Miss Ohio 2018 Program Book

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Miss Ohio 2017

Sarah Clapper

Sarah Clapper

MISS OHIO 2017

1 Chronicles 16:8 states, “Give praise to the Lord, proclaim His name; make known among the nations what He has done”. I must first thank the Lord for changing my life on June 17th, 2017. It was by His grace alone that my dreams became a reality and I will forever be thankful for the work He has done through me.

There are no words to ever fully express my gratitude to the people that have helped make this journey possible. Mom, your love is never ending and your strength is unparalleled. Your guidance and support means the absolute world to me and I will never be able to thank you enough for the sacrifices you’ve made to help shape me into the woman that I am today. Dad, the words, “thank you” will never be enough and I promise to continue to show you for the rest of my life how thankful I am for all that you have done. Your love and guidance serves as the foundation of my life and I strive to live by your example. You have taught me what selfless love looks like and I am so grateful to have you as my father. Brittany Michelle Flanigan, imagine if we could go back in time and tell our second grade selves that we would be living out our wildest dreams in the year 2018. You are my inspiration and I cannot even begin to tell you how much I appreciate all of your support, and thank you for constantly pushing me to dream bigger. I love you b.

There are people that God has brought into my life that are deserving of endless thanks and gratitude. Linda, I honestly do not even have the slightest clue how to appropriately thank you for all that you have done for me. Your kindness has forever left an impact on my life and I am so thankful for you, your family and your endless love. Mackenzie, thank you for being the best little sister I could

ever dream of having! Jeff, I do not even know where to begin. You have forever changed my life and I cannot thank you enough for your selflessness, love, kindness, warmth and sacrifice. God placed you in my life for a very specific reason, and because of you, children and adults all across Northwest Ohio heard an important message and hopefully saw God’s love through our work.

To the one who originally placed this dream in my heart, Melanie, my sister, I would be completely lost without you. You are someone I hope to emulate throughout my life and I thank God every single day for our friendship. Matt Miller, you’re the bomb.com I cannot wait to share some pizza with you very soon!

Becky, you helped make this dream become a reality and I am so thankful for your love, guidance and friendship. You have taught me how to embrace my authenticity and ultimately become the best version of myself. Your impact on my life will forever extend beyond the crown.

The Miss Ohio family is one that I will never take for granted. Marlene, I cannot thank you enough for opening your heart and home to me for the past six years. I am so thankful for your love, kindness, support, and let’s not forget the award-winning chicken salad. Dayna, you are the kindest soul and have a truly special place in my heart. I am so thankful for all of our fun memories and I promise to stick around in your life to keep you out of trouble, or at least to try! Thank you for always being there for me and supporting my dreams. The Bishops, you all have touched my heart and I love you all dearly. I am so thankful for the unconditional love you have shown me over the years and I am so grateful for every hug and high-five! To the entire Miss Ohio Board, thank you for supporting my dreams and providing love and guidance throughout this entire journey. Thank you to all the local directors that have supported my dreams over the years. Martha, thank you so very much for all of your love and support, you are so genuine, kind and selfless. Thank you for providing opportunities and for creating memories that I will never forget.

To my entire Berardi family, the words “thank you” once again are truthfully not enough to fully capture my gratitude and love for all that you have done to support me along this journey. Joe, thank you for always providing guidance and helping me figure out my life, I am so grateful for your friendship and unconditional support. Missy, Stella and Sophia, thank you so much for traveling to Miss America and being a part of this incredible journey! To the rest of the “family”, thank you for all the love and encouragement, I truly could not have done this without you.

We don’t get to choose our family, but I believe they are God’s ultimate gift in our lives. To my entire family, thank you for all of your love, patience, guidance and support. I cannot even begin to express how thankful I am for all of you and I thank God every day for blessing me with such a loving and caring family. Speaking of family, Gracie, you are the greatest sister I could have ever asked for. I am so thankful that God brought us together and I cannot wait to see the amazing things you accomplish in your life. I will be there for you every step of the way and you will always have a special place in my heart.

To all of the young women competing for the title of Miss Ohio, remember it is not a title that defines your personal worth, it’s the kindness in your hearts. You have all touched my heart and I am a better person because I know each and every one of you.

Finally, to every child, young adult and person I’ve met along this incredible journey, thank you. The students I’ve met gave me strength to continue, even on the difficult days. The words of encouragement meant the world to me and I am a changed person because of every individual I met this past year. When I set out on this journey, my goal was to positively impact the life of one person, while I may never know if that goal was accomplished, I can say with full certainty that more than one person positively impacted my life, and for that, I am forever grateful.

Proud Sponsor of the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program

The Optimist Creed

Promise yourself -

To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.

To talk health. happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.

To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.

To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.

To think only of the best, to work only for the best and expect only the best.

To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.

To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.

To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

The Mansfield Noon Optimist Club is proud to sponsor the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program by providing an Optimist Service Scholarship

Purposes of the Optimist Club:

To develop optimism as a philosophy of life;

To promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs;

To inspire respect for the law;

To promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people;

To aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one's self in service to others will advance the wellbeing of man, his community and world.

OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

Friend of Youth

Meetings are held every Wednesday, 11:45 a.m.

You're

$10,000 scholarship

SEMIFINALISTS

Paige Wiers Miss North Coast

CarolineGrace Williams Miss Oxford

Madeline Carter Miss Greater Cleveland

Photo Credits: Sylvart Studios

CarolineGrace Williams Miss Oxford TALENT

Sarah Clapper Miss Clayland SWIMSUIT

Sarah Clapper Miss Clayland TALENT

Paige Wiers Miss North Coast SWIMSUIT

Hanna Tumbush Miss Lake Festival

Stephanie Yasechko Miss Shawnee

THIRD RUNNER-UP

Hannah Zimmerman

Miss Montgomery County

FIRST RUNNER-UP

Karolina Ulasevich

Miss Miami Valley

MISS OHIO 2017 Sarah Clapper

SECOND RUNNER-UP Matti-Lynn Chrisman Miss Akron-Canton

FOURTH RUNNER-UP

Amelia Hitchens

Miss Northwestern Ohio

Sarah Clapper

The 2017 Miss Ohio contestants shared $47,150 in scholarship awards. The program salutes the individual and corporate sponsors of these awards for the 19 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.

| AWARDS 2017

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 Karolina Ulasevich, Miss Miami Valley. The $500 non-semifinalist winner was Gabby Bailey, Miss Capital City.

Non-Semifinalist Talent Winners

Two participants on the Miss Ohio Stage, Miss Capital City, Gabby Bailey and Miss Portsmouth, Abbey Hitchens, 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 Miami Valley. The $1,000 Academic scholarship went to Sarah Kingsbury, Miss Indian Trail.

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 CarolineGrace Williams, Miss Oxford.

Americanism Scholarships

Miss Miami Valley, Karolina Ulasevich and Miss Montgomery County, 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

Karolina Ulasevich, Miss Miami Valley and Gabby Bailey, Miss Capital City each won a $250 scholarship for their Community Service Essay from the Mansfield Kiwanis.

| AWARDS

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 Clayland, Sarah Clapper with the CMNH Miracle Maker Trophy for her Outstanding Fundraising and a $250 scholarship thanks to The Miss Ohio Scholarship Program.

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 Tallawanda, Kelly O’Bryan. The returning contestant was Sarah Kingsbury, Miss Indian Trail. 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 Gabby Bailey, Miss Capital City.

Spirit of Mowana

The contestants spent a weekend in the woods of Camp Mowana, challenging themselves through team-building 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 $250 scholarship award was donated by Miss Ohio Camp Mowana Volunteers and voted on by the contestants. The award went to Miss Clayland, Sarah Clapper.

Freedom Spirit Award

This award is presented to the contestant who demonstrated a positive, supportive attitude throughout Miss Ohio Week sponsored by JohnMichael Lander and Nathan Webber. The $250 scholarship went to Miss Akron Canton, Matti-Lynn Chrisman.

Photogenic Award

The Richland Mall held a contest that allowed the public to vote on their favorite contestant photo. The Photogenic Award went to Madeline Carter, Miss Greater Cleveland.

