Miss Ohio 2018 Program Book

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Sarah Clapper Miss Ohio 2017

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Sarah Clapper MISS OHIO 2017

THANK YOU! 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.

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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 oth­ ers 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 your­ self 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 pres­ ence of trouble.

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| AWARDS 2017

THIRD RUNNER-UP Hannah Zimmerman Miss Montgomery County

FIRST RUNNER-UP Karolina Ulasevich Miss Miami Valley

MISS OHIO 2017 Sarah Clapper

Hanna Tumbush Miss Lake Festival

Madeline Carter Miss Greater Cleveland

Stephanie Yasechko Miss Shawnee

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CarolineGrace Williams Miss Oxford

FOURTH RUNNER-UP Amelia Hitchens Miss Northwestern Ohio

PRELIMINARY WINNERS

SEMIFINALISTS

Paige Wiers Miss North Coast

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

Sarah Clapper Miss Clayland SWIMSUIT

CarolineGrace Williams Miss Oxford TALENT

Paige Wiers Miss North Coast SWIMSUIT

Sarah Clapper Miss Clayland TALENT

| AWARDS 2017

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.

Finalist Scholarships Awarded

In addition to the scholarship provided to the new Miss Ohio, our five finalists earned a total of $15,000 in scholarship dollars. First runner-up Karolina Ulasevich received a $4,500 scholarship sponsored by Newman Technology. Matti-Lynn Chrisman, second runner-up, received a $4,000 scholarship provided by the Mansfield Noon Optimists. Third runner-up Hannah Zimmerman received a $3,500 scholarship sponsored by Avita Health System. The fourth runner-up Amelia Hitchens, received a $3,000 scholarship provided by the Mansfield Elks.

Our five semifinalist each received $1,200 scholarship awards that were generously donated by ArcelorMittal, Graham Chevrolet, Tana Carli Dimino, McDonalds and Zara Construction. Each of the nine non-semifinalist received a $700 scholarship for competing in the 2017 Miss Ohio Scholarship Program courtesy of Taylor Metal Products, Zara Construction, The Richland Mall and the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program.

Preliminary Award Winners Sarah Clapper is Crowned Miss Ohio 2017 Sarah Clapper was crowned Miss Ohio 2017 and won a $10,000 Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Scholarship. Sarah also won a $500 Preliminary Talent Award and $500 Preliminary Swimsuit award both sponsored by Richland Bank. She walked away with a total of $11,500 in scholarships.

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 Clayland and Paige Wiers, Miss North Coast. Our preliminary talent winners each received a $500 scholarship. The preliminary talent winners were CarolineGrace Williams, Miss Oxford and Sarah Clapper, Miss Clayland.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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| BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Steven C. Oliveri

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Susan Swinehart

Timothy O’Guinn

Sandy Bishop

BOARD OF ADVISORS

Terri Herlihy

Sharon Herlihy

Carla Wrasse

Jeff Angelini

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| JUDGES COMMITTEE

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.

TIMOTHY O'GUINN | JUDGES' Chairperson

Mike Arter | AUDITOR

Sherri Hoselton | JUDGES' co-Chairperson

Susan Harry | AUDITOR

Jodie Fry | JUDGES' COMMITTEE

Dustin Hosler | AUDITOR

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.

| JUDGES

McNeil Chestnut

Susan Kay Wyatt

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.

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.

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’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.

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Meghan Porter

Tony Peters

Andrew Haines

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 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, 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!

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miss ohio 2018 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

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

Fourth Runner Up

Betty & Jim Estep Memorial Classical Performance Award

Semifinalists Awards

Non-Semifinalists Talent Awards

$2,500 Mansfield Elks

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

$500

Randy & Mary Schroeder

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

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miss america scholarships 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 $250

Hempy Water 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

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.

