Miss Ohio 2022 Program Book

JUNE 15-18, 2022

RENAISSANCE THEATRE

MANSFIELD, OH

OUTSTANDING TEEN JUNE 15, 2022

MISS OHIO JUNE 16-18, 2022

MISS AMERICA HAS A GLAMOROUS NEW ADDRESS

Harford, CT or T.F. Green (PVD) in Providence, RI.

Experience the finals of the Miss America Competition in our 10,000-seat Arena. Indulge at one of our celebrity chef restaurants. Sink into the serenity of a luxurious pool and spa. Enjoy family fun bowling or playing arcade/video games at Game On or Kid’s Quest. Test your luck at two distinct casinos and shop until you’re ready to drop. All conveniently located in Uncasville, Connecticut, under an hour’s drive from either Bradley Int’l Airport (BDL) by Harford, CT or T.F. Green (PVD) in Providence, RI.

hour’s drive from either Bradley Int’l Airport (BDL) by Harford, CT or T.F. Green (PVD) in Providence, RI. hour’s drive from either Bradley Int’l Airport (BDL) by Harford, CT or T.F. Green (PVD) in Providence, RI.

All conveniently located in Uncasville, Connecticut, under an hour’s drive from either Bradley Int’l Airport (BDL) by Harford, CT or T.F. Green (PVD) in Providence, RI.

2022 SHOW OUTLINES

Pre-Show

Renaissance Remarks

MVP Seats

Friday – Local Director Introductions

National Anthem – Carlie Schnittke, Breckelle Miller

Thursday & Friday Shows

OPENING

Opening Candidates 1 – 11 introductions

Continue Song Candidates 12 – 22 introductions

Final song – Candidates re-enter

INTRODUCE EMCEES / JUDGES’ INTROS

TEEN / PRINCESS PRODUCTION NUMBER

TALENT

Thursday - Candidates 1 – 11

Friday – Candidates 12 – 22

THURSDAY

New Miss Ohio’s Outstanding Teen Performs

FRIDAY

Lora Current performs

SII PITCH & ON-STAGE QUESTION

Thursday - Candidates 12-22

Friday – Candidates 1-11

CANDIDATE PRODUCTION NUMBER

Thursday - Candidates 1 – 11

Friday – Candidates 12-22

RED CARPET

Song - Teen & Princess Walk

Competition

Thursday – Candidates 12 - 22

Friday – Candidates 1 - 11

SING A LONG SECTION

ANNIVERSARY MISS OHIO PERFORMS

Thursday – Kelly Creager

Friday – Tiffany Haas

FINALE

Pre-Show

Renaissance Remarks

MVP Seats

Introduce Former Miss Ohio’s National Anthem – Susan Kay Johnson

Saturday Show

OPENING

Opening Candidates 1 – 11 introductions

Continue Song Candidates 12 – 22 introductions

Final song – Candidates re-enter

INTRODUCE EMCEES

Introduction of Top 9 and People’s Choice

Non-Finalists Awards Judges’ intros

TEEN PRODUCTION NUMBER

TALENT

Top 10

ON-STAGE QUESTION

Top 10

ANNIVERSARY MISS OHIO PERFORMS

Susan Kay Johnson

NON-FINALIST PRODUCTION NUMBER

RED CARPET WALK

Evening gown walk – Non-finalists, Teens and Princesses

Top 10

SING A LONG SECTION

TOP 10 TO TOP 5

SSI PITCH & ON-STAGE QUESTIONS

LORA’S FAREWELL

FINALE

AWARDS

Emcees read winners, Lora distributes awards

Miss Ohio’s Year

Miss Ohio Candidates

Miss

MISS OHIO’S YEAR

2021 REVERSE PARADE

Proud Sponsor of the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program

2021 MISS OHIO 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.

2 years old

Miss Akron Canton

Maddy, Do what you love and share it!

6 years old

Embrace all you've been and who you are becoming. Greet each day with hope and laughter. Dream, Create and Dare! Keep adding to your story. Step out wide-eyed and open to whatever comes next. We are so Proud of You! We Love You!!! Mom & Dad

22 years old

19 years old

8 years old

11 years old

Madelanah McFarland

Tom's Granddaughter wearing her Grandpa Tom's Army ribbons and Lady Liberty Halloween costume

2021 REN SERVICE PROJECT

PRELIMINARY AWARDS 2021

Finalists Above (Left to Right)

Fourth Runner-Up

Ava Marguerite Moore

Miss Montgomery County

Second Runner-Up

Grace Brown

Miss Franklin County

Miss Ohio 2021

Lora Current

Miss South Central Ohio

First Runner-Up

Mackenzie Perry

Miss Miami Valley

Third Runner-Up

Jordan Meyer

Miss Capital City

Photo Credits:

Sylvart Studios “FINALISTS”

Thursday Preliminary Talent Winner

Ava Marguerite Moore

Miss Montgomery County

Friday Preliminary Talent Winner

Mackenzie Perry

Miss Miami Valley

Emelia Sherin

Miss Greater Cleveland Semi-finalist 2021

Haylee Holt

Miss Mohican Valley Semi-finalist 2021

Olivia Fosson

Miss Shawnee Semi-finalist 2021

Danielle Vivcharenko

Miss North Coast Semi-finalist 2021

Jaeleen Davis

Miss Akron Canton Semi-finalist 2021

2021 OHIO BOARD SIGNING

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 Mackenzie Perry received a $4,000 scholarship sponsored by Hempy Water. Grace Brown, second runner-up, received a $3,500 scholarship provided by ArcelorMittal. Third runner-up Jordan Meyer received a $3,000 scholarship sponsored by Avita Health Systems. The fourth runner-up Ava Marguerite Moore, received a $2,500 scholarship provided by the Mansfield Elks.

Our five semifinalist each received $1,000 scholarship awards that were generously donated by Graham Chevrolet, Tana Carli Dimino, Richland Mall, Natalie Plank Memorial Fund and Advantage Credit Union.

Each of the 13 non-semifinalists received a $700 scholarship for competing in 2021 courtesy of Tim and Robin (Meade) Yeager, Richland Mall, Zara Construction, North Central Ohio Building & Trades Council, ArcelorMittal, Hempy Water, Karissa Martin, Amanda Beagle, Ellen Bryan and Aileen McFarland Memorial Fund.

PRELIMINARY AWARD WINNERS

Thanks to the generous donations from Park National Bank, each of our preliminary winners received scholarships. The winner from each night received a $500 scholarship. The Thursday night preliminary talent winner was Ava Marguerite Moore, Miss Montgomery County and the Friday night preliminary talent winner was Mackenzie Perry, Miss Miami Valley.

LORA CURRENT CROWNED MISS OHIO 2021

The 2021 Miss Ohio candidates shared $50,450 in scholarship awards. The program salutes the individual and corporate sponsors of these awards for the 23 Candidates. Pageant officials are proud to proclaim that titleholders are not the only ones who walk away with the scholarships from the competition. Thousands of dollars are awarded on the local and state level to the young women who vie for the title of Miss Ohio each year. Lora Current was crowned Miss Ohio 2021 and won a $10,000 Scholarship sponsored by The Natalie Ruth Plank Memorial Fund. She also won the People’s Choice award, a $1,000 scholarship sponsored by Graham Auto Mall. Lora walked away with a total of $11,000 in scholarships.

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 Danielle Vivcharenko, Miss North Coast. The $500 non-semifinalist winner was Olivia Kentner, Miss Oxford.

Sarah Clapper Stem Award

Two $500 scholarships were awarded to Jaeleen Davis, Akron Canton, Jordan Meyer, Miss Capital City. These awards were donated by Arcelormittal and Hempy Water.

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 Jordan Meyer, Miss Capital City.

Americanism Scholarships

Miss Miami Valley, Mackenzie Perry and Miss Northern Ohio , Amanda Freel each won an Americanism Essay Award scholarship of $300 to further their education. Marlene Bisel, Jennifer and Macy Tetrick graciously provided our Americanism Essay Awards.

Photogenic Award

The Richland Mall Photogenic Award went to Alli Lange, Miss Spirit Of Ohio.

Non-Semifinalist Talent Winners

Two participants on the Miss Ohio Stage, Miss Portsmouth, Autumn Kessler and Miss Northwestern Ohio, Emma Rose Lewis, each received a $500 scholarship for the non-Semifinalists talent awards. These awards were possible because of the generosity of Gretchen Hickok.

Community Service Scholarship

Jaeleen Davis, Miss Akron Canton and Grace Brown, Miss Capital City each won a $250 scholarship for their Community Service Essay sponsored by the Mansfield Kiwanis Club.

CHMN/Miss America Organization Fundraising Award

Miss Franklin County, Grace Brown was awarded for her Outstanding Fundraising. Thanks to The Family of Janelle Couts, she received a $250 scholarship.