Audio Wands or Guided Tours: $5 additional

AVITA HEALTH SYSTEM

| BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD OF ADVISORS

Sharon Herlihy

Terri Herlihy

Carla Wrasse

Jeff Angelini

Jim Bishop

Steven C. Oliveri

Holly Campbell-Bradley

Susan Swinehart

Timothy O’Guinn

Sandy Bishop

JUDGES COMMITTEE

The goal of our efforts is to find the best Miss Ohio and potential Miss America. This responsibility rests solely in the hands of 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' co-Chairperson

Jodie Fry | JUDGES' COMMITTEE

Mike Arter | AUDITOR

Susan Harry | AUDITOR

Dustin Hosler | AUDITOR

McNeil Chestnut

McNeil Chestnut is a 45 year veteran of the Miss America Program. He has judged and taught judging workshops throughout the United States and judged more than a dozen state title holders who placed in the top 10 at Miss America. In 2011, he was Chief Judge of the panel that chose Laura Kaeppeler, Miss America 2012, as Miss Wisconsin. McNeil founded the North Carolina Education Scholarship Fund, Inc., the scholarship wing of the Miss North Carolina Organization, and currently serves as Chairman of the Board.

A patron of the arts, he has studied music for most of his life and is widely known for his expertise on the history and orchestras of the swing band era. In 2017 he established the Mc3 Jazz Trio which performs traditional American jazz. McNeil is a member of the North Carolina and U. S. Supreme Court Bar, engages in a government relations practice, and is a visiting professor of trust law at his alma mater, Campbell University, where there is a fully endowed scholarship in his honor.

Susan Kay Wyatt

Miss Ohio 1988, Susan Kay (Johnson) Wyatt was born in Ravenna and raised in Warren, Ohio. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. Susan Kay is a professional singer, songwriter, performer, public speaker, and the proud mother of a teenage daughter who teaches her life lessons every day.  As an accomplished life coach, she inspires and empowers both men and women to live their dreams to the fullest and embrace life.

Susan’s obsession with self-help, healing, spirituality, psychology, the sisterhood of women, and positive parenting has led her to become a published author of her first book “No Crown Required – Raising a Confident, Courageous and Compassionate Daughter.”  In it, she cleverly unpacks the four areas of competition of the Miss America pageant to inspire the reader to be their best bold selves and raise their daughters to be the same. Currently Susan Kay lives in Los Angeles with her husband Larry, daughter Elizabeth and cat Tasha.

Meghan Porter

Born in Atlanta, Georgia and raised in rural North Carolina, Meghan graduated from Campbell University’s Trust and Wealth Management program with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a minor in financial planning. Purusing her passion for wealth management, Meghan moved to South Florida to work as a Financial Advisor for a large financial institution. Meghan serves as an active member of the Junior League of the Palm Beaches – a chapter of one of the oldest and largest women’s volunteer organizations in the world. This non-profit organization focuses on promoting improving communities through volunteerism and developing the potential of young women. She has volunteered with the local Red Cross hurricane relief efforts and has participated in home builds with Habitat for Humanity. Meghan has also served as a committee member of the Palm Beach Junior Assembly and Cotillion Academy which encourages teaching the importance and value of courtesy, etiquette and social dance to the next generation.

Tony Peters

Tony is a newcomer to judging pageants but has an extensive background in communications and music. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. He’s been in professional broadcasting for over 30 years, including working full time at WTUE-FM in Dayton, OH for almost a decade. Currently, Peters is Program Director of WSWO-LP, Oldies 97.3, a noncommercial station in Huber Heights, OH. He also runs iconfetch.com, where he’s interviewed over 300 famous musicians for his Icon Fetch podcast, including Ann Wilson of Heart and legendary singer Johnny Mathis. He also sings, plays guitar and drums, and records his own music. He’s performed live at several venues in the Dayton area. Peters is married to his wife, Kendra (21 years), and has two children, Christian (17) and Gabriel (14).

Andrew Haines

Andrew, a native of Columbus, Ohio, has been a freelance choreographer for 38 years. He has worked with many of the top show choirs in the country and gained national recognition with numerous awards for best choreography. Andrew started his career at The Ohio State University as a member of the Scarlet and Gray Show where he was dance captain and then choreographer. He also had the pleasure of dancing in the Miss Ohio Pageant for ten years and choreographing contestant production numbers.

Over the years his work has taken him across the country as well as abroad. Andrew has worked on USO shows, gala performances, and over one hundred musical theater productions and just this May he was awarded The Sutton Foster Ovation award for best choreography. It is a pleasure for him to be back at Miss Ohio!

miss ohio 2018 scholarships | scholarships

Miss Ohio 2018

$10,000 The Natalie Ruth Plank Memorial Fund

First Runner Up

$4,000 Mansfield Noon Optimists

Second Runner Up

$3,500 Avita Health System

Third Runner Up

$3,000 ArcelorMittal

Fourth Runner Up

$2,500 Mansfield Elks

Semifinalists Awards

Five $1,000 Scholarship Awards

Graham Chevrolet

Mansfield Eagles

Tana Carli Dimino

Taylor Metal Products

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 The Family of Janelle Couts

Trophy CMN 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

Sarah Clapper Women in Business Award

$500 Hempy Water

Sarah Clapper STEM Award

$500 Hempy Water

$250 ArcelorMittal

Spirit of Mowana

$250 Camp Mowana Volunteers

Non-Semifinalists Awards

Ten $600 Scholarships Awards

Bluestone Brothers

Bracket Builders

McDonalds

Zara Construction

Miss Ohio Scholarship Program

Amanda Beagle

Ellen Bryan

miss america scholarships

Ohio Community Service Award

$1,000 The Miss America Organization

Ohio Academic Award

$1,000 The Miss America Organization

Tiffany Phillips Scholar-Athlete Scholarship

Available current year State Contestants

Jean Bartel Quality of Life Award

Available to National Contestants

Academy of Honor Award

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

Dr. & Mrs. David B. Allman Medical Scholarship

Available to contestants who compete at the Local, State or National Levels since 2008.

Jean Bartel Military Awareness Scholarship

Available to contestants who compete at the Local, State or National Levels since 2008.

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 419-522-6677 or email at info@missohio.org.

| LOCAL DIRECTORS & Mentors

ALLIE HOFFMAN & ANN KRUCEK

MISS AKRON-CANTON

MISS GREATER CLEVELAND

MISS NORTHERN OHIO

MISS GREATER CLEVELAND'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

MISS NORTHERN OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

MISS SPIRIT OF OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

ALLISON VANCE (MENTOR)

MISS HEART OF OHIO

JERRY DEITSCH & KIRSTEN SCHMITZ

MISS LAKE FESTIVAL

MISS LAKE FESTIVAL'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

DOLLY RUFFING & WIL VICKERY

MISS MAPLE CITY

MISS MAPLE CITY'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

RONDA MORRIS

MISS MIAMI VALLEY

MISS MONTGOMERY COUNTY

TONYA CAMP & KATIE GILLIG

MISS CAPITAL CITY

MARTHA CAMPBELL MISS CLAYLAND

CHARMAE COTTOM

| LOCAL DIRECTORS & Mentors

JENNA MAY (MENTOR)

MISS MOHICAN VALLEY

JAN & DON MOLL

MISS NORTH COAST

MISS NORTH COAST'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

MISS NORTHEASTERN OHIO

MISS NORTHWESTERN OHIO

MISS NORTHWESTERN OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

JACKY JOHNSON

MISS OXFORD

MISS TALLAWANDA

MISS OXFORD'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

MISS TALLAWANDA'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

REGINA SPEAS

MISS SHAWNEE

MISS PORTSMOUTH

MISS SHAWNEE'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

MISS PORTSMOUTH'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

LARRY & KATHY WISE (MENTORS)

MISS SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO

MISS SOUTHWESTERN OHIO

ERIN CURRY (MENTOR)

RANDY SCHROEDER & AMY SHAW

JANE HIDER (MENTOR)

Autumn KESSLER

They Are AUsome: Accepting Those with Autism

After serving as a mentor to individuals with autism for 10 years, I have developed my personal platform to help encourage the awareness and acceptance of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

MISS MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Hometown: Bethesda, Ohio

Age: 21

Education: Muskingum University

Scholastic/Career Ambition: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and work at a Children's Hospital.

Talent: Tap Dance

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

Secret Dream or wish: Grow 2 more inches so I can be Belle at Walt Disney World

Favorite TV Show: Grey's Anatomy

Favorite Musical Performer: Carrie Underwood

Can't Live Without: Pasta! Cheesy, Buttered, Saucy - I love it all!

My proudest accomplishment: In 2014, at the age of 17, I was elected onto the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Committee, making me the youngest committee member in the Festival's history!

MISS NORTH COAST

Hometown: Heath, Ohio

Age: 18

Education: Ohio University

Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a medical degree.

Talent: Tap Dance

Hobbies: Dancing, soccer, modeling, public speaking, working out, art, shopping, reading and watching movies.

