily say I was wearing many different hats, a graduation cap included. However, despite where I was and what I was up to, I proudly wore the crown and name of my favorite place in the world across my chest while I was at it.

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MISS AMERICA I was a part of the Miss America class who made history, the first ever to compete under the Miss America 2.0 guidelines at both the state and national level… little did we know we could make history again as the only Miss America class to serve for two whole years!

I must remind myself sometimes that I was a candidate at Miss America because looking back, it truly does feel like a dream. Spending my first anniversary of competing at Miss America at the White House was a tripit is truly incredible how much can happen in only a year.

While my Miss America experience looked and was much different than any Miss South Dakota before me, competing on that stage is an honor that very few women can claim. As someone who aspires to represent this state as my career one day, getting the opportunity to announce myself as the representative from South Dakota is a memory I will never forget.

I even brought home some hardware! During the opening ceremony, I was one of the five women selected for the Jean Bartel Social Impact Initiative Scholarship! Leading up to Miss America, I did not prepare with hopes to place high or be applauded for personal achievements- I instead focused on my work with Operation Overload. This recognition acknowledged the thousands of hours of work I had put in for the students of South Dakota, driving to rural schools, digging up resources and

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scholarships, and planning Super Saturdays in an attempt to ensure that no student was left behind or overloaded when it came to seeking higher education or their careers after high school. This pursuit was the whole reason I wanted to serve as Miss South Dakota, and this award at Miss America only hallmarked my mission.

Competing in the Miss America Organization changed my life forever. I never thought when I started at 13 that I would ever make it to the national level. It does take a village, and I would not be the woman I am today in life or this organization without the guidance, wisdom, advice, mentorship, but most importantly, friendships I have found due to Miss America. Almost every one of my closest friends I met through this organization- whether it was at the local, state, or national level. My Miss South Dakota sisters are my mentors, chosen family, and community. The Miss America Organization changed its mission to “preparing great women for the world and the world for great women” the year I won Miss South Dakota. This organization and the women within it did prepare me for life, so watch out, world, there she is... future lawmaker and aspiring real-life Elle Woods.

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2019 Miss South Dakota Dear South Dakota,

Amber Hulse

Thank you. Never in a million years would the quirky, 13-year-old band-geek that took a leap and competed for Miss Hot Springs’ Outstanding Teen on a whim back in 2013 believe the woman she has become today. Shortly after being crowned Miss Badlands’ Outstanding Teen and being taken under the wing of one of my idols to this day, Sara Frankenstein, Miss South Dakota 1998, becoming Miss South Dakota grew into a dream of mine. I saw Sara, a lawyer, a mother, and a powerhouse of a woman- and wanted to be just like her one day. This organization gave me women to emulate, and from 2013 on, I walked in their footsteps. Now, I stand on the shoulders of giants. I would not be here writing this letter as Miss South Dakota… wow, it still feels weird (even after two years!) if it was not for hundreds of other mentors and people in my life, like Sara, who all had their part in the making of this incredible journey I am on. Miss America does prepare great women for the world and the world for great women. So, let me take a minute and thank the world that made me who I am.

Thank you to my parents- even George Washington said, “All that I am I owe to my mother,” and that could not be truer. You sacrificed so much to raise me and give me anything I needed to succeed.

Words will never be able to do justice for how thankful I am to have you as my mom. And Dad, well, you sure made things interesting this year for mom and me. I left the hospital, not knowing if I would ever get to talk to you again- to chase this dream because I knew it was what you would want me to do. So, I did it, and by the grace of God, you woke up the morning after. I know you were not always a fan of me competing but judging by the number of nurses you told that I was Miss South Dakota, I think we can finally say I made you proud. Thanks for making me work for it.

I would be remiss if I did not thank the Hot Springs community: my teachers, coaches, mentors, family friends, community members, and anyone who supported this small-town girl with big dreams. You kept my feet on the ground when my eyes were on the stars. I always joke that it is a good thing my parents only had one- I still do not know how my mom juggled all the activities and events. It would never have been possible without people like you all. You do not have to have the same blood to be family, and I am grateful for all my “adopted” family- you are my village.

I did not grow up with any siblings, but before we even won, I adopted a little sister, who became my “official” little sister through these crazy two years. Payton, I am forever thankful we were riding this rollercoaster together. Who knew we would both be chasing our dreams, moving across the country, and living the big city life now. Our lives have paralleled in so many ways, and I don’t know if I could’ve done it without you… and car karaoke, of course.

Thank you to my Miss South Dakota family- the board, my Miss South Dakota sisters, generous sponsors, and all of you “pageant people” out there who saw my potential at 13 and convinced me to go for it, supported “it,” and never doubted my ability to actually reach “it.” I’ll never forget when Shantel Krebs grabbed me by the shoulders and literally shook me, saying, “You are going to be Miss South Dakota someday” after my first year competing as a Miss, fresh out of high school. Shantel became another idol of mine, in both pageants and politics… little did we both know she would be taking on larger roles one day too.

One of my favorite quotes is, “if you see a turtle on a fence post, you know it had some help.” Well, I sure feel like that turtle and know I would not be Miss South Dakota today without the support of HUNDREDS of people over the last decade. Because of you, I am here, and it is because of the Miss South Dakota and Miss America Organizations that a west river girl made it all the way to the west wing and got into her dream law school.

If that is not enough, because of this organization and the professional development I gained from participating, I will be graduating debt-free! Miss South Dakota is a launching board, and while this journey and time serving South Dakota have been incredible, I am so excited for the next chapter. I will never stop pursuing ways to give back and serve this breathtaking place I get to call my home. So, South Dakota, here’s to the next fence posts: law school, public office, and whatever else God has in store for me on this crazy ride.

Forever Yours, Amber Hulse, COVID Queen, Miss South Dakota 2019 & 2020

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DACOTAH WAY.

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2021 NOTES FROM THE PRODUCER It was a Friday the 13th like no other. The day started out with a typical, “Thank God, it’s Friday!”, but I knew from the very beginning that Friday, March 13th, 2020, was going to be different.

It would be a day to remember. I could just feel it. State Executive Director September Kirby served as my chauffeur for the day and we were off to my under-graduate alma mater, Dakota State University in Madison, to attend a special reception for Camille Schrier, Miss America 2020! The event was indeed special, for in addition to talking with Camille, we were favored with a live demonstration of her scientific skills which she also performed as a Talent at Miss America. The reception also provided us with an opportunity to spend time with Camille and take full advantage of a photo op with Camille and Shantel Krebs, Miss South Dakota 1997, now President of the Board, Trustee and CEO of the Miss America Organization. We all know there should be nothing but the very best for Miss America, and since Madison is known nationwide for its Blizzards, it was “Let’s all go to the Dairy Queen” – and we did!

Our burgers and DQ Blizzards were delicious – very all-American and fun!

Sadly, that afternoon things changed dramatically when Camille was informed that her national tour was being put on hold and she was instructed to go directly back home to Virginia. People were told to start wearing masks and social distance by standing 6 feet apart. The Coronavirus-19 had found its way onto American shores and was spreading rapidly. Little did I know or realize I had met up with two driving forces in one day: one being a world-wide pandemic and the other, Miss America! And thus began my 13 months of self-isolation. Like so many other annual events, both the Miss South Dakota and the Miss America Competitions were cancelled for all of 2020, and I couldn’t help but think, “Poor Amber!” Would she really have to wear her crown, sash and heels for another full year? Then again, Amber would have the honorable distinction of being the one and only Miss South Dakota to have her year of service placed under her official picture – TWICE! Nice!

And so we FINALLY find ourselves searching in earnest for our 74th Miss South Dakota – the special young woman who will step into Amber’s well-worn shoes.

What a rollercoaster ride it has been in a year plagued with postponements, cancellations, political upheaval, sickness and all-too-often, death. And because there have been so many negatives dominating our lives, as your Producer I have felt the need to bring you something uplifting and fun, and this year’s overall production theme promises to do just that! I do hope our talented performers’ energy and enthusiasm will provide you with a well-deserved escape from the doldrums of our so-called “new norm.”