Woman in Business Award

Two $500 Scholarships went to Caitlin Seifert, Miss Northeastern Ohio and Autumn Kessler, Miss Portsmouth, this award was donated by Hempy Water and Arcelormittal.

Laurel Lea Schaefer Scholarship

Laurel Lea Schaefer Scholarship was awarded to Olivia Kentner, Miss Oxford sponsored by Laurel Lea Shaefer.

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, Breeonna Springer. The returning contestant was Emelia Sherin, Miss Greater Cleveland. 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 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 Caitlin Seifert, Miss Northeastern Ohio.

Cheryl J. Oliveri Memorial Scholarship

Cheryl J Oliveri Memorial Scholarship went to Haylee Holt, Miss Mohican Valley and Autumn Kessler, Miss Portsmouth.

Dance Talent Award

The Dance Talent Award was awarded to Ava Marguerite Moore, Miss Montgomery County. This award was donated by Lori Fugate Patai.

Caroline Grace Williams Spirit Award

The Caroline Grace Williams Spirit award is $250 scholarship. The award was sponsored by Caroline Grace Williams and awarded to Miss Capital, City Jordan Meyer.

Terri Mitchel Memorial Scholarship

Terri Mitchel Memorial Scholarship went to Miss Capital City, Jordan Meyer.

IN MEMORY OF

Our program has lost two special people this past year. They will be forever missed!

Longtime Local Director

Former Teen Contestant

GREG DAVIS

PAYTON JONES

GOLF OUTING 2021

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

Golf Outing 2023 May 20, 2023

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

1990 Kristi Cooke Willard

1991 Renee Autherson Central Ohio

1992 Robin Meade F Mansfield

Irene Farren Grand River

Ruth Howell Apple Creek

Carol Koontz Dennison

Martha Zimmerman Salem

Barbara Quinlin Alliance

Marguerite Garr Cincinnati

Roberta Palmer Cleveland

Linda Hattman Cleveland 1958 Margaret Putman Ada 1959 Carole Weiler Circleville 1960 Alice McClain Marion

Darlene Depasquale Dayton

Jacquelyn Mayer MA Sandusky

Diane Courtwright Columbus

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

Juliana Zilba T North Central

Debra Gombert North Central 1983 Pamela Rigas 4 Cuyahoga Co. Fair

1984 Melissa Bradley 1 Clayland

1985 Suellen Cochran F,T Southeastern

1986 Mary Zilba T Greater Toledo

1987 Susan Kay Johnson T Canton

1988 Sarah Ann Evans T Pickerington-America

1989 Kristin Huffman 4,T Pickerington-America

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

2019 Caroline Grace Williams Montgomery County

2020 Caroline Grace Williams Montgomery County

2021 Lora Current South Central

June 10 - 17, 2023

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!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & ADVISORS

STEVEN OLIVERI

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT

SANDY BISHOP

SECRETARY

SHERRI HOSELTON BOARD ADVISOR

SUE SWINEHART VICE PRESIDENT

ERIN DANIELS TEEN DIRECTOR & BOARD ADVISOR

HERLIHY BOARD ADVISOR

TERRY HERLIHY BOARD ADVISOR

WRASSE BOARD ADVISOR

TIM O’GUINN TREASURER

HOLLY CAMPBELL-BRADLEY BOARD MEMBER

JEFF ANGELINI BOARD ADVISOR

BOARD ADVISOR

SHARON

CARLA

JIM BISHOP

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 contestants appear before them in the various competitions these judges will consider their attributes and their ability to represent the ideal American woman; a woman with dignity, poise, charm and beauty, as well as the necessary intellect, education and talent to carry Ohio’s hopes to the coveted Crown of Miss America.

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

SHERRI HOSELTON

JUDGES’ CO-CHAIRPERSON

SUSAN HARRY AUDITOR

JODIE FRY

JUDGES’ COMMITTEE

MIKE ARTER

AUDITOR

MISS JUDGES

DR. ANGELA FALTER THOMAS

JUDGE

Dr. Angela Falter Thomas comes to us from Tiffin, Ohio where she earned a master’s degree in Education from Heidelberg University. Angela was a public-school teacher for twentyyears. During that time, she also achieved two National Board Certifications, commonly referred to as the teaching profession’s highest honor. Angela went on to earn her PhD at the Ohio State University. Dr. Falter Thomas has been a full-time professor of education at Bowling Green State University for the past fourteen years and less than three weeks ago, she returned home after spending five months in the United Kingdom working as a Professor in Residence at Keele University in England.

Dr. Falter Thomas her high-school sweetheart, Shayne Thomas, and together they have two children. Angela is happy to return to the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program where she competed as Miss North Coast, Miss Youngtown, and Miss Three Rivers back in the late-1980s. Her scholarship winnings fully funded her master’s degree, and she will forever be grateful.

ANN SCHERTZER

JUDGE

Ann Schertzer is a former Miss Ohio local titleholder and two time top five finalist. Ann has gone on to make her career as a professional educator and is currently the music specialist/ vocal teacher at McKinley Elementary School. She is the former Choral Director at Grant Middle School in Marion City Schools.

An award-winning educator, Ann’s middle school choirs consistently received Superior ratings at the Ohio Music Association State Adjudicated events. In addition, Ann has presented topics related to middle school choral teaching as a clinician at the Ohio Music Education Associate State Conferences. She also led a thriving theater arts program staging such productions as Aladdin, Willy Wonka, Seussical, Mulan, The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast.

Ann graduated from Otterbein College with her Bachelor of Music degree in music education with emphasis in both piano and voice. She earned her Master of Music Education in Teaching Musical Artistry from Bowling Green State University. Ann resides in Marion, Ohio with her husband Scott who has served as Mayor since 2008 and their two daughters, Sydney and Olivia.

LARRY RAZAL

JUDGE

Larry Razal is veteran judge of local and state competition in the Miss America Organization. A native of Colorado, he attended his first state competition in 1973 and watched as Rebecca King was crowned Miss Colorado. She would go on to become Colorado’s third Miss America. His affiliation with the Miss America Organization grew over the years. He served as the Miss Oklahoma State Judges Host for ten years, been a State Judge himself and has maintained the historical records of the Miss Colorado Organization for many years. In 2019, he became a member of the Miss Colorado Board of Directors and is the current president of the Miss Colorado Scholarship Foundation.

Professionally, Larry is a 30 year veteran of the aviation industry, serving as an International Purser for United Airlines.

CORNELIUS GREEN

JUDGE

Cornelius Green resides in Washington D.C. where he serves as the Head Security Receptionist and Coach at St. Albans School, a private all boys day and boarding school. Prior to joining St. Albans School, he worked for the city, managing a recreation center. After graduating from Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School, Cornelius headed to The Ohio State University where he accepted a football scholarship. As a quarterback, Cornelius compiled a 31-2-1 record, played in four Rose Bowls, winning the 1974 title against USC and won three Big Ten Championships. In 1973, he led his team to an undefeated season. His excellence on the field led to his induction in both the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame and The Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame. After leaving OSU, Cornelius played several years on various professional football teams.

KELLY HOLDREN-PILLOW

JUDGE

Kelly Holdren-Pillow is a 37-year veteran as an international flight attendant with Delta Airlines. In 1984, she received her Bachelors of Clothing and Textiles from Morehead State University where she was selected Homecoming Queen. During her free time, she enjoys Yoga and Pilates while still going strong as a runner of 35+ years. She has immense passion for the Arts and has been known to grace the stage at her local civic theatre in Southern Ohio. Kelly resides in Chillicothe, Ohio with her partner and shares four children and recently became a grandmother to a little boy who keeps them on their toes.

CANDY COHEN REID

JUDGE

As Miss West Virginia 1981, Candy Cohen Reid used her Miss America scholarship earnings toward a BA degree in Dance Education from Appalachian State University and a Master’s degree in Human Development and Learning from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She served on the faculty at Shenandoah University as the tap instructor for the dance department for ten years.

A long-time volunteer with the Miss West Virginia Organization, Candy is in her 34th year as Producer for the Miss West Virginia Competition. She has served on the judges panel for state competitions and had the honor of selecting Miss Alabama, Deidre Downs, who became Miss America 2005.

Recently she was presented the prestigious Lead & Love Award at the Adored Women’s Conference her extraordinary service to her community during the 2020 pandemic. Candy resides in Martinsburg, West Virginia with her husband, Kim, and together they have raised sons, Thad, Trent, and Tristen.