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| LOCAL DIRECTORS & Mentors

ALLIE HOFFMAN & ANN KRUCEK

TONYA CAMP & KATIE GILLIG

MISS AKRON-CANTON

MISS CAPITAL CITY

ALLISON VANCE (MENTOR) MISS HEART OF OHIO

MARTHA CAMPBELL

CHARMAE COTTOM

MISS CLAYLAND

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

JERRY DEITSCH & KIRSTEN SCHMITZ

DOLLY RUFFING & WIL VICKERY

RONDA MORRIS

MISS LAKE FESTIVAL MISS LAKE FESTIVAL'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

MISS MAPLE CITY MISS MAPLE CITY'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

MISS MIAMI VALLEY MISS MONTGOMERY COUNTY

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JENNA MAY (MENTOR)

JAN & DON MOLL

ERIN CURRY (MENTOR)

MISS MOHICAN VALLEY

MISS NORTH COAST MISS NORTH COAST'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

MISS NORTHEASTERN OHIO

JACKY JOHNSON

REGINA SPEAS

MISS OXFORD MISS TALLAWANDA MISS OXFORD'S OUTSTANDING TEEN MISS TALLAWANDA'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

MISS SHAWNEE MISS PORTSMOUTH MISS SHAWNEE'S OUTSTANDING TEEN MISS PORTSMOUTH'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

LARRY & KATHY WISE (MENTORS)

RANDY SCHROEDER & AMY SHAW MISS NORTHWESTERN OHIO MISS NORTHWESTERN OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

MISS SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO

JANE HIDER (MENTOR) MISS SOUTHWESTERN OHIO

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!

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.

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!

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!

Danielle VIVCHARENKO

Find Your Voice Promoting performing arts education for the betterment of children's development.

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.

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.

Matti-Lynn CHRISMAN

Pain Isn't Always Obvious: Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention Ending the stigma on mental health and suicide prevention by creating a world where it is okay to not be okay.

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!

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.

Rachel SPURLING

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

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.

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.

Gabrielle PAYNE

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gabby BAILEY

Confidence is Key: Unlock Your Potential Promoting self-confidence while teaching individuals to use it for the betterment of others.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 blog-

Dresses, 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!

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| 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 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1978 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986

Nancy Nesbit Maxine Waack Florence Bondi Irene Farren Ruth Howell Carol Koontz Martha Zimmerman Barbara Quinlin Marguerite Garr Roberta Palmer Linda Hattman Margaret Putman Carole Weiler Alice McClain Darlene Depasquale Jacquelyn Mayer - MA Bonne Gawronski Peggy Emerson Diane Courtwright Valerie Lavin Sharon Phillian - 2,T Pamela Robinson Leslyn Hiple Kathy Baumann - 1,T Grace Bird Laurie Lea Schaefer - MA,T Judy Jones Karen Sparka - F Cheryl Youkvitch - T Lorrie Kapsta - T Susan Kay Banks - 3 Janice Elaine Cooley - T Susan Perkins - MA,T Joan Gilger Sher Patrick - 3 Tana Carli - 1,T Kathy Vernon - F Juliana Zilba - T Debra Gombert Pamela Rigas - 4 Melissa Bradley - 1 Suellen Cochran – F,T Mary Zilba - T

Cleveland Fairview Cleveland Grand River Apple Creek Dennison Salem Alliance Cincinnati Cleveland Cleveland Ada Circleville Marion Dayton Sandusky Toledo Akron Columbus Canton Delaware Dayton Canton Bowling Green Alliance Bexley Miami University Bowling Green Lorain Franklin County Warren Ohio Valley Clayland Bowling Green South Central Willard North Central North Central North Central Cuyahoga Co. Fair Clayland Southeastern Greater Toledo

1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Susan Kay Johnson - T Sarah Ann Evans - T Kristin Huffman – 4,T Kristi Cooke Renee Autherson Robin Meade - F Titilayo Adedokun – 2,T Lea Mack - T Ellen Pasturzak Robyn Hancock - T Kelly Creager Cheya Watkins Tiffany Baumann Stephanie Meisberger Natalie Witwer Tiffany Haas - Q Janelle Couts Amanda Beagle - T Marlia Fontaine Melanie Murphy Roberta Camp Karissa Martin Erica Gelhaus Becky Minger Ellen Bryan Elissa McCracken Heather Wells Mackenzie Bart - F Sarah Hider Alice Magoto - S Sarah Clapper - W

