Miss Ohio 2017 Program Book

MISS OHIO 2017

Alice Magoto

MISS OHIO 2016

Miss Ohio's Year

Miss Ohio's Year

Thank You!

This year would not have been possible without the help of many special people…

Mom, you hold half of this crown. Thank you for every phone call, every piece of advice, every article of clothing purchased….this year would not have been possible without you. Thank you for supporting me through the ups and downs. I love you.

Dad, there is no way I would have gotten through this year without your help. Thank you for your willingness to help out in any way you can- whether it was helping me pack, driving me to an appearance, sending me a text to make sure I made it where I needed to go, or just asking about my day.

Leo, thank you for putting up with all this craziness and being flexible. Thank you for always taking a snapchat with me or letting mw borrow your sports t-shirts for appearances. I hope you enjoyed my car.

The rest of my family, thank you for your endless love and unconditional support. Seeing you all make trips out to see me compete or attend my appearances meant the world to me.

To the Miss Ohio Board, thank you for believing in me. Thank you for doing anything in your power to help me reach my highest potential and for your continuous support and help throughout the year.

To Henri’s, Graham Chevrolet, Miller’s Jewelry, Sylvart, and the rest of my sponsors. Thank you for being a part of my journey to Miss America and beyond. Thank you for your support of the Miss Ohio Scholarship program. None of this would be possible without you.

To my teen, Madison. I love you so much. Thank you for becoming my best friend this year; you have done an impeccable job. Juggling appearances, school, music and more- you inspire me. To Candace, thank you for your hospitality and for all of our talks, oh, and for also drinking your coffee out of a straw.

To Becky, I would not be the person I am without you, I would not be here without you. Thank you for being such an amazing mentor, but more importantly the sister I never had. I love you so much.

To my sweet Miss Ohio sisters, I am so proud and honored to be a part of such a prestigious sorority. Thank you for all the sweet texts, for letting me bum on your couch, or being there to answer questions and let me pick your brains. Can’t wait for many more reunions.

To the Bishops, Terri and Sharon, Kim, and every single person in the Miss Ohio Crew. Miss Ohio would not be what it is without you, having a team like all of you is so special- not many other states have one. I will never forget the echo’s of OH in Boardwalk Hall. Thank you for letting me into your family even though I was almost a complete stranger at the start of this year. Thank you for the hugs and the high fives. Heres to making memories and having fun.

To my friends. Thank you for your patience, for lending a listening ear, for helping me in anyway you can and most importantly staying by my side <3

To every single person who supported me on my journey, whether it was a donation, a sweet Facebook comment, coming to an event, or even following my year, thank you. I could not be more grateful for all the support I have received this whole year. My heart is full.

Thank you for being a part of my symphony, Alice Magoto

Sam Haskell III

Welcome Miss America

Executive Chairman and CEO

Originally from Amory, Mississippi, and a graduate of the University of Mississippi, Sam’s career began in the Fall of 1978 when he moved to Los Angeles and fought his way into the renowned William Morris Agency mailroom, about which David Rensin wrote extensively in his 2003 bestseller “The Mailroom: Hollywood History from the Bottom Up”. By May of 1980, Sam had earned promotions to the position of agent in the TV Variety Department where he packaged specials starring Lily Tomlin, Lynda Carter, Debbie Allen, David Frost and Diana Ross. In 1990, he became the Agency’s youngest Senior Vice President, and was later elevated to the position of West Coast Head of Television. In 1997 he was named Executive Vice President and a member of the WMA Board of Directors and 2 years later was appointed to the esteemed position of Worldwide Head of Television.

Television Week Magazine named Sam “One of the 25 Most Innovative and Influential People in Television of the Last 25 Years” in 2007, an honor he shared with Ted Turner, Barbara Walters, Oprah Winfrey, Walter Cronkite and other legends of television.

Sam is married to his college sweetheart, Mary Donnelly Haskell, who is a former Miss Mississippi. He is the Executive Chairman and CEO of The Miss America Organization and has been at the helm since 2005. He has also been the Executive Producer of the Miss America Pageant since 2008. The Miss Ohio Scholarship Program is very excited to have Sam here to help celebrate our 70th anniversary pageant.

Self-Guided Tours Guided Tours

February 1 - April 1: Friday - Sunday

April 1 - September 3:

7 days a week 11 am - 4 pm

Admission: $12 Adults • $10 Seniors & Children

Audio Wands or Guided Tours: $5 additional

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AVITA ONTARIO

Clinical Psychology

Aaron Becker, PsyD | 419-522-0948

ENT

Eric Grimes, MD | 419-775-1091

Lannette Clemons, PA-C | 419-775-1091

Family Medicine

Edward Adkins, MD | 419-529-6195

Kathy Bakenhaster, MD | 419-529-6195

Julie Beard, MD | 419-683-3200

Melissa Becker, MD | 419-522-0948

G. David Long, MD | 419-529-6195

Natalie Roby, CNP | 419-522-0948

Gastroenterology

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General Surgery

Joseph Centa, MD | 419-709-8670

Joint Replacement

Scott Foster, MD | 419-709-8650

Jill Vidrine, PA-C | 419-709-8650

Orthopedics

Robert Dawson, MD | 419-468-7059

Kyle Randall, MD | 419-709-8645

Laurie Cullen, PA-C | 419-468-7059

Pediatrics

Charles H. Shaw, MD | 419-756-8511

Susan Baker, CNP | 419-756-8511

Plastic Surgery

Walter Bodjanac, DO | 419-756-9996

Teresa Ghazoul, MD | 567-307-7642

Rheumatology

David Stainbrook Jr., DO | 567-307-7605

Pulmonary Medicine

James D. Heddleson, DO | 419-462-4588

Sports Medicine

Ryan Wagner, MD | 419-562-5281

Thomas Zuesi, DO | 419-468-7059

LAST YEAR'S SHOW

Amelia Hitchens

Miss North Central

Stephanie Yasechko Miss North Coast

Veronica Wende Miss Lake Festival

Photo Credits: Sylvart Studios

Stephanie Yasechko

Miss North Coast TALENT

Sarah Clapper Miss Montgomery Co. SWIMSUIT

Alice Magoto Miss Portsmouth TALENT

Hannah Zimmerman Miss Miami Valley SWIMSUIT

Caitlyn Wallhead Miss Buckeye Alexis Richter Miss Mansfield Paige Wiers Miss Heart of Ohio

Alice Magoto AWARDS

The 2016 Miss Ohio contestants shared $44,500 in scholarship awards. The program salutes the individual and corporate sponsors of these awards for the 20 contestants. Pageant officials are proud to proclaim that titleholders aren’t the only ones who walk away with the scholarships from the competition. Thousands of dollars are awarded on the local and state levels to the young women who vie for the title of Miss Ohio each year.

ALICE MAGOTO IS CROWNED MISS OHIO

2016

Alice Magoto, Miss Portsmouth was crowned Miss Ohio 2016 and won a $10,000 Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Scholarship. Alice also won a $500 Preliminary Talent Award. She walked away with a total of $10,500 in scholarships.

FINALIST SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

In addition to the scholarship provided to the new Miss Ohio, our four finalists earned a total of $13,000 in scholarship dollars. First runner-up Hannah Zimmerman received a $4,000 scholarship sponsored by Newman Technology.

Karolina Ulasevich, second runner-up, received a $3,500 scholarship provided by the Mansfield Noon Optimists. Third runner-up Hayley Hesselschwardt received a $3,000 scholarship sponsored by Avita Health System. The fourth runner-up Sarah Clapper, received a $2,500 scholarship provided by the Mansfield Elks.

Our six semifinalist each received $1,000 scholarship awards that were generously donated by ArcelorMittal, Graham Chevrolet, Tana Carli Dimino, McDonalds, Dan & Lois Robertson and Zara Construction.

Each of the nine non-semifinalist received a $600 scholarship for competing in the 2016 Miss Ohio Scholarship Program courtesy of ArcelorMittal, Avita Health System, Jacquelyn Mayer, Taylor Metal Products, Zara Construction, Tana Carli Dimino, Robin Jakubik , Kenneth Spafford, The Miss America Organization and the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

AWARDS

PRELIMINARY AWARD WINNERS

Thanks to the generous donation from Richland Bank, each of our preliminary winners received scholarships. Our preliminary swimsuit winners each received a $500 scholarship. The preliminary swimsuit winners were Sarah Clapper, Miss Montgomery Valley and Hannah Zimmerman, Miss Miami Valley. Our preliminary talent winners each received a $500 scholarship. The preliminary talent winners were Stephanie Yasechko, Miss North Coast and Alice Magoto, Miss Portsmouth.

INTERVIEW WINNERS

The Interview is one of the most important phases of competition. The Interview Award of Distinction, sponsored by Shaun and Kimberly Kanary was presented to two recipients. A $500 scholarship went to semifinalist Veronica Wende, Miss Lake Festival. The $500 non-semifinalist winner was Sarah Kingsbury, Miss Oxford.

BETTY ESTEP MEMORIAL AWARD

The Betty & Jim Estep Award for Outstanding Classical Performance scholarship in the amount of $500 is provided by Randy and Mary Schroeder. The award was presented to Hayley Hesselschwardt, Miss Northwestern Ohio.

FREEDOM SPIRIT AWARD

This award is presented to the contestant who demonstrated a positive, supportive attitude throughout Miss Ohio Week. The $250 scholarship went to Miss Oxford, Sarah Kingsbury.Blossom.

NONSEMIFINALIST TALENT WINNERS

Two participants on the Miss Ohio Stage, Miss Mohican Valley, Kristina Horstman and Miss Akron Canton, Michelle Denny, each received a $500 scholarship for the non-Semifinalists talent awards. These awards were possible because of the generosity of Gretchen Hickok.

