Miss Ohio 2019 Program Book

JUNE 12-15, 2019

RENAISSANCE THEATRE

MANSFIELD, OHIO

OUTSTANDING TEEN

JUNE 12, 2019

MISS OHIO

PRELIMINARIES

JUNE 13-14, 2019

MISS OHIO

FINALS & CROWNING

JUNE 15, 2019

SHOW OUTLINES

Pre-Show

Renaissance Remarks

MVP Seats

National Anthem

Thursday & Friday Shows

OPENING

Video

Opening Song

Candidates 1 – 11 introductions

2nd Song

Candidates 12 – 22 introductions

Final song – All Candidates re-enter

INTRODUCE EMCEES / JUDGES’ INTROS

ON-STAGE QUESTION

Thursday - Candidates 12 - 22

Friday – Candidates 1 – 11

BROADWAY

Featuring Matti-Lynn Chrisman

TALENT

Thursday - Candidates 1 – 11

Friday – Candidates 12 – 22

THURSDAY

Anniversary Miss Ohio Feature

FRIDAY

New Miss Ohio’s Outstanding Teen Performance

CANDIDATE PRODUCTION NUMBER

TEEN & PRINCESS WALK

EVENING WEAR COMPETITION / STATEMENT

Thursday - Candidates 1 – 11

Friday – Candidates 12 – 22

LEGENDS OF COUNTRY / ROCK

CMNH

FINALE

AWARDS

Saturday Show

OPENING

Video

Opening Song

Candidates 1 – 11 introductions

2nd Song

Candidates 12 – 22 introductions

Final song – All Candidates re-enter

INTRODUCE EMCEES

Introduction of Top 10

Non-Finalists Awards

Judges’ Introduction

TEEN PRODUCTION NUMBER

ON-STAGE QUESTION

Top 10

ANNIVERSARY MISS OHIO FEATURE

NON-FINALIST PRODUCTION NUMBER

TALENT

Top 10

CMNH

BROADWAY/HIGHLIGHT PLATFORM

Featuring Matti-Lynn

ANNIVERSARY MISS OHIO FEATURE

NON-FINALISTS, TEENS AND PRINCESSES WALK

EVENING WEAR / STATEMENT COMPETITION

Top 10

LEGENDS OF R & B

TOP 10 TO TOP 5

TOP 5 FINAL DISCUSSION

MATTI-LYNN’S FAREWELL

FINALE

AWARDS

Miss Ohio’s Thank You & Year

Primary Awards 2018

Miss Ohio Candidates

Miss Ohio 50th Anniversary

Miss Ohio’s Teen Contestants

Miss Ohio’s Princess Camp

I’m so incredibly lucky to have strong women in my life that empower me to be my best.

- Matti-Lynn Chrisman Miss Ohio 2018

THANK YOU

There is no way I could fit an entire year of gratitude onto one page. There are so many people who have touched my journey and made it more fulfilling than I ever could have imagined. Juliana & the Heichel family, thank you for all your kindness and love. Thank you for Miss America shopping with me and cheering me on. Sarah Hider, thank you for being the definition of a Miss Ohio sister. I was so thankful for your help and support especially on my journey to Miss America. You will always be my Miss Ohio. Steven Stanley, thank you for your continued support of all the ladies here at MOSP. We love you! To my group of church moms, thank for the hours of driving, fundraising, and cheering me on. I’m so incredibly lucky to have strong women in my life that empower me to be my best.

The Miss Ohio Program is made up of volunteers, but it is truly a family. To the Nickoli’s and the Moore’s, thank you for bringing me into your families. Ellie and Ava, you are two of my best friends. I’m so honored to watch you grow. Thank you (and your awesome moms) for traveling all the way to Atlantic City to cheer me on at Miss America. You will never know how much I love you. Julie & Bruce, thank you for the late night hummus talks and flowers at each theatre performance. I’m so very lucky to have you two in my life. Joyce, Brad, & Madeline, thank you for the V8 energy drinks, ghost dog searches, and delicious tea. I’m so thankful God placed the three of you in my life.

Beyond the volunteers, I am thankful for the bonds I’ve created with many of the Miss Ohio sponsors. To Chris from Henri’s Cloud Nine, thank you for making me feel beautiful and powerful in every dress you put me in. To my Renaissance family, thank you for tying this theatre even tighter to my heart this year. I look forward to performing on this stage in the future with you all by my side. To Sylvart and the Watkins family… I don’t have the words. Brent, you have been such a great friend to me all these years. Thank you for all the moments filled with food, laughter, and Hamilton. The Plank Family, I am so honored to have received this scholarship in the memory of such a loved soul. You have all been so loving and supportive of me this year. I promise to always keep your family in my prayers and keep Natalie’s memory alive in my heart.

To Vicki, Allie, Ann, and Dolly: thank you for molding me into the best version of myself. It was you who helped me most as a local titleholder to become the Miss Ohio I was blessed to be. I am honored to have grown with each of you by my side.

There are many things that I’m willing to give up when I crown the next Miss Ohio. I will gladly pass on the crown and sash, but one thing I’ll never pass on is my friendship

with Doc Stumbo. Doc, you have quickly become my best friend and my partner in crime. I’m so thankful for your support and sponsorship of the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program, but I’m even more thankful that I got a whole year of lunches, events, stories, and learning from you. I hope the next Miss Ohio sees the wisdom and kindness in you and cherishes your friendship. I love ya, Doc. Thank you.

To all the hardworking members of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention here in Ohio, thank you for giving me a constant outlet to share my story and give support to a community of warriors. Every event with the AFSP community is like caffeine for my soul. It reminds me that hope is enduring and light is constant when you choose to open your eyes. I look forward to working with you in the future.

To the Miss Ohio Board & volunteers, thank you for the constant backup and all the hours you put into MOSP. We are a success because you are dedicated to empowering young women to create solid futures for themselves. Steven, thank you for always making sure that I am safe and thriving (and keeping me alive through Miss America paperwork). Mother, thank you for all the trail mix and prayers. Sherri, I’m pretty sure you were the only thing holding me together through the stress of picking a Miss America gown. I’m so grateful for your loving spirit. Terri & Gabe, thank you for the many hours you’ve put into the Miss Ohio production. We only look good because you let us. Sharon, thank you for keeping us ladies on track and putting together host homes year after year. To the Bishops, thank you for your hugs and high fives. I love all of you so very much.

Ashley, did you ever think we’d make it here? You’ve been with me every step of this journey (and every journey) for the last 15 years. I am so thankful and proud of who you are. Some people live their entire lives without the love of a true best friend. I have been lucky enough to have it my whole life with you. Thank you to Ashley and the entire Pearson family for supporting my wildest dreams. I love you all so much. #PavedDriveway

To every woman I have met competing in this amazing organization, thank you. I’m so thankful for your sisterhood and support. Each of you have shown nothing but kindness and love towards me. I look forward to years of friendship with you.

To my team of parents, I can never repay you for all you’ve given me on this entire journey. I would have never succeeded or become the woman I am if it weren’t for the four of you. Thank you for raising me like a princess and a warrior. Thank you for showing me that, with God, everything is possible. Thank you for giving me my best chance. I love you so much.

Proud Sponsor of the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program

LAST YEAR’S CLASS

LAST YEAR’S SHOW

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 invited to become associated with other civic-minded men and women in activities dedicated to voluntary, constructive service to youth and community.

Whether being here means we provide volunteers, donate money, or offer other kinds of support, we listen to what you need.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to support local groups and events.

Being here for the people who work hard to strengthen our communities is part of who we are and our commitment to you.

PRIMARY AWARDS 2018

Finalists Above (Left to Right)

Third Runner-Up

Mara Mason- Miss Capital City

First Runner-Up

Madeline Carter - Miss Clayland

Miss Ohio 2018

Matti-Lynn Chrisman

Second Runner-Up

Hannah Zimmerman - Miss Miami Valley

Fourth Runner-Up

Rachel Spurling- Miss Norththern Ohio

Credits:

Thursday Preliminary Winners

Matti-Lynn Chrisman - Miss Maple City

Friday Preliminary Winners

Camryn Main - Miss Northwestern

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Photo

Sylvart Studios

Hannah Zimmerman - Miss Miami Valley Swimsuit

Talent

Swimsuit

Madeline Carter

Miss Clayland Talent MISS OHIO

Grace Brown

Miss North Coast Semi-finalist 2018

Maribeth Tagg

Miss Shawnee Semi-finalist 2018

Lauren Beard

Miss Tallawanda Semi-finalist 2018

Rachel Gombosch

Miss Portsmouth Semi-finalist 2018

Gabriella Payne

Miss Oxford Semi-finalist 2018

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FINALIST SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

In addition to the scholarship provided to the new Miss Ohio, our four finalists earned a total of $13,000 in scholarship dollars. First runner-up Madeline Carter received a $4,000 scholarship sponsored by Mansfield Noon Optimists. Hannah Zimmerman, second runner-up, received a $3,500 scholarship provided by Avita Health System. Third runner-up Mara Mason received a $3,000 scholarship sponsored by ArcelorMittal. The fourth runner-up Rachel Spurling, received a $2,500 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, Dan & Lois Robertson Mansfield Eagles, Taylor Metal Products and Zara Construction.

PRELIMINARY AWARD WINNERS

Thanks to the generous donation from Richland Bank, each of our preliminary winners received scholarships. Our preliminary swimsuit winners each received a $500 scholarship. The preliminary swimsuit winners were Hannah Zimmerman, Miss Miami Valley and Camryn Main, Miss Northwestern Ohio. Winners each received a $500 scholarship. The preliminary talent winners were Madeline Carter, Miss Clayland and Matti-Lynn Chrisman, Miss Maple City.

MATTI-LYNN CHRISMAN IS CROWNED MISS OHIO 2018

Matti-Lynn Chrisman was crowned Miss Ohio 2018 and won a $10,000 Scholarship sponsored by The Natalie Ruth Plank Memorial Fund. Matti-Lynn also won a $500 Preliminary Talent Award sponsored by Richland Bank. She walked away with a total of $11,250 in scholarships.