It’s only logical then that the Coronavirus-19 pandemic, with its world-wide devastation and gloom, would become a reality for me on a Friday the 13th. It was, however, our charismatic and inspirational Miss America who, on that very same day, became the driving force that showed me what it means to be happy and whose smile stayed with me daily throughout my isolation – setting my wheels in motion for the show you will see tonight. Oh, to have been so lucky on a Friday the 13th! Thanks, Camille!

Enjoy the show!

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MEET YOUR 2021 CO-HOSTS

Mitch Krebs Mitch Krebs is the Director of Rural Healthcare Program of the Helmsley Charitable Trust which seeks to improve access to, and quality of care for rural residents. To date, Helmsley has granted more than $500 million throughout seven upper Midwestern states including South Dakota. Prior to joining Helmsley, Mitch was principal for Herd Wisdom LLC, a public affairs and advocacy firm he founded. He also served as Assistant Vice President of Media and Community Relations at Avera McKennan Hospital; as Press Secretary for Governor Mike Rounds; and as Public Policy Director at POET.

Mitch had a 15-year career as a broadcast journalist, reporter, lead anchor and news director in network television prior to shifting careers to public service and advocacy, volunteering countless hours in support of special causes, organizations and church groups. His dedication to the Miss America Organization dates back to more than two decades. He’s judged many local competitions as well as Miss South Dakota and Outstanding Teen, and served on the board of the Miss South Dakota Scholarship Foundation. When not working, Mitch enjoys playing saxophone with several area rock bands and spending time at his “hobby ranch” where he lives with his wife, Shantel, who served as Miss South Dakota 1997.

Kristi Bauer Richter Kristi, Miss South Dakota 1994, resides in Brookings, SD with her husband, Tom, and three children; Matt (23), Talon (17) and Taryn (14). They spend most of their free time following the kids and their activities which range from musicals and plays to baseball, softball and hockey. Kristi owns her own business in Orthopedic Surgical Sales. Exactech is the main line she represents and is grateful to have her ultimate dream job.

A 26-year volunteer with the Miss South Dakota Organization, Kristi has served as Local Pageant Director, Choreographer, Entertainer, Judge, Interview Coach and spent nine years as State Executive Director. She now serves on the Brookings Host Committee and is head of Scholarships and Donations. She also volunteers on the Board of Directors for Prairie Repertory Theatre Company. Kristi has a B.S. in Communication Studies and Theatre from South Dakota State University and, as a dancer, takes great pride in having had 14 years of training in Ballet, Pointe, Tap and Jazz. She feels fortunate to have studied under two professional dancers -- a French Prima Ballerina and the other, a lead dancer with the American Ballet. She also volunteers on the Board of Directors for Prairie Repertory Theatre and the Brookings Ice Skating Association.

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ENTERTAINERS

Alex Hoffman Bisson Miss South Dakota 2008 Part-Time Marketing Guru Full-Time Mom of 2

Amber Hulse Miss South Dakota 2019-2020 USD 2021 Grad Georgetown Law Class of 2024 Former White House Intern

Carol Barnett Nesbitt Miss South Dakota 1980 Dir. of Schools Marketing & Communications Denver Catholic Schools

Kate Wismer Miss South Dakota 2007 Miss South Dakota Executive Director Professional Actor happy to be back in SD

Mitchell Olson Former Contestant on CBS “Survivor” Miss South Dakota CoHost, 2001 – 2012 & 2016 Grim Reaper spokesperson for SD Highway Safety Social Media Curator

Sara Frankenstein Hoyt Miss South Dakota 1998 Private practice attorney Director, Miss Rapid City Competition

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Payton Steffensen Miss SD’s OutstandingTeen 2019-2020 American Musical & Dramatic Academy (AMDA) Dance Theatre Student

Shawn Cable TV/Radio Meteorologist Hails from Sioux Falls, SD Miss South Dakota Host/Co-Host, 1998 – 2019

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2021 MISS SOUTH DAKOTA COMPETITION 2021 Miss South Dakota and Miss SD’s Outstanding Teen Competitions

“C’mon, Get H P Y !Y! ” ” “Cʼmon,Get HA PP Our National Anthem: “The Star Spangled Banner”

Welcome – Shantel Krebs, Miss America Board President, Trustee & Interim CEO “Raise You Up”/“Just Be” HAPPY! …. Amber, Vocalists & Miss Candidates Introduction of Candidates, Entertainers, and Co-Hosts, Mitch Krebs & Kristi Richter “Headed for the Future” . . . . . . Shawn Cable, Mitchell Olson & Cast Amber Hulse, Miss South Dakota 2019-2020 Thu & Fri – Payton Steffensen, Miss SD’s Outstanding Teen 2019-2020 Saturday – Newly-Crowned Miss SD’s Outstanding Teen 2021 Special Announcements: Thursday: Scholarship Awards; Friday: Volunteer of the Year; Saturday – Top 8 Semi-Finalists & Most Talented Non-Semi-Finalist Introduction of the 2021 Distinguished Panel of Judges ON-STAGE INTERVIEW & SOCIAL IMPACT PITCH COMPETITION Thursday - Sigma Group; Friday - Delta Group; Saturday- On-stage interview Semi-Finalists TALENT COMPETITION Thursday: Delta Group; Friday: Sigma Group; Saturday: Eight Semi-Finalists C’mon, Get HAPPY! It’s All In Fun! Pre-Intermission Medley ….. Entertainers and Miss Candidates ------- INTERMISSION ------1940s Pop & Country: Still Classic After All These Years– PART 1 A Musical Bouquet filled with some of Roselyn’s Favorite Songs. . . . . . Entertainers Talent Performance – Amber Hulse RED CARPET COMPETITION Thursday: Sigma Group; Friday: Delta Group; Saturday – 8 Semi-Finalists “The Champion”. . . . Entertainers & Competing Candidates 1940s Pop & Country: Still Classic After All These Years – PART 2 A Musical Bouquet filled with some of Roselyn’s Favorite Songs. .. . . Entertainers Thu & Fri – Talent Performance – Payton Steffensen Saturday – Newly-Crowned Miss SD’s Outstanding Teen 2021 “Love Will Be Our Home”. . . . . Entire Cast Thurs & Fri: Announcement of PRELIMINARY WINNERS in ON-STAGE INTERVIEW & TALENT ------- SATURDAY ONLY ----SOCIAL IMPACT PITCH/FINAL COMPETITION Farewell and Final Walk – Amber Hulse Announcement of Court of Honor and the Crowning of Miss South Dakota 2021 Scholarship Award Presentation to follow in the theatre following a brief photo break.

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MISS SOUTH DAKOTA CANDIDATES

Age: 24

Age: 21

Parents: Kent and Susan Woodmansey

Parents: Paul and Twyla Mah

Education: Northern State University Masters of Music Education

Education: BA – University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Hometown: Pierre, SD

Hometown: Mitchell, SD

Social Impact Initiative: Fine Arts for All Hearts

Social Impact Initiative: Harmony in Humanity

Talent: Classical Flute

Talent: Vocal

ANNIE WOODMANSEY MISS STATE FAIR

CALLI MAH MISS HOT SPRINGS

Age: 21

Age: 23

Parents: Craig and Tracie Eschenbaum

Parents: Pat and Mary Jo Remick

Education: BA Augustana University in Sign Language Interpreting

Education: BS - Medical Laboratory Science; pursuing Masters Medical Laboratory Science Leadership

Hometown: Aberdeen, SD

Hometown: Prior Lake, MN

Social Impact Initiative: More Than Looks Talent: ASL Translated

MALEAH ESCHENBAUM Song MISS RAILROAD JUNCTION

COURTNEY REMICK MISS SIOUXLAND

Social Impact Initiative: Prepared Not Scared: Emergency Education Talent: Original Monologue

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MISS SOUTH DAKOTA CANDIDATES Age: 23

Age: 18

Parents: Chris and Mikaela O’Bryan

Parents: Mike and Ann Remington

Education: BA in Journalism and History, South Dakota State University

Education: Chadron State College - Special Education Hometown: Hot Springs, SD

Hometown: Martin, SD Social Impact Initiative: Page Turners: Fall in Love with Reading