Secret Dream or Wish: To live on a beach

Favorite TV show: The Good Doctor

Favorite Musical Performer: Billie Eilish

Can't Live Without: My Swell water bottle. It keeps my water cold all day!

My Proudest Accomplishment: Never receiving less than an "A" in a grading period, while maintaining all of my other interests and obligations. Time management is KEY!

Grace BROWN

Girl2Girl: Inspiring Future STEM Leaders

Girl2Girl is a program designed to educate, motivate, and inspire middle school girls across Ohio and beyond to pursue their interests in STEM education and consider STEM fields when choosing a career path.

Madeline CARTER

#Character: A Social Movement

Recognizing and developing good character, and living it through words, actions, and media.

MISS CLAYLAND

Hometown: Berea, Ohio

Age 21

Education: Baldwin Wallace University

Scholastic/Career Ambition: National Morning News

Anchor/Personality.

Talent: Vocal

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

Secret dream or wish: To be part of a crowd-dazzling flashmob and become an actor on Saturday Night Live

Favorite TV show: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Favorite Musical performance: Frank Sinatra

Can't Live Without: Smiling!

My proudest accomplishment: Growing up, I knew that I wanted to dance the role of Clara in the Nutcracker Ballet someday. After countless hours in the dance studio, that dream finally came true 14 years later. Not only once, but for two years in a row!

MISS HEART OF OHIO

Hometown: North Royalton

Age: 19

Education: Kent State University

Scholastic/Career Ambition: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater and minor in Non-profit Studies.

Talent: Vocal

Hobbies: Aerial yoga, figure skating, dancing, guitar

Secret dream or wish: To experience an alien encounter

Favorite TV show: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Favorite Musical Performing: Florence and the Machine

Can't Live Without: Blueberry crisp granola bars!

My proudest accomplishment: Receiving the key to the city of Mount Vernon from the Mayor

Danielle VIVCHARENKO

Clista HELLWARTH

Agriculture Awareness: Feeding the World

Each day less than two percent of the population wakes up to feed and clothe the rest. That’s a legacy I’m passionate about carrying on.

MISS LAKE FESTIVAL

Hometown: Celina, Ohio

Age: 19

Education: University of Saint Francis

Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences while obtaining my Radiologic Technician Certification.

Talent: Vocal/ Piano

Hobbies: I love: dancing, music, playing piano, hanging out with friends, keeping fit, hurdles, javelin, playing with animals, and spending time with my family.

Secret Dream or Wish: I wish that I could travel, adventure, and see the world with the people I love.

Favorite TV Show: The Office, Grey's Anatomy

Favorite Musical Performer: Haley Reinhart

Can't Live Without: Music!

My proudest accomplishment: My wholehearted commitment to organizations that I am or have been involved with such as: 4H, FFA, Relay for Life, sports, academics, and the Miss America System

MISS MAPLE CITY

Hometown: Cambridge, Ohio

Age: 22

Education: Kent State University

Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain Degrees in Musical Theater and Public Communications; Musical Performer and News Broadcaster.

Talent: Musical Theatre Vocal

Hobbies: Theatre in all forms, reading novels and memoirs, dancing of all types, and writing songs and scripts

Secret dream or wish: To become a pilot

Favorite TV show: Friends

Favorite Musical performance: Kings of Leon, John Mayer, Rihanna, Billy Joel, Beyonce and Elvis

Can't Live Without: Starbucks coffee!

My proudest accomplishment: My freshman year at Kent State University, I was a member of an a cappella group called "The Kent Clarks". We were asked to sing on NBC's Today Show in New York. During spring break, we sang live on national TV and I even had my own solo!

Matti-Lynn CHRISMAN

Pain Isn't Always

Monique BOOHER

Global Brigade

Empowering communities to reduce inequalities in healthcare. Global Brigades resolves health & economic disparities by changing lives, bettering lives & saving lives through holistic model empowered by a community of change-makers.

MISS NORTHEASTERN OHIO

Hometown: Sidney, Ohio

Age: 22

Education: Miami University

Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a Medical Degree and become an Anesthesiologist.

Talent: Vocal/ Piano

Hobbies: Painting with acrylics, riding horses, international travel and learning to ice skate.

Secret Dream or Wish: Joining my favorite cowboy, Scott Eastwood at the rodeo or in a remake of the Longest Ride.

Favorite TV Show: New Girl, Criminal Minds and the Mentalists

Favorite Musical Performer: Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift and Miranda Lambert

Can't Live Without: Books, books, and more books! Especially fantasy novels!

My proudest accomplishment: Providing healthcare to nearly 200 grateful people per day during my international brigades.

MISS NORTHERN OHIO

Hometown: Columbus, Ohio

Age: 19

Education: The Ohio State University

Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a Bachelor of Science in Business/Health Care Administration.

Talent: Dance

Hobbies: Dancing, working out and baking.

Secret Dream or Wish: To meet Marvin Gaye

Favorite TV Show: Law and Order: SVU

Favorite Musical Performer: Beyonce

Can't Live Without: Learning!

My proudest accomplishment: Valedictorian of my High School class.

Rachel SPURLING

The Equation for Success

Education + Enrichment + Empowerment = Success: Every child deserves an even playing field and an equal opportunity for a success.

Camryn MAIN

Helping Children Navigate Life

The importance of mentors in the lives of children.

MISS NORTHWESTERN OHIO

Hometown: New Philadelphia, Ohio

Age: 19

Education: The Ohio State University

Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a PH.D in Forensic Anthropology

Talent: Vocal/ Piano

Hobbies: Playing Piano, Running, Singing, Poetry and Baking.

Secret Dream or Wish: To be a famous actress.

Favorite TV Show: Bones

Favorite Musical Performer: Mason Ramsey

Can't Live Without: My Dog!

My proudest accomplishment: Being myself every day.

MISS OXFORD

Hometown: Lake Milton, Ohio

Age: 23

Education: Kent State University

Scholastic/Career Ambition: Anchor of Good Morning America

Talent: Vocal

Hobbies: Singing, playing the piano, reading, writing and journaling, volunteering with my church, spending time with my family and friends, playing with my pets.

Secret Dream or Wish: My dream is to one day be the host of Good Morning America.

Favorite TV Show: The Office

Favorite Musical Performer: Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons

Can't Live Without: My Family!

My proudest accomplishment: When I was chosen to play the role of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz in the opening of my hometown's brand new performing arts center.

Gabrielle PAYNE

RECLAIMING FRESH

Helping children, college students, and adults to adopt a healthy diet.

Rachel GOMBOSCH

The Daily Decisions: Choosing Joy in the Journey

Showing society that the joy we experience is not based on circumstances, but instead established from the principles and values instilled within us.

MISS PORTSMOUTH

Hometown: Ontario, Ohio

Age: 23

Education: University of Cincinnati

Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a Masters of Landscape Architecture

Talent: Vocal

Hobbies: Personal development, reading new books, listening to podcasts, fashion, volunteering, traveling, exercise.

Secret Dream or Wish: To own 2 German shepherds. I would name them Hank and Hugo and they must be brothers.

Favorite TV Show: Friends

Favorite Musical Performer: Carrie Underwood

Can't Live Without: Hands down..... pizza!

My proudest accomplishment: Making it to the Miss Ohio Stage.

MISS SHAWNEE

Hometown: Ontario, Ohio

Age: 23

Education: University of Akron School of Law

Scholastic/Career Ambition: Complete a Juris Doctorate, become an In-House Counsel for a Major Corporation

Talent: Vocal

Hobbies: Reading, Netflix, going to Disney World, spending time with my pup, hanging out with my brother, spending time with my friends, traveling, and shopping.

Secret Dream or Wish: To work as an in-house counsel for the Walt Disney Company.

Favorite TV Show: Friends

Favorite Musical Performer: Ed Sheeran

Can't Live Without: My family and friends, aka my support system!

My proudest accomplishment: Having the second highest GPA in my law school class.

Maribeth TAGG

Upside Down: Flipping the Perspective of Down Syndrome

An organization in North East Ohio that provides support, education, and advocacy for people with Downs syndrome, their families and communities.

Stephanie SHOOP

Fitness for All

To provide motivation, education and access to all forms of exercise modalities centered around a family-friendly atmosphere.

MISS SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO

Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio

Age: 25

Education: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Scholastic/Career Ambition: Become a Physician

Talent: Aerial Dance

Hobbies: Running, Yoga, Playing with my Great Dane.

Secret Dream or Wish: To travel the entire world.

Favorite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother

Favorite Musical Performer: Taylor Swift

Can't Live Without: Marla, my great dane!

My proudest accomplishment: Running 2 full marathons.