MISS AMERICA RECOGNIZES TWO OHIO CONTESTANTS

The Miss America Organization provides a $1,000 scholarship to one Ohio contestant for her community service activities and one Ohio contestant for her academics. The Community Service $1,000 scholarship went to Karolina Ulasevich, Miss Clayland. The $1,000 Academic scholarship went to Sarah Kingsbury, Miss Oxford.

AMERICANISM SCHOLARSHIPS

Miss Akron Canton, Michelle Denny and Miss Miami Valley, Hannah Zimmerman each won an Americanism Essay Award scholarship at $300 to further their education. Marlene Bisel, Jennifer and Macy Tetrick graciously provided our Americanism Essay Awards.

COMMUNITY SERVICE HONORED

Sarah Clapper, Miss Montgomery County and Veronica Wende, Miss Lake Festival each won a $250 scholarship for their Community Service Essay sponsored by the Mansfield Kiwanis.

CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS

“MIRACLE

MAKER” AWARD

The partnership between the Miss America Organization and the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has resulted in more than 15 million dollars being raised for CMNH. Miss America has chosen to recognize Miss Lake Festival, Veronica Wende with the CMNH Miracle Maker Trophy for her Outstanding Fundraising and thanks to The Couts Family, a $250 scholarship.

HERLIHY AWARD HONORS TWO CONTESTANTS

The Miss Ohio Program has honored two young ladies each year since the passing of one of the most important people involved in the program, Paul Herlihy. Two $500 scholarships are awarded in his honor. The new contestant was Miss Shawnee, Taylor Carmer. The returning contestant was Hannah Zimmerman, Miss Miami Valley. The Paul Herlihy Memorial Contribution Fund was established in his name to remember his dedication and love for the program. Paul's wife Sharon and his daughter Terri will continue to honor his memory by supporting the program that they also love.

MINA O’GUINN AWARD

The Tim O’Guinn Family awards a $500 scholarship in memory of Mina O’Guinn, a long time pageant director and friend from Marion, Ohio. This scholarship went to Veronica Wende, Miss Lake Festival.

POISE & ELEGANCE AWARD

This award, generously donated by the Warholic Family went to Miss Maple City, Gabby Bailey.

SPIRIT OF MOWANA

The contestants spent a weekend in the woods of Camp Mowana, challenging themselves through teambuilding activities and games. They cooked all of their meals over an open fire, sang songs around the campfire, ate S'mores, and had fun getting to know each other. This award was donated by Miss Ohio Camp Mowana Volunteers and voted on by the contestants. The award went to Miss Akron Canton, Michelle Denny.

PHOTOGENIC AWARD

The Richland Mall Photogenic Award went to Alexis Richter, Miss Mansfield.

Improving Communities

ACTION Nation is dedicated to fostering physically active, engaged and sustainable communities were we live and work

Growing for the Future

Protecting and sustaining the environment is at the heart of our corporate social responsibility program.

Getting Kids Active

Let’s Play is a community partnership led by DrPepper Snapple Group to get kids and Families active nationwide.

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BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S

Susan Swinehart Vice President

BOARD OF ADVISORS

O’Guinn Treasurer

Secretary

Sandy Bishop

Timothy

Steven C. Oliveri President/ Executive Director

Holly Campbell-Bradley Teen Executive Director

Terri Herlihy Sharon Herlihy Carla Wrasse Jeff Angelini Jim Bishop

Thegoal of our efforts is to find the best Miss Ohio and potential Miss America. This responsibility rests solely in the hands or our distinguished judges. When the contestants appear before them in the various competitions these judges will consider their attributes and their ability to represent the ideal American woman. A woman with dignity, poise, charm and beauty, as well as the necessary intellect, education and talent to carry Ohio’s hopes to the coveted Crown of Miss America.

The Miss America Organization is not looking for a beauty queen; there are dozens in every state. We are seeking a woman capable of symbolizing American ideals and standards while carrying out this responsibility in the interest of her country.

Timothy O’Guinn Judges’ Chairperson

Sherri Hoselton Judges Committee

Susan Harry Auditor

Mike Arter Auditor

Jodie Fry Judges Committee

Dustin Hosler Auditor

JUDGES

Sean was born and raised in New Jersey and has been involved in the Miss America Organization for over three decades. Serving in numerous capacities from local pageant director to judge. Sean has judged Miss America preliminary local and state pageants and served on the 2012 New York state judging panel that selected Miss American, Mallory Hagan. A 1995 graduate of Geneva College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications/Public Relations and a minor in Business Administration, Sean completed a concentrated study of music theory and is a classically trained Bel Canto tenor. Sean is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and has worked in project management and as a corporate trainer with Intuit’s QuickBooks, Tyco/ADT Security, and currently is the Assistant Vice President of Operations for Barclay’s new Hamilton, Ohio location. He is volunteer speaker for the American Cancer Society, former member of Toastmasters International, and certified Spinning Instructor. A resident of Las Vegas, NV for the past 16 years, Sean recently relocated to the Buckeye State and resides in West Chester, Ohio.

Janelle, raised on the island of Eleuthera, Bahamas, moved to Ohio at the age of 14. After graduating from Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio with a degree in International Business and French, Janelle went on to pursue her passion for performance. This adventure lead her to be crowned Miss Ohio 2003. She has continued to be involved with the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program by donating an annual scholarship in honor of her grandmother, whose battle with Alzheimer's inspired her platform Bridging the Generation Gap Through Music and the Arts. With over fourteen years of experience in the luxury product and service industries, specializing in brand building, Janelle has worked on projects all over the world including Morocco, Nicaragua, St. Lucia, Canada, Switzerland and Italy. Janelle is the current Director of Business Development for FOPE USA, an Italian gold jewelry company based in Vicenza, Italy. She lives in South Florida with her husband Michael and their three year old daughter, Sasha.

A TV and Film art director, producer and interviewer, Barry is a two-time national Emmy Award winner as Art Director on the PBS series “Wishbone”. In addition, Barry has been recognized with the Peabody Award for his work with CBS, NBC, HBO, Showtime, and for Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone. He holds a BFA, Master’s, both Magna Cum Laude and an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters. In addition to his teaching work at SMU and TCU, Barry evaluates design colleges for the Accrediting Council, jurored the Emmys and hosted his own show “The Very Barry Show”. His illustration work has been featured by Reader’s Digest, Pepsi, Coke Warner Brothers, the NFL, Dr. Pepper and the Annual of American Illustration. His portraits of Mel Brooks, Woody Allen and Marilyn Monroe have been featured in the Los Angeles Magazine. A grandnephew of General Same Houston, he enjoys volunteering with the Special Olympics and is always working on his 1894 Victorian Texas historic landmark home.

SEAN LICHTY

JANELLE COUTS

BARRY PHILLIPS

A native of Toledo, Marsha now resides in the Dayton, Ohio area, and is now the director of development for the award winning Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. She enjoys her work with non-profit organizations including the Dayton YWCA, Good Samaritan Hospital, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, American Cancer Society and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Marsha currently serves as a board member of the Dayton YWCA. Some of her achievements and career milestones include 2015 YWCA of Dayton Lifetime Achievement Award, Dayton Daily News Top Ten Women, Dayton Broadcasters Hall of Fame, American Cancer Society – Spirit of Progress Award for Health reporting, Top Ten African American Women honoree, the Ohio Public Image award for reporting on people with developmental challenges and the Montgomery County Black Elected Officials Lifetime Achievement Award. Marsha still enjoys being an occasional student of ballet after fifty years and spending time with her two sons, Chip and Robert.

JUDGES

Buddy is employed as an attorney in the law firm of Ellis, Dees & Sadler, P. C., in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Associated with the Miss Mississippi Pageant for a number of years, Buddy held a variety of positions, including Executive Director and Business Manager for Miss Mississippi. He currently serves as President of the Mississippi Scholarship Fund, Inc., that awards scholarships to Miss Mississippi contestants. Since 1982, he has judged ten young ladies who finished in the Top Fifteen at the Miss America Pageant, including Susan Akin, Miss America 1986 and Caressa Cameron, Miss America 2010. He has judged over thirty state pageants in the Miss America program. Buddy received his undergraduate degree in accounting, as well as his law degree, from the University of Mississippi. He is past President of the Chamber of Commerce in Vicksburg as well as currently serving on the Board of Directors of a Regional Mental Health Commission in Mississippi. He is Past President of the Warren County Bar Association, Past President Regional Alumni Association of the University of Mississippi, and recently served a three-year term as a Bar Commissioner for the Mississippi Bar Association.

MARSHA BONHART

A. J. “BUDDY” DEES, JR.

LOCAL DIRECTORS

Greater Cleveland

"The

Board of Directors of the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program expresses their sincere appreciation to All the Local Directors and Mentors for their many, many years of dedication to the Miss Ohio and Miss America Organization."

JERRY DEITSCH Lake Festival

MARTHA CAMPBELL Clayland

JACKY JOHNSON Tallawanda

Oxford. Indian Trail

CHARMAE COTTOM

Northern Ohio Spirit of Ohio

ANN KRUCEK & ALLIE HOFFMAN Akron Canton

DOLLY RUFFING & WIL VICKERY Maple City

LOCAL DIRECTORS

Miami Valley Montgomery County

Ohio

KATHY & LARRY WISE Capital City Mentors

RONDA MORRIS

REGINA SPEAS Portsmouth Shawnee

RANDY SCHROEDER & AMY SHAW Northwestern

TONYA & KATIE CAMP Buckeye Valley Mentors

DON & JAN MOLL North Coast

ALLISON & KATHLEEN VANCE Heart of Ohio Mentors

SARAH & JANE HIDER Ohio River Mentors

Matti-Lynn Chrisman

MISS AKRON CANTON

Hometown: Cambridge, Ohio

Age: 21

Education: Kent State University

Talent: Musical Theatre Song and Dance

Favorite Musical Performer: My brother, Zach

Favorite Tv Show: Friends

The One Thing I Can’t Live Without: Dr. Pepper

Secret dream or wish: To become a pilot

Hobbies: Dancing, snuggling with my cat, singing to Hamilton the Musical, spending late nights at the library with my friends

Funniest or most interesting thing that has ever happened to me: I performed live on NBC’s Today show with The Kent Clarks, Kent State’s premier co-ed a cappella group.