MIRANDA O’BRYAN MISS ROLLING PLAINS

CARLY GOODHART MISS BROOKINGS

Talent: Musical Theater Vocal

Social Impact Initiative: Get Involved: Encouraging Kids to Become Great Leaders

BREANNA REMINGTON Talent: Pop Vocal MISS FALL RIVER BALLOON FESTIVAL

Age: 25

Age: 20

Parents: Bob and Lori Goodhart

Parents: Nicole Johnson and Mason Salzwedel

Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing from South Dakota State University

Education: University of South Dakota BS in Criminal Justice

Hometown: Sisseton, SD

Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD

Social Impact Initiative: Women’s Health: The Industry and Everyday

Social Impact Initiative: The Stereotype Effect: Embracing You

Talent: Vocal

EMMA SALZWEDEL MISS USD

Age: 22

Age: 24

Parents: Brett and Cami Widvey

Parents: Robin O’Neill and Steve O’Neill

Education: BA in Biology & Government Augustana University

Education: BS degrees in both Dance and Marketing, Mankato State University

Hometown: Rapid City, SD

Hometown: Groton, SD

Social Impact Initiative: More Than Four: Childhood Cancer Awareness

HUNTER WIDVEY MISS MISSOURI VALLEY

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Talent: Stand-Up Comedy

Talent: Vocal

Social Impact Initiative: Healthy Mind, Healthy Body, Healthy You

KAITLIN O’NEILL MISS DAKOTA PLAINS

Talent: Ballet

MISS SOUTH DAKOTA CANDIDATES

MEGAN CLARK MISS CHRISTMAS IN THE HILLS

SYLVIE LARSON MISS SDSU

Age: 19

Age: 19

Parents: Matt and Darcy Clark

Parents: Dennis and Della Bossman

Education: will attend Huron community campus for Elementary Education

Education: pursuing BSN - University of South Dakota

Hometown: Huron, SD

Hometown: Humboldt, SD

Social Impact Initiative: IVF for “ECK”: National Infertility Awareness

Social Impact Initiative: Drive Smart, Drive Safe, Drive Secure

Talent: Vocal

BREANNA BOSSMAN MISS RAPID CITY

Talent: Dance

Age: 24

Age: 25

Parents: Amy DeHeer Larson, and Mike and Nedra Larson

Parents: Gregg and Sarah Dittman

Education: Bachelor’s of Music Education - SDSU

Education: BS in Communication Studies - SDSU

Hometown: Harrisburg, SD

Hometown: Spearfish, SD

Social Impact Initiative: Mindset Matters: Applying the Strength You Already Possess

Social Impact Initiative: Breaking the Barcode: Ending Human Trafficking

Talent: Clarinet

BAYLEE DITTMAN MISS CENTRAL STATES FAIR

Talent: Show Vocal

Age: 19 Parents: Michael and Julie Samp Education: Pursuing BA at Augustaa University in Government and Music, with a minor in Business and a Pre-law Concentration Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD

MARGARET SAMP MISS RUSHMORE

Social Impact Initiative: Beyond Dyslexia Talent: Classical Vocal

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2021 MISS SOUTH DAKOTA JUDGES Christopher Tooley

From a state where most bleed Husker red, Chris Tooley unapologetically claims pageantry as his favorite “sport”. Born and raised in Nebraska, Chris has been involved in the Miss America system for nearly two decades. He has worked alongside candidates who participate in the Miss Nebraska Scholarship Program; assisting from interview to stage runway presence and wardrobe. Chris is the former Executive Director of the Miss Nebraska Organization. He has also been involved with the Nebraska’s Outstanding Teen program since its inception, helping start the program and most recently, assisting in the production of the state competition. He comes to South Dakota with experience judging several local and state competitions, most recently crowning Miss Washington’s Outstanding Teen, Payton May who went on to win the title of Miss America’s Outstanding Teen! Chris’ studies include his undergraduate in management of human resource and he recently completed his MBA program. Chris utilize this background, his knowledge and skill as a Human Resources Business Partner with one of Omaha’s largest Health Systems. Chris lives in Omaha with his rescued fur baby, Lucy, where he enjoys cheering on the Husker Volleyball team as well as traveling across the US, including the South Dakota Black Hills, which hold a special place in his heart.

Ann McKay Thompson

Ann McKay Thompson is a former Miss South Dakota and received one of the Grand Talent Awards at Miss America. Since then, she has become a nationally recognized innovative leader having founded the South Dakota Discovery Center, Capital University Center, (the concept for adult learning) and the Oscher Life Long Learning Institute in South Dakota. She was one of the first women to serve in the Cabinet of a SD Governor, first in Education and Cultural Affairs, then Department of Labor. She was chosen as a Bush Leadership Fellow with studies at MIT and went on to publish with Simon and Schuster, NY. The National Press Women chose her as their National Woman of Achievement the same year her coauthored book on women became a national award winner. Other recognitions include being named One of ten Outstanding Young Women of America, a Presidential appointment to the Kennedy Center for the Arts in Washington DC, and her induction into the South Dakota Hall of Fame. As President of the SD Commission on the Status of Women, she coordinated the successful passage of the Equal Rights Amendment and has always advocated an even playing field for women. Ann has served on over 37 boards or commissions. She now serves on the Board of the Hall of Fame and the Foundation for Monument healthcare in Rapid City.

Sally Christenson

Sally resides in Pierre, SD. She and her late husband, Bernie, also owned a home in Fountain Hills, AZ, where they spent their winters for 20 years. Her passion has been in the field of education. She received a degree as an educator from Northern State University and taught school in Aberdeen, Jamestown, ND, Watertown, and Pierre. She initiated the first Head Start program in her hometown. During her teaching years she was active in educational committees and various commissions. Sally has been active in her church and led Bible Study groups, belongs to AB PEO chapter, holding offices including the office of President. She has chaired various fund raising events. Sally was appointed by Governor Rounds to serve on the Judicial Qualification Commission and served as Chair. She was appointed to the Career Service Commission by Governor Janklow. Sally serves on the Commission on Equal Access to our Courts.

She has been a member of the state Junior Achievement Board and helped initiate the local Junior Achievement program in Pierre. She serves on the Fairy Godmother Board, a branch of the SD Community Foundation. She’s an avid reader, plays golf and is an exercise enthusiast.

Her children and grandchildren remain the loves of her life.

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2021 MISS SOUTH DAKOTA JUDGES Elizabeth (Beth) Raml

South Dakota Army National Guard, where she takes care of the IT needs of the Recruiting staff across the state. She worked for 10 years as a Recruiter for the SD Army National Guard in Watertown and the surrounding communities. Beth enlisted in the SD Guard in 2001. She deployed to Iraq in 2003 as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. She has held several jobs within the Guard, including Truck Driver, Supply Sergeant, Patient Administration Specialist, along with Recruiter, and the current position in IT. Beth is married to Charles Raml. They have been married for 9 years and have two children. Beth enjoys gardening and most things craft related. She can often be found digging in her garden, planting and harvesting plants and flowers. She enjoys preserving food and cooking for her family. When not gardening or crafting, one can bet she is enjoying a good book! She also keeps active by managing and playing with a local slow-pitch softball team in the summer.

Beth is honored to be a judge in this year’s pageant and, as a woman who frequently wears a uniform, she is truly looking forward to putting on a beautiful gown and joining these young women as they compete for this great honor!

Chris Jung

Chris lives in West Fargo. Originally from South Dakota, he earned his B.A. in English from Northern State University in Aberdeen. He then went on to attend law school at Texas Tech University and the University of South Dakota and graduated with his J.D. in 2009. For eight years, Chris was in private practice as a partner at a law firm in Aberdeen, focusing primarily in the areas of collections and commercial litigation. Since 2017, Chris has worked as an attorney for the North Dakota Department of Human Services. He also teaches as an adjunct professor at the University of North Dakota School of Law and Rasmussen College. In his leisure time, Chris enjoys traveling, playing cards, singing, spending time with family and friends, judging speech and debate, and volunteering with his church as an assistant minister, soloist, and reader. But a cautionary note: If you want the program to end before midnight, don’t let Chris get ahold of the microphone.