2022 Miss Ohio SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Miss Ohio 2022

$10,000 The Natalie Ruth

Plank Memorial Fund

First Runner Up

$4,000 Tim Yeager & Robin (Meade) Yeager –Miss Ohio 1992

Second Runner Up

$3,500 Avita Health System

Third Runner Up

$3,000 Mansfield Noon Optimists

Fourth Runner Up

$2,500 Susan Perkins Botsford

– Miss America 1978

In honor of Denny Keller, Bert & Fred Wolfe

Semifinalists Awards

Five $1,000 Scholarship Awards

Advantage Credit Union

Richland Mall

Tana Carli DiminoMiss Ohio 1979 –In honor of Denny Keller

Mansfield Elks

Zara Construction

Preliminary Talent Awards

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

Park National 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 $250 Scholarship Awards

Bud & Diane Couts and the Couts Family

Community Service Essay Awards

Two $250 Scholarship Awards Mansfield Kiwanis

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 Award

$500 Richland Mall

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Award

$500 Richland Mall

Spirit of the Pines Award

$250 Camp HopeWood Pine Volunteers

Terri Mitchell Memorial Award

$500 Terri Mitchell Memorial Fund

Caroline Grace Williams Spirit Award

$250 Caroline Grace Williams – Miss Ohio 2019/2020 & Family

Cheryl J. Oliveri Memorial Award

$500 Cheryl J. Oliveri Memorial Fund

Laurel Lea Schaefer-Bozoukoff Award

$500 Laurel Lea Schaefer-Bozoukoff – Miss America 1972

Non-Semifinalists Awards

Twelve $600 Scholarships Awards

Richland Mall

Gretchen Hickock

McDonalds

Miss Ohio Scholarship Program

Miss America Organization Scholarships

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

Mom and Dad, I did my best... and as you know, I became Miss Ohio 1962.”

Miss Ohio

- Jacquelyn Mayer Miss Ohio 1962

JACQUELYN MAYER 1962

My parents, Jack and Beverlie Mayer, supported and encouraged my siblings and me “to be our best in everything we undertook to do.”

As a senior at Sandusky High School, I was an AFS Scholarship Student to Austria and went on to Northwestern University where I studied theatre. In 1961-62, I sang with Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians, and my roommate was Miss Minnesota 1960 Jean Elverum. She convinced me to go into a local pageant to win scholarship money for school. I did and it changed my life forever! In mid-June, I became Miss Vacationland 1962.

The last week of July, I took a week off from the Huron Playhouse to compete at Miss Ohio. What fun and comradery I had with the other contestants. They were super and we all got along well. I was fortunate to win the Swimsuit and Talent Competitions. I performed the Burning Scene from St Joan by George Bernard Shaw. “Mom and Dad, I did my best”….and as you know, I became Miss Ohio 1962.

At Miss America, I did not perform the Burning Scene, because in mid-August, it was suggested by Lenora Slaughter, the CEO of the Miss America Organization, that if I was in the top 10, they could not get television rights for St. Joan. So, my mother wrote a skit called, Wishing On A Star… wishing to be a singer, dancer or an actress and included parts of the patriot poem, White Cliffs of Dover. It worked, and I became Miss America 1963.

In 1964 and for five years after winning Miss America 1963, my mother became the Director of the Miss Ohio Pageant at Cedar Point Ballroom with the help of the Jaycees and other volunteers in Sandusky, Ohio. I have a special place in my heart for all who are a part of Miss Ohio. You have given your commitment to this program, your time, your energy and your love for the young ladies who compete. Thank you so very much. You are all very special!

HOSTESSES

CHAPERONES

Back Row (L-R): Patricia Feldhauser, Brenda Starr-Jude, Lori Sjosted, Karen McNeil, Brenda Schnittke, Marcia Rice

Front Row (L-R): Theresa Jakubick, Anita Holloway, Dana Togliatti

Not Pictured: Chris Aiello, Ann Brown, Cheryl Meier

Back Row (L-R): Cathy Stout, Sue Konz, Paige Bishop, Becky Stoots, Nanci Keinath, Susie Harlan, Brenda Smith, Julie Sliney, Front Row (L-R): Judy Wiparina, Anita Holloway, Carol Sgambellone

Not Pictured: Sheryl Weber, Vicki Perry

SUB CHAPERONES

(L-R): Rhonda Pore, Amber Cleland, Barb Keiser

Not Pictured: Susan Husbands

LOCAL DIRECTORS & MENTORS

HOFFMAN &

Miss Akron-Canton

Miss Lake Festival

Miss Lake Festival’s Outstanding Teen

Miss Clayland

Miss Greater Cleveland

Miss Northern Ohio

Miss Greater Cleveland Outstanding Teen

Miss Spirit of Ohio

& WIL VICKERY

Miss Maple City

Miss Maple City’s Outstanding Teen

Miss North Coast

Miss North Coast’s Outstanding Teen

Miss Oxford

Miss Tallawanda

Miss Oxford’s Outstanding Teen

Miss Tallawanda’s Outstanding Teen

CHARMAE COTTOM

KIRSTEN SCHMITZ

DOLLY RUFFING

ALLIE

ANN KRUCEK

MARTHA CAMPBELL

JACKY JOHNSON

LARRY & KATHY WISE Mentor

JAN & DON MOLL

LOCAL DIRECTORS & MENTORS

Miss Shawnee

Miss Portsmouth

Miss Shawnee’s Outstanding Teen

Miss Portmouth’s Outstanding Teen

REGINA SPEAS

MISS OHIO

CANDIDATE PHOTO ALBUM

Madelanah McFarland

MISS AKRON CANTON

Emily Legenza

MISS GREATER CLEVELAND

Desi Hunt

MISS MOHICAN VALLEY

Victoria Adams MISS BUCKEYE STATE

Diamond Coleman

MISS HEART OF OHIO

Caitlin Seifert

MISS NORTH COAST

Emma Rose Lewis MISS CLAYLAND

Rachel Werling

MISS LAKE FESTIVAL

Emily Fields

MISS NORTHEASTERN OHIO

Crimzen Christmas

MISS CUYAHOGA VALLEY

Elizabetta Nies

MISS MAPLE CITY

Madison Miller

MISS NORTHERN OHIO

Ivy Parker

MISS OHIO RIVER

Mozie Van Raaig

MISS SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO

Marina Denunzio

MISS TALLAWANDA

Miranda Nichols MISS OXFORD

Brittany Herman MISS SOUTHERN

Bailey Schwiebert

MISS TOMATO FESTIVAL

Baylee Martin MISS PORTSMOUTH

Bryn Hasenaur

MISS SOUTHWESTERN OHIO

Autumn Kessler MISS SHAWNEE

Olivia Kentner

MISS SPIRIT OF OHIO

Madelanah Zofia McFarland

The Women’s Justice initiative

Providing real care, real protection, and real justice. Empowering survivors of domestic violence to find their voice once again.

MISS AKRON CANTON

Hometown: Poland, Ohio

Age: 22

Education: Kent State University

Major: Psychology

Talent: Musical Theater Vocal

Hobbies: Vinyl Collector, aspiring home chef, make-up guru, film photographer, avid hockey fan, pro amateur golfer, dad joke connoisseur.

Secret dream or wish: I dream of being the next Barbara Streisand.

Favorite TV show: The Fab Five

Favorite musical performer: Florence and the machine

One thing I can’t live without: My Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick.

My proudest accomplishment: As Miss Akron Canton, I am proudly representing the city of Akron Ohio where my great grandparents immigrated to, from a work camp after the second world war. I have the opportunity to fearlessly follow my dreams, make an impact on not only my community but in honor of my family and Ukrainian heritage, and pay homage to the generational perseverance, grit, and determination, that has lead me to where I am today.

MISS BUCKEYE STATE

Hometown: Bucyrus, Ohio

Age: 23

Education: The Ohio State University

Major: Strategic Communications

Talent: Baton Twirling

Hobbies: Photography, Working Out, Painting, Baking

Secret dream or wish: I have secretly always wanted to be a missionary or an astronaut. I guess I have a desire to travel and impact lives.

Favorite TV show: The Golden Girls

Favorite musical performer: Taylor Swift

Can’t live without: My family and Cheetos

My proudest accomplishment: Being my nieces “best friend.”

Victoria Adams

The Time is Now: Raising Awareness for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

This initiative teaches best mental health practices, helps create a stigma free environment, and connects individuals and families to mental health resources and programs.

Emma Rose Lewis

Safe and Sound: Sexual Assault Prevention

Consent is at the heart of everything we do. After someone didn’t ask for my consent, I’ve made it my mission to educate people on consent and support survivors of sexual assault.

MISS CLAYLAND

Hometown: Erie, PA

Age: 25

Talent: Opera

Education: Kent State University; graduate of Baldwin Wallace University

Major: Broadcasting and Mass Communications

Hobbies: Singing, reading, walking on the beach, traveling, exercising, going to see musicals and plays. I’m trying to learn piano and guitar, too!

Secret dream or wish: I wish to meet Taylor Swift and get her blessing to turn her songs into opera arias.

Favorite TV show: I love Outlander, Game of Thrones, and Bridgerton.

Favorite musical performer: Taylor Swift or Diana Damrau

Can’t live without: My music!