Canton Pickerington-America Pickerington-America Willard Central Ohio Mansfield Americana Pickerington -America Portsmouth Crestline Conneaut Southeastern Greater Cleveland North Coast Ashland Heart of it All Medina County Lake Erie Lake Erie Miami Valley Maple City Clayland Clayland All American City Clayland West Central Ohio Montgomery County Montgomery County Maple City Portsmouth Clayland

MISS AMERICA AWARDS RECEIVED MA Crowned Miss America 1 First Runner-Up T 2 Second Runner-Up S 3 Third Runner-Up Q 4 Fourth Runner-Up W F Finalists

Talent Swimsuit Quality of Life Women in Business

| YOU BE THE JUDGE!

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.

Contestant Name/#

Fitness in Swimsuit *

Talent *

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CONTESTANTS ARE SCORED AS FOLLOWS: For Preliminary Competition: Private Interview Talent Evening Wear Fitness in Swimsuit On-Stage Question

25 % 35 % 20 % 15 % 5%

For Final Competition: Composite Score * Talent * Evening Wear * Fitness in Swimsuit * On-Stage Question *

25% 30 % 15 % 10 % 20 %

(* 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.

Judges score contestants from 1 to 10 using whole numbers during preliminary competitions and 6 to 10 using whole numbers during the final night of competition.

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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.

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 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.

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.

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Karissa Martin

Rusty Cates

Sarah and Jeff Tackett

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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!

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MARY GUTH

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.

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."

| VOCALISTS

Emily Raff | Vocal Director / Vocalist

Condrea Webber | Assistant / Vocalist

Jody Odom, Jr.

Leah DeBracy

Brenden Hughes

Desi Hunt

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 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 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 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 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 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.

| special guest performers

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Ross Pruettmiller

Rowan Pruettmiller

Mihacevich Sisters

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 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.

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

CONTESTANT FLIGHTs SCARLET FLIGHT WEDNESDAY MORNING INTERVIEW

THURSDAY PRELIM NIGHT Talent & On-Stage Question

FRIDAY PRELIM NIGHT Swimsuit & Evening Wear

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Camryn Main Miss Northwestern Ohio Vocal/Piano Caitlin Seifert Miss Mohican Valley Baton Gabrielle Payne Miss Oxford Vocal Courtney Storey Miss Akron-Canton Dance Autumn Kessler Miss Montgomery County Dance Stephanie Shoop Miss South Central Ohio Aerial Dance Maribeth Tagg Miss Shawnee Vocal Xyla Foxlin Miss Greater Cleveland Musical Electricity Demo Rachel Spurling Miss Northern Ohio Dance Matti-Lynn Chrisman Miss Maple City Vocal

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Monique Booher Miss Northeastern Ohio Vocal Danielle Vivcharenko Miss Heart of Ohio Vocal Mara Mason Miss Capital City Vocal Gabby Bailey Miss Southwestern Ohio Dance Hannah Zimmerman Miss Miami Valley Dance Rachel Gombosch Miss Portsmouth Vocal Lauren Beard Miss Tallawanda Dance Clista Hellwarth Miss Lake Festival Vocal/Piano Madeline Carter Miss Clayland Vocal Grace Brown Miss North Coast Dance

GRaY FLIGHT WEDNESDAY afternoon INTERVIEW

THURSDAY PRELIM NIGHT Swimsuit & Evening Wear

FRIDAY PRELIM NIGHT Talent & On-Stage Question

| 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!!

Chaperones

HOSTESSES

SUB CHAPERONES

Front L-R – Sue Konz+, Dayna Sowers+, Nanci Keinath*, Julie Sliney* Back L-R – Vicki Perry, Anita Holloway, Carol Sgambellone+, Susie Harlan+, Jean Mayer+ Not 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 Not pictured: Carla Schwein

Brenda Smith*, Barb Keiser Not pictured: Ginny McGrath+, Shirley Nasipak, Audrey Ralph, Whitney Schroeder, Dinean Tacik+

MISS OHIO

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

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

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 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

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Miss Ohio’s Outstanding Teen 2017

Congratulations!