The Ray Peterson Rookie of the Year Award Presented to the Miss South Dakota Contestant placing the highest among the first-time contestants in a given year. A $500 scholarship provided by former Miss SDs in honor of Ray’s 55 years of dedication to the Miss South Dakota Pageant.

Previous winners: 2007 Katie Kellogg, Miss Rapid City, 3rd Runner-Up 2008 Alexandra Hoffman, Miss SDSU, Miss South Dakota 2009 Morgan Peck, Miss USD, Miss South Dakota 2010 Anne Virginia Koepp, Miss SDSU, 3rd Runner-Up 2011 Calista Kirby, Miss Brookings, 1st Runner-Up 2012 Tessa Dee, Miss Rolling Plains, 3rd Runner-Up 2013 Katie Barnett, Miss Rolling Plains, 3rd Runner-Up 2014 Meredith Gould, Miss Lake Alvin, Miss South Dakota 2015 Evy Johnson, Miss Heartland, Most Talented Non-Finalist 2016 Isabella Garcia, Miss SDSU, 2nd Runner-Up 2017 Miranda Mack, Miss SDSU, Miss South Dakota 2018 Cameron Schroder, Miss Wheel Jam, Semi-Finalist 2019 Hunter Widvey, Miss Wheel Jam, 3rd Runner-Up

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2021 MISS SOUTH DAKOTA JUDGING CRITERIA 2021 Miss South Dakota Judging Criteria and Scoring

Mission of the Miss America Organization: Prepare great women for the world and prepare the world for great women.

Job Description: Miss South Dakota is an articulate young woman who can engage with people of all ages and background, who wants to be a positive role model and has a true belief in and is ready to execute her social impact initiative.

Phases of State Competition: 1. Private Interview with Panel of Judges • Allows insight into candidate’s ability to fulfill the responsibilities of the job • Provides opportunity to learn about her qualities and attributes • Allows insight in her commitment to advance and execute here social impact initiative and have a year of service, not celebrity • Ability to get a sense of accomplishments above and beyond the resume • Allows insight into the ability to express and distinguish her beliefs and true knowledge of the world around her 2. On Stage Interview/Social Impact Pitch • Brings the interview to the stage to see how discussions take place in a public forum showcasing the candidate’s ability to communicate, stage presence, commanding presence, and relatability.

• Allows the candidate to speak on her social impact initiative in a public, presentation-style format • Allows the ability to see if candidate can serve as a role model and is reflective of her generation.

3. Talent • Opportunity to see the candidate’s preparatory and performance skills • Look at interpretive ability and technical skill level including execution, technique synchronization and control • Allows insight into stage presence and on-stage personality • Looks for how enjoyable and relatable the performance is 4. Red Carpet • Allows look into how the candidate exhibits her own personal style, attitude, personality, grace, presence, and confidence in evening wear or what a candidate would wear at a formal red-carpet event.

• Allows a look into composure, confidence, and the attention she captures on the stage and how she appears in the spotlight 5. Final Conversation for the Job/Final Ballot • Allow a final, highly energetic, and challenging conversation with the judges to determine who is the best candidate for the job • Allows a look at the sense of composure in the final moments of decision • Allow a look at interactivity with the judges and the audience

Miss Competition Scoring Summary

Preliminary Competition

Final Night Competition 35% Private Interview

40% Composite Score 15% Onstage Interview/Social Impact Pitch 10% Onstage Interview 35% Talent

35% Talent 15% Red Carpet

15% Red Carpet

Final Conversation/Final Ballot

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2021 Miss South Dakota SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Miss South Dakota 2021

First Runner-Up

Second Runner-Up

Third Runner-Up

Fourth Runner-Up

Semi-Finalists

Non-Semi-Finalists

Most Talented Non-Semi-Finalist Top Interview Non-Semi-Finalist Preliminary Talent Award

$8000 $4000 $2000 $1500 $1200 $3000 ($1000 each) $5250 ($750 each) $300 $300 $2000 ($1000 each

Thursday Sponsored by Ron and Anita Frankenstein; Friday Sponsored by Ken and Glenda Mostek

Preliminary On-Stage Interview Award

$1000 ($500 each)

Sponsored by Joe and Nikki Grandpre Wilson, Miss SD 2005

Dorothy Barnett Top Interview Award

$500

Ray Peterson “Rookie of the Year” Award

$500

$1000

Sponsored by Melissa Brown Stein, Miss SD 1991 Sponsored by Forever Miss South Dakota Sisterhood

Sylvia Tannehill “Kindness” Award

Sponsored by Ron and Anita Frankenstein and Danny Merrill

Miss Congeniality Award

$500

$1000

$1000

$1500 (2 - $750 each)

Sponsored by Cory and September Kirby

State Quality of Life Award

Sponsored by Bruce, Susan and Carrie Wintle, Miss SD 2018

State Community Service Award

Sponsored by Autumn Simunek Conrad, Miss SD 2015

State STEM Scholarship

Sponsored by CDI, Inc. Brookings

TOTAL $34,550

Miss South Dakota 2021 Crowning Package $1000 Gas Allowance – Ethanol Producers of SD $1000 Wardrobe Sponsor - Black Tie of Huron $1500 Wardrobe Assistance – Provided by Daryl & Sally Isburg; Kim McKay Solares, Miss SD 1995, Holly Hoffman and Jeff & Libby Gould Official Miss America Crown and Sash – Provided by Kim McKay Solares, Miss SD 1995 and The Sash Company Car Service for the year – Hometown Tire & Service, Tim Jensen Arm Bouquet – Flowers on Main Handcrafted Crown Box – Neal Foster Airfare/Lodging for Miss America Competition – Provided by SDSF Board Photo Session – Grandpre Photography 12 Month On-Demand fitness membership – B Well Brookings

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2021 Miss South Dakota’s Outstanding Teen SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

MSDOT

First Runner-Up

Second Runner-Up Third Runner-Up

Fourth Runner-Up Non-Finalists

Preliminary Talent Award

$2000

$1000

$750

$500

$350 $1750 ($250 each)

$250

$150 $250

$200 $200

James L and Ardis Johnson SDSU Jackrabbit Award

$2500 (2 @ $1250 each)

Sponsored by Bruce, Susan, and Carrie Wintle, MSDOT 2008

Preliminary Lifestyle and Wellness Award Top Interview Award

Sponsored by Bruce, Susan, and Carrie Wintle, MSDOT 2008

Miss Congeniality

State Community Service Award

Sponsored by Autumn Simunek Conrad. MSDOT 2007 Sponsored by James L and Ardis Johnson

State STEM Award

Sponsored by Banner Associates, Brookings, SD

$200

TOTAL $10,100

Miss South Dakota’s Outstanding Teen 2021 Crowning Package $500 Wardrobe Sponsor - Black Tie of Huron $1000 Wardrobe Assistance – Daryl & Sally Isburg; Kim McKay Solares, Miss SD 1995, Holly Hoffman and Jeff & Libby Gould Official Miss America OT Crown and Sash – Provided by SDSF Board Arm Bouquet – Flowers on Main Handcrafted Crown Box – Neal Foster Lodging for National Competition – Donated by Don & Shelly Kosiak Family Airfare for Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Competition – Provided by SDSF Board Photo Session – Grandpre Photography

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Teen Competition Scoring Summary

30% Private Interview 10% Lifestyle and Wellness 40% Talent 20% Evening Wear/Onstage Question

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In loving memory of Diedra Gatzke, first runner up at the Miss USD 2018 pageant, whose platform championed rights and inclusion for LBGTQ+ and other marginalized people.