The 2018 Miss Ohio contestants shared $46,900 in scholarship awards. The program salutes the individual and corporate sponsors of these awards for the 20 contestants. Pageant officials are proud to proclaim that titleholders aren’t the only ones who walk away with the scholarships from the competition. Thousands of dollars are awarded on the local and state levels to the young women who vie for the title of Miss Ohio each year.

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 Madeline Carter, Miss Clayland. The $500 non-semifinalist winner was Autumn Kessler, Miss Montgomery County.

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 Monique Booher, Miss Northeastern. The $1,000 Academic scholarship went to Lauren Beard, Miss Tallawanda.

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 Mara Mason, Miss Capital City.

Americanism Scholarships

Miss Greater Cleveland , Xyla Foxlin and Miss Clayland, Madeline Carter 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.

Non-Semifinalist Talent Winners

Two participants on the Miss Ohio Stage, Miss South Western, Gabby Bailey and Miss Lake Festival, Clista Hellwarth, 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

Xyla Foxlin, Miss Greater Cleveland and Lauren Beard, Miss Tallawanda each won a $250 scholarship for their Community Service Essay sponsored by the Mansfield Kiwanis Club.

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

“Miracle Maker” Award

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

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 award was donated by Miss Ohio Camp Mowana Volunteers and voted on by the contestants. The award went to Miss Maple City, Matti-Lynn Chrisman.

Photogenic Award

The Richland Mall Photogenic Award went to Hannah Zimmerman, Miss Miami Valley.

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 Lake Festival, Clista Hellwarth. The returning contestant was Matti-Lynn Chrisman, Miss Maple City. 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 Autumn Kessler, Miss Montgomery County

Chapy Award

Courtney Story

Sarah Clapper Woman in Business Award

In honor of Sarah Clapper receiving the Women in Business Award at Miss America, we established a Miss Ohio Women in Business Award. Our first recipient, Lauren Beard received a $500 courtesy of Hempy Water.

Sarah Clapper Stem Award

Sarah Clapper chose her passion for Architecture as her career choice and encourages other women to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engendering and Mathematics. Thanks to Hempy Water and ArcelorMittal, Monique Booher was awarded a $500 scholarship and Xyla Foxlin and Stephanie Shoop each received a $250 scholarship.

GET BUSY LIVING: RETURN TO SHAWSHANK

Come to Shawshank 25: Friday, Aug. 16th - Sunday, Aug. 18th, 2019. The Official Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the premiere of the Shawshank Redemption.

THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION

Friday, Aug. 16th • 6 pm -10 pm, Renaissance Theatre, Mansfield, Ohio. The special 25th anniversary showing in the landmark location where it first premiered!

THE SHAWSHANK MEET & GREET

Saturday, Aug. 17th • 1:30 pm - 3 pm, Ohio State Reformatory, Mansfield, Ohio. Join cast members Bob Gunton and others for autographs and pictures.

THE EXCLUSIVE SHAWSHANK RECEPTION

Saturday, Aug. 17th • 7 pm - 9 pm, Ohio State Reformatory, Mansfield, Ohio.

SHAWSHANK SELF-GUIDED TOURS

Friday, Aug. 16th - Sunday Aug. 18th, Ohio State Reformatory, Mansfield, Ohio.

THE SHAWSHANK TRAIL

Friday, Aug. 16th - Sunday, Aug. 18th, in and all around Mansfield, Ohio. Visit all 16 locations where the film was shot.

Get tickets by visiting OhioStateReformatory.orgclick the link that says: “Get tickets for Shawshank 25” www.mrps.org/events/shawshank-2 5th -anniversary and at ShawshankTrail.com

#SHAWSHANK25 Get busy living... at Shawshank 25!

AVITA HEALTH SYSTEM

GOLF OUTING 2018

Thank you to everyone who helped make our 2nd Miss Ohio Golf Outing a huge success!

June 12 - 20, 2020

In Memory of Jacquie (Kunkel) Dickenson

Longtime volunteer and supporter for the Miss Ohio program. Jacquie loved this program and helped wherever she could. She also traveled to the Miss America program for many years cheering on our Miss Ohio. She will be greatly missed!

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS & ADVISORS

STEVEN OLIVERI

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT

SANDY BISHOP

SECRETARY

TERRI HERLIHY

BOARD ADVISOR

SUE SWINEHART VICE PRESIDENT

ERIN DANIELS

TEEN DIRECTOR

HERLIHY BOARD ADVISOR

WRASSE BOARD ADVISOR

TIM O’GUINN TREASURER

HOLLY CAMPBELL-BRADLEY

BOARD MEMBER

ANGELINI BOARD ADVISOR

BISHOP BOARD ADVISOR

SHARON

JEFF

CARLA

JIM

TIMOTHY O’GUINN

JUDGES’ CHAIRPERSON

DUSTIN HOSLER

AUDITOR

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 candidates 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.

SHERRI HOSELTON

JUDGES’ CO-CHAIRPERSON

SUSAN HARRY

AUDITOR

JODIE FRY

JUDGES’ COMMITTEE

AUDITOR

MIKE ARTER

MISS JUDGES

MIKE GOLDEN JUDGE

Mike Golden has been a volunteer with the Miss America program for over thirty years serving as a local Executive Director, Field Director for Miss North Carolina and a judge for numerous preliminary and state pageants across the country, including Miss New York 2018 that chose Nia Franklin, the reigning Miss America, as Miss New York. He currently serves on the board of the North Carolina Symphony, a director for the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, and a director for Triangle Interfaith Food Shuttle. While living in Washington DC, Mike served on the Executive Committee and Chairman of Corporate Development for the National Symphony Orchestra, a division of the Kennedy Center. In addition, he served as a member of the Madison Council for the United States Library of Congress, and Honorary Chair of Greater Washington Urban League Gala. Mike has been employed by Wells Fargo for thirty-four years, where he currently serves as Regional President for the Triangle Region in North Carolina. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Finance from the University of North Carolina and is married with two children and currently resides in Raleigh, North Carolina.

MOLLY JORDAN JUDGE

Molly is a native of High Point, NC and currently resides in Kernersville, NC with her husband Jerry and five year old son, Parker. Molly is a graduate of High Point University, where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Relations, as well as from the Medical University of SC in Charleston, SC, where she was awarded a Master’s Degree in Health Administration and Policy. Professionally, she has served in numerous roles within healthcare administration for 20+ years and now serves as the Executive Director of the Community Clinic of High Point, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive health care services to the medically underserved. Molly also is an adjunct instructor at High Point University in the Department of Human Relations. She has volunteered with the Miss America Organization for 20 years, judging on the local and state level, and is an active volunteer within her community.

TIM RICE

JUDGE

Tim is currently a financial advisor with Waddell & Reed, a company that provides financial planning, retirement planning, education funding, and insurance products to help meet the diverse needs of individuals, families and businesses. Tim earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Wofford College and his Masters of Education in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina, graduating with honors. Tim has worked with youth bowling programs at the local, state and national levels since 1976. He bowled collegiately at USC where he was named Academic All American. Upon graduation, he served as coach of USC Bowling teams, both men’s and women’s. In 1982, he began a scholarship tournament for youth bowlers in the Southeast. To date, more than $200,000 has been awarded in college Scholarships. In his honor, the tournament was renamed the “Timothy Spencer Rice Scholarship Tournament”. Tim also serves on the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization Board of Directors for 8 years and as Chairman of the Scholarship and Nominating Committees.

COLONEL ALLISON MILLER

JUDGE

Colonel Miller graduated from Auburn University in 1993 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree, from the School of Engineering, in Aviation Management and Professional Flight. She joined the Alabama Air National Guard in June of 1996, transferring to the Ohio Air National Guard in January of 2018. Colonel Miller was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the USAF in November of 1997. Allison served as the Chief of Safety for the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Chief of Scheduling and Instructor Pilot in the 106th Air Refueling Squadron, and most recently the Director of Safety for the Air National Guard. She was promoted to the rank of Colonel in 2016 and currently is the Commander, 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. As the first female Wing Commander, she is responsible to the Ohio Assistant Adjutant General for Air to ensure the wing’s 1,100 airmen and assets are ready to deploy in support for the national defense and homeland security missions of the C-130. Colonel Miller has been deployed on numerous operational missions worldwide in her career including Operation Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn and Homeland Security. Her awards and decorations include: Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal and Humanitarian Service Medal. Allison believes strongly in her volunteer work and community service. She attends Crossroads Community Church and served an eight-year term on the Space Science Exhibit Commission at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. In her civilian life, Colonel Miller is a pilot for American Airlines, with over 3000 civilian flight hours, but is currently on military leave. She is the mom to three children, Campbell – 18 years old, Mattie – 17 years old and Cal – 14 years old. Allison and her children reside in Ontario, Ohio.

KATHERINE PUTNAM

JUDGE

Katherine Putnam served as Miss Louisiana 2009 and placed third-runner-up and was also the recipient of the National Miracle Maker Award. Her platform, “The Miracle of Music,” is a motivational program she developed to campaign and implement music therapy for children of all ages. She shared “The Miracle of Music” with thousands of students across the state of Louisiana and was featured on the BBC television network. In celebration of her cultural heritage, Katherine had the honor of traveling to Washington, D.C., to meet with the Asian members of Congress and Louisiana’s legislative leaders in the House and Senate, where she was featured as a guest performer in the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) “Building Today for Tomorrow” 16th Annual Gala Awards Dinner. Katherine has over fifteen years of experience as a professional pianist, vocalist, musical director and educator. Her year of service ended on a high note when she performed her Miss America talent, “The Hallelujah Chorus,” with Bill Gaither and the Gaither Vocal Band. She holds a Master’s degree from the University of Richmond in Nonprofit Studies.