MISS SOUTHWESTERN OHIO

Hometown: Dover, Ohio

Age: 24

Education: The Ohio State University

Scholastic/Career Ambition: Continue to educate youth in Dance & Creative Movement; continue Dancing Professionally.

Talent: Dance

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

Secret Dream or Wish: To become a famous food critic.

Favorite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother

Favorite Musical Performer: Imagine Dragons

Can't Live Without: Dance and my iCalendar; one fills my soul and the other keeps me on track!

My proudest accomplishment: I was accepted into the OSU Department of Dance on a scholarship, and I am living my dream as a dance teacher, but my proudest accomplishment is yet to come!

Gabby BAILEY

Confidence is Key: Unlock Your Potential

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

Lauren BEARD

Shaping Our Future: Preventing Childhood Obesity

Shaping Our Future was created to help others understand the obesity epidemic and how to combat it through healthy diet and regular exercise.

MISS TALLAWANDA

Hometown: Ontario, Ohio

Age: 19

Education: The Ohio State University

Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a Masters of Business Administration

Talent: Dance

Hobbies: Dancing, playing the piano and ukulele, cooking, playing with my two dogs, volunteering with PINK as a campus team representative, being a Columbus foodie, planning events for my Scholars Program.

Secret Dream or Wish: To meet a sloth in real life.

Favorite TV Show: Anything on the Food Network Channel

Favorite Musical Performer: Bruno Mars

Can't Live Without: My two dogs, Roxy and Rudy!

My proudest accomplishment: Being able to dance with the Rockettes in New York City during their invitational summer intensive.

MISS MOHICAN VALLEY

Hometown: Niles, Ohio

Age: 19

Education: Kent State University

Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a Fashion Merchandising degree and own my own business.

Talent: Baton

Hobbies: Doing jigsaw puzzles, going to escape rooms and shopping for shoes.

Secret Dream or Wish: To be a Princess Anna at Disney.

Favorite TV Show: Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill and Carrie Diaries

Favorite Musical Performer: Katy Perry

Can't Live Without: Iced Coffee, My cats!

My proudest accomplishment: Being named a Trumbull County 20 under 20 recipient.

Caitlin SEIFERT

Unity in the Community

Getting kids of all ages involved in volunteering in their community for the greater good of the entire community.

Hannah ZIMMERMAN

A.C.E. Aspirations of Continued Education

Advocating for the different avenues available to students to explore post-secondary education as well as the resources allocated for students to be able to achieve their educational goals.

MISS MIAMI VALLEY

Hometown: Circleville, Ohio

Age: 23

Education: University of Dayton

Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a Doctoral degree, work for the Presidents Counsel of a University.

Talent: Dance

Hobbies: Traveling to new places, trying new foods, any outdoor activity, obstacle course races, reading, playing with animals, and spending time with family and friends.

Secret Dream or Wish: To play Elle Woods in a remake of Legally Blonde.

Favorite TV Show: New Girl

Favorite Musical Performer: Carrie Underwood

Can't Live Without: Snacks! I usually always have a snack with me whether in my pursue, backpack, or pocket!

My proudest accomplishment: Graduating with my Bachelors and Master's degree in just 5 years. Because of this, I have been able to help a couple siblings prepare for their college adventure and that has made me extremely proud.

MISS GREATER CLEVELAND

Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts

Age: 21

Education: Case Western Reserve University

Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain B.S.E. in Engineering with a Concentration in Mechatronics and a minor in Studio Art.

Talent: Musical Electricity Demonstration

Hobbies: Salsa Dance, Violin, Canoe camping, Hardware Hacking, Studio Art: Metalwork and Painting.

Secret Dream or Wish: Fly around the world following Amelia Earhart's attempted route, Paddle the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.

Favorite TV Show: Bones

Favorite Musical Performer: Lea Salonga

Can't Live Without: My Bike!

My proudest accomplishment: Founding my own tech company, Parihug, and launching a successful Kickstarter Campaign.

Xyla FOXLIN

Brilliant is Beautiful

Brilliant is Beautiful works to promote women in stem fields and the idea that femininity and engineering are not mutually exclusive.

Courtney STOREY

Freedom isn't Free: Honoring Those Who Serve

Taking the time to honor and serve those who have honored and served us by defending our freedoms.

MISS AKRON-CANTON

Hometown: Canton, Ohio

Age: 21

Education: Bowling Green State University

Scholastic/Career Ambition: Earn a Bachelor's and Master degrees in Journalism and become a successful News Anchor.

Talent: Dance

Hobbies: Cooking, baking, being active, drawing, volunteering, shopping and being with family and friends.

Secret Dream or Wish: Going storm chasing. It is risky, but I love adventures and seeing how amazing the weather is.

Favorite TV Show: Prison Break

Favorite Musical Performer: Vance Joy

Can't Live Without: A note book because I like writing down my experiences and thoughts so I can look back on them!

My proudest accomplishment: Being selected as 1 of 5 to travel to San Antonio, Texas to attend the Student Veterans National convention and represent Bowling Green State University.

MISS CAPITAL CITY

Hometown: Columbus, Ohio

Age: 21

Education: The Ohio State University

Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a Juris Doctorate, earn a place on the Supreme Court.

Talent: Vocal

Hobbies: Writing and editing for the Student Voice of the Ohio State University The Lantern; writing a personal blogDresses, Stresses and Messes; listening to podcasts, opera and classical music; spending time with family and my Corgi, Henley; reading and writing poetry.

Secret Dream or Wish: To be appointed the next female Supreme Court Justice, and to meet former Vice-President Joe Biden.

Favorite TV Show: The Handmaid's Tale and New Girl

Favorite Musical Performer: Ramin Karimloo

Can't Live Without: Podcasts!! I listen to at least one news podcast every single day!

My proudest accomplishment: Being able to complete a degree from the Ohio State University with a major in Public Affairs Journalism and a minor in music in just three and a half years and making the Dean's list!

Mara MASON

One in Five: Empowering Women, Ending Sexual Violence

Working to end sexual violence towards women through encouraging respect, kindness, and sensitivity to others.

Miss Ohio

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Courtney Storey - Miss Akron-Canton Mara Mason - Miss Capital City

Madeline Carter - Miss Clayland

Xyla Foxlin - Miss Greater Cleveland

Danielle Vivcharenko - Miss Heart of Ohio

Clista Hellwarth - Miss Lake Festival

Matti-Lynn Chrisman - Miss Maple City

Hannah Zimmerman - Miss Miami Valley

Caitlin Seifert - Miss Mohican Valley Autumn Kessler - Miss Montgomery County

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Rachel Spurling - Miss Northern Ohio

Camryn Main - Miss Northwestern Ohio

Gabrielle Payne - Miss Oxford

Rachel Gombosch - Miss Portsmouth

Maribeth Tagg - Miss Shawnee

Stephanie Shoop - Miss South Central Ohio

Gabby Bailey - Miss Southwestern Ohio

Lauren Beard - Miss Tallawanda

Grace Brown - Miss North Coast

Monique Booher - Miss Northeastern Ohio

We PROUDLY celebrate our legacy!

Carolyn Ladd , Miss Oregon 1991

Linda O’Boyle Zaneski, Miss Pennsylvania 1991

Amy Fissel Osborn , Miss New Jersey 1991

Heather Hunnicutt Covington , Miss Arkansas 1991

Beth Ann Jones , Miss Delaware 1991

Elizabeth Johnson Craig , Miss Utah 1991

SoYoung Kwon , Miss Washington 1991

Brenda Haines , Miss Wisconsin 1991

Robbin Wasson, Miss Kansas 1991

Leah Summers, Miss West Virginia 1991

Renee Autherson Brown, Miss Ohio 1991 (mom)

Also supported by:

BMX stunt rider Warren Marchese, Miss America 1991 production performer

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Good luck, Miss Clayland 2018 !

Special thanks to: The Aiello Family

Love, Dad & Tammy

Best of luck, Hannah!

We are so proud of your journey.

All our love, Zimmerman Family M i s s M i a m i V a l l e y 2 0 1 8

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ie Shoop Miss South Central

Congratulations to the 2018 Sweeps Contestants!