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2019 Miss South Dakota’s Outstanding Payton Steffensen

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2019 Miss South Dakota’s Outstanding Teen

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2019 Miss South Dakota’s Outstanding Teen

Top 5

Kate Dailey Miss Missouri Valley’s OT 3rd Runner Up $500 Interview $250 Total $750

Laney Titze

Payton Steffensen Miss Railroad Junction’s OT Miss Siouxland’s OT 2nd Runner-up $750 MISS SDOT $2000 Interview $250 Total $750 Talent $250 Total $2500

Breanna Bossman Miss Sioux Empire’s OT 1st Runner Up $1000 Patriotic Essay $200 Total $1200

Anna Calhoon

Miss State Fair’s OT

4th Runner-up $350 Total $350

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Payton’s Y ears in Review Miss South Dakota’s Outstanding Teen – Payton Steffensen Having not one, but two years to reign is definitely an interesting situation that I have loved to explore! I have been so honored to be a part of every fundraiser, competition, parade, and even zoom meeting that I have participated in throughout my reign! My most proud moment this entire experience was representing SoDak at Miss America’s Outstanding Teen and really putting our program on the map. The whole week was a blast, being surrounded by smart, talented, encouraging, and positive young women, some who have become lifelong best friends! In addition, I am so thankful to have been able to give away a car with “Payton’s Keys of Hope,” and I cannot wait to continue contributing to the single-parent family community for years to come!

Another highlight I am especially fond of was the Miss SD Pheasant Hunt, where I met some amazing donors, learned to shoot a gun, and even managed to get the first bird (of many) that day! Of course, all the effort was absolutely paid off at each parade I was able to attend, with so many hugs, waves, and smiles (before masks of course)! Lastly, attending each local competition and spending quality time with my sister queens and my Miss, was a blessing in itself. I love the girls in this organization so much, and I know each one has the courage and drive to achieve great things. This reign definitely was not conventional, but has taught me so much, and the knowledge and poise I carry with me now will always help me in future endeavors.

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Farewell

Being the longest reigning Miss South Dakota’s Outstanding Teen, these two years have taught me so unbelievably much.

I have not only grown up, but have found my true calling in life and thrived, while in the midst of a global pandemic. I have learned lessons, tried new things, and pushed myself to be the best person I can be.

Without this opportunity and responsibilities I fulfilled, I would not be the young woman I am today. In addition, everyone who has supported me through the surprises, crazy drives, long hours, laughs, tears, and every moment in between, thank you from the bottom of my heart. To my wonderful Momma, Super G and Grammy, siblings, friends, family, sponsors, community members, mentors and Miss, thank you for always being my biggest cheerleaders. I appreciate every one of you more than you’ll ever know! It has really been an honor to be your longest reigning teen titleholder, your Miss South Dakota’s Outstanding Teen 2019, Payton Steffensen.

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2021 MISS SOUTH DAKOTA OUSTANDING TEEN EMCEE Jeff Gould

Jeff Gould is an author, public speaker and broadcaster gifted at inspiring and encouraging audiences and employees. He has written five books to date, including I Like that Story, based on lessons learned from families after the loss of a loved one. As a public speaker for over 20 years, Jeff has spoken to groups in the Midwest on a variety of subjects, from historical lectures to weddings and funerals, from hands-on sales training, to one-man theatrical productions. His message is always entertaining: a blend of humor and stories, his content is rare and valuable: practical steps towards living a life of passion and purpose. Jeff has also developed a number of on-line courses designed to help parents and retirees, along with workshops and webinars through his website ILikeThatStory.net An award-winning radio broadcaster for more than 30 years, Jeff has been named South Dakota Broadcaster of the year, and as an advertising consultant received awards for both effective ads and ad campaigns. He is also an entrepreneur with syndicated Christmas program in more than 60 markets.

Jeff’s warm and engaging speaking style has been compared to Paul Harvey and Garrison Keillor. He continues to blog and podcast. Jeff has been married to Libby for 30+ years and now that their four daughters have grown, they travel together on speaking engagements and seek to encourage others wherever they go. Jeff is also the father of Miss South Dakota 2014, Meridith Gould Selby.

OUSTANDING TEEN ENTERTAINERS

Callee Bauman Wachter Miss South Dakota 2006 Crop Insurance and Farm Technology Specialist

Payton Steffensen

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Mitchell Olson

Music Major grad from SDSU Former Hobo Day Grand Pooba Kitchen King of Minnehaha County

The one & only 2-year reigning OT Calls Yankton, SD home Platform was, and still is . . .

“Project TWC: Together We Can”

Nikki Grandpre Wilson

Miss South Dakota 2005 USD and Creighton University Grad Doctor of Pharmacy & Licensed Pharmacist Mom to 3 of Bob & Becky’s grandchildren

Shawn Cable

Long-time popular early-morning TV Co-Host An SDSU grad & proud Jackrabbit. Go Jacks!

Father of a talented teenager Plays the accordion!

2021 MISS SOUTH DAKOTA OUSTANDING TEEN 2021 MISS SOUTH DAKOTA’S OUTSTANDING TEEN COMPETITION

TEENS IN LIVING COLOR Saturday, June 5, 1pm

Our National Anthem: “The Star Spangled Banner” “Colors of Life” (DJ Bobo) . . . Callee, Nikki, Shawn, Mitchell, Payton & Outstanding Teen Candidates Introduction of Hosts and Teen Candidates

Payton Steffensen, Miss SD’s Outstanding Teen 2019-2020 Introduction of the 2021 Distinguished Panel of Judges OUTSTANDING TEENS IN PHYSICAL FITNESS COMPETITION “Life in Color” (One Republic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Payton & Outstanding Teen Candidates . . . (CD) OUTSTANDING TEENS IN TALENT COMPETITION OUTSTANDING TEENS IN EVENING WEAR & ON-STAGE QUESTION COMPETITION “Colors of the Wind” (Vanessa Williams) . . . Calleee Bauman Wachter & Nikki Grandpre Wilson

------- 10 Minute INTERMISSION ------Announcements & Acknowledgements

Talent Performance – Payton Steffensen “Coat of Many Colors” (Dolly Parton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nikki

Interviews with Miss SD’s FOREVER OUTSTANDING TEENS “The Colors of My Life” (Mimi Bessette) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Callee & O/T Candidates (Cross-over) Farewell and Final Walk – Payton Steffensen Announcement of MISS CONGENIALITY & Special SCHOLARSHIP Awards Announcement of the 2021 COURT OF HONOR and the Crowning of

Miss SD’s OUTSTANDING TEEN 2021 “Colors of Life” – Reprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Entire Cast 39

2021 MISS SOUTH DAKOTA’S OUTSTANDING TEEN CANDIDATES Hometown: Mitchell

Hometown: Rapid City

Age: 18

Age: 18

Talent: Piano

Talent: Vocal

Platform : Art for All

Platform: Thank the Farmers

LANEY TITZE MISS COYOTE COUNTRY’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

KARINA NOVOTNY MISS FALL RIVER BALLOON FESTIVAL’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

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HAYDEN WIDVEY MISS HOT SPRINGS’ OUTSTANDING TEEN Hometown: Hot Springs

Hometown: Rapid City

Age: 14

Age: 16

Talent: Hula hoop

Talent: Vocal

Platform: Adoption Advocacy

Platform: Why Fit In When You Were Born to Stand Out

JAVONTE MADSEN MISS HURON’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Hometown: Watertown

Hometown: Rapid City

Age: 17

Age: 16

Talent: Dance

Talent: Poetry

Platform: LOTTA – List Of Things To Accomplish

Platform: Beyond the Box

ZOWIE GODDARD MISS BROOKINGS’ OUTSTANDING TEEN

KYLIE TORNOW MISS RAPID CITY’S OUTSTANDING TEEN Hometown: Hartford

Hometown: Yankton

Age: 17

Age: 14

Talent: Vocal

Talent: Ballet Dance

Platform: Youth Experience Music & Movement

Platform: Use it up, Wear it out, Make it do, or Do without

KIANNA HEALY MISS SIOUXLAND’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

VICTORIA RAINBOTH MISS SIOUX EMPIRE’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

BRILEY STEFFENSEN MISS RAILROAD JUNCTION’S OUTSTANDING TEEN Hometown: Sioux Falls

Home Town: Black Hawk

Age: 18

Age: 17

Talent: Vocal

Talent: Dance

Platform: Honoring Our Veterans

Platform: L.I.P.P – Look Inside People Project

RIO SNYDER MISS MISSOURI VALLEY’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

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Hometown: Hitchcock

Hometown: Timber Lake

Age: 16

Age: 16

Talent: Vocal/Guitar

Talent: Unicycle + Clogging

Platform: Firm Foundations

DANIELLE NOWELL MISS STATE FAIR’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Platform: Inspiring Kids through Reading

NATALIE SCHOEPPNER MISS JACK’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Dr. James L. and Ardis Johnson SDSU Jackrabbit Award

As proud Jackrabbit supporters, Dr. James L. and Ardis Johnson are providing two $1,250 scholarships to outstanding young women who are attending or plan to attend SDSU. 42

Proud supporter of the Miss South Dakota STEM Scholarships

Empowering women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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Production Staff

Pat DeSmet

Ray Peterson

Producer & Director Set Designer 49 Years / 54 Years Total

Sound Design Board Operator 8 Years

Lighting Design Board Operator 4 Years

Ashley Bietz

Corey Shelsta

Neil Miller

Jeff LaRive Stage Crew Fly Chief 1 Year

Sam LaRive

Tech Asst.