Miss Ohio's OUTSTANDING TEENS

2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005

Gracie Fusco Madison Heichel Emily Krejci Rosie Westerbeck Olivia Thoroughman Sarah Eash Kelsey Barrett * Cecili Weber **(*) Veronica Wende Sarah Hider Ashley Miller Kelsey Ballew Ali Nance *

Kirkland Lexington North Royalton Minster Portsmouth Lakewood Wapakoneta Ironton Lima Wooster Patriot Chillicothe Warren

** Top 10 at Miss America’s Outstanding Teen * Top 15 at Miss America’s Outstanding Teen (*) Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Preliminary Evening Wear Winner

MISS OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

MISS OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

MISS OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN CONTESTANTS

#1

#2

#3

MALEAH LEE

OLIVIA FOSSON

EVYN MILLS

Heart of Ohio's Outstanding Teen

Greater Cleveland's Outstanding Teen

Shawnee's Outstanding Teen

A 14 year old from Celina

A 17 year old from Kitts Hill

TALENT – Dance

TALENT – Vocal

A 16 year old from Canal Winchester

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

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

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

MISS OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN CONTESTANTS

#4

#5

#6

KAYCIE WISSMAN

NIA GRIBBONS

SHELBY LEIGH

Lake Festival's Outstanding Teen

Spirit of Ohio's Outstanding Teen

Cuyahoga Valley's Outstanding Teen

A 17 year old from Minster

A 15 year old from Austinburg

A 15 year old from Oak Harbor

TALENT – Vocal

TALENT – Sign Language

TALENT – Baton

PLATFORM – Compassion into Action; Promoting volunteerism among teens.

PLATFORM – Operation Life Unobstructive; Raising awareness for individuals with disabilities.

PLATFORM – Angels Giving Back by Shelby; Giving back through community service and volunteering.

MISS OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN CONTESTANTS

#7

#8

#9

LILY MCLAUGHLIN

LILLAN FORD

ALEXIS MILLER

Oxfords's Outstanding Teen

Ohio River's Outstanding Teen

Buckeye Valley's Outstanding Teen

A 15 year old from Zanesville

A 13 year old from Barnesville

A 15 year old from Pataskala

TALENT – Piano

TALENT – Dance

TALENT – Vocal

PLATFORM – Project SHINE; Inspiring everyone to be who they are through knowing they are special.

PLATFORM– KindnessU: Giving Kids a PhD in TLC; Bullying prevention and teaching kids to be upstanders.

PLATFORM – Face to Face; Encouraging today's youth to connect with one another for better relationships.

MISS OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN CONTESTANTS

#10

#11

#12

PAIGE DIVELBISS

AUBRIE CALVIN

JULIANNA LEE

Mohican Valley's Outstanding Teen

Northwestern Ohio's Outstanding Teen

Tallawanda's Outstanding Teen

A 14 year old from Ontario

A 17 year old from West Unity

A 15 year old from Celina

TALENT – Science Experiment

TALENT – Vocal

TALENT – Dance

PLATFORM– Teen Suicide Awareness and Prevention; Educating teens on the importance of mental health and the resources available.

PLATFORM – The Belong Project; Providing services and projects for kids in foster care.

PLATFORM – Defeat Diabetes; Awareness about the missed signs of diabetes.

MISS OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN CONTESTANTS

#13

#14

#15

ELLIE NICKOLI

MADISON DeFRANK

MADISON YUZWA

Maple City's Outstanding Teen

Portsmouth's Outstanding Teen

Ashland's Outstanding Teen

A 15 year old from Mansfield

A 17 year old from New Albany

TALENT – Vocal

TALENT – Vocal

A 15 year old from Broadview Heights

PLATFORM – Early Intervention is the Key; Promoting the services of the Board of Developmental Disabilities for families.