Stephanie Shoop

Miss South Central Ohio

Danielle Vivcharenko

Miss Heart of Ohio

Gabby Bailey

Miss Southwestern Ohio

Monique Booher

Miss Northeastern Ohio

Caitlin Seifert

Miss Mohican Valley

| miss ohio 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 Zimmerman Salem

1954 Barbara Quinlin Alliance

1955 Marguerite Garr Cincinnati

1956 Roberta Palmer Cleveland

1957 Linda Hattman Cleveland

1958 Margaret Putman Ada

1959 Carole Weiler Circleville

1960 Alice McClain Marion

1961 Darlene Depasquale Dayton

1962 Jacquelyn Mayer - MA Sandusky

1963 Bonne Gawronski Toledo

1963 Peggy Emerson Akron

1964 Diane Courtwright Columbus

1965 Valerie Lavin Canton

1966 Sharon Phillian - 2,T Delaware

1967 Pamela Robinson Dayton

1968 Leslyn Hiple Canton

1969 Kathy Baumann - 1,T Bowling Green

1970 Grace Bird Alliance

1971 Laurie Lea Schaefer - MA,T Bexley

1972 Judy Jones Miami University

1973 Karen Sparka - F Bowling Green

1974 Cheryl Youkvitch - T Lorain

1975 Lorrie Kapsta - T Franklin County

1976 Susan Kay Banks - 3 Warren

1977 Janice Elaine Cooley - T Ohio Valley

1978 Susan Perkins - MA,T Clayland

1978 Joan Gilger Bowling Green

1978 Sher Patrick - 3 South Central

1979 Tana Carli - 1,T Willard

1980 Kathy Vernon - F North Central

1981 Juliana Zilba - T North Central

1982 Debra Gombert North Central

1983 Pamela Rigas - 4 Cuyahoga Co. Fair

1984 Melissa Bradley - 1 Clayland

1985 Suellen Cochran – F,T Southeastern

1986 Mary Zilba - T Greater Toledo

1987 Susan Kay Johnson - T Canton

1988 Sarah Ann Evans - T Pickerington-America

1989 Kristin Huffman – 4,T Pickerington-America

1990 Kristi Cooke Willard

1991 Renee Autherson Central Ohio

1992 Robin Meade - F Mansfield

1993 Titilayo Adedokun – 2,T Americana

1994 Lea Mack - T Pickerington -America

1995 Ellen Pasturzak Portsmouth

1996 Robyn Hancock - T Crestline

1997 Kelly Creager Conneaut

1998 Cheya Watkins Southeastern

1999 Tiffany Baumann Greater Cleveland

2000 Stephanie Meisberger North Coast

2001 Natalie Witwer Ashland

2002 Tiffany Haas - Q Heart of it All

2003 Janelle Couts Medina County

2004 Amanda Beagle - T Lake Erie

2005 Marlia Fontaine Lake Erie

2006 Melanie Murphy Miami Valley

2007 Roberta Camp Maple City

2008 Karissa Martin Clayland

2009 Erica Gelhaus Clayland

2010 Becky Minger All American City

2011 Ellen Bryan Clayland

2012 Elissa McCracken West Central Ohio

2013 Heather Wells Montgomery County

2014 Mackenzie Bart - F Montgomery County

2015 Sarah Hider Maple City

2016 Alice Magoto - S Portsmouth

2017 Sarah Clapper - W Clayland

YOU BE THE JUDGE!

The nine 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.

EMCEES | EMCEES

THURSDAY NIGHT

Heather Wells Barrett

Heather is your Miss Ohio 2013. Her perseverance, passion for performing, dedication to fitness and witty interview skills not only got her the job of Miss Ohio, but also lead to overall talent, overall interview and numerous swimsuit awards throughout her years of competing. A native of Warren, Ohio, Heather grew up as a competitive dancer and remained heavily involved in the arts throughout college. Graduating from Kent State University in 2012 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in dance, Heather then took her talents to Atlantic City for the Miss America Pageant – an unforgettable and life changing experience.

Heather has received many accolades for her platform work with Divorce Recovery for Youth and for various community service projects. She was honored to address the Ohio State Senate about her struggles with divorce as a child, recognized as Trumbull County’s Community Star, given a proclamation from John Kasich and was also inducted into the African American Achievers Association Hall of Fame. Heather continues to stay very active in her community as an advocate for her platform and helping children to better understand divorce and what it means for family. She is also a Big Sister with Big Brothers, Big Sisters – mentoring at risk youth in the greater Columbus area.

Tony Mitchell

Mix 106.1 morning show host Tony Mitchell wears many hats at work. In addition to waking up every weekday morning at 2:00 to prepare for his job as co-host of the “Tony & Chelley” morning show, he also serves as the station’s operations manager and music director. Tony has been in radio since 1986, when he was awarded a producer’s job at a radio station in Cleveland for being the top student in his class at the Ohio School of Broadcast Technique. This is also where Tony learned what morning radio was all about while working for industry legend Larry Morrow. Since then, he has worked at highly rated stations in Elyria, Ashtabula, Columbus, and Erie, Pa. before finding a home at MIX 106.1 in 1995.

Today, she resides in Columbus, Ohio with her husband Zachary. Crediting the MOSP with her professional success, Heather landed her dream job with L Brands in Talent Acquisition for Bath & Body Works – helping to connect top talent in retail with the world’s leading destination in personal care. When she can find spare time, Heather enjoys running, ballet dancing, marathon training, and distance cycling. Heather will be running the Nationwide Children’s full 26.2 mile marathon again in October of this year. Currently Heather and Zach are training and fundraising for Pelotonia, a 55 mile bike ride in Columbus with #onegoal, to end cancer! They enjoy spending time in their new home with their two adorable fur babies, Kunu – dog and Shredder – cat.

Tony was born and raised in suburban Cleveland and moved to Mansfield in 1990. He has been married to Shannon since 1994. They have 2 children, Cory and Carli, who both attended St. Peter’s high school. Tony owns a successful mobile DJ business called Hitman Entertainment and spends most of his weekends providing musical entertainment at weddings, school dances, corporate events or private parties. He also serves on the Ontario 4th of July Festival committee and actively involves the radio station with the festival, reaffirming the station’s commitment to localism.

FRIDAY NIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT

Karissa Martin

Karissa, Miss Ohio 2008, is thrilled to be celebrating her ten-year anniversary as a Forever Miss Ohio back on the Renaissance stage in sunny Mansfield. A veteran actor and accomplished vocalist and pianist, she graduated from West Liberty University in 2012 with degrees in theater, communications, and music performance and continues to develop her craft via several outlets.

She recently originated dual roles in the brand new musical, Ticket to Nashville, and is set to act in, direct, and choreograph several projects in 2018. Karissa is a member of The Ohio Valley Cloak & Dagger Company as actor and foley artist along with regular appearances at Mystery Theater Unlimited, Towngate Theater, Brooke Hills Playhouse, and Striplight Theater. Other recent performances include indie feature film, Gnome Sweet Home, short film, The Details, and several commercials. Karissa currently enjoys her work as a title abstractor for DPS Land Services, children’s theater instructor for the Oglebay Institute, and as "Ducky" to her beautiful great-niece.

Rusty Cates

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.

Sarah and Jeff Tackett

With roots planted firmly in faith and family, three #1 songs, appearances at Grand Ole Opry House, the CMA Music Festival, and Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and a fresh sound with a message that endures…Jeff and Sarah Tackett and their band Powell Creek Junction bring an exciting live band performance of country favorites with a positive message while sharing God’s grace and mercy. The Tacketts joined Stanley Music Group, Nashville in 2016. The Tacketts’ 7th project - “Stand My Ground” – produced five charting singles, with their music being heard on Christian radio and Music Row/mainstream country. The Tacketts will open for country music’s Eli Young Band in June 2018. The Tacketts were voted 2017 Country Gospel Group of the Year in the Big CCN Christian Country Virtual Music Awards and were a Top Five Nominee for Christian Country Group of the Year for the Diamond Awards in 2017 & 2016.

For nearly 20 years Jeff and Sarah have performed together across the US at churches, fairs, festivals, faith conferences, and mainstream venues. They met during the Miss Ohio parade in 1998 and were married in September 2001. A BGSU grad and a momma of four, Sarah was Miss Ohio 1989, a talent award winner in the Miss America Pageant, and has a background in musical theater, TV and radio commercials, and voice-overs. Sarah served as the executive director for the Miss Northwestern Ohio pageant for 11 years, has been a judge, performer, scholarship fundraiser, emcee and is a Miss Ohio Hall of Fame inductee. She's been a featured speaker/emcee for special events and women's conferences. Smooth on guitar, piano and vocals, Jeff- a preacher’s kid - toured with his family's Shelby, OH-based gospel group, “The Tackett Family,” from 1979 to 1994, followed by a solo country career and was a featured male vocalist for MOSP. It’s an honor for them to share the stage tonight on Sarah’s 30th anniversary. Connect with The Tacketts on Facebook as The Tacketts, Twitter as @tackettmusic, or website www.tackettmusic.com.

| DANCERS

Abby is an 11 year old dancer at Studio 65. She has been dancing for 4 years and is a 6th grader at Richland School of Academic Arts. She is excited to dance on the Miss Ohio stage again, and wants to say "good luck" to all the beautiful and inspiring contestants.