Miss Ohio 2019 SCHOLARSHIPS

Miss Ohio 2019

$10,000 The Natalie Ruth

Plank Memorial Fund

First Runner Up

$4,000 ArcelorMittal

Second Runner Up

$3,500 Avita Health System

Third Runner Up

$3,000 Mansfield Noon Optimist

Fourth Runner Up

$2,500 Mansfield Elks

Semifinalists Awards

Five $1,000 Scholarship Awards

Graham Chevrolet

Richland Mall

Tana Carli Dimino

Taylor Metal Products

Zara Construction

Preliminary Talent Awards

A $500 scholarship will be awarded to the preliminary talent 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 from Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Paul Herlihy Spirit Awards

Two $500 Scholarships Awarded

Paul Herlihy Memorial Fund

Mina R. O’Guinn Memorial Award

$500 The Mina R. O’Guinn Family

Women in Business Awards

Two $500 Scholarships Awarded

$500 ArcelorMittal

$500 Hempy Water

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Awards Awards

Two $500 Scholarships Awarded

$500 ArcelorMittal

$500 Hempy Water

Chappie Award

$300 Friends of the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program

Spirit of Mowana

$250 Camp Mowana Volunteers

Dance Talent Award

$250 Jennifer & Gabby Bailey

Non-Semifinalists Awards

Twelve $700 Scholarships Awards

Tim & Robin (Meade) Yeager

Richland Mall

Don & Dinea Tacik

Hempy Water

Herlihy Christmas House

Mansfield Eagles

McDonalds

Zara Construction

Miss Ohio

Scholarship Program

Ohio Community Service Award

$1,000 The Miss America Organization

Ohio Academic Award

$1,000 The Miss America Organization

The following scholarships are available to candidate who compete at the Local, State or National Levels

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

Tiffany Phillips Scholar-Athlete Scholarship

Jean Bartel Military Awareness Scholarship

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

If you are interested in support The Miss Ohio Scholarship Program by becoming a contributor, starting a local program, becoming a candidate or volunteer, please contact us at 419-522-6677 or email at info@missohio.org

miss ohio SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Miss Ohio Scholarship Program would like to thanks these florists for their contributions made during Miss Ohio week.

LOCAL DIRECTORS & MENTORS

Miss Akron-Canton

Miss Akron-Canton’s

Outstanding Teen

Miss Stark County’s

Outstanding Teen

CHARMAE COTTOM

Miss Greater Cleveland

Miss Northern Ohio

Miss Greater Cleveland

Outstanding Teen

Miss Northern Ohio’s

Outstanding Teen

Miss Spirit of Ohio’s

Outstanding Teen

Capital City Miss Franklin County

Miss Lake Festival

Miss Lake Festival’s Outstanding Teen

Miss Maple City

Miss Maple City’s Outstanding Teen

KAY HALL

Miss Heart of Ohio

KIRSTEN SCHMITZ

DOLLY RUFFING & WIL VICKERY

ALLIE HOFFMAN & ANN KRUCEK

TONYA CAMP & KATIE GILLIG

Miss

MARTHA CAMPBELL

Miss Clayland

JANE HIDER

Miss Cuyhahoga Valley

OHIO

Miss Miami Valley

Miss Montgomery County

Miss Miami Valley’s Outstanding Teen

Miss Oxford

Miss Tallawanda

Miss Oxford’s Outstanding Teen

Miss Mohican Valley

Miss Northeastern

Miss North Coast

Miss North Coast’s Outstanding Teen

Miss River Days Festival

Miss Shawnee

Miss Portsmouth

Miss Shawnee’s Outstanding Teen

Miss Portmouth’s Outstanding Teen

Miss Northwestern Ohio

Miss Northwestern Ohio’s Outstanding Teen

Miss Fort Defiance’s Outstanding Teen

Miss South Central Ohio

JACKY JOHNSON

LORI LOWE

REGINA SPEAS

KASEY WILSON JOHANSEN

RONDA MORRIS

LARRY & KATHY WISE

JAN & DON MOLL

RANDY SCHROEDER & AMY SHAW

Emelia Sherin

We Are Only Human

We Are Only Human focuses on addiction education and awareness by becoming independent and learning from your mistakes.

MISS AKRON CANTON

Hometown: Warren

Age: 22

Education: Kent State University

Major: Public Relations

Talent: Monologue

Hobbies: Singing Classic Rock and Show Tunes, writing plays and short stories and dancing.

Secret Dream or Wish: To be a foster mom

Favorite TV Show: Gilmore Girls

Favorite Musical Performer: Led Zepplin Can’t Live Without: A Pen

My Proudest Accomplishment: The creation of my play, “(In)Dependent”

MISS CAPITAL CITY

Hometown: Bethesda

Age: 22

Education: Muskingum University

Major: Public Health

Talent: Tap Dance

Hobbies: Dancing, Singing, Crafting, Photography, Traveling & Spending time with friends and family

Secret Dream or Wish: To grow 2 more inches to be an acceptable height to play Belle at Disney

Favorite TV Show: The Good Doctor

Favorite Musical Performer: Carrie Underwood

Can’t Live Without: Pasta

My Proudest Accomplishment: At the age of 17, I was elected to the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Committee, making me the youngest committee member in the festival’s history!

autumn

Kessler

They Are AUsome: Accepting Those with Autism

Autism is the fastest growing neurological and developmental disorder in the United States. My platform aims to increase awareness and promote acceptance of all individuals with Autism.

Rachel Gombosch

I Choose Joy Movement

Showing society through education and action that the joy we seek daily is based on our principles, values and identity; not on circumstances.

MISS CLAYLAND

Hometown: Ontario

Age: 24

Education: Graduate of University of Cincinnati

Talent: Singing

Hobbies: Reading Personal Development books, podcasting, collecting sand from different areas I visited and exercise.

Secret Dream or Wish: To be on the Ellen DeGeneres or Jimmy Fallon show.

Favorite TV Show: Friends

Favorite Musical Performer: Carrie Underwood Can’t Live Without: My yellow blanket from my childhood days.

My Proudest Accomplishment: Competing on the Miss Ohio Stage! I set a goal for myself to pursue my passions without the influence of anyone else.

MISS CUYAHOGA VALLEY

Hometown: Edgerton

Age: 20

Education: Indiana University Fort Wayne

Major: Nursing

Talent: Vocal

Hobbies: Baking cookies with my Grandpa, Hunting with my Dad, trap shooting, yoga, watching baseball and rooting for the Cubs.

Secret Dream or Wish: To be a professional photographer for the Chicago Cubs

Favorite TV Show: The Bachelor and Bachelorette, Greys Anatomy and Law and Order SVU

Favorite Musical Performer: Rascal Flatts and Dan & Shay

Can’t Live Without: My dog Gunner

My Proudest Accomplishment: I became a nationally and internationally published photographer at the age of 17.

Serving Those Who Served for U.S. Proudly Supporting Our Local Veterans

Raising awareness about giving our veterans the thank you and respect they deserve.

mara Mason

One in Five: Empowering Women, Ending Sexual Violence

Educating the community members about sexual violence, being a social and policy advocate, and working towards making positive legislative and cultural change.

MISS FRANKLIN COUNTY

Hometown: Columbus

Age: 22

Education: The Ohio State University

Major: Public Affairs Journalism

Talent: Vocal

Hobbies: Baking, reading, weightlifting, politics, public speaking, lobbying and volunteering

Secret Dream or Wish: To be a Food Critic... or the President of the United States

Favorite TV Show: New Girl

Favorite Musical Performer: Adele

Can’t Live Without: Podcasts and my corgi Henley

My Proudest Accomplishment: Being an early honors graduate from the Ohio State University.

MISS GREATER CLEVELAND

Hometown: Erie, Pennsylvania

Age: 22

Education: Baldwin Wallace University

Major: Broadcasting and Mass Communications

Talent: Classical Voice

Hobbies: Musical Theater, playing the ukulele, producing documentaries and travel

Secret Dream or Wish: To be an extra on Game of Thrones

Favorite TV Show: Game of Throne

Favorite Musical Performer: Taylor Swift

Can’t Live Without: Books

My Proudest Accomplishment: Produced and performed a recital tour at various retirement homes my senior year of high school.

Put It to Bed: End Binge Eating Disorder & More

I speak about Binge Eating Disorder and other mental illnesses to get help early.

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 a holistic model empowered by a community of change-makers.

MISS HEART OF OHIO

Hometown: Sidney

Age: 23

Education: Miami University

Major: Biology, Pre-Medical Studies

Talent: Vocal

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

Secret Dream or Wish: To compete in Cross Country Equestrian Jumping

Favorite TV Show: New Girl, Criminal Minds and The Mentalist

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

Can’t Live Without: Books

My Proudest Accomplishment: Providing Healthcare to over 200 grateful people per day during my international brigades.

MISS LAKE FESTIVAL

Hometown: Celina

Age: 20

Education: Otterbein University

Major: Nursing

Talent: Vocal

Hobbies: Running, singing, shopping, socializing, taking walks, graphic design

Secret Dream or Wish: To star in a musical production on Broadway and to travel to Israel an be baptized in the Sea of Galilee.

Favorite TV Show: Greys Anatomy

Favorite Musical Performer: Adele, Ben Platt and Bethel Music

Can’t Live Without: Ice Cream and Family

My Proudest Accomplishment: Completing my first 5K run with my Mom

Mohler

You Matter|Make Your Impact

Encouraging and inspiring people of all ages to use their lives to make a positive impact on others. We can change the world.

alli Lange

Not Yours To Take

Shedding a light on the issues of human trafficking to inspire awareness, activism and freedom

MISS MAPLE CITY

Hometown: Mansfield

Age: 20

Education: Ashland University

Major: Music Education

Talent: Vocal

Hobbies: Playing piano, songwriting and performing, playing board games with friends and family, travel and polka dancing.

Secret Dream or Wish: To inspire others through music by becoming a singer/songwriter. My true ambition is to become a Christian artist.