My proudest accomplishment: Seeing my Girl Scouts accomplish tasks they didn’t think they could do, but with a little bit of help and encouragement from me, they were able to!

VALLEY

Hometown: Newcomerstown, Ohio

Age: 19

Education: The University of Akron

Major: Audiology

Talent: Dancer

Hobbies: Dancing, listening to music, learning American Sign Language, and being a car enthusiast.

Secret dream or wish: To own a pediatric audiologist’s office.

Favorite TV show: Grey’s Anatomy

Favorite musical performer: Anson Seabra

Can’t live without: My family

My proudest accomplishment: Creating my social impact of “Life Goes on with a Disability” and helping others find their voice.

Crimzen

Life Goes on with a Disability

Over 60 million people live with a disability including myself. My mission is to help individuals realize that life goes on with a disability.

Emily Legenza

Teaching Gratitude

Advocating for teachers and making meaningful changes to education benefiting teacher mental health, work conditions, pay, and put an to end the teacher shortage in the United States.

MISS GREATER CLEVELAND

Hometown: Wauseon, Ohio

Age: 24

Education: Graduate of Ohio University

College Major: Music Education

Talent: Singer

Hobbies: Cross-stitching, antique hunting, coaching cheerleading, and special event planning.

Secret dream or wish: That all students get to come to school clean, fed, warm, and loved everyday. But at the very least, I hope they get to leave school feeling all those things.

Favorite TV show: Downton Abbey

Favorite musical performer: Harry Styles

Can’t live without: My tabby cat, Ted

My proudest accomplishment: Being able to speak on the Ohio senate floor about a proposal to increase standardized testing. I spoke on research showing the negative effects on students, teachers, and school districts if the state were to add to these already full plates.

MISS HEART OF OHIO

Hometown: Tipp City, Ohio

Age: 25

Education: Indiana State University

Major: Political Science

Talent: Vocal

Hobbies: Traveling, Baking, Crafting, Singing

Secret dream or wish: Impact the lives of everyone I meet.

Favorite musical performer: Beyonce

One thing I can’t live without: My music

My proudest accomplishment: Researching, Creating, and Developing a 1.3 million dollar policy to secure mental health professionals and resources for my University.

Mental Monsterz aims to promote positive mental health learning for Ohio’s youth programs.

Rachel Werling

Heart To Heart To Heart: Promoting Adoption

There are so many questions surrounding adoption. Using my personal story, I intend to answer them while promoting all the good it can do.

MISS LAKE FESTIVAL

Hometown: Saint Henry, Ohio

Age: 19

Education: Wright State Lake Campus

Major: Elementary Education

Talent: Singer/Cellist/Pianist

Hobbies: Writing, reading, playing the piano, cello, and guitar, baking, performing in shows and directing them, and spending time with friends and family

Secret dream or wish: To travel to all 50 states, visit all 7 continents, and see all the Wonders of the World!

Favorite TV show: Supernatural

Favorite musical performer: I don’t have one!!

Can’t live without: My family and my three dogs, Tootsie, Milo, and Molly.

My proudest accomplishment: My proudest accomplishment is publishing my young adult book. I began working on it in 8th grade and it was officially published during my senior year in 2020. It can be found on all book platforms, including Amazon and Barnes and Nobles!

MISS MAPLE CITY

Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio

Age: 18

Type of Talent: Classical Piano

Education: Davis College & the International University of Monaco

College Major: Business Marketing & Communications

Hobbies: Motivational Speaking, Oil Painting, Equestrian Eventing, Traveling, and Baking

Secret dream or wish: To spend a summer on a Wyoming ranch training horses & sleeping under the stars. Stylish cowboy boots included, of course.

Favorite TV show: “Lost”

Favorite musical performer: The Piano Man himself, Billy Joel

Can’t live without: The 3,000+ guests I’m grateful to have hosted into my bed & breakfasts in Belgium

My proudest accomplishment: Founding the “Living from the Inside Out” initiative at age 15; growing it to have 17,000 followers; podcast listeners in over 40 countries; 2,000 monthly users of my free journaling templates; and motivational content that has been viewed over 2.6 million times!

Elizabetta Nies

Living from the Inside Out: A Proven, Global Method of Making Aspirations Attainable

Bettering society by equipping individuals with the resources, tools, and guidance enabling personal growth and facilitating the journey of setting & achieving goals.

Desi Hunt

Forwarding Foster Futures

A mentorship program providing guidance on topics such as life skills, finding resources, and building successful futures for youth aging out of the foster care system.

MISS MOHICAN VALLEY

Hometown: Sandusky, Ohio

Talent: Singer

Education: Terra State Community College

Major: Music Technology and Recording Arts

Age: 21

Hobbies: Songwriting, Singing, playing piano and guitar, writing poetry, hiking, camping and perfecting my different crafts and skillset. Finding new ways to help others and discovering new hobbies.

Secret dream or wish: I wish people could understand empathy and what it means and how to utilize it.

Favorite TV show: Any MARVEL series or movies.

Favorite musical performer: As a fellow musician I appreciate many artists in many genres.

Can’t live without: Faith. The faith instilled in me by my parents, family, and friends. The faith I have in God. and last but certainly not least the faith I have in myself.

My proudest accomplishment: I’ve been blessed with opportunities to perform in front of thousands of people, work on movies, and many other pretty cool things. However I have never been more proud than learning to love myself so I can give the most and best of me to help others in the right way.

MISS NORTH COAST

Hometown: Niles, Ohio

Age: 23

Education: Kent State University

Major: Master of Business Administration

Talent: Baton

Hobbies: Traveling, Doing Puzzles, Spending time with Friends and Family, Finding fun new Coffee Shops

Secret dream or wish: To be Princess Anna at Disney

Favorite TV show: Anything on the Game Show Network

Favorite musical performer: I’ll listen to everything from Broadway to Country to Pop

Can’t live without: My Cat, Iced Coffee, a Fun pair of Shoes!

My proudest accomplishment: Graduating Summa Cum Laude from the number two Fashion School in the country.

Seifert

“Turn a Key: Opening the Door to Volunteering”

Empowering youth to volunteer in their local communities and earn colored keys for their different community service achievements.

MISS NORTHEASTERN OHIO

Hometown: Aurora, Ohio

Age: 21

Education: Kent State University

Major: Visual Communication Design

Talent: Dance

Hobbies: My hobbies include baking, traveling, (and does shopping count?)

Secret dream or wish: My secret dream or wish is to open my own upscale women’s boutique!

Favorite TV show: New Girl is totally my comfort tv show!

Favorite musical performer: My favorite musical performer is Harry Styles or Taylor Swift

Can’t live without: My five pound chihuahua, Pippin.

My proudest accomplishment: My proudest accomplishment is actually a tie between making my Broadway debut and starting my non-profit organization.

MISS NORTHERN OHIO

Hometown: Coshocton, Ohio

Age: 22

Education: Ohio Wesleyan University

Major: Psychology & Business Administration: Marketing

Talent: Playing Piano

Hobbies: Playing Piano, (Aspiring) Professional Plant Guru, Saving Ill Betta Fish, Playing Euchre with Friends, and Watching Reruns of “The Office” and “Friends”.

Secret dream or wish: To have a library (with a cozy window seat with room for my cat) filled with endless dystopian novels.

Favorite TV show: Survivor!

Favorite musical performer: Jim Brickman, my piano inspiration!

Can’t live without: My piano and thin mint girl scout cookies!

My proudest accomplishment: Being commonly known as “the girl who wants to help veterans” within the local veteran community.

The Veteran Narrative: Real Heroes. Real Stories.

Empowering United States military veterans to share their courageous experiences; capturing their stories; and educating others to honor and say “Thank You!” to our heroes.

ivy Parker

Environmental Sustainability: Grow with Ivy

Educating Ohio’s youth on how to become more environmentally sustainable to secure a beautiful future for generations to come. Take this chance to grow with Ivy.

MISS OHIO RIVER

Hometown: Columbus Grove, Ohio

Age: 19

Education: Rhode’s State College

Major: Nursing

Talent: Singer

Hobbies: I like to scrapbook! Shopping!!

Secret dream or wish: Live in a giant castle!

Favorite TV show: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Favorite musical performer: Olivia Rodrigo Can’t live without: Food- I love to try new things!

My proudest accomplishment: I sang at both the Ohio Statehouse Christmas celebration and the National Museum of the US Air Force for Mike Dewine’s inauguration.

MISS OXFORD

Hometown: St Paris, OH

Age: 19

Education: Miami University- Freshman

College Major: Music Education

Talent: Steel Pan

Hobbies: Singing, art, percussion, reading, running, horse riding, theatre.

Secret Dream or wish: To learn how to be a better dancer!

Favorite TV Show: Mystery Science Theater 3000

Favorite Musical Performer: Led Zeppelin

Can’t Live Without: My Family and Pets

My Proudest Accomplishment: Performing in Pan Rocks with Tracy Thornton and Mark Wood as a member of Miami University’s steel band.

