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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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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 30
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 (PLEASE DO SOME TYPE OF BOX/COLOR SCREEN FOR THE INFO BELOW ON THIS PAGE) 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. 32
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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2021
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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58 MISS SOUTH DAKOTA PAGEANT 2018
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
13
Tara Leigh Meyerink
Miss Mitchell
Platte
Piano
South Dakota Proud
1983
14
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
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Kathryn Barnes
Miss Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls
Vocal
The Hills are Alive!
1989
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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
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Leslie Saunders
Miss East River
Dakota Dunes
Vocal
Country from the Heart
1993
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Angela Casey
Miss Rushmore
Hutchinson, KS
Vocal
A Miss for All Seasons
1994
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Kristi Bauer
Miss State Fair
Brookings
Dance
Down By the Riverside
1995
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Kimberlee McKay
Miss USD
Belle Fourche
Flute
Here’s Love
1996
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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
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Trisha Haroldson
Miss Heartland
Bruce
Light Opera
2000
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Nicole Nigg
Miss Western Plains
Sisseton
Vocal
Celebrate 2000
2001
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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
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Sara Seever
Miss Rushmore
Custer
Vocal
The Envelope, Please
2004
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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
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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
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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
Rhapsody Among the Stars Ready to Rumble
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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 2011 Anna Simpson
Miss South Dakota 2014 Miss South Dakota 2015 Meridith Gould Autumn Simunek
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Miss South Dakota 2011 Miss South Dakota 2012 Anna Simpson Calista Kirby
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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2011 2010 Alexis Thomas Kosiak Emma
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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, Hunter & Hayden Widvey -Steve & Debbie Shannon
Best Wishes to Zowie Goddard, Miss Brookings Outstanding Teen!
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Best of luck to our fearless director, Miss Annie Woodmansey! We love you! From your Crazy Awesome Nerds (Photos: FDC Severe Tire Damange)
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Miss Siouxland Good luck, Courtney! We are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Jake, Lindsey, Justin, Branson, Breegan, Mackenzie, Justin, Warren, and Kinsley
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Good Luck Natalie Schoeppner, Miss Jack’s Outstanding Teen! Thanks for your support of our program! The Nielson family is cheering for Hunter & Hayden Widvey!
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Brookings Office 1736 6th St Brookings, SD 57006 Phone: (605) 696-1080 Toll Free: (877) 433-1089 Fax: (605) 696-1081
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HAYDEN WIDVEY Miss South Dakota’s Outstanding Teen 2021
Wishing our FAVORITE music teacher, Good Luck at Miss South Dakota! We Love you, Miss Woodmansey! -The Volks
Nesland Construction, Inc. knows that Hayden Widvey is the perfect foundation for the SD Outstanding Teen Title. Michael Nesland, Owner 605-391-8436
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Proudly supports Hunter & Hayden Widvey
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Your students love you, Ms. Woodmansey!
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Good Luck Tori, From Your Family and Friends!
Mom, Dad, Thomas, and Avery Grampa & Granma Thelen, Great Gramma Violet Grampa & Gramma Rainboth, Great Gramma Detty Uncle Todd & Aunt Mandy, Uncle Dan & Aunt Jasmine Uncle Steve and Aunt Patsy 101
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Good Luck Tori ! Tuls Dairies are ‘Pulling’ For You !
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FORT SISSETON STATE PARK, LAKE CITY, SD
1st US Volunteers, Company F.
FORT SISSETON Historical Festival FIRST WEEKEND OF JUNE
Best of luck Kaitlin O'Neill, Miss Dakota Plains
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Cheering for Hunter & Hayden Widvey!
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