THE K.E.Y. TO SUCCESS

Helping children and young adults find the K.E.Y. to success: their purpose in life through extra-curricular activities. K.E.Y. stand for Keeping Eyes on Youth.

Autumn Kessler

Hometown: Bethesda, Ohio

Age: 20

Education: Muskingum University

Talent: Tap Dance

Favorite Musical Performer: Carrie Underwood

Favorite Tv Show: Grey’s Anatomy

The One Thing I Can’t Live Without: Pasta – cheesy, buttered or saucy, I love it all!

Secret dream or wish: To be a Disney Princess at Walt Disney World – but I know I am half an inch too short to be Belle.

Hobbies: Dancing, singing, spending time with family and friends

Funniest or most interesting thing that has ever happened to me: One summer I traveled over 1,000 miles to various festivals, events and service activities all over Ohio. I gained so many memories including being hypnotized, riding on an historic canal boat and having a photo op with a Purple Ox!

THEY ARE AUSOME: ACCEPTING THOSE WITH AUTISM

My goal is to encourage the acceptance of those with autism by allowing others to see that they are not different but blessed with a different ability.

MISS BUCKEYE VALLEY

Gabby Bailey

MISS CAPITAL CITY

Hometown: Dover, Ohio

Age: 24

Education: The Ohio State University Talent: Dance

Favorite Musical Performer: Imagine Dragons, Adele and One Republic consume my playlist!

Favorite Tv Show: How I Met Your Mother

The One Thing I Can’t Live Without: It’s a toss-up between dance and my iCalendar: one fills my soul and the other keeps me on track!

Secret dream or wish: To be a Disney Princess – Ariel to be exact

Hobbies: Dancing, reading, cooking, knitting, crafting, going for walks and watching movies

Funniest or most interesting thing that has ever happened to me: Appearing on the TV show Dance Moms, and performing at Dr. Oz’s annual Health Corps Gala were amazing, but the National Star Wars convention and performing in the World’s Largest Kickline were “out of this world!”

CONFIDENCE IS KEY: UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL

Promoting self-confidence while teaching individuals to use it for the betterment of others.

Sarah Clapper

Hometown: Louisville, Ohio

Age: 22

Education: The Ohio State University

Talent: Piano

Favorite Musical Performer: Darius Rucker

Favorite Tv Show: Fixer Upper

The One Thing I Can’t Live Without: My workout app - Aaptiv

Secret dream or wish: To own a Polaroid camera

Hobbies: Being a Columbus foodie, reading in my favorite coffee shop, capturing unique photos, blogging, volunteering with the Columbus Young Professionals Club, mentoring incoming architecture students at the Knowlton School

Funniest or most interesting thing that has ever happened to me: While studying abroad in Rio de Janeiro, I was eating ice cream on top of Sugarloaf Mountain when a baby monkey leaped on to my table and started eating my ice cream with my spoon!

MORE TO ME

#MoretoMe empowers individuals to define “self” based on deeper purpose and identity to prepare for the challenge of pivotal lifechanging moments.

MISS CLAYLAND

Rachel Gombosch

MISS HEART OF OHIO

Hometown: Ontario, Ohio

Age: 22

Education: University of Cincinnati

Talent: Vocal

Favorite Musical Performer: Carrie Underwood

Favorite Tv Show: Friends

The One Thing I Can’t Live Without: Pizza for sure!

Secret dream or wish: To have 2 German shepherds, one named Hank and the other Hugo

Hobbies: Traveling and exploring, exercising, volunteering

Funniest or most interesting thing that has ever happened to me: When I was 4 years old I was driving my little battery powered Jeep around the neighborhood with my dad and I got “pulled over” by the cops because I was driving an unlicensed motor vehicle on the road.

SUPPRESSING SECRECY: ENDING MUTENESS TO GENDER BASED VIOLENCE

Helping women speak up about violence against them, while also educating society to not be bystanders and to report acts of gender based violence.

Madeline Carter

MISS GREATER CLEVELAND

Hometown: Berea, Ohio

Age: 20

Education: Baldwin Wallace University

Talent: Vocal

Favorite Musical Performer: Frank Sinatra

Favorite Tv Show: Cake Boss

The One Thing I Can’t Live Without: Smiling

Secret dream or wish: To be a part of a crowddazzling flash mob and become an actor on Saturday Night Live

Hobbies: Singing, dancing, acting, television and radio broadcasting, jamming out to jazz, working out and reading romance and mystery novels.

Funniest or most interesting thing that has ever happened to me: Last summer I played the fun and flirtatious feather duster, Babette, in Beauty and the Beast. The most exciting challenge was to speak in a French accent. I got so into my character that my accent started to carry over into everyday life. “Ooh la la” has become one of my favorite phrases!

“I AM”: DEVELOPING IDENTITY THROUGH CHARACTER

Character education is an essential part of developing identity, empowering a new generation, and strengthening our leaders of today and tomorrow.

Hanna Tumbusch

MISS CAPITAL CITY

Hometown: St. Henry, Ohio

Age: 21

Education: The Ohio State University

Talent: Vocal

Favorite Musical Performer: Beyonce

Favorite Tv Show: American Idol

The One Thing I Can’t Live Without: Olive Garden’s Zeppoli! It’s the best treat in the world.

Secret dream or wish: To visit every state in the U.S.

Hobbies: Traveling, singing, shopping, working out, baking and making memories with my loved ones

Funniest or most interesting thing that has ever happened to me: I learned to yodel when I was 12

PAGES FOR PROGRESS INC.

Increasing literacy in the world one book at a time.

Sarah Kingsbury

Hometown: Naperville, Illinois

Age: 20

Education: Miami University

Talent: Piano and vocal

Favorite Musical Performer: Amy Grant

Favorite Tv Show: Mary Tyler Moore Show

The One Thing I Can’t Live Without: My dogs and horses! Also, where would I be without my crazy, lovely sisters!?

Secret dream or wish: To perform in the Broadway musicals “Mary Poppins” and “Oliver!” If I was a better dancer, “Newsies” would also be another cast I would love to join.

Hobbies: Horseback riding, running, public speaking, reading, singing, playing piano, painting.

Funniest or most interesting thing that has ever happened to me: This season Miami University Equestrian Teams’ Dressage team took first in the region and I was fortunate enough to be chosen as one of four representatives. We rode and had the best time in New Jersey and New York!

UNSPOKEN ISSUE

Human trafficking and modern slavery prevention.

MISS INDIAN TRAIL

Hannah Zimmerman

MISS MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Hometown: Circleville, Ohio

Age: 22

Education: Graduate student at the University of Dayton

Talent: Dance

Favorite Musical Performer: Carrie Underwood, always and forever

Favorite Tv Show: New Girl.

The One Thing I Can’t Live Without: Snacks! Whatever I am doing, I always have something to nibble on nearby.

Secret dream or wish: To play Elle Woods in Legally Blonde or have an under the sea adventure with Ariel.

Hobbies: Mud runs/obstacle races, hiking, playing with animals, dancing, reading, anything I can do outside, trying new restaurants and traveling to new places.

Funniest or most interesting thing that has ever happened to me: A friend and I happened upon free Red Sox tickets and ended up sitting in the front row behind first base. It was very exciting, especially since they won the game.

ACING THE FUTURE: FOCUSING ON HIGHER EDUCATION

An informative tool for students who have or have not been exposed to higher education to utilize when exploring the route of attending college after high school.

Bry Atchison

MISS MAPLE CITY

Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio

Age: 22

Education: Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Talent: Dance

Favorite Musical Performer: Beyonce

Favorite Tv Show: Law and Order

The One Thing I Can’t Live Without: My cell phone so I can call my mother 3 times a day

Secret dream or wish: To be a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader

Hobbies: Dancing, reading, sodukus, rhinestoning, working out

Funniest or most interesting thing that has ever happened to me: I was a Cavalier Girl dancer for the Cleveland Cavaliers during their NBA championship season.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SEEN THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD

Supporting and advocating for children affected by domestic violence in their homes.

Stephanie Shoop

Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio

Age: 24

Education: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Talent: Science Experiment

Favorite Musical Performer: Queen and Taylor Swift

Favorite Tv Show: Friends

The One Thing I Can’t Live Without: The support of my family and friends. They guide me, support me and love me unconditionally.

Secret dream or wish: Time travel. I would love to attend historical events and speak to important figures like Marie Curie, Martin Luther King or Teddy Roosevelt.

Hobbies: Running, babysitting, reading.

Funniest or most interesting thing that has ever happened to me: Although I am an avid runner, it hasn’t always been fun. In 5th grade we had timed tests running around the track. I broke my arm (not my leg) while running.

MAKE AMERICA FIT AGAIN

Less than 30 percent of high school aged children get the recommended daily activity. 33 percent of children and adolescents are overweight or obese. It’s time to Make America Fit Again and instill a culture of wellness where our children can realize the benefits of being active.

MISS NORTHERN OHIO

Paige Wiers

MISS NORTH COAST

Hometown: Willard, Ohio

Age: 21

Education: Calvin College

Talent: Piano

Favorite Musical Performer: Norah Jones

Favorite Tv Show: Jeopardy

The One Thing I Can’t Live Without: Chick-fil-A Sauce

Secret dream or wish: To host my own TED Talk

Hobbies: Playing piano, thrift shopping, watching Big Ten basketball, baking, wake boarding

Funniest or most interesting thing that has ever happened to me: While looking through family documents with my grandmother, I found that I am related to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Richard Nixon, Herbert Hoover, Grover Cleveland and Rutherford B. Hayes – 5 U.S. Presidents!