Miranda Nichols

Drumming Up Fine Arts in our Schools

Advocacy for the necessity of the inclusion of fine arts in the education system, and for students to have new opportunities presented to them in order to allow them to express themselves through their unique talents and interests.

Baylee Joy Martin

B4 The Dawn

Equipping individuals with the 4 tools necessary to administer aid in a mental health crisis.

MISS PORTSMOUTH

Hometown: Portsmouth, Ohio

Age: 21

Education: Wilmington College-Senior

College Major: Psychology minor Peace and Conflict Resolution

Talent:Pop Vocal

Hobbies: Theater, goodwill shopping, and living spontaneously

Secret Dream or wish: To work at Disney

Favorite TV Show: WandaVision

Favorite Musical Performer: Taylor Swift

Can’t Live Without: Honestly I can’t keep track of anything so I could probably live without a lot.

My Proudest Accomplishment: I got to play my dream role as Heather Chandler in Heathers the Musical.

Hometown: Bethesda, Ohio

Age: 25

Education: Muskingum University

Major: Public Health

Talent: Tap Dance

Hobbies: Dancing, Singing, Photography, Traveling to Ohio Festivals, Playing with my cats

Secret dream or wish: To grow 2 more inches and play Belle at Disney World

Favorite TV show: The Office

Favorite musical performer: Jordan Fisher

Can’t live without: The Ladies and Tangents Podcast

My proudest accomplishment: Overcoming the odds and becoming a first generation college graduate while cultivating a supportive community who have become my family.

Autumn Kessler

Whole Child. Whole Health.

Ensuring children have the support and resources they need to lead truly healthy lives, both physically and mentally.

Mozie van Raaij Be

Kind

Breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness while spreading kindness.

MISS SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO

Hometown: South Charleston, Ohio

Age: 20

Education: The Ohio State University

Major: Psychology

Talent: Guitar

Hobbies: I play guitar, read, and love to take my dog Marley on walks.

Secret dream or wish: I wish I could read books all day!

Favorite TV show: Grey’s Anatomy

Favorite musical performer: twenty one pilots

One thing I can’t live without: COWS! I love cows

My proudest accomplishment: Being selected as an Ohio FFA State Officer

Hometown: Dublin, Ohio

Age: 25

Education: Georgetown University Law Center

Major: Juris Doctor

Talent: Flute

Hobbies: Bodybuilding, baking, painting, and traveling.

Secret dream or wish: The rhythm to dance

Favorite TV show: Full House

Favorite musical performer: Drake.

Can’t live without: My journal

My proudest accomplishment: Getting into Georgetown Law! During my undergraduate career I had someone tell me they never thought I would get in. This shook my confidence for a bit, but I chose to believe in myself and work for my goal! I am proud to have overcome and to achieve this academic goal.

Brittney Herman

We Will: Sexual Assault Prevention and Survivor Empowerment

We Will is a nonprofit and movement which will prevent sexual assault and empower survivors through formal and informal education, community growth, and survivor support.

Bryn

Hasenaur

Pink Is Powerful: Advocating for Breast Cancer Testing

Encouraging awareness for the importance of early detection and self-testing of Breast Cancer.

MISS SOUTHWESTERN OHIO

Hometown: Holland, OH

Age: 22

Major: Applied Science

Talent: Singer

Hobbies: Photography, musical theatre, and going on hikes with my dog Everest.

Secret dream or wish: I have always dreamed of opening my own soft serve ice cream shop.

Favorite TV show: New Girl, The Bachelor, and Survivor.

Favorite musical performer: Ben Rector and Dermot Kennedy.

One thing I can’t live without: My dog, Everest.

My proudest accomplishment: Being elected Class President.

OF OHIO

Hometown: Wapakoneta, Ohio

Age: 22

Education: University of Cincinnati

Major: Communications

Talent: Singing and dancing

Hobbies: Rollerblading, Running, Reading, long walks with friends, attending shows, traveling, and trying new restaurants.

Secret dream or wish: My secret dream is to get the chance to sing at 54 and Below in New York.

Favorite TV show: Bridgerton obviously!

Favorite musical performer: Ben Rector or Hugh Jackman

Can’t live without: Coffee! I drink it everyday

My proudest accomplishment: Starting an entire non profit foundation from the ground up and raising thousands of dollars to assist high school students in their dreams of achieving higher education.

Kentner

Ready Set Graduate

A 501c3 non profit scholarship foundation that inspires students to chase their dreams, educates them on career paths and financial stability, and prepares them for life after graduation.

Marina DeNunzio

Project Fearless

Ending relationship abuse and empowering healthy relationships through Education, Advocacy and Outreach

MISS TALLAWANDA

Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio

Age: 19

Education: The Ohio State University

Major: History

Talent: Singer

Hobbies: Irish Dance, Reading, Playing board games, Swimming, Advocacy

Secret dream or wish: To perform on Broadway

Favorite TV show: New Girl

Favorite musical performer: Taylor Swift

Can’t live without: Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

My proudest accomplishment: Earning the Morrill Excellence Scholarship from The Ohio State University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

MISS TOMATO FESTIVAL

Hometown: Napoleon, Ohio

Age: 19

Education: Apollo Career Center/ Apollo School of Dental Assisting College Major: Dental Assisting Talent: Singer

Hobbies: Spending time with my friends and family, Facetiming out of state friends, helping younger 4-Hers better understand their projects, walking my dog, helping friends on their family farms, working out, playing volleyball, hunting, fishing and listening to county music or attending country music concerts.

Secret dream or wish: To own my own cattle company one day.

Favorite TV show: Yellowstone

Favorite musical performer: Morgan Wallen or Hardy

Can’t live without: My Faith

My proudest accomplishment: My proudest accomplishment was winning the Tomato Pageant, I was not expecting to win the pageant. I am still in shock to this day that I won the pageant and that is why it is one of my proudest accomplishments.

Bailey Schwiebert

Living the #WensinkWay

Bringing the message of the #WensinkWay across Ohio about giving it your all in your everyday actives. Promoting perseverance, going above and beyond, and family.

EMCEES

ELLEN BRYAN - MISS OHIO 2011

EMCEE EACH NIGHT

Ellen Bryan is a television talk show host, health coach, author and speaker. Every morning, she helps people start their day on Great Day Washington in Washington, DC. In addition to speaking on stages from TEDx to corporate events, Ellen created two tools to help people start their day with success: her book, A Work in Progress and also A Work in Progress Journal. Ellen became Miss Ohio 2011 just after graduating from Ball State University. After living in six states in seven years at the beginning of her career, she now lives in our nation’s capital with her husband, new daughter and dog.

KELLY CREAGER MEYER – MISS OHIO 1998

THURSDAY EMCEE

Kelly Creager Meyer competed in the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program for two seasons, first as Miss Northwestern where she was a preliminary winner, then as Miss Conneaut where she was awarded the title of Miss Ohio 1998. Kelly competed at Miss America in the original historic convention center of Atlantic City and further enjoyed traveling per the Sister City exchange program between Mansfield, Ohio and Mansfield, England. Upon completion of her year of service, she returned to Ohio Northern University, using her scholarship monies to earn her degree in Education. Kelly then spent several years as a financial advisor, winning New York Life’s ‘New Agent of the Year’ award as well as teaching for several years at a private Christian school before making the decision to transfer to full time motherhood for her 5 active children ranging from 8-18! Kelly volunteers frequently, currently serving on the Lifewise committee for Patrick Henry Local Schools in Hamler, Ohio where she resides with her husband, Dr. Christopher Meyer.