Backstage Crew 1 Year

Cecilia Woodring

Regina Bakley

Monica Knutson

Tech Asst.

Backstage Crew 8 Years

Head Choreographer Production Asst.

6 Years

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Choreographer Production Asst.

5 Years

Lighting Design 15 Years

Choreographer Production Asst.

5 Years

Mark Wismer

Technical Director Projection Chief 9 Years

Kate Wismer

Music Coordinator Recording/Editing 1 Year

Karla Eidem

House Manager Covid Monitor/Enforcer 1 Year

Kathy Larsen

Dressing Room Chief 2 Years / 32 Years Total

2021 MISS SOUTH DAKOTA COMPETITION

Volunteers & Acknowledgements

Volunteers & Acknowledgements Dressing Room Kathy Larsen, Chair Sue Knutzen Kaye Myers Ticket Sales Alex Hoffman Bisson, Chair Lynn Von Eschen Meals Carolyn Knutson, Chair Jaclyn Boldt Judges Sally Isburg, Chair Val Simpson Daryl Isburg Ron & Anita Frankenstein Curt & Louise Bauman Kristi Bauer Richter Auditors Stan Nase, CPA Suzanne Moe, CPA

Thank you to the following for contributions to the distinguished panel of judges Mike Blank, Riddle’s Jewelry McNeil & Sandra Chestnut Tom & Kristi Richter Cory & September Kirby Comfort Suites Brookings Thank you to the following for contributions for candidates and crew meals Pius XII Newman Center Subway George’s Best Choice Realty HyVee Catholic Daughters St Paul’s Guild – White, SD VFW Auxiliary – George Dokken post Papa John’s Farmers Union Insurance – Gary Ray

Program Book 2021 Carol Barnett Nesbitt Glenda Mostek Ray Peterson

Event Ushers Brookings Lions Club Event Photographer Bob Grandpre

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MISS SOUTH DAKOTA HISTORY MISS SOUTH DAKOTA

History

Year #competing Name Name Title Year #competing

Home Town Title

Talent Hometown

Pageant Talent

1947

8

Roselyn Anderson

Miss St. Onge

St. Onge

Piano

American Indian

1948

5

Myrna Clemensen

Miss Conde

Conde

Piano

Flower Garden

1949

8

Carol Quinn

Miss University

Sioux Falls

Dramatic Reading

Japanese

1950

12

Irene O’Connor

Miss University

Burbank

Dramatic Reading

Marine

1951

11

Marlene Rieb

Miss Ruskin Park

Parkston

Baton Twirling

Celestial

1952

9

Sandra Kay Hart

Miss Inter-Lakes

Salem

Baton Twirling

Hawaiian

1953

12

Delores Jerde

Miss BHTC

Spearfish

Piano

The Greatest Show on Earth

1954

13

Cleo Ann Harrington

Miss Madison

Colman

Vocal

Pretty as a Picture

1955

16

Connie White

Miss Canistota

Canistota

Piano

Moonlight and Roses

1956

15

Lois Paulson

Miss Mobridge

Mobridge

Vocal

No Theme

1957

12

Patricia Miller

Miss University

Mobridge

Vocal

No Theme

1958

15

Carolee Nelson

Miss State College

Irene

Dramatic Reading

No Theme

1959

17

Meredith Auld

Miss Yankton

Yankton

Vocal

No Theme

1960

18

Janet Lee Barber

Miss Britton

Britton

Dramatic Reading

No Theme

1961

14

ReJean Ann Bowar

Miss State College

Faulkton

Original Musical Radio Newscast

No Theme

1962

13

Charlean Fuhrman

Miss Northern State

Mansfield

Home-making Variety Act

No Theme

1963

15

Heather Ann Paterson

Miss Yankton College

Watertown

Novelty Dance

No Theme

1964

14

June Ann Delbridge

Miss Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls

Piano

The Heritage of Today

1965

24

Nancy Lou Sandwick

Miss Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls

Vocal

We Are Tomorrow

1966

20

Deborah Ann Molitor

Miss University

Onawa, Iowa

Vocal

It’s MoreThan A Pageant

1967

19

Sally Jo Iverson

Miss Sioux Falls

Brandon

Original Monologue

Miss America MainStreet

1968

19

Ann McKay

Miss Lead-Deadwood

Lead

Dramatic Reading

1969

19

Nancy Nickelson

Miss Black Hills State

Belle Fourche

Vocal & Guitar

Miss America Mystique

1970

22

Mary Jo Harum

Miss Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls

Vocal

Step into the Seventies

1971

20

Susan Inman

Miss Fall River

Hot Springs

Dramatic Reading

Starlit Memories

1972

19

Janet Kay Hunter

Miss Prairie Village

Madison

Piano

Joy to the World

1973

13

Gwen Resick

Miss SDSU

Clark

Dramatic Reading

1974

14

Barbara Guthmiller

Miss Yankton College

Tripp

Vocal

Here Comes the Sun

1975

11

Gina Rae Campbell

Miss USD

Canton

Vocal

A South Dakota Collage

1976

12

Beth Guthmiller

Miss SDSU

Tripp

Vocal

She’sYour Land and She’s Mine

1977

10

Karen Rae Janousek

Miss Rapid City

Rapid City

Piano

Look to the Rainbow

1978

13

Jennifer Lea Holt

Miss Mitchell

Mitchell

Vocal

The Song is Love, Let’s Sing It!

1979

13

Julie Kleinsasser

Miss State Fair

Freeman

Vocal

Here We Go Again!

1980

16

Carol Ann Barnett

Miss Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls

Vocal

All Aboard for Broadway

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Theme Theme

Every Day Is Opening Night

America, You’re Beautiful

History

MISS SOUTH DAKOTA Year #competing #competing Year Name Name Title

Title Home Town

Hometown Talent

Talent Pageant

Theme Theme

1981

14

Pennisue Largent

Miss Hot Springs

Hot Springs

Vocal

Strike Up the Band

1982

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Tara Leigh Meyerink

Miss Mitchell

Platte

Piano

South Dakota Proud

1983

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LaRonda Kaye Lundin

Miss SDSU

Revillo

Piano

Through the Years: An Encore

1984

14

Debra Jean Cleveland

Miss State Fair

Madison

Piano

Hello, World!

1985

12

Amy DeHeer

Miss State Fair

Hot Springs

Vocal

Stepping Out With Class

1986

13

Julie Hedin

Miss SDSU

Watertown

Flute

This Joint is Jumpin’

1987

16

Najla Ghazi

Miss SDSU

Brookings

Humorous Reading

1988

16

Kathryn Barnes

Miss Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls

Vocal

The Hills are Alive!

1989

17

Dawn Strunk

Miss Sioux Empire

Irene

Piano

Showtime ’89!

1990

12

Jennifer Palmquist

Miss State Fair

Wilmot

Dramatic Reading

1991

12

Melissa Brown

Miss Rapid City

Rapid City

Vocal

Tonight’s the Night!