Favorite TV Show: Friends

Favorite Musical Performer: Audrey Assad

Can’t Live Without: Chai Tea and Jesus

My Proudest Accomplishment: Being able to work with middle school-aged students through Youth Ministry.

MISS MIAMI VALLEY

Hometown: Minster

Age: 19

Education: Northern Kentucky University

Major: Marketing

Talent: Dance

Hobbies: Watching baseball and cheering on the Cincinnati Reds, hiking, traveling, reading and journaling, spending time with my nephew Olen and playing basketball.

Secret Dream or Wish: To meet Tom Hanks

Favorite TV Show: Polar Express

Favorite Musical Performer: Meghan Trainor

Can’t Live Without: My journal

My Proudest Accomplishment: Earning the Ohio School Boards Association “Humanitarian Award of the Year” award.

Westerbeck

Rosie’s Red Wagon Campaign

Rosie’s Red Wagon Campaign works directly with the Cincinnati Reds, schools, civic groups and businesses to collect wagons and toys for the children’s hospitals.

Amanda Freel

Overcome the Odds! Inspiring Young Women into Engineering Careers!

Sharing my story and talking about exciting and innovative opportunities in the engineering field to spark an interest in young girls to enter the engineering field.

MISS MOHICAN VALLEY

Hometown: Reading

Age: 24

Education: Graduate degree from University of Cincinnati

Major: Material Science & Engineering

Talent: Musical Ventriloquism

Hobbies: Boating, traveling, hiking and volleyball

Secret Dream or Wish: To invent the next revolutionary ground breaking technology

Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones

Favorite Musical Performer: Carrie Underwood Can’t Live Without: My Family

My Proudest Accomplishment: Obtaining my Master’s in Engineering at the age of 23.

MISS MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Hometown: Cincinnati

Age: 24

Education: Miami University

Major: Theater and Music

Talent: Opera

Hobbies: Cake decorating, Orange Theory Fitness, Canvas Painting, performing in the Cincinnati area, Junior League of Cincinnati

Secret Dream or Wish: To play Glinda from Wicked on Broadway!

Favorite TV Show: The View

Favorite Musical Performer: Celine Dion

Can’t Live Without: Blue Corn Tortilla Chips with Hummus

My Proudest Accomplishment: Creating an initiative to raise awareness for what to do in an emergency situation and balancing two careers at once.

jordan Meyer

Graying with Pride

Promoting a positive outlook on aging to increase the quality of life, and to decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

MISS NORTH COAST

Hometown: Medina

Age: 22

Education: University of Pittsburgh, Case Western Reserve University

Major: Speech-Language Pathology

Talent: Vocal

Hobbies: Crocheting, running singing for nursing home residents

Secret Dream or Wish: To be a game show host

Favorite TV Show: Impractical Jokers

Favorite Musical Performer: Josh Groban

Can’t Live Without: Raisins

My Proudest Accomplishment: I completed a master’s level research thesis on Alzheimer’s care and presented my research at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s national conference!

MISS NORTHEASTERN OHIO

Hometown: New Albany

Age: 20

Education: Miami University

Major: Political Science

Talent: Irish Dance

Hobbies: Reading and cooking

Secret Dream or Wish: To have my own cooking show

Favorite TV Show: The Office

Favorite Musical Performer: Idina Menzel

Can’t Live Without: Chipotle

My Proudest Accomplishment: I won the World Championships for Irish Dancing

Brooke Howard

Creating a Vision

Creating a Vision spreads awareness for the visually impaired through various service events across the nation.

Mackenzie Perry

Home is where the Heart is

Advocating for the homeless through 3 pillars: education, rehabilitation, and service.

MISS NORTHERN OHIO

Hometown: Nelsonville

Age: 20

Education: Ohio University

Major: International Business, Business Pre-Law, Art History

Talent: Vocal

Hobbies: Community Theater, Singing, Violin, Reading, Juggling, Hiking

Secret Dream or Wish: To be a Disney Princess

Favorite TV Show: Gilmore Girls

Favorite Musical Performer: The Beatles

Can’t Live Without: Books

My Proudest Accomplishment: My mission trips to aid the homeless, my internship with Habitat for Humanity and the creating of Kenzie Care kits filled with basic necessities for those less fortunate.

MISS NORTHWESTERN OHIO

Hometown: Wauseon

Age: 20

Education: Ohio University

Major: Music Education-Choral Emphasis

Talent: Vocal

Hobbies: Knitting, cross stitch, sewing, revamping old furniture, scrapbooking and flea markets.

Secret Dream or Wish: To Time Travel

Favorite TV Show: The Crown

Favorite Musical Performer: The Beatles

Can’t Live Without: Pictures

My Proudest Accomplishment: Speaking at the Ohio State House my senior year of high school about standardized testing from the student’s point of view.

Legenza

Teaching Gratitude: Giving back to Teachers who Make an Impact

Raising awareness of teachers who fund their own classrooms, donating items teachers need in their classrooms, and thanking the impactful teachers in our lives!

Caitlin Seifert

Unity in the Community: Making Your Community a Better Home through Volunteerism

Encouraging people to get out in their community, get involved and volunteer.

MISS OXFORD

Hometown: Niles

Age: 19

Education: Kent State University

Major: Fashion Merchandising

Talent: Baton

Hobbies: Puzzles, traveling, shopping and hanging out with friends

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

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

Favorite Musical Performer: All kinds of music

Can’t Live Without: Iced coffee, my besties and my cat

My Proudest Accomplishment: Being named a 20 under 20 for Trumbull County

MISS PORTSMOUTH

Hometown: South Webster

Age: 18

Education: University of Cincinnati

Major: Psychology

Talent: Vocal

Hobbies: Musical Theater, showing Tennessee Walking Horses, Crossfit, volunteering in my community

Secret Dream or Wish: To be a great Mom

Favorite TV Show: The Andy Griffith Show

Favorite Musical Performer: Elvis Presley and Bette Midler

Can’t Live Without: Gasoline for my car “Gerald” the Mini Cooper

My Proudest Accomplishment: Speaking out about my battle with depression and suicide at my community service event for “You Will Be Found”.

Baylee Martin

You Will Be Found

There is so much potential for change that comes with inspiring “finders”, rejecting the stigma of depression, and reinforcing the idea that there is hope.

ally Smith

Nobody Sits Alone-Be A Friend, Not A Bully

An anti-bullying campaign focusing on bullying awareness and prevention using my experiences, along with others to empower students to be a friend, not a bully.

MISS RIVER DAYS

Hometown: Portsmouth

Age: 18

Education: Northern Kentucky University

Major: Psychological Science

Talent: Dance

Hobbies: Dance competitions, camping and hiking with my family and photography

Secret Dream or Wish: To stay in an over the water bungalow in Bora Bora

Favorite TV Show: The Bachelorette

Favorite Musical Performer: Beyonce

Can’t Live Without: My dog, Lillie

My Proudest Accomplishment: Becoming the Miss River Days Festival titleholder

MISS SHAWNEE

Hometown: Heath

Age: 19

Education: The Ohio State University

Major: Pre-professional Biology

Talent: Tap Dance

Hobbies: Modeling, dancing, working out, reading, Netflixing, shopping

Secret Dream or Wish: To be the face of a National Campaign

Favorite TV Show: The Bachelor

Favorite Musical Performer: Billie Eilish

Can’t Live Without: Chocolate

My Proudest Accomplishment: Walking in New York Fashion Week

Girl2Girl; Inspiring Future STEM Leaders

Girl2Girl is a middle school STEM program designed to educate, motivate and inspire girls to pursue their interests in STEM and choose STEM fields as a career path.

Danielle Vivcharenko

stART-Art Education Advocacy

Supporting accessible arts education for every child throughout the State of Ohio

MISS SOUTH CENTRAL

Hometown: North Royalton

Age: 20

Education: Kent State University

Major: Musical Theatre

Talent: Singing/Dancing

Hobbies: Aerial yoga, figure skating, composing music, writing poetry

Secret Dream or Wish: To be a performer in Cirque du Soleil

Favorite TV Show: X-Files

Favorite Musical Performer: Florence and the Machine

Can’t Live Without: Bubble Tea

My Proudest Accomplishment: Nominee for “Best Actress in a High School Musical” in Cleveland at the Dazzle Awards for two consecutive years.

MISS TALLAWANDA

Hometown: Saint Henry

Age: 20

Education: Bowling Green State University

Major: Integrated Language Arts Education

Talent: Vocal/ASL

Hobbies: Running, drawing, singing, reading, coffee and naming inanimate objects

Secret Dream or Wish: It wouldn’t be a secret if I told you, would it?

Favorite TV Show: Sherlock

Favorite Musical Performer: Hozier

Can’t Live Without: Music

My Proudest Accomplishment: Being selected for one of Bowling Green’s Presidential Scholarships

The “Write” Mindset

The “Write” Mindset focuses on fostering student’s creativity and confidence by guiding them towards creative writing experiences and initiating open discussion with educators.

CANDIDATE PHOTO ALBUM

Emelia Sherin

MISS AKRON CANTON

Mara Mason

MISS FRANKLIN COUNTY

Alli Lange

MISS MAPLE CITY

Autumn Kessler

MISS CAPITAL CITY

Emma Rose Lewis

MISS GREATER CLEVELAND

Rosie Westerbeck

MISS MIAMI VALLEY

Rachel Gombosch

MISS CLAYLAND

Monique Booher

MISS HEART OF OHIO

Amanda Freel

MISS MOHICAN VALLEY

Megan Riehle

MISS CUYAHOGA VALLEY

Cami Mohler

MISS LAKE FESTIVAL

Caroline Grace Williams

MISS MONTGOMERY COUNTY

OHIO

June 12 - 20, 2020

Jordan Meyer

MISS NORTH COAST

Caitlin Seifert

MISS OXFORD

Danielle Vicharenko

MISS SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO

Brooke Howard MISS NORTHEASTERN OHIO

Baylee Martin

MISS PORTSMOUTH

Riley Post

MISS TALLAWANDA

Mackenzie Perry MISS NORTHERN OHIO

Ally Smith

MISS RIVER DAYS FESTIVAL

Emily Legenza

MISS NORTHWESTERN OHIO

Grace Brown

MISS SHAWNEE

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MISS OHIO

Miss Ohio TITLE HOLDERS

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:

Year Name

Awards Local 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

Year Name Awards Local Represented

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

2018 Matti-Lynn Chrisman Maple City

MISS AMERICA AWARDS RECEIVED

“If it makes you smile, it’s my bag.