S.A.V.E. – SUSTAINING A VALUABLE EARTH

Promoting environmental sustainability through the encouragement of simple, ecofriendly lifestyle choices such as refusing, reducing, reusing and recycling materials.

Amelia Hitchens

Hometown: Newark, Ohio

Age: 21

Education: Denison University

Talent: Dance

Favorite Musical Performer: Justin Timberlake

Favorite Tv Show: Gossip Girl or Grey’s Anatomy

The One Thing I Can’t Live Without: My cats

Secret dream or wish: To travel to every continent at least once in my lifetime and to visit every country in Europe

Hobbies: Cheerleading, soccer, and jumping on the trampoline with my siblings. I am also a travel enthusiast and enjoy blogging about my experiences

Funniest or most interesting thing that has ever happened to me: Paris Fashion Week! It was truly an eye-opening experience as I attended prestigious events and had personal tours through Louis Vuitton, Dior and Chanel. My favorite part of the week was conducting oneon-one interviews with designers and writing an article about the latest trends in high fashion.

SERVICE 4 SIGHT

Service 4 Sight is all about advocating for the four points of the Miss America crown –Service, Style, Scholarship and Success – while protecting the gift of sight for all individuals.

MISS NORTWESTERN OHIO

Jessica Vasiliades

MISS OHIO RIVER

Hometown: Massillon, Ohio

Age: 21

Education: Coastal Carolina University

Talent: Dance

Favorite Musical Performer: Beyonce

Favorite Tv Show: House of Cards

The One Thing I Can’t Live Without: My cell phone

Secret dream or wish: To win Miss Ohio and pay off my student loan debt

Hobbies: Sorority crafting, reading, styling hair, boating and watching the sunrise on the beach

Funniest or most interesting thing that has ever happened to me: Representing the United States at the 2017 International Student Festival in Trondheim, Norway

DO YOU REMEMBER ME? ALZHEIMER’S AND IT’S DEVASTATING IMPACT

In honor of my Grandpa who is currently under the care of Hospice for Alzheimer’s, and who has been in a nursing home for almost 5 years, I have dedicated my energy, time and talents to help find a cure for this horrific disease.

CarolineGrace Williams

MISS OXFORD

Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee

Age: 22

Education: Miami University

Talent: Vocal

Favorite Musical Performer: Frank Sinatra and Frankie Valli

Favorite Tv Show: Grey’s Anatomy and Nashville

The One Thing I Can’t Live Without: Supportive and uplifting friends

Secret dream or wish: I would love to be a CNN news anchor or host on a morning show.

Hobbies: Singing, dancing, acting, cake decorating, painting, cooking/baking, wig construction, knitting, scrapbooking, piano

Funniest or most interesting thing that has ever happened to me: From age 8 to age 16, I was homeschooled because I was in a Christian pop group called pureNRG. We travelled the USA and surrounding countries.

HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Recovery from Human Trafficking and Prostitution through Small Acts of Love allow us to be a part of a bigger movement or change.

Abbey Hitchens

MISS PORTSMOUTH

Hometown: Newark, Ohio

Age: 19

Education: Ohio University

Talent: Piano

Favorite Musical Performer: Taylor Swift

Favorite Tv Show: Grey’s Anatomy

The One Thing I Can’t Live Without: My camera

Secret dream or wish: To become a travel nurse so I can save lives while pursuing my love to travel

Hobbies: Playing the piano, traveling around the world with my family, collecting spoons and turtles

Funniest or most interesting thing that has ever happened to me: I had major spinal surgery at 18 months of age, fell off a balance beam and broke my elbow, had another spinal surgery in 5th grade, tore my ACL playing soccer – I’m not very lucky!

WHEN LIFE THROWS YOU A CURVE

Scoliosis awareness and early detection.

Kelly O'Bryan

MISS TALLAWANDA

Hometown: Vernon Hills, Illinois

Age: 20

Education: Miami University

Talent: Dance

Favorite Musical Performer: Taylor Swift

Favorite Tv Show: Gossip Girl

The One Thing I Can’t Live Without: My horse! Her name is Diva and we have been competing together since the summer of 2016.

Secret dream or wish: To compete in the Olympics or have my own baking show

Hobbies: I have been an equestrian for 10 years, I love baking – especially wedding and graduation cakes.

Funniest or most interesting thing that has ever happened to me: I am the recruitment chair for my sorority. When we were closing a round we couldn’t get the lights to turn on so all you could see was a shadow of me holding my head, saying “It’s so dark in here. Help!!” People still mimic the pose and laugh at my despair.

SHINING A LIGHT ON ANIMAL SHELTERS

Helping animals in need to better their lives and educating the community to enable them to help and join in on the cause.

Stephanie Yasechko

Hometown: Niles, Ohio

Age: 23

Education: The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy

Talent: Baton

Favorite Musical Performer: Dan and Shav

Favorite Tv Show: Big Bang Theory

The One Thing I Can’t Live Without: Naps and Code Red Mountain Dew

Secret dream or wish: To meet LeBron James and have a picture taken with him

Hobbies: Twirling, dancing, amusement parks and swimming

Funniest or most interesting thing that has ever happened to me: Having my baton twirling featured on Nickelodeon

A DAILY DOSE OF INTERVENTION TO ENFORCE PREVENTION – STOP PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE STAT

My goal is to educate the public that prescription medications used properly have the ability to save lives; when misused, they can be potentially harmful.

MISS SHAWNEE

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PAIGE WIERS – MISS NORTHCOAST

Advocates Educates and Supports youth athletes and their families struggling with sports related injuries, mentally and physically , through educational seminars, peer-to-peer mentorship and medical support services.

You love sports your kids l ove sports but what happens when your child suffers a play-ending

injury r a lifetime? Where can you turn to get support and learn ways to deal with injuries as well as advocate for your young athlete? Positive-Strides.Org, a 501(c)(3) public charity in Annapolis, is one place you can go for help

The demand for Positive-Strides.Org continues to grow as athletes, parents, and coaches seek education advice associated with sports-related injuries To date there are over 38 million youth athletes ages 19 and under who participate in organized sports each year in the United States As youth sports participation increases so does the risk of injuries In fact, one in three athletes participating in organized sports will endure an injury , according to Preserving the Future of Sport: From Prevention to Treatment ofYouth Overuse Sports Injuries AOSSM 2009 Annual Meeting Pre-Conference Program Keystone Colorado

• Injuries associated with participation in sports and recreational activities account for 21% of all traumatic brain injuries among children in the United States

• Among athletes ages 5 to 14 28% of football players 25% of baseball players 22% of soccer players 15% of basketball players and 12% of softball players were injured while playing their respective sports

• Children ages 5 to 14 account for nearly 40% of all sports-related injuries treated in hospitals On average the rate and severity of injury increases with a child’s age

Thanks to the generous support of our constituents community and corporate sponsors Positive-Strides.Org continues to chip away at the es ies.

Throughout his athletic career Ryan J Brant had experienced the highs of being a nationally renowned lacrosse recruit and the lowest of the lows when his athletic dreams and career came to an abrupt end due to several injuries four knee surgeries one back surgery and several concussions, which ultimately led to severe depression Ryan struggled to handle the frustrations, mentally and physically associated with his injuries Throughout Ryan’s many recoveries he was seeking someone who had been through

it before to provide guidance and support only to nd limited resources available Upon graduation from Hofstra University , Ryan founded PositiveStrides.Org in December 2013, to provide guidance and assistance to youth a or career ending sports related injury with mental, physical, and l support.

Our goal is to build an Athletes Helping Athletes network and let all athletes know they are not alone We will help guide you and your parents s

Just over four years later Positive-Strides.Org has provided direct support to 97 athletes since being founded in 2013 and is reaching a larger audience of athletes parents coaches and school administrators through their educational seminars to youth organizations high schools and travel teams. Positive-Strides.Org is here to help you through the process

Education Seminars

Topics: Primary & Secondary prevention concussions, overuse of prescription medication sports nutrition depression, life after athletics, and more.

Peer-to-Peer Mentorship

Medical Support Services

Streamline access to sports medicine specialist

Financial assistance for medical treatment(s)

For additional information on programs and services visit www.Positive-Strides.Org.

All programs and services are free and depend on the generosity of our community members Thanks to Positive-Strides.Org donors and corporate sponsors y ly and physically from sports related injuries have access to the support system — at Positive-Strides.Org

Positive-Strides + Miss Clayland

Positive Strides family. Sarah's remarkable story resonated with me as a former athlete who sustained several sports-related injuries, hardships and a fellow Ohio State University member. She brings a lot of expertise to Positive Strides, from creating marketing materials to mentoring Positive Strides athletes. I look forward to working with Sarah for many more years to come.”

-Ryan J. Brant

TITLEHOLDERS

Many

talented, intelligent, attractive young women have competed for the coveted title and crown of Miss Ohio and Miss America. In addition, they have been awarded many dollars through the Scholarship Program. The Miss Ohio Scholarship Program is proud to be part of the largest scholarship program for young women in the world!