1992

13

Leslie Saunders

Miss East River

Dakota Dunes

Vocal

Country from the Heart

1993

12

Angela Casey

Miss Rushmore

Hutchinson, KS

Vocal

A Miss for All Seasons

1994

12

Kristi Bauer

Miss State Fair

Brookings

Dance

Down By the Riverside

1995

15

Kimberlee McKay

Miss USD

Belle Fourche

Flute

Here’s Love

1996

18

Stephanie Camp

Miss State Fair

Rapid City

Vocal

Dazzlin’Decades

1997

16

Shantel Swedlund

Miss State Fair

Arlington

Saxophone

1998

16

Sara Frankenstein

Miss Heartland

Redfield

Vocal

1999

14

Trisha Haroldson

Miss Heartland

Bruce

Light Opera

2000

16

Nicole Nigg

Miss Western Plains

Sisseton

Vocal

Celebrate 2000

2001

13

Alecia Zuehlke

Miss Great Plains

Britton

Piano

Out of this World!

2002

14

Vanessa Shortbull

Miss State Fair

Rapid City

Ballet en Pointe

Legends of Our Time

2003

16

Sara Seever

Miss Rushmore

Custer

Vocal

The Envelope, Please

2004

16

Kyra Korver

Miss Black Hills Gold

Mitchell

Vocal

Welcome to the Fifties

2005

13

Nikki Grandpre

Miss Sioux Empire Fair

Pierre

Vocal

Bon Voyage!

2006

13

Callee Bauman

Miss SDSU

Huron

Vocal

Celebrating 60 and the Beat Goes On

2007

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Kate Wismer

Miss State Fair

Britton

Light Opera

You’re Lookin’at Country

2008

13

Alexandra Hoffman

Miss SDSU

Eureka

Vocal

Echoes from the Eighties

2009

14

Morgan Peck

Miss USD

Sioux Falls

Vocal

Happy Holidays!

2010

13

Loren Vaillancourt

Miss Hub City

Huron

Gymnastics Dance

2011

14

Anna Simpson

Miss Rolling Plains

Rapid City

Piano

Brookings

Tumbling

Heading for the Future

Keep Smiling, America!

Electric Youth Rockin’in the USA Here’s to the Ladies!

A New Life Get Up and Dance!

2012

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Calista Kirby

Miss Rushmore

2013

16

Tessa Dee

Miss Gold Rush

Mitchell

Gymnastics Dance

Sioux Falls

Dance en Pointe

We Own the Night

Hot Springs Brookings

Vocal Vocal - Classical

Spark The Fire Still Living the Dream

Redfield Iroquois Iroquois

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2014

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Meridith Gould

Miss Lake Alvin

2015 2016

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Autumn Simunek Julia Olson

Miss Oahe Miss Missouri Valley

2017 2018 2018

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Miranda Mack Carrie Wintle Carrie Wintle

Miss SDSU

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Roselyn Anderson Ridley STILL

Happy AFTER ALL THESE YEARS

Just like the other 72 outstanding women who have gone on to wear the crown, Roselyn Anderson Ridley was, still is, and forever will be a Miss South Dakota. But only an ever-smiling Roselyn can claim to be the very first.

Held outdoors and under the stars at Woodward Field in Hot Springs, the first Miss South Dakota Pageant with its American Indian theme, featured eight contestants representing the cities of Wagner, Redfield, Chamberlain, Edgemont, Lead, Watertown and Roselyn’s little home-town community of St. Onge. No scholarships were awarded at the 1947 competition, and the original four competition categories – Interview, Bathing Suit, Evening Gown and Talent continued to be the judging criteria for Miss America and all preliminary competitions until 2019 when Swimsuit was dropped from the competition. While the Bathing Suit may have been Roselyn’s least-favorite category, Talent was special for Roselyn, and although she considered herself to be just an average pianist, her keyboard skills in rendering, “O Sole Mio” were good enough to win over the judges on her way to becoming South Dakota’s very first “Miss” to

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compete in the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City, NJ. Today, at 92 years young and having traded her crown for a cowgirl hat, Roselyn can be found still living the dream on her beloved ranch at St. Onge. Fortunately for all of us, while the pageant was still in Hot Springs, Roselyn made her annual Runway Walk a special pageant highlight. Her annual appearances provided the entire Miss SD “pageant family” with the incredible opportunity of getting to know, adore, and truly appreciate the incredible lady who started it all.

Roselyn, your infectious smile makes everyone HAPPY, and we thank you for sharing it with us. You’re not only the very first, but also the very best – and will be FOREVER.

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Miss South Dakota 2015 Miss South Dakota 2016 Autumn Simunek Julia Olson

Miss South Da Anna Sim

Miss South Dakota 2012 Miss South Dakota 2013 Calista Kirby Tessa Dee

Miss South Dakota 2016 Miss South Dakota Julia Olson2017 Miranda Mack

Miss South Dakota 2013 Miss South Tessa Dakota 2014 Dee Meridith Gould

Miss South Da Autumn Sim

Miss South Dakota 2017

Miss South Dakota 2018 Miranda Mack Carrie Wintle

Miss South Dakota 2019-2020 Amber Hulse

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2014 2013 Bird NinaTaylor Mesteth

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2007 2008 Autumn Simunek Carrie Wintle

2011 2010 Alexis Thomas Kosiak Emma

2012 2011 Meridith Gould Alexis Kosiak

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Happy Anniversary to these Forever Miss South Dakotas JANET “JAN” BARBER COLEMAN

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Jan feels blessed to have lived a life rich with experiences, one of which was serving as Miss South Dakota in 1960. She’s lived in Minneapolis, Vancouver, BC, NYC and SFO, all communities in which she played an active role. She has been married twice and has raised a daughter and five stepchildren. She loves spending time with her granddaughter, now competing on her university’s equestrian team. Jan is currently in Norway with her fiancé (yes, you CAN find love in your later years) and will return to the US with him as COVID dictates. Her insatiable curiosity and eagerness to learn has led to successful careers in investment banking, real estate consulting, marketing, photography, and media/ entertainment. In 2007, she chose to listen to her intuition, gave up her beautiful Sausalito home, gave away her belongings, and set out to experience life without the “trappings”. She says it was an amazing journey that expanded her life in many ways. In 2010, as advisor to four millennials, she negotiated a TV series on their behalf, sold it to MTV as a “feel good” show and Executive Produced the series, “The Buried Life”. Through Inspiritrix, her consulting practice, she has assisted clients in identifying their life purpose and living their lives to the fullest. (Inspiritrix is a Greek word which means “one who inspires another to attain their Golden treasures”.) Her wish is to be “Fairy Godmother” to as many people as possible for the rest of her life.

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RE JEAN BOWAR SCHULTE

I have had a wonderful life and grateful for my SDSU graduation in 1962. I earned a M.Ed. ECE from Iowa State in 1964 and Ph.D. from University of Akron, OH in 1997. I married another SDSU graduate, Richard Schulte. We are approaching our 55th years married. I have received many recognitions, including: Recipient of Excellence in Teaching Award, Cuyahoga Community College 2002; appointed as faculty member of NAEYC Professional Development Panel; Peer Reviewer for programs seeking NAEYC Accreditation from 2004 to 2014. We have two children and seven grandchildren. At the time of the collapse of the Vietnam War, we sponsored four Vietnamese siblings who became members of our family. My gratitude for SDSU and the opportunity to be represented as Miss South Dakota expanded my appreciation for many who were encouraging.

MARY HARUM HART

’70

Mary sang a medley of Beatle hits and was a Semi-Finalist in the 1970 Miss America Pageant. A graduate of Augustana College, Mary taught English at Sioux Falls Washington High School before leaving the state to pursue a career in Broadcast Journalism. She worked at several television stations and appeared on TV shows and commercials, but eventually became a household name as the female co-host of Entertainment Tonight (ET) earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in May of 1989. She continued to host Entertainment Tonight from 1982 until retiring from the show in 2011. Mary and her husband, Burt Sugarman, are the parents off one son, Alac (AJ).

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SUE INMAN THELEN

’71

Sue grew up on a ranch in the Black Hills, and in 1969 represented South Dakota in the Miss American Teenager Pageant in Palisades Park, NY where she was one of eight finalists. She attended SDSU from 1969 to 1972 majoring in art. She became Miss South Dakota in 1971 and after crowning Janet Hunter as Miss South Dakota 1972, Sue married her college sweetheart, Tom Thelen. They have 3 children and 11 grandchildren with one more on the way in July.