Ashley began dancing at the age of 5 and currently is a member of the indepenDance competition team at Studio 65 in Lexington. Her favorite forms of dance include aero and lyrical. She is 13 years old and is homeschooled. When she isn't dancing, Ashley enjoys drawing, playing piano and spending time with her rescue dog, Moo. Ashley is honored to be returning to the Miss Ohio stage for the second year.

KELSEY GORMAN

CHOREOGRAPHER

From the age of 3, Kelsey Gorman has been studying a variety of different dance styles including tap, jazz, ballet, modern, hip-hop, pointe and musical theater. Her mother was the one to introduce her to dance, and for the first 18 years of her life she received her training at Richland Academy in Mansfield, OH. She continued her dance training by attending multiple workshops across the country and attending the Rockettes Summer Intensive in New York City.

Kelsey has had the incredible opportunity to dance with professional companies including the Dubai Dance Company, where she had the opportunity to visit and dance in Dubai to raise money for seafarer slaves. Kelsey furthered her dance education at Otterbein University, while also pursing two other bachelor degrees in psychology and public relations. She has had the opportunity to choreograph for many dance studios and high school theater productions across the Columbus area.

Kelsey is currently a K-8 dance teacher at Richland School of Academic Arts and also a manager for Pure Barre Columbus. She is also an active performer of New Vision Dance Company in Columbus. Kelsey is so excited to be choreographing for Miss Ohio, as she used to be a performer in the show!

Brooke is a dancer for Studio 65 in Lexington. She has been dancing for 4 years and is going into her junior year at Crestline High School. Outside of dance she is active in track, cheerleading, swim team, National Honors Society, Key Club and FCCLA. Brooke is returning for her 2nd year as a dancer on the Miss Ohio stage. She is thrilled to have the opportunity once again to be a part of this inspiring program.

Hope is a 16 year old dancer at studio 65 in Lexington. She has been dancing for the majority of her life. She is entering the 11th grade at Lexington High School. She also participates in orchestra and has been actively doing so for 6 years. She is grateful to have been invited back to take part in this program once again.

Mary is a dancer from Studio 65 in Lexington. She attends Lexington High School where she will be in 11th grade. When she's not dancing, she enjoys playing the flute and being involved in several school clubs. Her favorite quote is "It always seems impossible until it is done."

ASHLEY PINDEL

ABIGAIL HOOKER

BROOKE REYNOLDS

HOPE YORK

MARY GUTH

Emily Raff | Vocal Director / Vocalist

Emily Raff is a 17 y/o senior at Pioneer Performing Arts Program who has studied voice, music theory, audio engineering, performance, the business of arts and communication, as well playing the guitar for 8 years. She is delighted to be coming back for her 3rd year of Miss Ohio not only as a vocalist but as a director! In her free time, you can find Emily with her band(s) Another Element and EDJE or boating at Lake Erie. Emily would like to thank Terri Herlihy and Gabe Plank for being the best, she would also like to thank her amazing vocal crew for working so hard (and also being the best!) and everyone involved in this wonderful program. Enjoy!

Leah DeBracy

Leah is a seventeen year old singer and musician from Ashland, Ohio. She attends Ashland High School, and will be a senior this upcoming school year. Leah spends her free time participating in musical theatre, writing music, and playing multiple instruments. She is beyond excited for this new opportunity to perform in the Miss Ohio 2018 Competition.

Condrea Webber | Assistant / Vocalist

Condrea is so honored and excited to be a part of the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program a 3rd year. She is employed at the Richland School of Academic Arts (Food Service Director) she is also the Co-owner of Inspirations dance and Performing Arts company. She is a seasoned performer at the Beautiful Mansfield Renaissance Theater. Some of her most recent roles are 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 as Sister Mary Clarence/ Delores Van Cartier in the Broadway Hit Sister Act. She is the Lead Singer of the R&B/Funk Band Mansfield's Own Alter-Ego. Condrea would like to thank all her family and friends for their love and support.

Brenden Hughes

Brenden Hughes is an 18 year old graduate of the Pioneer Performing Arts Program. He aspires to be a full time musician and you can constantly find him with a guitar in his hand! Brenden hopes to take his music far and to inspire others along the way to follow their dreams. He is excited to be able to join this vocal crew for one heck of a show! Best wishes to everyone involved in this outstanding show.

Jody Odom, Jr.

Jody is a musician, vocalist and song writer. He started singing, playing piano and writing around age 10. Later on his first role as Jack for Into the Woods developed his love for performing and since then that's all he aspires to be. He's done a lot of theatre around the community and hopes to go to school for musical engineering with a minor in Theatre. His goal also is to put out more music soon with his band Another Element and more solo projects as well. He considers himself privileged to be asked to be a part of something bigger than himself and wishes the girls good luck.

Desi Hunt

Desi is a 17 year old high school student attending the Pioneer Performing Arts Program. Not only does she like singing, she also does a lot of public and motivational speaking. She is honored and blessed to be a part of this amazing opportunity as a vocalist and hopes there are many years to come. She’s extremely active in schools and the community and loves seeing others happy and succeeding. Desi loves being an inspiration to people and loves helping. Her best wishes go out to all the contestants this year and she’s excited to meet and work with amazing people.

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thursday NIGHT friday NIGHT

Ross Pruettmiller

Ross is the son of Dr. Allison Pruett and Mr. David Miller. Ross is a freshman at Mansfield St. Peter's High School. Ross is a world-ranked competitive Irish dancer who has performed and competed all over North America and The United Kingdom. Ross has entertained audiences at the Dublin Irish Festival, as well as at Eddie George's Varsity Awards Program. Ross has competed annually at The World Championships of Irish Dance since 2015, an honor bestowed on about 1% of the Irish dancers worldwide. At the 2018 World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, Ross was a member of the Ceili Team that won the World Championship. Ross has also participated in five plays and musicals as part of the St. Peter's Theater Department. You can see Ross this summer in the Renaissance Theater’s production of “Newsies.” Ross is glad to be a part of Miss Ohio 2018.

Rowan

Pruettmiller

Rowan is the daughter of Dr. Allison Pruett and Mr. David Miller. She is a junior at Mansfield St. Peter's High School. Rowan has been performing on stage since she was four years old. She has danced at the Richland Academy and performed in their annual recitals. Rowan is also a successful Irish dancer, where she has competed and performed all over North America. She has danced at the Dublin Irish Festival and performed in The Celtic Nutcracker. As an active member of St. Peter's Theater Department, Rowan has participated in eight musicals and plays, including the roles of JoJo in "Seussical" and Portia in "Cinderella". Rowan's most recent recognition came when she was inducted into The National Thespian Society. Rowan is excited to be a part of Miss Ohio 2018.

Mihacevich Sisters

The Mihacevich sisters, Madeline (18), Chloe (16) and Lainey (13) grew up in Brunswick, Ohio, training at Studio 82 and competiting for Dynamic Dance Force under the direction of their mother Krista Mihacevich. For the past decade, the Mihacevich sisters have been making their mark on the competitive dance world. With national titles and championships to their name, this past year they put themselves to an even bigger test as contestants on NBC's new dance show hit, "World of Dance." After the show, the Mihacevich sisters were a featured act in "World of Dance Live Tour" which toured North America and Canada. In addition to performing, the sisters also teach and choreograph, with numerous awards for their choreography already to their name. This summer they will continue to be a featured act at WOD Live events and will be teaching throughout the area and in LA at World of Dance's national convention and competition.

CONTESTANT FLIGHTs

| HOSTESSES & CHAPERONES

Sharon Herlihy

CONTESTANT CHAIRPERSON

Sharon has been involved with the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program for 40 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 Herlihy-Chambers 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!!