TIFFANY HAAS - MISS OHIO 2002

FRIDAY EMCEE

Tiffany Haas is thrilled to be back on the Miss Ohio stage with her Miss Ohio sisters! Tiffany is a Broadway performer, concert vocalist, author, and entrepreneur. She played Glinda in the Broadway production of WICKED. Prior to her Broadway role, she wowed audiences nationwide portraying the ever-popular Glinda with the National Tour of WICKED. She toured as the dance captain and associate choreographer for the Tony Award winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone. Tiffany performs with symphonies, regional theatre productions and cabaret venues throughout the country. While receiving her BFA from the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, she won the title of Miss Ohio and went on to compete in the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City. Tiffany is the Artistic Director of Destination Broadway, a musical theatre summer intensive for young aspiring performers. Having a passion for teaching, she travels the country teaching master classes at conservatories, performing arts schools and prestigious musical theatre programs throughout the country. She launched her first book, “Waiting In The Wings: How to Launch Your Performing Career on Broadway and Beyond” with St. Martin’s Press. www.tiffanyhaas.com

SUSAN KAY (JOHNSON) WYATT - MISS OHIO 1988

SATURDAY EMCEE

Miss Ohio 1988, Susan Kay (Johnson) Wyatt was born in Ravenna and raised in Warren, Ohio. A graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, Susan Kay is a music artist, songwriter, author, coach, speaker, and ally. You can follow her on Facebook and Instagram where she shares her love of Southern California living, music, flowers, hats and shoes, her family, and her black cat Tasha. Her music is available on most platforms including iTunes and Spotify. Her book – “No Crown Required – Raising a Confident, Courageous and Compassionate Daughter” – deconstructs the Miss America areas of competition, revealing how they apply to living your best life even if you aren’t chasing the crown. Susankaywyattauthor.com

Photographs:

TL: Ellen Bryan

TM: Kelly Creager Meyer

TR: Tiffany Haas

BM: Susan Kay (Johnson) Wyatt

Kelly Creager Meyer Tiffany Haas

Susan Kay Johnson MISS

MISS OHIO

CANDIDATE FLIGHTS

SCARLET FLIGHT

GREY FLIGHT

VOCALISTS

CONDREA WEBBER

VOCAL DIRECTOR/VOCALIST

Condrea Webber is a seasoned performer and vocalist. She has been in countless productions at the beautiful Mansfield Renaissance Theater such as Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors, Etta James an Evening with Etta James, Effie White in Dreamgirls, and one of her all-time favorite roles as Sister Mary Clarence in the smash Broadway show Sister Act! Just to name a few. She finished in the Top 5 of Ohio Idol 2012/2013 and went on the become the Vocal Director and Manager. Condrea also is the Lead Singer of her solo band “CONNE”. She is excited to be a part of the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program as the Vocal Director and coordinator. May God Bless You all and stay healthy!

GRACE BRYANT

VOCALIST

Grace Bryant is a junior attending Bowling Green State University. She is majoring in Media Production and minoring in Communication. She is a member of Pi Beta Phi and has served on her executive board as the Director of Housing and Director of Member Conduct, and she is currently interning with the Bowling Green Football Video Department. With her future degree, she aspires to be an NFL sideline reporter. Grace is a graduate of Ashland High School where she was involved in many of the school’s musical arts programs. Returning to the Miss Ohio Program for her second year as a vocalist, Grace could not be more excited to be reunited with her Miss Ohio family!

JODY ODOM JR.

VOCALIST

Jody Odom Jr. is a Singer/Songwriter/Keyboardist and aspiring stage performer. He started singing in church at age 10 and has been performing ever since. He’s been involved in numerous productions at the Renaissance theatre and Mansfield playhouse and brings many of theatric elements in his original music. His musical style is also influenced from Gospel, Pop, Rock, Soul, and Hip Hop. He now tours around solo, or full band to bring good times with all the gifts God has given him.

ELLIE NICKOLI

VOCALIST & EMCEE ON SATURDAY

Ellie Nickoli is a nineteen year old graduate of Lexington High School. She has been on the Renaissance stage as a teen contestant, as well as in their musical productions. She was last seen as Liesl in The Sound of Music in Concert. Some of her favorite roles include Elsa in Frozen, Jane in Tarzan, and Celeste in Sunday in the Park with George. She would like to wish all of the contestants good luck!

DEON J. TAYLOR

CHOREOGRAPHER / VOCALIST

Deon J. Taylor also known to most as Mr. Deon, is so excited to be back in his home town with his Mansfield Family for Miss Ohio week. Raised in Mansfield Taylor has enjoyed every part of this town, and has graced many stages in this town with his talents. Since starting his career at the age of 8, he has went on to perform in over 100 musical theatre productions, directed 6 musicals, choreographed 42, co-owned a performing arts company, and was the Head of Dance and theater for 5 years at the Richland School of Academic Arts. Today Taylor is the owner of Deon’s Touch of Design, an interior, wedding and event design business located in Columbus, Ohio where he currently resides. Six years ago Taylor auditioned to be a vocalist on the Miss Ohio stage. And six years ago He gained another family. Today He is back with his Miss Ohio family not only as a vocalist but a choreographer as well. Moving from Teen choreographer to Miss choreographer was definitely an adjustment but he is so blessed for the opportunity. Taylor wishes to thank all the dancers on stage this weekend for their amazing work. Thanks for being a part of his vision of diversity, power and grace! And to each lady looking to make the title of Miss Ohio yours, remember to stay true to who you are, and handle each moment good or bad as a moment to learn, grow, and cherish forever. If you’re not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you’re determined to learn, no one can stop you!

BRECKELLE MILLER

SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMER

Breckelle Miller is a Singer, Ventriloquist and Actress who will be performing on Friday night. She was named the 2022 ‘Talent of the Year’ winner at a state competition in Columbus and was recognized by the President of the Ohio Senate for her achievements. She recently sang the National Anthem for Ashland University men’s and women’s Championship basketball games. This year she acted and sang in four feature films with famous actors Kevin Sorbo and Dean Cain. Breckelle is currently a top 16 finalist in the “Ohio Has Talent” competition and will compete on June 18th. Breckelle is a Kindergarten student at Stingel Elementary in Ontario, Ohio.

DANCERS

ABIGAIL HOOKER

DANCER

Abigail Hooker is excited to take the stage once again as a dancer for the Miss Ohio program! Abby is a sophomore at Lexington High School and is active as a varsity cheerleader and a member of track & field. She has danced for 7 years, and was a member of the elite competition team for Studio 65 under the direction of Allie Carter Nicolas. In her spare time, she enjoys working out, volunteering, spending time with her friends and traveling. Best of luck to all the contestants, and an extra special good luck to her good friend and cheer sister, Miss Shawnee’s Outstanding Teen, Kylie Gottman.

ASHLEY PINDEL

DANCER

Ashley Pindel is a 17-year-old high school senior who began dancing at the age of five and has been a competitive dancer for the last nine years. She is currently a member of the Elite Team at Studio 65 and trains in multiple forms of dance including acro, ballet, jazz, contemporary, and lyrical. Ashley has completed Pre-Professional level two in the Acrobatic Arts curriculum and is advancing into level three. At the studio, Ashley coaches both the Mini competitive team as well as one of the junior soloists. She has been crowned Premier Miss Nexstar at multiple National and Regional competitions with her intermediate senior solos. In April 2022 Ashley received first place overall at Showstopper Regionals performing her Advanced Senior Open solo, “The Hearse.” This year, Nexstar awarded Ashley both a Discovery Spotlight Scholarship as well as multiple Power Pak invitations. Ashley has danced at the Miss Ohio Program three times in the past and is excited to be invited back this year.

JUSTICE GARDNER

DANCER

Justice Gardner is a 17 year old junior at Madison Comprehensive High School. He has been dancing and preforming for more than a decade, being a proud member of the Richland Academy Dance Ensemble (RADE). He hopes you enjoy the show.

TONY MORRIS

DANCER

Tony Morris is a 13 year old 7th grader at Lexington Junior High. He has been dancing competitively with Studio 65 in Lexington, where he is a member of the Elite team, since the fall of 2018. Tony enjoys training in multiple styles of dance, his favorites of which are acro, jazz, and contemporary. This season Tony took his first solo to the competitive stage and was awarded a full scholarship to a Wild Dance Intensive through Nexstar. This is Tony’s first time performing with the Miss Ohio Program and he couldn’t be more excited!

TORRE WEBBER

DANCER

Torre Webber is excited to be back on the Miss Ohio stage as a dancer again this year. Torre is a 15 year old resident of Pickerington, Oh. Originally from right here in Mansfield Ohio. With over 8 years of dance training, she’s blessed to be able to dance and share her talents any chance she gets. Her love for the stage is not just shared through dance, but musical theater as well. With some of the shows being right here on the Renaissance stage. Some of her favorite roles include Miss Hannigan in “Annie Jr” and Mrs. Potts in “Beauty and the Beast.” Torre would love to wish all the young ladies competing for the Miss Ohio crown this year much luck, to remember stay true to who you are!