PLATFORM– Alzheimer's Awareness "Save the Memories"; 5.7 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's.

TALENT – Tumbling PLATFORM – F.I.T. to be Confident; Empowering confidence through fitness, nutrition & self-respect

MISS OHIO'S OUTSTANDING TEEN CONTESTANTS

#16

#17

JULIANA HEICHEL

AVA MARGUERITE

Northern Ohio's Outstanding Teen

North Coast's Outstanding Teen

A 15 year old from Lexington

A 16 year old from Zanesville

TALENT – Vocal

TALENT – Dance

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.

PLATFORM – Rescue a Friend for Life; Animal rescue through adoption as well as the promotion of spaying and neutering all animals.

SCHOLARSHIPS

2018 MISS OHIO’S OUTSTANDING TEEN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 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.

Miss Ohio's PRINCESS CAMP

Katelyn Bednarz

Brooke Bowling

Mackenzie Crawford

A 9 year old Princess from Mansfield, Ohio Parents – Terri Herlihy & Brian Bednarz

An 11 year old Princess from Wooster, Ohio Parents – Susan & John Bowling

A 10 year old Princess from Mason, Ohio Parents - Matthew Donthnier & Melissa Crawford-Donthnier

Noel Crock

Valarie Duffy

Mary Hammontree

A 12 year old Princess from Louisville, Ohio Parents – Jonathan & Kristi Crock

A 7 year old Princess from Mansfield, Ohio Parents - Steven & Jessica Duffey

A 10 year old Princess from Canton, Ohio Parents – Charles & Angela Hammontree

Miss Ohio's PRINCESS CAMP

Isabella Heichel

Iris McConnell

Carleigh McElfresh

A 10 year old Princess from Lexington, Ohio Parents – David & Candace Heichel

A 9 year old Princess from Norwalk, Ohio Parents - Norma Zapata & Michael McConnell

A 9 year old Princess from Mason, Ohio Parents - Wade & Erin McElfresh

Paige Reece

Carlie Schnittke

Arrianna Shinn

A 7year old Princess from Bellville, Ohio Parents - Abram & Amanda Reece

An 8 year old Princess from Ontario, Ohio Parent – Carl & Brenda Schnittke

A 12 year old Princess from Coldwater, Ohio Parent - Nancy Shinn

Miss Ohio's PRINCESS CAMP

Grace Speelman

Kaitlyn Stulka

Madelyn Swanson

A 10 year old Princess from Mansfield, Ohio Parents – Chris & Wendy Speelman

An 8 year old Princess from Mount Vernon, Ohio Parents – Joshua & Stephanie Stulka

A 6 year old Princess from Ashland, Ohio Parents - Megan & Matthew Steffen

Meghan Wallace

Torre Webber

Madelyn Yoha

A 9 year old Princess from Nashville, Ohio Parents - Hilary & Branden Wallace

An 11 year old Princess from Mansfield, Ohio Parents – Condrea Webber & Henry T. Webber

A 9 year old Princess from Mansfield, Ohio Parents - Joyce & Brad Wells and Mike & Monica Yoha

JUDGES

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.

RACHEL 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.

DAVID WHITE

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.

MELISSA COSTELLO

JUDGES

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.

KEVIN HATHCOCK

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.

THERESA MANSOUR

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

JUDGES

JAY PETERSON

MIKE ARTER

Judges Chairperson

Auditor

DUSTIN HOSLER

SUSAN HARRY

Auditor

Auditor

PRODUCTION STAFF OUTSTANDING TEEN PRODUCTION STAFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PRODUCER

ASSISTANT PRODUCER CHOREOGRAPHER CONTESTANT COORDINATOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT PRINCESS COORDINATOR

PRINCESS ASSISTANTS BACKSTAGE ASSISTANTS DRESSING ROOM ASSISTANTS

Holly Campbell-Bradley John Michael Lander Juliana DNovo Lori Fugate-Patai Juliana DNovo 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!

Special guest performers

drop the beat dance center 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!

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Miss Maple City's Outstanding Teen 2018

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