Miss Ohio

- Kathrine Baumann Miss Ohio 1969

KATHRINE BAUMANN 1969

If Kathrine Baumann can’t make you smile, she’s not about to give up. Kathy Lynn Baumann grew up in the small town of Independence, Ohio, where she tapped into her enthusiasm, strength, and determination at an early age. These traits combined with her sunny “can do” attitude and amazing talents propelled this winner to the top.

In 1970, Kathrine fulfilled one of her dreams by winning first runner-up in the Miss America Pageant and the coveted Talent and Swimsuit awards out of 70,000 contestants. Using her Miss America scholarship funds, Kathrine enrolled in filmmaking courses at UCLA and spent a summer studying abroad at Oxford University. Kathrine also studied acting under the auspices of the renowned actor, Agnes Moorhead.

During her 15-year acting career, Ms. Baumann guest-starred in a variety of television productions including M*A*S*H*, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Knight Rider, Simon and Simon, The Fall Guy, Fantasy Island, Trapper John M.D., CHIPS, Dukes of Hazard, Vega$ and several Movies of the Week. The “Henry In Love” M*A*S*H* episode, written for Kathrine by Oscar-winning producer Larry Gelbart, is ranked as one of the top three M*A*S*H* episodes along with those guest-starring John Ritter and Robin Williams. Ms. Baumann co-starred with Jane Seymour in the #1-rated Movie of the Week, “The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders”, which remains one of Kathrine’s favorite roles since she portrayed the “bad girl” rather than being cast in the usual girl-next-door role. While under contract to 20th Century Fox, Ms. Baumann’s film credentials included a co-starring role with Richard Harris and Chuck Connors in “99 44/100% Dead.”

Known for her talent, charm and classic beauty, Kathrine was selected as the spokeswoman for such mega companies as Schlitz, Rubbermaid, The Family Fitness Centers, and Chrysler. Ms. Baumann was also featured in several top selling posters along with the legendary Farrah Fawcett from Charlie’s Angels.

At the height of her acting career, Kathrine was involved in an accident that left her with 272 stitches in her left leg, one of a pair that had been titled “The Most Beautiful” by Hollywood studios and admitted her to the ranks of Marlene Dietrich, Betty Grable, Ann Margaret, Raquel Welch, and Marilyn Monroe. In spite of the sudden end to her movie career, Ms. Baumann was determined to triumph in the face of adversity and turned to art and design to reinvent herself. Her art work was featured in the window of Rodeo Drive’s Dyansen Gallery along with artists including Norman Rockwell, Frank Galo, and Erte.

In a supreme act of faith and armed with unwavering “purse”-erverance, Baumann launched Kathrine Baumann Beverly Hills and is now affectionately celebrated as the “Beverly Hills Bag Lady.” Combining her natural talent for design with her showmanship and experience in marketing and as a spokesperson and as an actress, Ms. Baumann creates whimsical and couture minaudières that have established her as the “Queen of Hollywood’` Red Carpet.” This world-renowned “Beverly Hills Bag Lady,” touted by CNN as the “female Andy Warhol,” has certainly come a long way from those humble beginnings in Independence, Ohio.

“If it makes you smile, it’s my bag”

-Kathrine Baumann

EMCEES

ELLEN BRYAN

EMCEE EVERY EVENING

Ellen Bryan, Miss Ohio 2011, is a television host and motivational speaker. Every morning, she helps people in Washington, D.C. start their day on WUSA 9. Ellen also hosts an online series called Minute Motivation and just released her first book. Originally from Celina, Ohio, Ellen competed in Miss America 2012. She then went on to work at ABC 36 in Lexington, Kentucky and NBC 5 in Dallas, Texas before moving to our nation’s capital.

ERICA GELHAUS COLOPY - 10TH ANNIVERSARY

EMCEE THURSDAY EVENING

Since giving up her crown as Miss Ohio, Erica moved to Florence, Italy for four months to study opera. Upon returning, she completed her senior year at Otterbein University graduating with a major in Vocal Performance and minor in Arts Administration. After college, Erica decided to work for JPMorgan Asset Management assisting financial advisors and clients performing trades and maintenance items in their accounts. She then moved into the events marketing division of the company assisting with organizing events across America. After the birth of her first child, Violet, Erica felt called to become a stay at home Mom and run her own Norwex business from home, as well as open a small private music studio. Throughout all of this, she continued and still continues to sing for events, weddings, choir and as a cantor for mass. Erica is married to her husband Brian and they have three children and are expecting their fourth this September.

TANA CARLI DIMINO - 40TH ANNIVERSARY

EMCEE FRIDAY EVENING

Tana Carli Dimino is our Miss Ohio 1980. Her lively accordion presentation and sharp interview skills translated into success in Atlantic City, where she was 1st runner-up to Miss America and a grand talent winner. During her reign, the magna cum laude graduate of the University of Akron landed a job as a consumer reporter for WJKW-TV8. Tana became Cleveland’s first female 6 & 11 news anchor, helping that CBS affiliate’s news climb to number 1 in the market. In 1983, she and her husband, Joseph, former President of Storer Communications Television, moved to Miami. There she continued her journalism career at ABC’s WPLG-TV10, anchoring the city’s first 6 a.m. hour-format news and the Noon News. Her talents would also take her to Hollywood, where she appeared in numerous episodes of HBO’s football drama, “First & Ten”, starring Delta Burke and O.J. Simpson. Tana has been inducted into Ohio’s Radio and Television Broadcasters Hall of Fame for her pioneering achievements in the broadcast industry. Currently a member of the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, she and her husband reside in Bucks County, Pennsylvania where she is active in the Catholic Church.

KRISTIN HUFFMAN - 35TH ANNIVERSARY

EMCEE SATURDAY EVENING

Kristin Huffman appeared in the Tony award winning Broadway musical by Stephen Sondheim”Company”. It also won a Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Drama League Awards for Best Revival of a Musical in which she played the leading role of “Sarah” as well as flute, sax and piccolo. The production was filmed and aired on PBS’s Great Performances. She has a career that has spanned over 25 years professionally performing with operas, theatres, symphonies around the US and she played “Christine” in the European tour of Phantom. Kristin is the Founder and Producing Artistic director of The New Paradigm Theatre (NPT), a professional non-profit (501c3) theatre company, whose mission is to foster creative problem solvers, leaders, and global citizens through theatre arts education and productions. www. nptheatre.org. She’s delighted to include college interns from CT colleges in the shows and events. In 2016 sixteen college students from Hartt sang onstage in Kristin Chenoweth’s Broadway show “My Love Letters to Broadway” as part of NPT’s college intern program.

As a former Miss Ohio/Runner-up Miss America she continues hosting and producing charity events for NPT that feature her favorite Broadway, Film and TV colleagues often in combination with the NPT Youth Board of directors and college interns. She is a professor at the University of Hartford and trains singer/actors for a life “on the wicked stage”. She is a member of Actors Equity Association (AEA), Screen Actors Guild (SAG/AFTRA) and she frequently judges international choir competitions in the US and Canada. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from both Capital University Conservatory of Music BM (Music ed: flute and voice concentration) and Northwestern University (Masters of Music- Opera) www.kristinhuffman.com

Photographs:

TL: Ellen Bryan

TM: Erica Gelhaus Colopy

TR: Tara Carli Dimino

BM: Kristin Huffman

Erica Gelhaus Colopy

Tara Carli Dimino Kristin Huffman

DANCERS

KELSEY PERIN

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 pursuing 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. Most recently, Kelsey is the owner of three Pure Barre locations in Columbus, OH. She recently got married and resides in Columbus with her wonderful husband, Chris and dog, Finnick! Kelsey is so excited to be choreographing for Miss Ohio, as she used to be a performer in the show!

Mary Guth is a junior at Lexington high school.

Outside of dancing, she’s a member of the National Honor Society and the French National Honor Society. She enjoys playing her flute, as well as, teaching her passion of dance to others.

Brooke Reynolds is a dancer for Studio 65 in Lexington. She has been dancing for 5 years and is going into her senior year at Pioneer Career & Technology Center for Dental Assisting. Outside of dance she is active in HOSA, Prom committee, Cheerleading, & National Honors Society. Brooke is returning for her 3rd year as a dancer on the Miss Ohio stage. She is honored to have the opportunity to take part in this experience once again.

Ashle Pindel currently dances on the indepenDANCE competition team at Studio 65 in Lexington, Ohio. She began dancing at the age of five and started competitive dance six years ago. Ashley is home schooled and has recently completed eighth grade. When she isn’t dancing, she enjoys drawing, watching movies, and spending time with her rescue pup, Moo. Ashley is excited to be taking the Miss Ohio stage for the third year!

Abigail Hooker will be in 7th grade this coming school year at Lexington Junior High. She has been dancing on the IndepenDANCE Competition Team at Studio 65 since its creation. When Abby isn’t dancing she enjoys spending time drawing and with her family and friends.

Hope York is a dancer at Studio 65 in Lexington. She has been dancing for 12 years. She is going into her senior year at Lexington High School and also attends classes at the Mansfield Ohio State University branch. She is thankful to be returning to dance at Miss Ohio.