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Sharon’s Assistants

JUNIOR Assistants

Not pictured: Macy Chambers, Kylie Keinath, Addy Larson, Ellie Miller, Carlie Schnitkke, Mattie Wells

* 10 or more years

+25 or more years

Front L-R – Sue Konz+, Dayna Sowers+, Nanci Keinath*, Julie Sliney*

Back L-R – Vicki Perry, Anita Holloway, Carol Sgambellone+, Susie Harlan+, Jean Mayer+

pictured: Sheryl Weber, Judy Wiparina+

Front L-R – Theresa Jakubick*, Marlene Bisel*, Terry Heringhaus+, Lorrie Warholic*

Back L-R – Joyce Wells, Marcia Rice, Wendy Speelman, Nancy Truex, Cheryl Meier

pictured: Carla Schwein

Chaperones

Brenda Smith*, Barb Keiser

Not pictured: Ginny McGrath+, Shirley Nasipak, Audrey Ralph, Whitney Schroeder, Dinean Tacik+

Dayna Sowers+, Miss Ohio 2017 Sarah Clapper, Hostess – Marlene Bisel*

MISS OHIO

Paige Bishop*, Miss Ohio 2017 Sarah Clapper, Sharon Herlihy+, Carla Wrasse*

PRODUCTION STAFF | PRODUCTION STAFF

PRODUCER & STAGE MANAGER ................................................... TERRI HERLIHY

CO-PRODUCER, SOUND/VIDEO DESIGN ............................................... GABE PLANK

LIGHTING DIRECTOR ........................................................... DALE MCFARLAND

SOUND ASSISTANT ...................................................... MATTHEW MACDONALD

VOCAL DIRECTOR .................................................................... EMILY RAFF

VOCAL COORDINATOR ........................................................ CONDREA WEBBER

CHOREOGRAPHER ............................................................. KELSEY GORMAN

VIDEO/CAMERA ............................................................ JOSH VANDERZYDEN

CONTESTANT CHAIRPERSON .................................................. SHARON HERLIHY

CONTESTANT COORDINATOR ....................................................... LINDA EGGAN

MUSIC ARRANGERS ................................................... GABE PLANK, EMILY RAFF

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS ....................................... JIM BISHOP, KIM SAUNDERS

SET CONSTRUCTION................................ GARRY SMITH, TERRI HERLIHY, JIM BISHOP,

. GABE PLANK, DAVE COMPTON JEFF ANGELINI,

JIM HEYDINGER, DAVE MILLER, ZARA CONSTRUCTION

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SET DESIGN & LAYOUT.

. GABE PLANK, TERRI HERLIHY, JIM BISHOP, JIM HEYDINGER

CREATIVE SCRIPTING............................................................ SUE SWINEHART

STAGE TECHNICIANS ......... JIM BISHOP, JIM HEYDINGER, DAVE COMPTON, TERRI MITCHELL,

. ERIN SAUNDERS, KEVIN SNYDER, ADAM COMPTON, BLAKE SMITH

RAIL ........................................................................... JORDAN JASPER

SPOT OPERATORS .............................. SEAN LOEBER, GABE PHILLIPS, BETH WHISLER

EMCEE COORDINATOR ............................................................ SANDY BISHOP

TELEPROMPTER ................................................................ MISSY COMPTON

SCRIPT CARDS ................................................................... SANDY BISHOP COSTUMES .................................................. KELSEY GORMAN, SUE SWINEHART

HAIR & MAKE-UP PRODUCTION ................................................. ALLURE STUDIOS

MAKE-UP CONTESTANTS ........................................................ MERLE NORMAN

HAIR FOR CONTESTANTS ...................................................... HELLO GORGEOUS

ASSISTANT TO PRINCIPALS .................. SUE SWINEHART, CONI DALHAMER, GRACE RIEGEL COLOR GUARD ................................................ 179TH AIRLIFT WING, MANSFIELD

CHAPERONE COORDINATOR ................................. SHARON HERLIHY, CARLA WRASSE

CONTESTANT ASSISTANTS....................................... CARLA WRASSE, PAIGE BISHOP

MISS OHIO STAFF PHYSICIAN ............................................... DR. MELISSA BECKER

PROGRAM BOOK SALES .............................................. RENE DAVIS, JUDY MILLER

AUCTION/PARADE CHAIRPERSON ................................................ JEFF ANGELINI

TICKET CHAIRPERSON ......................................................... SANDY TREBONIK

MISS OHIO STORE ........................................ AMERICAN GRAPHICS, JEAN WRASSE

PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS .................. JUANITA GREEN, CLAUDIA RAFF, SHELLIE GORMAN

PUBLIC RELATIONS .............................................................. CHELSI HICKEY

PROGRAM BOOK .................. TERRI HERLIHY, JIM BISHOP, SANDY BISHOP, PAIGE BISHOP

Gracie Fusco

Miss Ohio’s Outstanding Teen 2017

Miss Ohio's OUTSTANDING TEENS

MISS OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

MISS OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

MISS OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN CONTESTANTS

#1

#3 MALEAH LEE

Heart of Ohio's Outstanding Teen

A 14 year old from Celina TALENT – Dance

PLATFORM – Re-think Reading: Open a book, open your world.

OLIVIA FOSSON

Greater Cleveland's Outstanding Teen

A 17 year old from Kitts Hill TALENT – Vocal

PLATFORM –Turning the Page; Make reading fun and interactive for Pre-School and Kindergarten students.

Shawnee's Outstanding Teen

A 16 year old from Canal Winchester TALENT – Dance

PLATFORM – A Beacon of Hope: shedding light on hunger and insecurity in our communities.

#2

EVYN MILLS

MISS OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN CONTESTANTS

KAYCIE WISSMAN

Lake Festival's Outstanding Teen

A 17 year old from Minster TALENT – Vocal PLATFORM – Compassion into Action; Promoting volunteerism among teens.

NIA GRIBBONS

Spirit of Ohio's Outstanding Teen

A 15 year old from Austinburg TALENT – Sign Language PLATFORM – Operation Life Unobstructive; Raising awareness for individuals with disabilities.

LEIGH

Cuyahoga Valley's Outstanding Teen

A 15 year old from Oak Harbor TALENT – Baton PLATFORM – Angels Giving Back by Shelby; Giving back through community service and volunteering.

#4

#5

#6

SHELBY

MISS OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN CONTESTANTS

LILY MCLAUGHLIN

Oxfords's Outstanding Teen

A 15 year old from Zanesville TALENT – Piano PLATFORM – Project SHINE; Inspiring everyone to be who they are through knowing they are special.

LILLAN FORD

Ohio River's Outstanding Teen

A 13 year old from Barnesville TALENT – Dance PLATFORM – KindnessU: Giving Kids a PhD in TLC; Bullying prevention and teaching kids to be upstanders.

ALEXIS MILLER

Buckeye Valley's Outstanding Teen

A 15 year old from Pataskala TALENT – Vocal PLATFORM – Face to Face; Encouraging today's youth to connect with one another for better relationships.

#7

#8

#9

MISS OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN CONTESTANTS

PAIGE DIVELBISS

Mohican Valley's Outstanding Teen

A 14 year old from Ontario TALENT – Science Experiment PLATFORM – Defeat Diabetes; Awareness about the missed signs of diabetes.

AUBRIE CALVIN

Northwestern Ohio's Outstanding Teen

A 17 year old from West Unity TALENT – Vocal PLATFORM – Teen Suicide Awareness and Prevention; Educating teens on the importance of mental health and the resources available.

JULIANNA LEE

Tallawanda's Outstanding Teen

A 15 year old from Celina TALENT – Dance PLATFORM – The Belong Project; Providing services and projects for kids in foster care.

#10

#11

#12

MISS OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN CONTESTANTS

MADISON DeFRANK

Maple City's Outstanding Teen

A 15 year old from Mansfield TALENT – Vocal PLATFORM – Early Intervention is the Key; Promoting the services of the Board of Developmental Disabilities for families.

Portsmouth's Outstanding Teen

A 17 year old from New Albany TALENT – Vocal PLATFORM – Alzheimer's Awareness "Save the Memories"; 5.7 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's.

Ashland's Outstanding Teen

A 15 year old from Broadview Heights TALENT – Tumbling PLATFORM – F.I.T. to be Confident; Empowering confidence through fitness, nutrition & self-respect

#13

#14

#15

ELLIE NICKOLI

MADISON YUZWA

MISS OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN CONTESTANTS

JULIANA HEICHEL

Northern Ohio's Outstanding Teen

A 15 year old from Lexington TALENT – Vocal PLATFORM – Living with A.D.D. Educating children on how to Accept Diagnose & Deal with learning adversities in and out of school to live successfully.

AVA MARGUERITE

North Coast's Outstanding Teen

A 16 year old from Zanesville TALENT – Dance PLATFORM – Rescue a Friend for Life; Animal rescue through adoption as well as the promotion of spaying and neutering all animals.