The following is a list of the Miss Ohio’s who have benefited from the Scholarship Program with the Local they represented:

1947 - Nancy Nesbit Cleveland

1948 - Maxine Waack Fairview

1949 - Florence Bondi Cleveland

1950 - Irene Farren Grand River

1951 - Ruth Howell Apple Creek

1952 - Carol Koontz Dennison

1953 - Martha Zimm erman Salem

1954 - Barbara Quinlin Alliance

1955 - Marguerit e Garr Cincinnati

1956 - Roberta Pa lm er Cleveland

1957 - Linda Hattm an Cleveland

1958 - Margaret Putman Ada

1959 - Carole Weiler Circlevill e

1960 - Alice McClain Marion

1961 - Darlene Depasquale Dayton

1962 - Jacquelyn Mayer * * * * * * * Sandusky

1963 - Bonne Gawronski Toledo

1963 - Peggy Em erson Ak ron

1964 - Diane Courtwright Columbus

1965 - Valerie Lavin Canton

1966 - Sharon Phillian * * * * * ( * ) Delaware

1967 - Pamela Robinson Dayton

1968 - Leslyn Hiple Canton

1969 - Kathy Baumann * * * * * * ( * ) Bowling Green

1970 - Grace Bird Aliance

1971 - Laurie Lea Schaefer * * * * * * * ( * ) Bexle y

1972 - Judy Jones Miami University

1973 - Karen Spark a * * Bowling Green

1974 - Cheryl Youkvitch ( * ) Lorain

1975 - Lorrie Kapsta ( * ) Frank lin Count y

1976 - Susan Kay Banks * * * * Warren

1977 - Janice Elaine Cooley ( * ) Ohio Valley

1978 - Susan Perkins * * * * * * * ( * ) Cla yland

1978 - Joan Gilger Bowling Green

1978 - Sher Patrick * * * * South Central

1979 - Tana Carli * * * * * * ( * ) W illard

1980 - Kathy Vernon * * North Central

1981 - Juliana Zilba ( * ) North Central

1982 - Debra Gombert North Central

1983 - Pamela Rigas * * * Cuyahoga Co. Fair

1984 - Melissa Bradley * * * * * * Clayland

1985 - Suellen Cochra n * * ( * ) Southeastern

1986 - Mar y Zilba ( * ) Greater Toledo

1987 - Susan Kay Johnson ( * ) Canton

1988 - Sarah Ann Evans ( * )

1989 - Kristin Huffm an * * * ( * )

Pickerington-America

1990 - Kristi Cook e W illard

1991 - Renee Autherson Central Ohio

1992 - Robin Meade * * Mansfield

1993 - Titilayo Adedokun * * * * * ( * ) Am ericana

1994 - Lea Mack * * Pickerington -Am erica Pickerington-America

1995 - Ellen Pasturzak Portsmouth

1996 - Robyn Hancock ( * ) Crestline

1997 - Kelly Creager Conneaut

1998 - Cheya W atkins Southeastern

1999 - Tiffany Baumann Greater Cleveland

2000 - Stephanie Meisberger North Coast

2001 - Natalie Witwer Ashland

2002-Tiffany Haas ( * * ) Heart of it All

2003 - Janelle Couts Medina County

2004 - Am anda Beagle ( * ) Lake Erie

2005- Marlia Fontaine Lake Erie

2006- Melanie Murphy Miami Valley

2007 - Roberta Cam p Maple Cit y

2008 - Karissa Martin Clayland

2009- Erica G elhaus Clayland

2010 - Becky MingerAll American City

2011 - Ellen Bryan Clayland

2012 - Elissa McCrac ken W est Central Ohio

2013 - Heather Wells Montgom ery County

2014 - Mackenzie Bart * * Montgomery Count y

2015 - Sarah Hider Maple City

2016 - Alice Magoto ( * * * ) Portsmouth

* * * * * * * Captured the crown of Miss America

* * * * * * First Runner-up

* * * * * Second Runner-up

* * * * Third Runner -up

* * * Fourth Runner-up

* * Finalist

( * ) Received a Talent Awar d

( * * ) Quality of Life Award

( * * * ) Preliminary Swimsuit Award

YOU BE THE JUDGE!

The ten contestants with the highest preliminary totals and the People ’s Choice Winner will advance to Saturday Night’s final competition.

The Semi-Finalists will begin with a Composite Attribute Score that accounts for 25% of her total. The Composite Attribute along with the final On-Stage competitions will determine the 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st Runner ups and the New Miss Ohio.

CONTESTANTS ARE SCORED AS FOLLOWS:

Final competition scores range from 6 to 10)

TALENT

Interpretive ability, technical skill level, stage presence, personality and integration of elements (costume, choreography, music, etc.)

EVENING WEAR

Overall “first impression,” overall appearance, walk, posture, carriage and grace.

SWIMSUIT

Overall “first impression”, overall proportion of figure (pleasing in relation to her height, weight and bone structure), health, beauty of face and figure, posture, poise and grace.

ON-STAGE QUESTION

Extemporaneous response to onstage question and personality.

Miss Ohio

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Matti Chrisman - Miss Akron Canton

Autumn Kessler - Miss Buckeye Valley Gabby Bailey - Miss Capital City

Sarah Clapper - Miss Clayland

Madeline Carter - Miss Greater Cleveland

Rachel Gombosch - Miss Heart of Ohio

Sarah Kingsbury - Miss Indian Trail

Hanna Tumbusch - Miss Lake Festival Bry Atchison - Miss Maple City

Karolina Ulasevich - Miss Miami Valley

Hannah Zimmerman - Miss Montgomery County

Paige Wiers - Miss North Coast Like

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Stephanie Shoop - Miss Northern Ohio

Amelia Hitchens - Miss Northwestern Ohio

Jessica Vasiliades - Miss Ohio River

CarolineGrace Williams - Miss Oxford

Abbey Hitchens - Miss Portsmouth

Stephanie Yeschko - Miss Shawnee

Kelly O'Bryan - Miss Tallawanda

RUSTY CATES

Kelly Creager Meyer competed in the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program twice, winning the titles of Miss Northwestern Ohio and Miss Conneaut where she won the swimsuit competition each year. Kelly is celebrating her 20th anniversary this year, having won the title of Miss Ohio 1997 at the age of 19. Her platform was "Strengthening Family Relationships", an issue she continues to support. She attained her degree in Education with a minor in music at Ohio Northern University. Kelly is a former teacher and is married to Christopher Meyer, a Pediatrician in northwestern Ohio. She is kept very busy enjoying her five children, aged 3 to 13, but continues to find time to devote to her faith and her community, and she enjoys singing at various events. She is grateful to The Miss Ohio Scholarship Program and the many friendships and opportunities she has been blessed with over the years.

Rusty is a radio talk show host and news-talk program director at WMAN (i Heart Media) in Mansfield, where he started working in 1982 after graduating from Bowling Green State University. He grew up in Mansfield, and chose to stay here to promote local issues, events, and concerns. He has served as the Master of Ceremonies for numerous stage shows and community events and he especially loves announcing for the Ashland Hot Air Balloon Festival. Rusty has been a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society since he was in high school and sings with The Alliance Men’s Chorus in Columbus, a top 5 chorus in the world. Rusty also sings lead in a senior quartet called High Mileage and sang with a popular Mansfield do-wop quartet known as “The Moonlighters”. He and his wife, Susan, live in Mansfield and have three grown children, Kelly and Natalie, and Benji. All three are music teachers.

Cabot graduated from Otterbein College with a degree in music education. Marrying his college sweetheart Heather, they moved to Newark, Ohio where he taught Music for 9 years and was twice named “Teacher of the Year” at Wilson Junior High. Cabot spent summers singing professionally with groups like the Kenley Players and the Ohio Light Opera company. In 1984, Cabot first appeared at Miss Ohio as a singer, and took over the role of Emcee 2 years later – a position he held for the next decade. In December 1985, Cabot did his first sports cast for WCMH T.V. in Columbus. At WCMH he served as field anchor for the highly rated “5:30 Live” broadcast, anchored the 7:00 pm newscast and in 1992 took over for his mentor, Doug Adair, as anchor of the 5:00, 6:00 and 11:00 newscasts. For over 23 years he co-anchored with Colleen Marshall, making them the longest running anchor team in Ohio broadcast history. Cabot has won Multiple Emmy and AP awards. He and Heather retired to Hocking County in December, 2015. They have three grown children.

CABOT RAE

KELLY CREAGER MEYER

EMCEES

A Cleveland State grad and Miss Ohio 2000, Tiffany has worked consistently as an actor, singer/ songwriter and Ford model and is a proud member of the Screen Actors Guild. She can be seen in feature films, television shows, national TV ad campaigns and national magazines. She has also worked consistently as a singer touring the world on cruise ships, stints with Disney and Opryland, as well as jazz clubs around Chicago. Her pride and joy are her children James (10) and Kylie (8). She volunteers with University Hospitals’ Seidman Cancer Center, Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, and was named one of the 20 Faces of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. She is also involved with the Visiting Committee for the Fine Arts Department at Cleveland State University and was recently the recipient of their first annual “Fascinating Alumni Award”. She is in her third year hosting “Tiffany & Friends”, a concert benefitting breast cancer research through University Hospitals.

Phil has been in the funeral services industry since 1998 and has had a variety of experiences in pre-arranged and immediate need funeral and cemetery services including burial, cremation and pet services. He has worked in St. Louis and Columbus and is now the General Manager of Terrace Park Funeral Home and Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri. He is a licensed Funeral Director in both Ohio and Missouri and has several professional certifications and memberships. Phil brings his wit, wisdom and fun into everything he does. He is an active community member as a proud Rotarian, serves on several committees with 3 local Chambers of Commerce, and is on the board of the Miss Zona Rosa Scholarship Program. He is excited to be reunited with his friends and to support the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program.

Roberta was Miss Ohio 2008, and is no stranger to the stage. She made it to the second round of American Idol – Season 3, auditioned for Cycle 12 of America’s Next Top Model in Chicago, and worked with the Talent Group of Pittsburgh and Heyman Talent of Columbus. Roberta holds a degree in Communication from The Ohio State University. She is a certified character development trainer through the national Character Counts! Organization and serves on the steering committee for Ohio Partners in Character Education. Roberta is currently the Program Director for the Better Business Bureau Center for Character Ethics in Columbus where she oversees Laws of Life, Students of Integrity, Spark Awards and the Torch Awards for Ethics programs. She is currently enrolled at Indiana Wesleyan University to obtain her Masters of Public Administration. Roberta resides in Columbus with her husband and their two children.