MARY GUTH DANCER

BROOKE REYNOLDS DANCER

ASHLEY PINDEL DANCER

ABIGAIL HOOKER DANCER

HOPE YORK DANCER

CANDIDATE FLIGHTS

SCARLET FLIGHT

GREY FLIGHT

MISS OHIO

VOCALISTS

CONDREA WEBBER

VOCAL DIRECTOR/VOCALIST

Condrea Webber is honored and excited to be a part of the 2019 Miss Ohio Scholarship Program. Condrea is employed at the Richland School of Academic Arts (Food Service Director ) AKA “Singing Lunch Lady”. She is also the Co-owner and founder of Inspirations Dance and Performing Arts company. Ms. Webber is a Seasoned Performer here at the Beautiful Mansfield Renaissance Theater. Some of her most known roles are Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast, Mrs. Fezziwig in Christmas Carol, Nay Nay in The Gut Busting Musical Hot Mess, Nell Cater in the Tony Award winning Ain’t Miss Behaving, Miss Hannigan in Annie and one of her all time favorite roles as Sister Mary Clarence/ Delores Van Cartier in the Broadway Hit Sister Act. Condrea finished in the top 5 of Ohio Idol 2012/2013 and then went on to become the Manger, Vocal Director and MC. She is the Lead Singer of the R&B/Funk Band Mansfield’s Own Alter-Ego and the Vocal Coordinator for the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program. With her Big Voice and her Big Heart to match Condrea will not disappoint. It is her mission to spread love and joy through music! Much Love to all my Family and Friends. Special Thanks to Terence, Tonne and Torre Webber, Calvin Cannada (Dad).

KAREN CLIFTON VOCALIST

Karen Clifton was born and raised in Ashland, graduating from Ashland High school and currently resides in Mansfield. She earned her bachelors in Nursing from Ashland University and is employed by OhioHealth Mansfield where she currently works in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. In addition to nursing Karen has a passion for teaching and currently works as an adjunct instructor at her alma mater Ashland University. Music and singing have always been a passion of hers but it wasn’t until later in life she began sharing her gift with others. Karen performed at the Renaissance last March in the Bach to Rock concert with the Mansfield Symphonic Orchestra. Karen enjoys spending time with her two beautiful daughters Aariah and Aubrae as well as many of her friends and family. And Karen says “ As long as you have passion, faith and are willing to work hard, you can do anything you want in this life.”

JODY ODOM JR. VOCALIST

Jody Odom Jr. is a vocalist, keyboardist, songwriter and stage performer. He’s been singing while playing piano since 10 years old and doing theater since 8th grade. He’s served as a minister of music at his church for 4 years and has been in numerous theater productions around his community. Jody has been involved as co-lead vocalist and keyboardist for Another Element Band but is now working on a solo project and his social media status. This is his third year involved in Miss Ohio and he considers himself privileged to be a part of this beautiful establishment.

DEON J. TAYLOR

VOCALIST

Deon J. Taylor is a local performer and entrepreneur. He has studied dance and theater as well as performed professionally for 19 years. Some of his favorite roles included, “Sebastian” in Disney’s the Little Mermaid, “Cogsworth” in Beauty and the Beast, “The Stepmother in Cinderella, and “Abraham in the Historical Outdoor drama company Trumpet in the Land. If Taylor is not performing he is teaching, as a choreographer for many theaters, and company’s around Ohio as well as a pageant coach! However he spends most of his time as The Head of Dance and Theatre department of The Richland School of Academic Arts where he has taught for seven years. Not only does he teach at the school he is also the Co-Owner of Inspiration Dance and Performing Arts Company. The company is known for its Competition dance team, but they are more than that. It is an affordable place for you to develop your crafts or find your talent, in a judgment free and family friendly environment! He would like to give a huge shout out to his friends, and his work family for being his biggest supporters! Taylor wants you to remember to Dream big always and never lose sight of your goals. No matter your age, gender or sexual orientation you can achieve great things.

GRACE BRYANT

VOCALIST

Grace Bryant is a senior at Ashland High School and a first time participant as a vocalist in the Miss Ohio program. Besides singing and dancing since her early childhood, Grace has participated in many of the musical programs at Ashland High School. These include AHS’ top auditioned A Capella choir, show choir, and their elite contemporary a cappella group. In continuation, she participates yearly in Ashland High School’s musical productions, most recently as “Rosalia” in West Side Story. Grace is extremely honored and excited for this wonderful opportunity!

DESI HUNT

VOCALIST

Desi Hunt is a graduated senior from Pioneer Performing Arts who is attending Cleveland State University this upcoming fall to start working on her Bachelor’s Degree in Music. Also this summer, along with Performing in Miss Ohio as a vocalist for her second year, she will also be traveling to California to attend this year’s national competition for FCCLA. Desi loves people and hopes you get inspiration from attending this wonderful program and leaves inspired and with a smile!

RYAN SHREVE

VOCALIST

Ryan Shreve is incredibly honored and excited to perform for the first time in the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program as an entertainer. He is an Ashland native, and studied Theatre at Baldwin Wallace University. He works as a social media marketer at the Renaissance Theatre and Graphic Designer at Town Money Saver in Lucas, Ohio. You may have seen him at the Renaissance Theatre in a Broadway Series production as Lumière in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Jack Kelly in Newsies, Sky in Mamma Mia! at the Renaissance Theatre, or Nick Steele in the world premiere of The Last Act: A Disastrous New Musical at Theatre 166. Ryan will be seen next in Matilda the Musical, at the Renaissance Theatre this summer. Ryan appreciates all the support he’s received over the years from his family, friends, and patrons of the Renaissance. The Ren has become a home to him and he couldn’t do it without patrons like you. He’d also like to thank this amazing group of ladies for everything they are striving to achieve through this program and the production staff for putting on one amazing show! He loves working with this group of amazing people! Special thanks to Miss Ohio 2018, Matti-Lynn Chrisman, for getting him involved and proving time after time how Miss Ohio changes the lives of thousands every year.

HOSTESSES & CHAPERONES

CHAPERONES

Front L-R

Lorrie Warholic*, Julie Sliney*, Sheryl Weber

Back L-R

Vicki Perry, Nanci Keinath*, Jean Mayer+, Carol Sgambellone+, Dayna Sowers+, Sue Konz+, Susie Harlan+, Judy Wiparina+

Not pictured: Anita Holloway

MISS OHIO

– Julie Sliney*, Miss Ohio 2018 Matti-Lynn Chrisman, Hostess – Joyce Wells

HOSTESSES

Front L-R

Joyce Wells, Cheryl Meier, Lori Stephenson*, Wendy Speelman, Margie Joyce+, Terry Heringhaus+

Back L-R

Candace Heichel, Theresa Jakubick*, Brenda Schnittke, Claudia Raff

Not pictured: Elisabeth Morando

SHARON’S ASSISTANTS

SUB CHAPERONES

Not pictured: Shirley Nasipak, Whitney Schroeder*

JURIOR ASSISTANTS

Not Pictured: Macy Chambers, Kylie Keinath, Mya Keinath, Addy Larson, Ellie Miller, Carlie Schnikke, Maddie Yoha

* 10 or more years +25 or more years

Chaperone

Carla Wrasse*, SharonHerlihy+, Paige Bishop*

Barb Keiser*, Dinean Tacik+, Brenda Smith*

PRODUCTION STAFF

Co-Producer & Stage Manager

Terri Herlihy

Co-Producer, Sound Design, Video Designer

Gabe Plank

Lighting Director

Dale McFarland

Spot Operators

Bryan Phillips, Tymir Hammock

Vocal Director

Condrea Webber

Choreographer

Kelsey Gorman Perin

Video / Camera

Josh Vanderzyden

Candidate Chairperson

Sharon Herlihy

Candidate Coordinator

Linda Eggan

Music Arrangers

Gabe Plank, Condrea Webber

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 & Vince Swinehart

Stage Technicians

Jim Bishop, Jim Heydinger, Dave Compton, Kevin Snyder,

Adam Compton

Rail

Jordan Jasper

Emcee Coordinator

Sandy Bishop

Teleprompter

Missy Compton

Script Cards

Sandy Bishop

Costumes

Kelsey Perin, Sue Swinehart

Hair & Make-up Production

Allure Studios

Make-up Candidates

Merle Norman

Hair for Candidates

Hello Gorgeous

Assistant to Principals

Sue Swinehart, Coni Dalhamer

Color Guard

179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield

Candidate, Host Homes & Chaperones coordinator, meals

Sharon Herlihy, Carla Wrasse

Candidate Assistants

Carla Wrasse, Paige Bishop

Miss Ohio Staff Physician

Dr. Julie Beard

Program Book Sales

Rene Davis, Judy Miller

Basket Auction Coordinator

Jeff Angelini

Ticket Sales Coordinator

Sandy Trebonik

Miss Ohio Store

American Graphics, Jean Wrasse

Production Assistants

Juanita Green, Shellie Gorman

Social Media

Katie Hirn

MISS OHIO’S OUTSTANDING TEEN 2018

HOLLY PEARCY MISS AKRON CANTON’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Contestant Number: 7

Hometown: Copley

Age: 17

Talent: Colorguard

Platform: JOA Derailing Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy

A nonprofit organization that helps raise money for children with Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy and kids with juvenile diabetes. They also organize fundraisers, activities, and go on get-togethers for kids and teens with these diseases.

Secret Dream or Wish: My secret dream would be to own a log cabin and a really nice old car; a 1975 Cadillac Coupe DeVille would be awesome.

Favorite TV Show: That 70’ Show & The Good Doctor

Favorite Musical Performer: Nat King Cole

PAYTON JONES MISS BUCKEYE VALLEY’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Contestant Number: 16

Hometown: Lexington

Age: 15

Talent: Vocal

Platform: Capture the Moment

Focusing on experiencing memories and cherishing the moment you are in- not capturing it on your phone and social media.

Secret Dream or Wish: I want to be a famous Recording artist.