They moved back to South Dakota and, in 2018, Sue decided to finally finish the degree she started nearly 50 years before. So, 52 years after she started college, Sue graduated from SDSU with her bachelor’s degree on May 8, 2021. She is an accomplished artist working in many mediums featuring primarily landscapes and wildlife.

CAROL BARNETT NESBITT

’80

The year she gave up her crown, Carol met the pageant sound guy, and two years later married him. They’ve now been together for 40 years, have 4 children and 3 grandchildren. Carol worked as a news anchor and reporter for years, but for the last 25 years has worked in communications for Catholic school systems in Sioux Falls and Denver. She has continued to give back to her beloved Miss SD program over the years, serving as a Miss SD Board member, pageant entertainer, co-host, local pageant director, scholarship fundraiser, program book coordinator, coordinator of the “Forever Miss SD Sisters” alumni group, and finally – interview & talent coach and general cheerleader of contestants. As one of 12 children whose dad died young, Carol understands the value of the scholarships offered to contestants through this program and the training they receive through their participation, and how life-changing both can be. Carol has sung in many bands including a jazz standards band and several big bands.

She’s been an active volunteer with Dougherty Hospice and The Banquet (soup kitchen) and, along with her brother, helped create three Christmas CDs, raising more than $100,000 for charity. She and her husband are enjoying Colorado and do a lot of hiking in the mountains. She recently conquered her first two “14-ers”.

PENNI LARGENT HANSEN

’81

Penni invested her Miss South Dakota scholarship funds into her goal of a career in Broadcasting. Following the completion of her broadcasting degree from Arizona State University, she worked in her industry as a TV News Reporter. However, she soon discovered her real life’s passion was actually raising and helping children. Penni was an active member of the Jr. League of Dallas, TX and Cleveland, OH, volunteering her time into the child-focused service programs of an AIDS daycare and the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas. Penni spent years as a court appointed special advocate for abused and neglected children, and then turned her focus to hospitalized children in Dallas. She, along with her 85-pound Golden Doodle, regularly visit two children’s hospitals as a therapy team, bringing smiles and a bit of joy to children of all ages. But, of all of her accomplishments, Penni is the most proud of her 37-year marriage to Mike Hansen, their two grown daughters, and her 2-year old granddaughter. Penni has always believed that she is truly #1LuckyPenni!

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Happy Anniversary to these Forever Miss South Dakotas JENNIFER PALMQUIST BRIXIUS

’90

Jennifer received her Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science and Nutrition from South Dakota State University, and her Master of Science degree in Food Science and Nutrition from North Dakota State University.

She is also a registered dietitian. She currently is taking a break from her professional career and enjoying being at home with her kids. Previously, she was with International Dairy Queen for over 24 years and held a variety of positions of increasing responsibility, serving most recently as the Vice President of Quality Assurance and Food Safety. In this role, Jennifer managed the company’s world-wide quality assurance program to ensure store operators had access to products that met Dairy Queen’s standards for quality, consistency, value and safety. She has also served on the University of Minnesota Advisory Council for the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, and is a founding member of the National Restaurant Association’s Executive Nutrition Study Group. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys volunteering at her children’s school, entertaining, gardening and going on walks with her family. She lives in Plymouth, Minnesota with her husband Chip and their three children.

MELISSA BROWN STEIN

’91

Shortly after her Miss South Dakota reign, Melissa moved with her young daughter Kaylee to Montana. It was there that Melissa began the start of what would become a long and fulfilling career as an investigative reporter and news anchor. Melissa soon landed in Colorado Springs, CO, where she would raise a family with four children and many furry friends, while simultaneously working at the local news station; for many years she was lead co-anchor on the week-day evening news. In 2005, Melissa reconnected with an old college flame, and by 2006 they were married, and Melissa and her children (Kaylee, Myanna, Allie, and Jackson) moved to Fort Collins, CO, to join Chris.

The family got a lot bigger, as they gained a step-dad and step-sister (Vivian), and only two years later would welcome another baby sister (Reagan). With six children and many furry and non-furry friends, Melissa spent the following ten years focusing her efforts on raising her kids, often describing these efforts as “herding cats.” As her children slowly have left the nest, Melissa has been able to focus her time and energy on something she has always loved: man’s best friend. For the past several years, Melissa has volunteered her home, time, and occasionally her children’s time, on fostering rescue dogs and helping to place them in loving homes and, out of a hundred dogs she’s fostered and nurtured back to health over the years, she only kept two of them! Melissa would tell you how thankful and happy she is that she can host a Family Dinner every Monday night with all of her kids and the love of her life.

NICOLE NIGG PHILBRICK

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Nicole resides in Bedford, NH with her husband Kevin and two girls, Cameron (age 10) and Emerson (age 7). After spending 5 years in Chicago and 12 years in Atlanta, she finds New England a beautiful place to raise her family and feels the heart of the people in New Hampshire really resemble the heart of those in South Dakota, making it truly feel like home. Nicole works as an advisor to the nonprofit senior living industry, by leading market research and strategy at OnePoint Partners.

She also continues to volunteer through the Miss New Hampshire Program to continue to give back to the Organization that gave so much to her.

ALECIA ZUEHLKE O’NEILL

’01

Alecia continues to work in the senior living industry helping active seniors as well as those with dementia/Alzheimer’s get the most out of life. She has worked for the Good Samaritan Society for 15 years. She currently serves as the Senior Living AdministratorSioux Falls Area overseeing the independent living, assisted living, and memory care assisted living campuses in Sioux Falls and Dell Rapids that Good Samaritan Society and Sanford operate. She advocates for senior issues and represents the industry as she serves on the board of directors for the South Dakota Heath Care Association. Alecia lives in Tea, SD with her husband Brandon and their children Kenadi(11), Jamison(9), Rylie(8). She enjoys her role as chauffeur taking her children to practices, games and camps as they are discovering their own passions and interests. She is forever grateful for the opportunities that the Miss South Dakota program has brought her and the relationships she continues to build by staying connected. She is hopeful we are able to be together in person for the 75th next year!

LOREN VAILLANCOURT CARVER

’10

After finishing her degree in Exercise Science at South Dakota State University in 2012, Loren headed south to Atlanta and earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Emory University in 2015. Since that time, Loren resides in the Atlanta suburbs where she met and married her husband Jason in 2019. They are currently cat parents of two. She practices physical therapy in a local outpatient clinic, helps at the local hospital and also owns/operates her blog “Hey, Lo! Blog”. Her husband is co-owner of a growing group fitness company- Twisted Cycle. She recently underwent training to become a pelvic floor specialist to help women feel their best pre/post-natal. Loren spends her free time traveling, lifting weights, hiking and enjoying DIY projects. Loren fondly remembers her time as Miss South Dakota 2010 and appreciates all you who helped make her dreams possible.

ANNA SIMPSON WETHAM

’11

Since my time as Miss South Dakota, there have been a whirlwind of adventures and trials, but just like the journey of being Miss South Dakota, every piece has made me who I am today. After I passed on the crown, I went out into the business world and dove into media sales with NewsCenter1 Media Group the NBC television affiliate for western South Dakota.

I later moved into management and built teams that handled the revenue side of the business. During that time, I married my love Josh Whetham and we now have two little girls- Cami, 6, and Savvy, almost 3. Pregnancy was the most challenging time of my life. Cami was born at 27 weeks because I developed extreme preeclampsia and hellp syndrome. As a result, the only way to even have a chance at saving both of us was to deliver.

With Savvy we were able to extend the pregnancy longer but it was touch and go most of the time. Since I went through these scary pregnancy challenges, I have been drawn to hospitals and healthcare. It was a desire I couldn’t seem to kick, so this year I took a position in community relations for Monument Health in Rapid City, SD. I now get to advocate for the hospital where our lives were saved. Josh and I recently built a new house and barn on our land north of New Underwood where we raise performance horses. Life has already taught me so much and I look forward to all that God has in store for myself and my family.

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Good Luck Tori, From Your Family and Friends!

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