MISS OHIO

PRODUCTION STAFF

Co-Producer & Stage Manager

Terri Herlihy

Co-Producer, Sound Design, Video Designer, Set Design

Gabe Plank

Lighting Director

Jim Heydinger

Vocal Director

Condrea Webber

Choreographer

Deon Taylor

Candidate Chairperson

Sharon Herlihy

Candidate Stage Coordinator

Linda Eggan

Stage Left

Kim Moore

Set Construction

Garry Smith, Terri Herlihy, Jim Bishop, Gabe Plank, Mike Clark, Jim Heydinger, Zara Construction, Jim Sauber

Spot Operators

Sean Loeber

Creative Scripting

Sue & Vince Swinehart

Stage Technicians

Stephanie Bailey, Katelyn Bednarz, Jim Bishop, Mike Clark, Sue Swinehart

Emcee Coordinator

Sandy Bishop

Teleprompter

Alexis McRae

Script Cards

Sandy Bishop

Costumes

Sue Swinehart

Assistant to Principals

Sue Swinehart

Candidate Coordinator, Meals

Sharon Herlihy, Carla Wrasse

Candidate Assistants

Amber Cleland, Carla Wrasse

Production Assistant

Kay Hall

Meal Helpers

Jean Mayer, Dayna Sowers

Miss Ohio Staff Physician

Dr. Melissa Becker

Program Book Coordinators

Paige & Sandy Bishop

Program Book Sales

Judy Miller, Rita Dropsey

Basket Auction Coordinator

Jeff Angelini

Special Events Assistants

Jeanette Willacker, Izzie Willacker

Ticket Sales Coordinator

Sandy Trebonik

Miss Ohio Store

American Graphics, Jean & Carla Wrasse

Social Media

Katie Hirn

Photographer

Brent Watkins-Sylvart Studios

National Anthem Vocalists for Miss Carlie Schnittke, Breckelle Miller, Susan Kay Johnson

Color Guard

179th Airlift Wing Color Guard

2021 Madison Yuzwa Boradview Heights

2020 Madison DeFrank New Albany

2019 Madison DeFrank New Albany

2018 Juliana Heichel Lexington

2017 Gracie Fusco Kirtland

2016 Madison Heichel Lexington

2015 Emily Krejci North Royalton

2014 Rosie Westerbeck Minster

2013 Olivia Thoroughman Portsmouth

2012 Sarah Eash Lakewood

2011 Kelsey Barrett * Wapakoneta

2010 Cecili Weber **(*) Ironton

2009 Veronica Wende Lima

2008 Sarah Hider Wooster

2007 Ashley Miller Patriot

2006 Kelsey Ballew Chillicothe

2005 Ali Nance * 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 2021 SHOW

CASSANDRA KUREK

MISS GREATER CLEVELAND’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Candidate: #9

Hometown: Bucyrus, Ohio

Age: 16

Talent: Vocal

Social Impact Title: L.O.V.E. (Loving Ourselves and Verifying We’re Enough)

L.O.V.E. emphasizes an open discussion on topics that teens struggle with daily by focusing on body positivity and building selfconfidence among youth.

Secret Dream or wish: Have my own fashion design brand that produces unique outfits and accessories

Favorite TV Show: Sweet Magnolias

Favorite Musical Performer: Laura Osnes

LUCABELLA LAEACE

MISS HEART OF OHIO’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Candidate: #7

Hometown: Northbend, Ohio

Age: 18

Talent: Dance

Social Impact Title: Hope & Healing

Saving Lives and Inspiring Resiliency & Recovery in Those Affected by Suicide

Secret Dream or Wish: To deadlift more than my bodybuilder dad

Favorite TV show: Gilmore Girls

One Thing I can’t live without: My Pug Biscuit

CAITLIN CRAMER

MISS LAKE FESTIVAL’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Candidate: #3

Hometown: Celina, Ohio

Age: 17

Talent: Vocal

Social Impact Title: FFA Learing to Serve

My Social Impact Initiative is all about FFA and I’m excited to raise awareness and promote all the good that FFA can do in student’s lives. With starting my third year being President of Celina FFA, this opportunity allows me to bring forth the amazing world of agriculture into my community.

Secret Dream or wish: To be a famous singer someday.

Favorite TV Show: The Walking Dead

Favorite Musical Performer: Taylor Swift

BAYLEE SHOEMAKER

MISS MAPLE CITY’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Candidate: #4

Hometown: Bellville, Ohio

Age: 17

Talent: Dance

Social Impact Title: Focusing on Children of the Badge

Spreading inspiration to protect and serve the kids of the thin blue line. I am creating open communication and positive mentorship for those whose parents, including mine, are peacemakers of our community.

Secret Dream or wish: I wish to open my own dress store and shoe boutique!

Favorite TV Show: Criminal Minds

Favorite Musical Performer: Jason Aldean

MISS OHIO’S

CASSIE MATTSON MISS NORTH COAST’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Candidate: #5

Hometown: Columbus, Ohio

Age: 15

Talent: Irish Dance

Social Impact Title: Mental Health in Teens

Raising awareness of resources and encouraging teens struggling with mental health issues to reach out for help and to use the resources available.

Secret Dream or wish: To be an irish dance teacher and performer

Favorite TV Show: Cheer

One thing I can’t Live without: Music

KYLA WENTE MISS OHIO RIVER’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Candidate: #2

Hometown: Wheelersburg, Ohio

Age: 17

Talent: Dance

Social Impact Title: Coping with Kyla

Teens coping with depression and anxiety with the pressure of school and social standards that teens are held to today.

Secret Dream or wish: I have always wanted to be on a huge all-star cheer team that wins the cheerleading worlds competition.

Favorite TV Show: Greys Anatomy

Something I Can’t Live without: Cheerleading

ARRIANNA SHINN MISS OXFORD’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Candidate: #8

Hometown: Coldwater, Ohio

Age: 16

Talent: Dance

Social Impact Title: Helping Ohio

Arrianna is giving back to Ohio through philanthropy. She does fundraisers and donates time and money to help others

Secret Dream or wish: I want to own and run an animal shelter

Favorite TV Show: Survivor

One Thing I Cant Live Without: My dog Norman

MEGGAN HITCHENS MISS PORTSMOUTH’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Candidate: #10

Hometown: Newark, Ohio

Age: 16

Talent: Acro

Social Impact Title: Fit for EveryBODY

I want to encourage youth and teens to live an active lifestyle, participate in extra curricular activities and find enjoyment in exercising.

Secret wish or Dream: To be the 1st female pilot in my family.

Favorite TV Show: New Girl

Favorite Musical performer: Kacey Musgraves

KYLIE GOTTMAN MISS SHAWNEE’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Candidate: #6

Hometown: Mansfield, Ohio

Age: 18

Talent: Tumbling

Social Impact Title: Positive Pediatrics

Positive Pediatrics is working to create a better environment for pediatric patients and to implement facial pain charts in hospital across Ohio.

Secret Dream or wish: One day I hope to be an astronaut and go to the international space station, maybe even be the first woman on the moon.

Favorite TV Show: Criminal Minds

Favorite Musical Performer: Claire Rosinkranz

PIPER LAMBERT MISS TALLAWANDA’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

Candidate: #1

Hometown: East Palestine

Age: 18

Talent: Musical Instrument

Social Impact Name: Community Connect

Inspiring teens and young adults to interact with their community with community service .

Secret dream or wish: To perform or be in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Favorite TV show: Bones

One thing I can’t live without: My mom

MISS OHIO’S OUTSTANDING TEEN 2022 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Miss Ohio’s Outstanding Teen 2022

$2,500 The Natalie Ruth Plank Memorial Fund

First Runner Up

$1,000 Gretchen Hickok

Second Runner Up

$800 Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services

Non-Finalists Awards

Seven $300 Scholarship Awards

Miss Ohio Scholarship Program

Interview Award

$250 McDonalds

Talent Award

$250 McDonalds

Love Like Payton Spirt Award

$250 Friends and Family of Payton Jones

CAMP 2022

Outstanding Teen Production Staff

Executive Director

Erin Daniels

Producer

Dylan Daniels

Choreographer

Caroline Grace Williams

Stage Manager

Terri Herlihy

Lighting Director

Jim Heydinger

Sound Director

Gabe Plank

Stage Crew

Jim Bishop, Kim Saunders, Sue Swinehart, Katelyn Bednarz, Stephanie Bailey

Judges Chair

Sarah Hider

Auditors

Mike Arter, Dustin Hosler, Susan Harry

Chaperones

Carla Wrasse, Amber Cleland, Kay Hall

TEEN EMCEES

LORA CURRENT

TEEN EMCEE

KASEY WILSON JOHANSEN

TEEN EMCEE

TEEN JUDGES

SARAH EASH

TEEN JUDGE

Sarah is a John Carrol University graduate with her degree in psychology. She has been dancing for close to 23 years and educating youth at various studios for 8 years. Throughout her dance career, she has spent time training at many studios, learning the art of dance from many educators. She is educated and accomplished in many forms of dance including lyrical, jazz, ballet/pointe (Cecchetti), tap, musical theater, and specializes in acrobatics. She is also a former member of Ohio Dance Theatre, a professional ballet company that was based in Oberlin, OH where she held various roles in ballet productions, including the seasonal favorite performance of The Nutcracker. Sarah has also been a part of the Miss Ohio Organization since the age of 12 where she was introduced to the teen program as a princess program participant. Fast forward a few years later, she was awarded the “Overall Talent” scholarship in 2012 while also winning the title of Miss Ohio’s Outstanding Teen 2012.