Favorite TV Show: iCarley

Favorite Musical Performer: Taylor Swift or Laura Daigle

MARINA DENUNZIO MISS CUYAHOGA VALLEY’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Contestant Number: 2

Hometown: Shaker Heights

Age: 16

Talent: Dancer

Platform: Marina’s Mermaids

Secret Dream or Wish: To compete on “So You Think You Can Dance”

Favorite TV Show: Criminal Minds

Favorite Musical Performer: Lady Gaga

LILLIAN FORD MISS FORT DEFIANCE’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Contestant Number: 8

Hometown: Barnesville

Age: 14

Talent: Musical Theater Dance

Platform: Kindness U- Lillian’s Leaders of Tomorrow

A Community minded Non-profit organization that Utilizes kids of all ages to participate in volunteering, fundraising for those in need and being kind by being “Upstanders” for those in need while building leadership skills.

Secret Dream or Wish: Become a Cardiac, Neuro or Neonatal Surgeon

Favorite TV Show: Gray’s Anatomy

Favorite Musical Performer: Billie Ellish

EMILY ZAWODNY GREATER CLEVELAND OUTSTANDING TEEN

Contestant Number: 9

Hometown: Perrysburg

Age: 17

Talent: Text

Platform: Thread by Thread: Making a Difference for Ohio’s Homeless

Secret Dream or Wish: To Star in a Broadway musical

Favorite TV Show: House Hunters

Favorite Musical Performer: Kristin Chenoweth

SHELBY LEIGH MISS HEART OF OHIO OUTSTANDING TEEN

Contestant Number: 15

Hometown: Oak Harbor

Age: 16

Talent: Baton Solo

Platform: G.A.S Giving and Serving: Fuel to Communities

G.A.S encourages individuals of all ages to serve their communities, emphasizing the importance of Community involvement.

Secret Dream or Wish: To own her own clothing line

Favorite TV Show: Say yes to the Dress

Favorite Musical Performer: Demi Lovato

MALEAH LEE MISS LAKE FESTIVAL’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Contestant Number: 6

Hometown: Celina

Age: 14

Talent: Dance

Platform: Open A Book, Open Your World: Chapter One

Focuses on children 0-5 years of age to start growing a love for reading and education so that they can have a successful future.

Secret Dream or Wish: Go to Georgetown University

Favorite TV Show: Criminal Minds

Favorite Musical Performer: Michael Jackson

AVA NASTASI MISS MAPLE CITY OUTSTANDING TEEN

Contestant Number: 11

Hometown: Shelby

Age: 16

Talent: Singing and playing Piano

Platform: Changing the Game Through Community Involvement

The Goal of her platform is to inspire people of all ages to make a positive impact in their community

Secret Dream or Wish: To be a performer at Disney World

Favorite TV Show: The Office

Favorite Musical Performer: Taylor Swift

AVA MARGUERITE MOORE MISS MIAMI VALLEY’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Contestant Number: 17

Hometown: Zanesville

Age: 17

Talent: Musical Theatre Dance

Platform: Rescue a Friend for Life

Rescue a Friend for Life is Dedicated to the promotion of animal rescue through adoption and donation, as well as the promotion of spaying and neutering all animals.

Secret Dream or Wish: To be a member of The Ohio State Dance Team

Favorite TV Show: The Great British Baking Show

Favorite Musical Performer: Prince

MADISON YUZWA MISS NORTH COAST OUTSTANDING TEEN

Contestant Number: 13

Hometown: Broadview Heights

Age: 16

Talent: High Energy Fitness and Tumbling Routine

Platform: F.I.T. to Be Confident- Empowering confidence in youth and teens through fitness, nutrition and self respect.

Using the principles of F.I.T as a guideline to increase confidence in youth & teens. F. Finding an activity that will increase your heart rate 30-60 min 5X a week. I. Incorporating good nutrition practices. T. To love yourself, self respect, and having a positive attitude.

Secret Dream or Wish: To Represent the United States on Team USA Cheer.

Favorite TV Show: Say yes to the dress!

Favorite Musical Performer: Florida Georgia Line

LUCABELLA LAEACE

MISS NORTHERN OHIO’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Contestant Number: 3

Hometown: Cincinnati

Age: 15

Talent: Dance

Platform: Be Healthy, Be You

Advocating for healthy lifestyles, through fitness, food and fun!

Secret Dream or Wish: To attend The Ohio State University and become and Oral Surgeon

Favorite TV Show: Friends and This is Us

Favorite Musical Performer: Shawn Mendes

NIA GRIBBONS

MISS NORTHWESTERN OHIO’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Contestant Number: 10

Hometown: Austinburg

Age: 16

Talent: Monologue

Platform: Operation Life Unobstructed

Raising awareness for individuals with Disabilities and giving a voice to the voiceless.

Secret Dream or Wish: To perform the National Anthem in American Sign Language with Marlee Matlin at the Super Bowl.

Favorite TV Show: Pretty Little Liars and Switched at Birth

Favorite Musical Performer: Taylor Swift

ISABELLA MOTTO MISS OXFORD’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Contestant Number: 12

Hometown: Georgetown Age: 17

Talent: Contemporary Dance

Platform: unPlug Social Responsibility in the Digital Age

Based on four points for maintaining social responsibility to “unPlug” means to commit to practice kindness, limit screen time, use good judgment and guard personal information.

Secret Dream or Wish: That all animals have a caring and loving home.

Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy

Favorite Musical Performer: Carrie Underwood

KYLAN DARNELL MISS PORTSMOUTH’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Contestant Number: 1

Hometown: Franklin Furnace Age: 15

Talent: Dance

Platform: Give Me F.I.V.E: Forever Involved in Volunteering with Energy

I like to use energy in giving a “High Five” to encourage my friends and others to volunteer so we can make a difference.

Secret Dream or Wish: To be able to hear clearly again on a daily basis

Favorite TV Show: 30 for 30 on ESPN

Favorite Musical Performer: Seth Morrison

MADISON DEFRANK MISS SHAWNEE’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Contestant Number: 14

Hometown: New Albany

Age: 18

Talent: Singer

Platform: Alzheimer’s AwarenessSave the Memories

5.7 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s, including my grandmother, who now live in a care facility. This has encouraged her to raise awareness about the disease.

Secret Dream or Wish: To become a professional singer or to work in the music industry

Favorite TV Show: America Idol

Favorite Musical Performer: Tori Kelly

BRIDIE HOWARD

MISS SPIRIT OF OHIO’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Contestant Number: 4

Hometown: New Albany

Age: 17

Talent: Irish Dance

Platform: Step up 4 Friends: Special Needs Advocacy

Step up 4 Friends advocates for individuals with Special Needs, focusing on inclusion and fundraising

By getting communities involved in special event and campaigns.

Secret Dream or Wish: To hold the Miss America Title

Favorite TV Show: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Favorite Musical Performer: Kristin Chenoweth

NOEL CROCK MISS STARK COUNTY’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Contestant Number: 6

Hometown: Louisville

Age: 13

Talent: Baton

Platform: The Upsides of Down Syndrome

To live in a world where children with Downs Syndrome, like my little sister, have all of the same opportunities that are available to me.

Secret Dream or Wish: To Visit Paris France

Favorite TV Show: When Calls the Heart

Favorite Musical Performer: Zac Efron

MISS OHIO’S OUTSTANDING TEEN 2019 SCHOLARSHIP

AWARDS

Miss Ohio’s Outstanding Teen 2019

$2,000 The Natalie Ruth Plank Memorial Fund

First Runner Up

$800 Gretchen Hickok

Second Runner Up

$700 McDonalds

Third Runner Up

$600 McDonalds

Fourth Runner Up

$500 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

Children’s Miracle Maker Award

$250 Miss Ohio Scholarship Program

In-Kind Scholarships Available

Central Ohio Technical College

$1,000 STEM Scholarship to each of the Miss Ohio’s Outstanding Teen 2019 Contestants

MISS OHIO’S PRINCESS CAMP

BROOKE BOWLING

12 year old daughter of John & Susan Bowling

7th grader at St. Mary’s School in Wooster, Ohio

Loves reading, dancing, reborn dolls, traveling and writing historical fiction

Favorite show is Little House on the Prairie

KATELYN BEDNARZ

10 year old daughter of Terri Herlihy & Brian Bednarz

6th grader at St. Peter’s Elementary School in Mansfield, Ohio

Enjoys playing soccer, swimming, aerial yoga, and hanging with her friends and pets

Favorite show is 7 Little Johnstons

VALARIE DUFFEY

8 year old daughter of Steven & Jessica Duffey

4th grader at Eastern Elementary School in Mansfield, Ohio

Enjoys soccer, book club, creating military care packages, many community service projects

Favorite show is Loudhouse

ISABELLA HEICHEL

11 year old daughter of David & Candace Heichel

6th grader at Eastern Elementary in Lexington, Ohio

She loves lipgloss, fake nails and foxes, singing with her sisters

Favorite show is Psych

MICHAELA DUDA

6 year old daughter of Star & Mike Duda

1st grader at Crestview Elementary in Ashland, Ohio

Loves dancing, swimming, running, playing games and helping to cook

Favorite show is Fancy Nancy

MARY FAITH HAMMONTREE

11 year old daughter of Charles & Angela Hammontree

6th Grader who is homeschooled in Canton, Ohio

Enjoys dancing, swimming, writing, reading and coasters at Cedar Point

Favorite show is Friends

BRYNLY HUBER

10 year old daughter of Carl & Michele Huber

5th grader at Celina Intermediate School in Celina, Ohio

Enjoys playing outside and riding her bike, volleyball, competitive swim and soccer.