TIFFANY BAUMANN CANTELUPE

PHIL ZEHMS

ROBERTA CAMP-ALBERT

KELSEY

Beginning at the age of 3, Kelsey studied a variety of different dance styles at Richland Academy in Mansfield. She continued her dance training by attending multiple workshops across the country and attending the Rockettes Summer Intensive in New York City. Kelsey had the incredible opportunity to dance with professional companies including the Dubai Dance Company. She furthered her dance education at Otterbein University, while also pursing two bachelor degrees in psychology and public relations. Kelsey has provided choreography for many dance studios and high school theater productions across the Columbus area. She is currently a K-8 dance teacher at Richland School of Academic Arts, an assistant manager for Pure Barre Columbus and also an active performer with New Vision Dance Company in Columbus. Kelsey is so excited to be choreographing for Miss Ohio!

Abby is a 10 year old dancer from Studio 65 in Lexington, Ohio. She will be attending Richland School of Academic Arts in the fall. Her favorite style of dance is contemporary and her favorite quote is, "Mistakes are proof that you're trying."

Ashley is a 12 year old dancer form Studio 65 in Lexington, Ohio. Her favorite style of dance is Jazz-Acro and her favorite quote is "Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies."

Brooke is a dancer from Studio 65 in Lexington, Ohio. She attends Crestline High School where she is in 9th grade. She loves dancing contemporary and her favorite quote is, "Train insane or remain the same."

Hope is a 15 year old dancer from Studio 65 in Lexington, Ohio, and a freshman in high school. She has been dancing for 10 years and her favorite quote is "Work hard in silence, let your success be the noise."

Mary is a dancer from Studio 65 in Lexington, Ohio. She attends Lexington High School where she is in 9th grade. Her favorite style of dance is lyrical and she also plays the flute.

GORMAN Choreographer

ABIGAL HOOKER

BROOKE REYNOLDS

ASHLEY PINDEL HOPE YORK

MARY GUTH

VOCALISTS

BENJI CATES Vocal Director/Vocalist

Benji is happy to be returning for his 5th year of involvement in the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program. A native of Mansfield, he has grown up watching the program. Benji was a performer for two years and is entering his third year as the vocal Director. He is the High School Choir director at Fostoria High school where he also directs an acapella ensemble and barbershop quartet. When he is not in the classroom, Benji coaches swim and tennis and directs the high school musical. He is also the director of the Fostoria Lake Plains Barbershop Chorus and the Fostoria First Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir. Over the summer, Benji serves as the camp Director for the Ohio Harmony Xperience Jr. Camp. He has performed in numerous musicals at the Renaissance Theatre, including Les Miserables and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Condrea is so honored and excited to be a part of the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program for a second time. She is employed at the Richland School of Academic Arts and is also the co-owner of Inspirations Dance and Performing Arts Company. She has performed at the Renaissance Theater as Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast, Mrs. Fezziwig in Christmas Carol, Nay Nay in The Gut Busting Musical Hot Mess, and one of her all-time favorite roles is Sister Mary Clarence/ Delores Van Cartier in Sister Act. Condrea is also the Lead Singer of the R&B/funk band Mansfield's Own Alter-Ego.

Deon is very excited to be back on the Miss Ohio stage. He has studied dance and theater as well as performed professionally for 16 years. Some of his favorite roles include Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast, The Stepmother in Cinderella, and Abraham in the Historical Outdoor drama Trumpet in the Land. If Deon is not performing he is teaching spending most of his time as the head of dance and theater at the Richland School of Academic Arts where he has taught for five years. He is also the co-owner of Inspirations Dance and Performing Arts Company.

Emily is a 16 year old junior at Ontario High School. She is the founder of the band Another Element and enjoys composing music. She is honored to be a part of this wonderful program once again this year. Emily hopes you enjoy this radiant program that never ceases to dazzle and touch the hearts of everyone. Best of luck to all contestants. Let's have some fun!

Dylan was featured on Country Music Television’s, “CMT Insider” where he shared the set with Nashville recording artist and American Idol finalist, Bucky Covington. He was selected to attend Grammy Camp, a prestigious intensive workshop offered by the Grammy Awards Foundation and made it through the third and fourth rounds of auditions for Simon Cowell’s reality TV show, “X Factor”. He performs regularly with the vocal ensembles “Soul Legacy” and “PureHeart”. He is also a theatre teacher at Reynoldsburg High School and recently opened the Daniels Event and Performing Arts Center.

Erin is a recent graduate of Ohio University, where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She has worked as a preschool teacher, volleyball coach, song and dance instructor, and reading tutor. Erin competed in the Miss Ohio Pageant twice, as Miss Mansfield 2014 and as Miss Ohio River 2015. She is a featured vocalist in ensembles Soul Legacy and PureHeart, and travels throughout the Ohio and surrounding states for professional performance opportunities.

Jody has been involved in numerous shows as an actor, vocalist, and songwriter. His dream is to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. He started singing he was 10 years old and was chosen to play Jack in Into the Woods when he was 14. He is the cofounder of Mansfield’s youth quartet The Twilight Tones and is now a lead vocalist for a band named Another Element. He is also involved as worship leader at his church and hopes to go to school for musical engineering..

CONDREA WEBBER

EMILY RAFF

DEON TAYLOR

DYLAN DANIELS

ERIN CURRY

JODY ODOM, JR.

CHAPERONES AND HOSTESSES

Chairperson

CHAPERONES

Sharon has been involved with the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program for over 35 years, starting out as a home hostess and chaperone. In 1985, when Marty Pendleton retired as Contestant Chairperson, Sharon was asked to fill the position. For the past 30 years she has been responsible for housing and feeding the contestants and production crew and scheduling for the contestants and chaperones during Miss Ohio Week. Sharon owns HerlihyChambers Funeral Home in Mansfield. Her daughter, Terri, started out in the program as a gofer at the age of 8 and currently is the Producer and the Miss Ohio Stage Manager. She’s looking forward to training her granddaughter, Katelyn, to be involved in this great program!

To our chaperones, hostesses, junior assistants and all the volunteers, we salute you. And we appreciate all the unselfish hours you give and the care and comfort you extend to the all the Miss Ohio contestants and their families.

Thank you and we love you. God bless you all!!

Sharon

SUB-CHAPERONES

ASSISTANTS

Back Row (Left to Right)

Carol Sgambellone+, Dayna Sowers+, Sheryl Weber, Nanci Keinath*, Susie Harlan+

Front Row (Left to Right)

Monica Hubbard, Sue Konz+, Judy Wiparina+, Julie Sliney*

Not pictured: Jean Mayer+, Joyce Wells

Back Row (Left to Right)

Candace Heichel, Wendy Speelman, Claudia Raff, Theresa Jakubick*, Elisabeth Morando

Front Row (Left to Right) Jan Distl+, Margie Joyce+, Marlene Bisel*, Rebecca Bolin

Not pictured: Amy Johnson HOSTESSES

MISS OHIO’S CHAPERONE & HOSTESSES

SHARON HERLIHY Contestant

Hostess: Candace Heichel

Miss Ohio Alice Magoto Chaperone: Sue Konz+

Carla Wrasse*, Miss Ohio Alice Magoto, Sharon Herlihy, Paige Bishop*

JUNIOR ASSISTANTS (NOT PICTURED)

Katelyn Bednarz, Kylie Keinath, Addy Larson, Ellie Miller, Erin Saunders, Grace Speelman, Ana Studer, Bryn Studer, Maddie Yoha, Sophia Wiparina

Not pictured: Ginny Brandt+, Betty Connolly+, Barb Keiser, Ginny McGrath+, Shirley Nasipak, Whitney Schroeder*, Brenda Smith*, Dinean Tacik+

SCHOLARSHIPS

2017 MISS OHIO SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

MISS OHIO 2017

$10,000 | Dr. Pepper Snapple Group

FIRST RUNNER UP

$4,500 | Newman Technology

SECOND RUNNER UP

$4,000 | Mansfield Noon Optimists

THIRD RUNNER UP

$3,500 | Avita Health System

FOURTH RUNNER UP

$3,000 | Mansfield Elks

SEMIFINALISTS AWARDS

Five $1,200 Scholarship Awards

ArcelorMittal

Graham Automall

Tana Carli Dimino

McDonalds

Zara Construction

PRELIMINARY TALENT AWARD

A $500 scholarship will be awarded to the preliminary talent winners on Thursday & Friday Nights | Richland Bank

PRELIMINARY SWIMSUIT AWARD

A $500 scholarship will be awarded to the preliminary swimsuit winners on Thursday & Friday Nights | Richland Bank

SEMIFINALIST INTERVIEW AWARD

$500 | Shaun & Kimberly Kanary

NON-SEMIFINALIST INTERVIEW AWARD

$500 | Shaun & Kimberly Kanary

BETTY & JIM ESTEP MEMORIAL

CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE AWARD

$500 | Randy & Mary Schroeder

NON-SEMIFINALISTS TALENT AWARDS

Two $500 Scholarship Awards | Gretchen Hickok

AMERICANISM ESSAY AWARD

Two $300 Scholarship Awards Marlene Bisel, Jennifer & Macy Tetrick

COMMUNITY SERVICE ESSAY AWARDS

Two $250 Scholarship Awards Mansfield Kiwanis

CMNH MIRACLE MAKER AWARD

$250 | Miss Ohio Scholarship Program Trophy from Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

PAUL HERLIHY SPIRIT AWARDS

Two $500 Scholarships Awarded Paul Herlihy Memorial Fund

MINA R. O’GUINN MEMORIAL AWARD

$500 | The Mina R. O’Guinn Family

FREEDOM SPIRIT AWARD

$250 | John-Michael Lander & Nathan Webber

SPIRIT OF MOWANA

$250 | Camp Mowana volunteers

NON-SEMIFINALISTS AWARDS

Nine $700 Scholarship Awards

Taylor Metal Products

Tree Frog Canopy Tours

Zara Construction

Miss Ohio Scholarship Program

IN-KIND SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

SHERMAN COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC

Full Scholarship to Miss Ohio 2017

BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY

$15,000 Scholarship to Miss Ohio 2017 and Finalists

KENYON COLLEGE

$10,000 Scholarship to Miss Ohio 2017

MALONE UNIVERSITY

$2,500 Scholarship, renewable for four years to Miss Ohio 2017

MUSKINGUM UNIVERSITY

$1,000 Scholarship, renewable for four years to Miss Ohio 2017

NORTH CENTRAL STATE COLLEGE

$4,500 Scholarship to Miss Ohio 2017

ZANE STATE COLLEGE

$10,500 Scholarship to Miss Ohio 2017

SCHOLARSHIPS

MISS AMERICA ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIPS

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

A $1,000 Scholarship to a Miss Ohio State Contestant

ACADEMIC AWARD

A $1,000 Scholarship to a Miss Ohio State Contestant

JEAN BARTEL QUALITY OF LIFE AWARD

Available to National Contestants

ACADEMY OF HONOR AWARD

Available to current vounteers with at least 20 years of service.

THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO CONTESTANTS WHO COMPETE AT THE LOCAL, STATE OR NATIONAL LEVELS:

Dr. & Mrs. David B. Allman Scholarship (Medical)

Tiffany Phillips Scholar-Athlete Scholarship

Jean Bartel Military Awareness Scholarship

If you are a contestant or know someone who has competed within our system, regardless of whether or not they received a title, they may be eligible for the awards above that are offered through the Miss America Organization. Please visit their website at www.missamerica.org for detailed information on how to apply for these scholarships.

If you are interested in supporting The Miss Ohio Scholarship Program by becoming a contributor, starting a local program, becoming a contestant or volunteer, please contact us at 419522-6677 or email at info@missohio.org

PRODUCTION STAFF

PRODUCER & STAGE MANAGER

SOUND DESIGN

LIGHTING DIRECTOR

SPOT OPERATORS

SOUND ASSISTANT

VOCAL DIRECTOR

CHOREOGRAPHER

VIDEO

CONTESTANT CHAIRPERSON

CONTESTANT COORDINATOR

MUSIC ARRANGERS

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS

SET CONSTRUCTION

SET DESIGN & LAYOUT

CREATIVE SCRIPTING

STAGE TECHNICIANS

RAIL

EMCEE COORDINATOR

TELEPROMPTER

SCRIPT CARDS

COSTUMES

HAIR & MAKE-UP PRODUCTION

MAKE-UP CONTESTANTS

HAIR FOR CONTESTANTS

ASSISTANT TO PRINCIPALS

COLOR GUARD

EVENING WEAR ESCORTS

TERRI HERLIHY

GABE PLANK

DALE MCFARLAND

SEAN LOEBER, GABE PHILLIPS, BETH WHISLER

MATTHEW MACDONALD

BENJI CATES

KELSEY GORMAN

GABE PLANK

SHARON HERLIHY

LINDA EGGAN

BENJI CATES, GABE PLANK

JIM BISHOP, KIM SAUNDERS

GARRY SMITH, TERRI HERLIHY, JIM BISHOP, GABE PLANK, DAVE COMPTON

JEFF ANGELINI, JIM HEYDINGER, DAVE MILLER, SCOTT STONER, ZARA CONSTRUCTION

TERRI HERLIHY, JIM BISHOP, JIM HEYDINGER, GABE PLANK

SUE SWINEHART, VINCE SWINEHART

TERRI HERLIHY, JIM BISHOP, JIM HEYDINGER, KEVIN SNYDER

DAVE COMPTON, STEPHANIE BAILEY, TERRI MITCHELL, KIM SAUNDERS, SCOTT GROGG, SCOTT STONER

JORDAN JASPER

PHIL ZEHMS

MISSY COMPTON

SANDY BISHOP

KELSEY GORMAN, SUE SWINEHART

ALLURE STUDIOS

MERLE NORMAN

HELLO GORGEOUS

SUE SWINEHART, CONI DALHAMER

MANSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT HONOR GUARD

MEMBERS OF THE MANSFIELD, SPRINGFIELD TWP., AND DELAWARE FIRE DEPARTMENTS

HOMES/CHAPERONES COORDINATORS SHARON HERLIHY, CARLA WRASSE

MEALS COORDINATOR

CONTESTANT ASSISTANTS

MISS OHIO STAFF PHYSICIAN

PROGRAM BOOK SALES

PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS

SHARON HERLIHY, CARLA WRASSE

CARLA WRASSE, PAIGE BISHOP

DR. JULIE BEARD

RENE DAVIS

JUANITA GREEN, MARY BUHLER

A Special Thanks...

On Behalf of the Miss Ohio Board of Directors, we truly appreciate the support of our programs through the donation of in-kind scholarships from our Miss Ohio Higher Education Partners!

The Miss Ohio Scholarship Program is proud to have partnered with the following Ohio Higher Education Institutions:

If you would like more information on the Miss Ohio Higher Education Partners Program or if you would like to become a sponsor, please contact the Miss Ohio office at 419-522-6677 or info@missohio.org.

SARAH CLAPPER GoodLuck

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STARK COUNTY

CUYAHOGA COUNTY

Good Luck, Sarah! You make your hometown proud!

Best Wishes from the Lousiville Rotary Club

MISS CLAYLAND

Sarah Clapper

e ones o a crazy enough to think they can change e world a the ones that do. -Steve Jobs

Best Wishes, Sarah! You do Leopardtown Proud! From the Aljancic Families

Sarah Clapper

MISS clayland e futu belongs to those o believe in e beauty their dreams. -Eleanor R sevelt

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Mark Mahon II

Senior Account Manager-L1 ComDoc, A Xerox Company

Cell: (330) 354-5288

Phone: (330) 776-4176

Email:MMahon@comdoc.com

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Good luck to Louisville’s own, Sarah Clapper, Miss Clayland 2017

Louisville Area Chamber is on the grow with business networking and community events.

NEW this year -

Festival Fridays in conjunction with ArtsinStark

Art ~ Music ~ Beer Garden ~ Food Vendors ~ Kids Activities

Fun for Everyone!

Watch our website for details! www.louisvilleohchamber.org Follow us on Facebook!

Louisville Constitution Festival and Events

Commemorating Constitution Day, September 17th 2017 Theme “Defending Our Freedom”

Constitution Festival

Fri., Sat., Sun., Sept. 8, 9, 10, 2017

Fun for the family including in atables, games, crafts, pet show, raf es, music, food and so much more!!

Other events in August and September include: PleasantView Golf Scramble, Rock the Park Concert and Worship Service, Louisville Community Choir Concert, Constitution Car Show and First Responders Processional sponsored by the Louisville Area Chamber of Commerce, Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, Meet the Candidates and Pageant, Community Banquet, Commemoration/Naturalization Ceremony, Louisville Schools Music in Motion, and Constitution Parade.

You can get involved!! Check out full schedule and updates at louisvilleconstitution.org.

Miss Ohio's OUTSTANDING TEENS

Madison Heichel

MISS OHIO'S

OUTSTANDING TEEN 2016

MISS OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN CONTESTANTS

AVA MARGUERITE

Maple City's Outstanding Teen

A 15 year old from Zanesville TALENT – Musical Theatre PLATFORM – Rescue a Friend for Life; Promotion of animal rescue as well as promotion of spaying and neutering.

KATIE HITCHENS

Portsmouth's Outstanding Teen

A 17 year old from Newark TALENT – Clogger PLATFORM –ADDitude Attention Deficit Awareness; Help to eliminate stereotypes with those who have ADD or ADHD.

NIA GRIBBONS

Shawnee's Outstanding Teen

A 14 year old from Austinburg TALENT – Musical Theatre PLATFORM – Rescue a Friend for Life; Promotion of animal rescue as well as promotion of spaying and neutering.

MISS OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN CONTESTANTS

BRIDIE HOWARD

North Coast's Outstanding Teen

A 14 year old from Shaker Heights

TALENT – Dancer

PLATFORM – Volunteerism – Common Causes Create Common Ground; Inspire futures generations to advocate for common causes to unify communities

Oxford's Outstanding Teen

A 15 year old from New Albany

TALENT – Dancer

PLATFORM –Glam for Every Girl; Organization for young girls in tough situations to have confidence & feel beautiful through makeovers and clothes donations

ALAXANDRA YANKOVICH

Akron Canton's Outstanding Teen

A 13 year old from Austinburg TALENT – Dancer

PLATFORM – Special Olympics; Helping to support the organization and athletes to participate, despite whatever challenges they might face.

#4

#5

#6

MARINA DeNUNZIO

MISS OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN CONTESTANTS

PAIGE DIVELBISS

Spirit of Ohio's Outstanding Teen

A 13 year old from Ontario TALENT – Dancer

PLATFORM – Turn the Page; The importance of reading

ALYSSA GRUTTADAURIA

Northern Ohio's Outstanding Teen

A 15 year old from Westlake TALENT – Vocalist

PLATFORM –Project K-9; Raising funds for acquiring, training and maintaining police dogs to help with the current drug epidemic.

EMILY MARKS

Medina County's Outstanding Teen

A 16 year old from Wadworth TALENT – Dancer

PLATFORM – Easy Marks; Anti-bullying campaign

#7

#8

#9

MISS OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN CONTESTANTS

GRACE FUSCO

Great Lake's Outstanding Teen

A 16 year old from Kirtland TALENT – Dancer

PLATFORM – K.I.N.D Kindness is Needed Daily; Kindness is needed daily by touching lives

ALEXIS MILLER

Heart of Ohio's Outstanding Teen

A 14 year old from Pataskala TALENT – Pianist/Vocalist

PLATFORM –Dove Self Esteem Project; Encourage girls to think positively about the way they look, enabling them to reach their full potential.