#16

#17

2018 MISS OHIO’S OUTSTANDING TEEN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS

MISS OHIO’S OUTSTANDING TEEN 2018

$2,000 | The Richland Mall

FIRST RUNNER UP

$750 | Gretchen Hickok

SECOND RUNNER UP

$600 | McDonalds

THIRD RUNNER UP

$500 | McDonalds

FOURTH RUNNER UP

$400 | Marlene Bisel, Jennifer & Macy Tetrick

NON-FINALISTS AWARDS

Twelve $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

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's Outstanding Teen Organization. Please visit their website at www.maoteen.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 419-522-6677 or email at info@missohio.org.

Katelyn Bednarz

A 9 year old Princess from Mansfield, Ohio

Parents – Terri Herlihy & Brian Bednarz

Noel Crock

A 12 year old Princess from Louisville, Ohio

Parents – Jonathan & Kristi Crock

Miss Ohio's PRINCESS CAMP

Brooke Bowling

An 11 year old Princess from Wooster, Ohio

Parents – Susan & John Bowling

Valarie Duffy

A 7 year old Princess from Mansfield, Ohio

Parents - Steven & Jessica Duffey

Mackenzie Crawford

A 10 year old Princess from Mason, Ohio

Parents - Matthew Donthnier & Melissa Crawford-Donthnier

Mary Hammontree

A 10 year old Princess from Canton, Ohio

Parents – Charles & Angela Hammontree

Miss Ohio's PRINCESS CAMP

Isabella Heichel

A 10 year old Princess from Lexington, Ohio

Parents – David & Candace Heichel

Paige Reece

A 7year old Princess from Bellville, Ohio

Parents - Abram & Amanda Reece

Iris McConnell

A 9 year old Princess from Norwalk, Ohio

Parents - Norma Zapata & Michael McConnell

Carlie Schnittke

An 8 year old Princess from Ontario, Ohio

Parent – Carl & Brenda Schnittke

Carleigh McElfresh

A 9 year old Princess from Mason, Ohio

Parents - Wade & Erin McElfresh

Arrianna Shinn

A 12 year old Princess from Coldwater, Ohio

Parent - Nancy Shinn

Grace Speelman

A 10 year old Princess from Mansfield, Ohio

Parents – Chris & Wendy Speelman

Meghan Wallace

A 9 year old Princess from Nashville, Ohio

Parents - Hilary & Branden Wallace

Miss Ohio's PRINCESS CAMP

Kaitlyn Stulka

An 8 year old Princess from Mount Vernon, Ohio

Parents – Joshua & Stephanie Stulka

Torre Webber

An 11 year old Princess from Mansfield, Ohio

Parents – Condrea Webber & Henry T. Webber

Madelyn Swanson

A 6 year old Princess from Ashland, Ohio

Parents - Megan & Matthew Steffen

Madelyn Yoha

A 9 year old Princess from Mansfield, Ohio

Parents - Joyce & Brad Wells and Mike & Monica Yoha

RACHEL CASTLE

As a former contestant Rachel has held the titles of Miss Conneaut and Miss Portsmouth, placing in the Top Ten at Miss Ohio, was named a Miss Ohio State Scholar, and the winner of the Theresa Ann Wagner Commitment to Excellence Award. She has formal training in modeling, acting, piano, voice, and figure-skating, and is currently a sectional announcer for the United States Figure-Skating Association, where she served as an official announcer for the 2017 US FigureSkating Championships. Ms. Castle completed her BA in Liberal & Professional Studies at Capital University, and her MS in Human Development at the University of Dayton. She is currently the Director of Defense Programs at the Dayton Development Coalition where she is responsible for developing relationships between the Dayton Region defense community and the military installations in the region. Rachel lives in Dayton, Ohio with her husband of 17 years, Shaun Castle.

A native of Greenwood, Indiana, David is a graduate of both Ball State and Butler Universities, with degrees in Environmental Health and Legal Studies. David has been honored as a recipient of Indiana’s Environmental Impact Award, on three separated occasions. Additionally, David is a former ballroom dance instructor competing on both the amateur and professional levels of ballroom dance and has collaborated with Walt Disney and Buena Vista Productions in various talent scouting activities. David has served as President and Executive Director of the Miss South Central Scholarship Program, Inc. in Indiana since 2002. Prior to his current position, he has served on several MAO boards in numerous positions such as: president, executive director, special events chairman to name a few. He has judged numerous local Miss America Pageants throughout the country.

Melissa Costello is a former 1990 Miss West Virginia and was one of the first, Miss America "Quality of Life", Fruit of the Loom, Community Service Award winners. Melissa has continued to work in the Miss America system by serving on the board of directors for Miss Jefferson County, WV. Miss Jefferson County, is the largest scholarship recipient program in the state and has produced more Miss West Virginia's than any other County. Melissa has trained multiple County and State winner in the Miss America program. For eight years, she traveled the East Coast as the lead female vocals, for the band "Debonaire". Melissa's most memorable experience was singing and performing at Carnegie Hall.

DAVID WHITE

MELISSA COSTELLO

KEVIN HATHCOCK

Kevin Hathcock, a resident of Rainbow City, AL, is employed as Coordinator of Student Services with the St. Clair County Board of Education. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Jacksonville State University, a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Alabama and a Master’s Level Certification in Educational Administration from the University of Alabama. Mr. Hathcock has been involved with the Miss Alabama Pageant for 23 years. He is the former director of the Miss City of Champions and Miss Homewood Area Pageants – both official preliminaries to the Miss Alabama Pageant. He has had the honor of two of his preliminary winners win the title of Miss Alabama and compete for the title of Miss America. Mr. Hathcock currently works at the state level of the Miss Alabama Pageant as a field director for new pageants and is the Co-Director of Miss Alabama's Outstanding Teen Pageant.

Theresa is a graduate of The Ohio State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and Human Ecology. Her studies focused on the family unit, its dynamics, psychology, communications, and counseling. While attending the university, Theresa also took up professional vocal instruction and performance. She has enjoyed a career in singing and entertaining for the last 25+ years, working all over Ohio, in night clubs, theaters, telethons, and special events, performing multiple genres of music, with various local orchestras, ensembles, and production companies. She has twice been a featured performer at The Miss Ohio Scholarship Program. With experience emceeing and entertaining for special events, and the like, Theresa has been part of a trio, paying tribute and performing the music of The Andrews Sisters and The McGuire Sisters.

SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT JUDGES

MATT PAYNE

English Teacher - Kettering Middle School

Masters of Education - Antioch University

Bachelors of Education - Wright State University

CHERYL MELLEN

AP English Teacher - Eaton High School

Bachelor of Communications - Miami University

LUKE RAWLINGS

Masters of Mathematics - City College of New York

BS Mathematics - Christian Brothers University

THERESA MANSOUR

PRODUCTION STAFF

OUTSTANDING TEEN PRODUCTION STAFF

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Holly Campbell-Bradley

PRODUCER John Michael Lander

ASSISTANT PRODUCER

CHOREOGRAPHER

Juliana DNovo

Lori Fugate-Patai

CONTESTANT COORDINATOR Juliana DNovo

SPECIAL ASSISTANT

PRINCESS COORDINATOR

PRINCESS ASSISTANTS

BACKSTAGE ASSISTANTS

DRESSING ROOM ASSISTANTS

Donnie Hawkin

Norma Zapata

Sativa McConnell & Sarah Hahn

Sue Swinehart & Linda Eggan

Coni Dalhamer, Sandy Bishop & Paige Bishop

Thank you to Gracie Fusco Miss Ohio's Outstanding Teen 2017 and Gina & Matt Fusco for all your help this year!

SUSAN HARRY

MIKE ARTER

DUSTIN HOSLER

JAY PETERSON

drop the beat dance center

Special guest performers

Drop the Beat Dance Center is located in Ontario, Ohio. We offer jazz, lyrical, hip hop, tumbling, private lessons, and non competitive and competitive dance. We currently have 112 dancers, from age 2 to 18. We are more than just a dance studio, we are family!

This specific routine is a tribute to the tragedy of September 11, 2001. This number consists of 34 dancers from the age of 5 to 16. Recently they won the “golden ticket” to the world dance Championships this August in New Jersey, 10 minutes from New York City! They have also won many 1st places and special awards.

The routine “school’n Life” consists of 9 dancers at the average age of 10. This group has won many 1st places and special awards. One being a performance award!

LAST YEAR'S SHOW

7UP / Snapple

Improving Communities

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

We have enjoyed watching you on your “Journey” Ellie Belle. We are so proud of the young lady you’ve become! Love, Your family and friends

Ellie Nickoli

Miss Maple City's Outstanding Teen 2018

Because Every Job Matters®

In Memory of Drena McCurdy. A Special thank you for her many years of love and support of the program and all she has done. She will be greatly missed!

Drena McCurdy