Favorite show is America’s Funniest Videos

KENLEY MILES

6 year old daughter of Mitchell & Morgan Miles

1st grader at Butler Elementary in Perrysville, Ohio

Enjoys dancing, baton, playing with her 3 little brothers and eating pickles

Doesn’t have a favorite TV show – just YouTube

EMMA HENDERSON

11 year old daughter of Gregory & Jennifer Henderson

6th grader at Ontario Middle School in Ontario, Ohio

Emma likes to sing, draw, read and golf

Favorite show is Fuller House

LOLA MAXWELL

8 year old daughter of Jim & Kierstyn Maxwell

3rd grader at Longcoy Elementary in Kent, Ohio

Enjoys basketball, softball, soccer, dance and educating people about her hearing aid.

Favorite shows are Liv & Maddie and Bunk’d

GRACE SPEELMAN

11 year old daughter of Chris & Wendy Speelman

6th grader at Madison Middle School in Mansfield, Ohio

Enjoys playing soccer, basketball and competitive dance

Favorite show is Dude Perfect

MADELYN YOHA

10 year old daughter of Joyce & Brad Wells and Mike & Monica Yoha

5th grader at St. Peter’s Elementary School in Mansfield

Enjoys swimming, skiing, dancing, singing and playing piano

Favorite show is World of Dance

CARLIE SCHNITTKE

9 year old daughter of Carl & Brenda Schnittke II

4th grader at Stingel Elementary in Ontario, Ohio

Loves dancing, playing basketball, soccer and softball, and any outdoor activities.

Favorite show is Game Shakers

MEGHAN WALLACE

10 year old daughter of Hilary & Branden Wallace

5th grader at Capstone Classical Academy in Nashville, Ohio

President of her 4H club, enjoys welcoming veterans, twirling baton

Favorite Show is Bunk’d

Outstanding Teen Production Staff

Executive Director

Erin Daniels

Producer

Dylan Daniels

Choreographer

Lori Fugate-Patai

Princess Director

Joyce Wells

Princess Assistants

Brenda Schnittke, Shelley Seckel

Stage Manager

Terri Herlihy

Lighting Director

Dale McFarland

Sound Director

Gabe Plank

Stage Crew

Jim Bishop, Kim Saunders, Jim “Bop” Heydinger, Sue Swinehart

Runner / Assistant

Sarah Hahn

Judges Chair

Vicki Maple

Auditors

Mike Arter, Dustin Hosler, Susan Harry

JAZZMYN HENDRICK

TEEN ENTERTAINER

STUDIO65 TEEN DANCERS

DROP THE BEAT TEEN DANCERS

DROP THE BEAT TEEN DANCERS

MATTI-LYNN CHRISMAN

TEEN EMCEE

RYAN SHREVE

TEEN EMCEE

NRIQUE LOVE

TEEN PIANIST

TEEN PRINCESS COMMITTEE

ERIN DANIELS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

JOYCE WELLS

PRINCESS DIRECTOR

DYLAN DANIELS

TEEN PRODUCER

LORI PATAI

TEEN CHOREOGRAPHER

SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT JUDGES

TONI STOEPFEL

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT, MAYSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

BSS with concentrations in English and communications - Ohio University

Master of Arts in TeachingMuskingum University

JENNIFER BROOKS

ENGLISH DEPTARTMENT LEADER, REYNOLDSBURG HIGH SCHOOL

BA in English, BA in Spanish

M.Ed. in secondary language arts

All from The Ohio State University

MIRANDA KETCHAM

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, WEST MUSKINGUM HIGH SCHOOL

Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Education, both from Muskingum University

MISS TEEN JUDGES

VICKI MAPLE

TEEN JUDGE CHAIR

Vicki Maple is a Telly Award winning director, producer, and script-writer, as well as a motivational speaker, author, and corporate trainer. She has been involved in the Miss USA and Miss America programs for over 20 years, competing in both systems and serving on judging panels at the local and state levels as well. She is a vocalist and the manager of two vocal ensembles, PureHeart and Soul Legacy.

Vicki serves as the Vice President for Workforce Development, Community Affairs, Extended Campuses and Enrollment Management at Central Ohio Technical College, through which she also directs the Lifelong Learning Institute and the Workforce Development Innovation Centers. She is completing a Doctorate of Educational Leadership Studies at Ashland University, where she also earned a degree in Communications and Radio/Television Performance, Production and Programming, as well as a Masters Degree in in Higher Education Administration.

Vicki resides in Nashport with her husband, Homer, and their Shih Tzu puppies, Twinkles, Harley, and Pebbles.

MISS TEEN JUDGES

CECILI WEBER

TEEN JUDGE

Originally from Southeastern Ohio, Cecili has been dedicated to the Miss America Organization since she held the title of Miss Ohio’s Outstanding Teen in 2010. Years later, after falling in love at first sight with Virginia’s Blue Ridge, Cecili committed to Hollins University in Roanoke, VA. In 2017 Cecili experienced two significant life events, obtaining her BA in Communication Studies and winning the title of Miss Virginia! She went on to represent the Commonwealth at the 2018 Miss America Competition where she was a Top 10 finalist. Along with achieving her dream of preforming on National Television, Cecili also met her goa lof funding her college education through the Miss Virginia and Miss America Organizations. Over the 9 years that she has been involved in the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen and Miss America Organizations she has earned over $35,000 in scholarships, which she has used to pay for her college tuition and student loans. Upon returning to Virginia from the Miss America Competition, Cecili dedicated her reign to promoting her personal service platform, Born Leaders. Cecili is passionate about helping others reach their full potential and traveled the state going into schools, community centers, and social events promoting leadership and living a life enriched through service. Now Cecili is putting the leadership skills she learned as Miss Virginia to use in her newest role, managing a Kendra Scott store in Bethesda, MD. She lives in Arlington, VA where she and has grown to love living and working in and around our Nation’s Capital.

NICK EICHLER

TEEN JUDGE

Originally from Stuttgart, AR, Nick Eichler relocated to Columbus, OH, 18 years ago and currently resides in the historic neighborhood of Victorian Village. No stranger to the stage, Eichler’s extensive background in competitive cheer and dance as an athlete, coach, choreographer, and inspirational speaker, has been featured nationally with publications in American Cheerleader Magazine along with appearances on Lifetime Television and LOGO. Graduating Valedictorian from Harrison College in 2015, Eichler currently works for The Ohio State University as a Senior Medial Assistant. Nick has served as a volunteer with the Miss America Organization for the past 20 years and has been on Local and State judging panels for this program and a myriad of other pageant and talent competitions.

LACY RUSSELL

TEEN JUDGE

Lacy Russell is a Medical ICU Nurse at WVU Medicine and has a true passion for Critical Care. Working at one of the state’s only level-one trauma centers, she hopes to one day pursue her career in Anesthesia or flight nursing. As a 2015Cum Laude graduate of Walsh University with her BSN, she is a first generation college student and graduate. Born in raised in Stark County, Ohio, she relocated to Wheeling, West Virginia in 2015 where she currently resides. Lacy has competed in multiple pageant systems and currently holds the National Miss Captivating title. She was first runner-up to Miss West Virginia USA 2018. In her spare time, she enjoys fishing, archery, drawing, singing, volunteering, Crossfit, and snuggling with her long-haired, orange, tabbycat, Mufasa, which she lovingly adopted in 2015 and has spoiled ever since.

ANESIA “NECY” WOODARD

TEEN JUDGE

Necy studied vocal performance and dance at Ohio University and has performed on stages ranging from Memorial Hall, Victory Theatre, and the Renaissance Theatre to the State House, Schuster Center, and the Lincoln Memorial. She participated in a number of opera productions in college, as well as with community theatres throughout Dayton, Athens, and Trotwood, OH, including casting in Pippin, Guys & Dolls, Godspell, Cabaret, and West Side Story. But her performances haven’t all been classical or Broadway in nature; Necy also had an opportunity to perform with the Fat Boys in 1986… and, she was the featured vocalist for the opening season of the Dayton Dragons Baseball Team (a minor league team affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds)! Anesia participated in the Miss America Organization, winning talent and interview at the Miss Ohio preliminary competition level. She has also modeled over the years, having appeared in a Skyline Chili commercial, as a spokesmodel demonstrator for Proctor & Gamble, and as the feature runway model for the former Hara Arena based Bridal Expo. She has served as choreographer for countless youth productions, and she continues her passion for movement still today as a licensed Zumba instructor and certified group fitness instructor. Necy comes to us from Centerville, where she has raised 2 beautiful and talented daughters and is enjoying life also as “Nene” to her granddaughter Aamiyah.

CASEY CLAXON

TEEN JUDGE

Casey Claxon is the owner of Claxon Communications and Claxon Custom Printing & Promotions, a central Ohio based marketing, printing, and video production company. Casey is a graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene University receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Communications in 1993. Following college, he spent 11 years working in radio at WZIO-WIOI in Wheelersburg and WNKO-WHTH in Newark. Artistically, Casey plays guitar and mandolin; also singing with his family music group, the Lewis Pride Band. Look for Casey and the Lewis Pride Band this year at the S’Miles of Sunflower Fest, Thornville Backwoods Fest, and the Roscoe Village Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival. He and his mother Joe Anne also take the stage in elementary schools across Ohio as “Casey & the Bully Busters” – a musically based bullying awareness puppet show. Casey and his wife Trista, an educator in the Ridgewood Local School District in Coshocton County, have been married for 24 years. Their 18-year old son Keith will be a freshman at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania this fall.

JERRY WOLGEMUTH

TEEN JUDGE

Jerry Wolgemuth and his wife, Ruth, are retired and have lived for twenty-two years in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania after living in Mansfield, Ohio for thirty-five years. While in Ohio Jerry served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program and, along with his wife, produced the Miss Ohio Dance Spectacular at the Renaissance Theatre, a fundraising event for the Miss Ohio Program. Jerry was a frequent judge for Miss Ohio preliminaries. For ten years Jerry and Ruth published Kickline Magazine, an international magazine for dancers and dance/drill teams. From 1997 to 2017 Jerry served as Director of Communications for a connection of 900 United Methodist Churches across Central Pennsylvania that included video, print, and social media production, public media relations, as well as instruction in thinking systems.

AUTOGRAPHS