EMILY FOWLER

Greater Cleveland's Outstanding Teen

A 16 year old from North Royalton TALENT – Dancer/Vocalist

PLATFORM – #BeThatGirl; Teaching young women how to speak their truth & discover their purpose

#10

#11

#12

MISS OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN CONTESTANTS

ELLIE NICKOLI

Lake Festival's Outstanding Teen

A 16 year old from St. Henry TALENT – Vocalist

PLATFORM – Dueling Digital Dangers: The Online Safety Guide; Identifying problems on the internet and promoting safety.

Mohican Valley's Outstanding Teen

A 14 year old from Newark TALENT – Vocalist

PLATFORM –Early Intervention – HELP ME GROW; Helping children birth to 3 years. Supporting children during these critical years.

GRACE BROWN

Northwestern's Outstanding Teen

A 17 year old from Heath TALENT – Dancer PLATFORM – Girl2Girl; Inspiring Future STEM Leaders; Inspire middle school girls across Ohio and beyond through STEM.

#13

#14

#15

ALEXIS HEATH

2017 MISS OHIO’S OUTSTANDING TEEN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

MISS OHIO’S OUTSTANDING TEEN 2016

$2,000 | Dr. Pepper Snapple Group

FIRST RUNNER U P

$750 | Gretchen Hickok

SECOND RUNNER UP

$600 | McDonalds

THIRD RUNNER UP

$500 | ArcelorMittal

FOURTH RUNNER UP

$400 | Marlene Bisel, Jennifer & Macy Tetrick

NON-FINALISTS AWARDS

Ten $200 Scholarship Awards

Miss Ohio Scholarship Program

INTERVIEW AWARD

$250 | Tana Carli Dimino

TALENT AWARD

$250 | Gretchen Hickok

TREVA R. CAMPBELL MEMORIAL

SPRIT AWARD

$250 | Stephen & Holly Bradley

IN-KIND SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

ZANE STATE COLLEGE

$10,500 Scholarship to Miss Ohio’s Outstanding

Teen 2017

Miss Ohio's PRINCESS CAMP

Kaitlyn Bednarz

An 8 year old Princess from Mansfield, Ohio

Parents – Terri Herlihy & Brian Bednarz

Meggan

Hitchens

An 11 year old Princess from Newark, Ohio

Parents – Gregory & Gina Hitchens

Sativa McConnell

A 9 year old Princess from Norwalk, Ohio

Parents - Norma Zapata & Michael McConnell

Iris McConnell

An 8 year old Princess from Norwalk, Ohio

Parents - Norma Zapata & Michael McConnell

Gabryela Paul

An 8 year old Princess from Clyde, Ohio

Parent – Kayla Paul

Arrianna Shinn

An 11 year old Princess from Coldwater, Ohio

Parent - Nancy Shinn

Grace Speelman

A 9 year old Princess from Mansfield, Ohio

Parents – Chris & Wendy Speelman

Torre Webber

A 10 year old Princess from Mansfield, Ohio

Parent – Condrea Webber

Anika Walker

A 10 year old Princess Dover, Ohio

Parents – John & Sandra Shott

Madelyn Yoha

An 8 year old Princess from Mansfield, Ohio

Parents – Joyce & Brad Wells and Mike & Monica Yoha

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Caroline Grace Williams, M iss Oxford

Kelly O’ Bryan, Miss Tallawa nda

Sarah Ki nsbury, Miss India n Trails

Bridie H oward, Miss Oxfor d’s OT

Arianna Shinn, Miss Oxford Prince ss

Bry Atchison

2017 Miss Maple City

2017 Miss Maple City’s

Outstanding Teen Ava Moore

The St. Henry Chamber of Commerce and Moeller Door & Window

wish the best of luck to…

Alexis Heath

Miss Lake Festival’s Outstanding Teen

Welcome to Girl2Girl, a program designed to inspire middle school girls across Ohio and beyond to explore their talents in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), and seek additional learning opportunities and mentorship to prepare them for a successful STEM career.

Email: girl2girlstem@gmail.com Phone: 740-334-7567

Like, follow, and message us at: www.facebook.com/girl2girlSTEM/

It is my hope that by inspiring young girls to consider a future in STEM, we can begin to bridge the gender gap that is holding our country back from being the innovative powerhouse that it can be.

GRACE BROWN Founder/Director, Girl2Girl

Miss Northwestern Ohio’s Outstanding Teen 2017

Photo: Studio RM Photography

Photo: Studio RM Photography

JUDGES

Lynda Hoffman was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. She graduated magna cum laude from Park College receiving her degree in Business Management. As community affairs manager for Vectren, the local gas utility, Lynda – who has since retired – was responsible for the company’s foundation giving and volunteer activities, helping fulfill Vectren’s commitment to give back to the communities it served. Outside the office, Hoffman has been honored as one of the Dayton Daily News 10 Top Women, a YWCA Woman of Influence, Friend of the Community Blood Center, a lifetime member of the NAACP, a 2004 graduate of Leadership Dayton, a Paul Harris Fellow with Rotary, and a Foster Alumni with Dayton Early College Academy. She has served on the Board of Trustees for the Dayton Society of Natural History, United Way of Greater Dayton and Dayton Ballet. She currently serves on the board for Crayons to Classrooms and recently joined the board of the Hospice of Dayton Foundation. She also serves on the Dayton Performing Arts advisory committee.

Chadz has performed on over 300 stages including the Fraze Pavilionin Kettering, Ohio, Memorial Hall in Dayton, Ohio, The Grand Ole Opry and the fabulous Fox theatre, as well as The Funny Bone in Newport, Ky. He has worked as an emcee, cast vocalist and show director for clubs 1470 West, Celebrities and Detour. Chadz has also performed to benefit charities, with the emphasis on cystic fibrosis awareness in which he worked with sports celebrities Boomer Esiason and Pete Rose. He has opened for such stars as Lori Morgan and strained such stars as Sheri Saum (Sunset Beach). Chadz’s performance has reached heights of Broadway musicals working under the renowned Broadway director Neil Berg at the Victoria Theatre. At present Chadz is the worship leader for Sulphur UMC Contemporary Service.

Sara Achor studied voice at Indiana University where she also began working as a studio session singer, work that would eventually take her to studios in Nashville, Miami and Orlando. A solid and versatile performer, Sara also performed in cabaret venues and musical theater productions across the country, eventually co-founding the Moonlight Players theater company in Clermont, Florida. She appeared as a featured soloist with orchestras in Orlando, Chicago, Indianapolis and Washington, D.C. Sara spent many years as a voice teacher and vocal coach for young performers in Central Florida. She is now enjoying her second career as an oncology nurse and holistic health practitioner.

LYNDA HOFFMAN

CHADZ WOODS

SARA ACHOR

Matthew McFee is a radiation protection consultant, from Cincinnati. Originally from South Carolina, Matt moved to Cincinnati in 2012 and enjoys all that the city and the state have to offer. In his spare time, Matt enjoys gardening, music (both listening and singing, as a member of the Cincinnati Men’s Chorus), family, and traveling with his partner. He is new to the pageant world but is very excited to be involved!

Debbie Blunden-Diggs is in her 8th season as Artistic Director of the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC). For over 20 years Debbie performed with the company appearing in most of the company's repertoire establishing herself as a formidable artist. She is also an accomplished choreographer creating works for the company that have become part of the company's artistic blue print. Her notable works include Configurations, Kaleidoscope, Fragments, In My Father's House and Traffic. Blunden-Diggs has also served as the company's Associate Artistic Director and Deputy Director for Arts and Operations. In addition to her role as Artistic Director of DCDC, Debbie is an adjunct professor at the University of Dayton Theatre, Dance & Performance Technology department, has assisted Central State University with their theatre and musical productions, been a co-director for a production of Crowns for The Human Race Theatre, and recently rejoined the Board for the International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD).

MATT McFEE

DEBBIE BLUNDENDIGGS

SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT JUDGES

ANDREA MASON

Bachelor & Master’s Degree Education

Barrow County School System County Line School

Winder, GA

DEVON PARKS SITTERSON

Masters Degree in Education Webster University

Beaufort County School District

Battery Creek High School

Beaufort, SC

JEANENE POPP

Master’s Degree in Education

Dayton Public Schools

Belmont High School

Dayton, OH

SUSAN HARRY Auditor

MIKE ARTER Auditor

DUSTIN HOSLER Auditor

JAY PETERSON Judges Chairperson

John-Michael Lander has been involved in theatre, television, and film since he won 2 gold medals at the World Platform and Springboard Diving Championships in Tonsberg, Norway. In 2001 he graduated Magnum Cum Laude from WSU in Musical Theatre, 2009 Graduated with a M.Ed from Antioch McGregor, and currently pursuing a PhD in Education at Walden University. He is shopping around three novels, Surface Tension, Spandau Ballet, and Saving Bellaria. He is currently teaching Language Arts at Stivers High School for the Arts. He has been a part of the Miss America Program for as long as he can remember from being a performer for Miss New York and Ohio, a judge for New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Indian, and Kentucky, and a local director for Miss Greater Dayton.

OUTSTANDING TEEN PRODUCTION STAFF

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PRODUCER

CHOREOGRAPHER

CONTESTANT COORDINATOR

PRINCESS CHAIRPERSON

SPECIAL ASSISTANTS

Holly Campbell-Bradley

John Michael Lander

Sarah Eash

Shelly Howman & Katie Pigott

Norma Zapata

Juliana Dinovo & Sarah Hahn

Thank you to Madison Heichel Miss Ohio's Outstanding Teen 2016 and Candice & David Heichel for all your help this year!

JOHN MICHAEL LANDER

LAST YEAR'S SHOW

MISS OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

MISS OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

MARINA DE NUNZIO

Autographs

Miss Ohio Chaperone

Taylor Metal Products

Miss Ohio 1952

Miss Ohio Production

Miss Ohio Local Directors

DAN LOWE

CAROL KOONTZ

ALINDA SHELDON

DICK TAYLOR

SYLVIA & HARVEY JENSEN

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

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