HEATHER WELLS

TEEN JUDGE

Heather (Wells) Barrett is your Miss Ohio 2013! Her perseverance, dedication to fitness and witty interview skills not only landed her the job of Miss Ohio, but also lead to grand talent, finalist interview and numerous swimsuit awards throughout her years of competing; all while racking up more than $35,000 in scholarships. A competitive dancer for more than a decade, Heather has performed in places such as Boston, Atlantic City, New York City, and Walt Disney World. Crediting pageantry with her professional success, Heather works in Talent Acquisition as a Recruiter for L Brands, supporting Bath & Body Works Stores – connecting top talent in retail with the world’s leading destination in personal care. Heather’s love for dance has transcended into passion for movement. She is currently a Spinning Instructor at CycleBar Easton, a distance runner with two full marathons (and counting) under her belt, and a participant in central Ohio’s annual Pelotonia – a 100 mile bike ride with #onegoal, to end cancer. Heather and her husband, Zachary, reside in Columbus, Ohio with their 7-month-old son, Liam, along with their fur babies Kunu and Shredder.

AIMON ALI

TEEN JUDGE

Now based in Cleveland, Ohio after living in Toronto, Canada, Aimon is a fashion entrepreneur as well as an experienced runway show producer, editorial stylist, and creative director. With 7+ years of experience in the Canadian Fashion Industry, she has produced events in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Vancouver. Aimon’s work has been published in magazines around the world including British Vogue and Vogue Italia. Aimon brought her experience in the fashion industry to Cleveland and created Fashion Talks Cleveland with the goal of creating space for models, designers, makeup, artists, photographers, and other creatives can connect, learn and grow. It is Aimon’s goal to bring elevated and diverse events to Cleveland based on quality, high fashion, and community.

PAULETTE BURKS

TEEN JUDGE

Paulette Burks is an experienced corporate social responsibility leader from the Central Ohio community - from working for two national non-profits to serving as the Community Affairs & Philanthropy Specialist for a well-known bag brand, she is now continuing her servant leadership as the Sustainability Specialist at Bread Financial formerly known as Alliance Data. As a dedicated member of her community Paulette served as the 2017 – 2019 Marketing Co-Chair for the Columbus Urban League Young Professionals Board and currently serves on the African American Advisory Council for Lifeline of Ohio. April 2019 Paulette earned a Master of Public Administration from Wright State University and now affectionately refers to herself as Master P. When Paulette is not championing causes for women and equity & inclusion you can find her exploring her new city of Tampa, Florida.

ETHAN HAMILTON

TEEN JUDGE

Ethan Hamilton is a husband and father of two, and has been an educator at Green Local Schools, in Smithville, Ohio for 22 years where he teaches American History and Contemporary World Issues. During that time Ethan has directed 41 musicals and over 35 plays, running the theatre program for the district. His passion for the performing arts has also extended to coaching high school speech and debate as well as teaching both acting and technical theatre courses. He is a graduate of the University of Akron with a Comprehensive Social Studies degree and has a graduate degree in History and Curriculum and Technology from Ashland University. Ethan and his wife Jeniver reside in Wooster, Ohio, with their mini-Maltese, Poppy.

MISS OHIO’S PRINCESS CAMP

9 year old daughter of Star and Mike Duda

4th grader at Crestview Middle School in Crestview, Ohio

Loves competitive dance, science, swimming, basketball, reading and carrying out her duties as Little Miss Harvest from the Crestline Harvest Festival.

Favorite Show is Liv and Maddie

KAYLEE CONAWAY

5 year old daughter of Ben & Emily Conaway

1st Grade at St. Vincent de Paul School in Howard, Ohio

Loves All-star Cheerleading at Ohio Adrenaline Elite, Girl Scouts, 4-H Club, Swimming and Riding Dirt bikes.

Favorite show is Scooby Doo

Sponsor: Conaway Utility LLC

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SOPHIA JONES

10 year old daughter of Haley Jones and Joe & Kimberly Jones

5th grader at Barnesville Middle School in Barnesville, Ohio

Loves dancing since she was 3 years old, singing, baton, gymnastics, fishing, camping, painting, swimming, and taking photos. She currently is the 2021-22 Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Mini Miss.

Favorite show is Sam and Kat

Sponsor: Moore Space Storage

AVA ELLIOTT

7 year old daughter of Kayla and Andrew Buckley

2nd grader at Monticello Academy West in Haven, Utah

Loves Reading, playing with brother and sister, art

Favorite Show is Harry Potter

LILLIAN LADNER

12 year old daughter of Kentee & Joel Baker

6th grader at Ontario Middle School in Ontario, Ohio

Loves Volleyball, Softball, Cheer, Kayaking, Swimming, Fishing, Drawing

Favorite TV Show is Haikyu

Sponsor: Punishers Paintball

11 year old daughter of Ashley & Greg Mertz

6th grader at Celina intermediate in Celina, Ohio

Loves Baton and dance

Favorite Show Matildia

ZOEY MERTZ

ALYSSA RACER

10 year old daughter of Jennifer & Paul Racer

5th grader at the Richland School of Academic Arts in Mansfield, OhioSinging, Dancing, Loves Acting, Art, & Cheerleading

Favorite show is Full House

Sponsor: Reflections Studio

12 year old daughter of Brent & Teri Ann Watkins

7th grader at Green Middle School in Wooster, Ohio

Loves dance including ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary and modern and is a member of the Wayne Center for the Arts Dance Company, singing, her school’s drama productions, arts, crafts, playing video games, reading and baking.

Favorite show is Voltron

Sponsor: Sylvart Studios

JACKIE METZ

12 year old daughter of Russell & Brenda Metz

7th grader at Ashland Middle School in Ashland, Ohio

Loves Dancing at Opus - ballet, tap, modern, jazz and pointe, Musical Theater at the Renaissance performing in Lion King Jr., Little Mermaid Jr., White Christmas and Descendants, swimming, singing, pet sitting, roller coaster riding, and Girl Scouting.

Favorite show is Stranger Things

CARLIE SCHNITTKE

12 year old daughter of Carl and Brenda Schniitke

7th grader at Ontario Middle School in Ontario, Ohio

Loves staying active by riding her bike, skiing, swimming, spending time with her friends & family and trying new things. Plays travel basketball and volleyball and has sang the National Anthem at the Ontario Boys Basketball games for 3 years now and plans to do so until she graduates! She has performed in the Renaissance Theater youth productions of Frozen, Tarzan and The Little Mermaid.

Favorite show is Outer Banks

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Emma Broyles is a second generation Alaskan born and raised in Anchorage. She is a junior at Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University where she studies biomedical sciences and voice performance.

After graduating, Emma plans to attend medical school to become a dermatologist, using her $109,000 in scholarships she has earned from the Miss America Organization.

Emma has spent over half of her life advocating for people with intellectual disabilities through her work with Special Olympics Alaska. Her older brother, Brendan, has Down syndrome and is a source of inspiration for her. When Brendan became a Special Olympics athlete at the age of 8, Emma started attending weekly track and field practices with him. She and her younger brother, Ben, enjoyed helping at the practices by chasing down balls during the tennis ball throw and running laps with the athletes. She grew up learning from these athletes, allowing her to develop an understanding of the importance of inclusion and empathy. This understanding drove

her to continue her involvement through Partners Club, a school program through Special Olympics Alaska. There, Emma served as co-president and had the chance to see relationships bloom between students with and without intellectual disabilities. She realized the significance in teaching students about inclusion and equipping them with the necessary tools to be leaders of social change in their communities. As Miss Alaska, she toured schools to spread the message of inclusion, working closely with Special Olympics school programs in her hometown.

Miss America serves to demolish stereotypes about women and show the world that outward appearance should never determine someone’s worth. Similarly, Special Olympics strives to promote an Inclusion Revolution, encouraging people all around the world to celebrate one another’s abilities rather than focusing on our differences. Special Olympics works to spread compassion and acceptance in a way that can unite the world. As Miss America, Emma will continue to act as an advocate for Special Olympics on an even wider scale to ultimately mend communities one connection at a time.

I was a senior in high school when a 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit my hometown. As the floor shook and the walls rattled around me, I dove under a table and hung on for dear life. Everything around me had shifted.

When I’m asked about what was going through my head when I was named Miss America 2022, I’m reminded of that feeling during the earthquake. The big, shiny stage on which I was standing no longer felt stable. It all felt like a dream. I heard the audience cheering, felt the crown as Camille Schrier pinned it to my shaking head. Tears filled my eyes as I looked up, watching the confetti begin to fall. I remember turning around to face my Miss America classmates, unsure of what to do or what just happened. They held me up, fixed my crown, and wiped my tears, bringing me back to reality. They reassured me and celebrated with me and on that night, I truly understood the meaning of the Miss America sisterhood.

Having the Forever Miss Americas on the stage with me on this life-changing night reminded me of the rich history and powerful impact the Miss America Organization has had on all of us who have ever stepped foot on a Miss America stage from locals to nationals. I felt humbled by their presence, knowing that it’s up to me to honor their legacy and that of the Miss America Organization as we head into the next 100 years.

Years from now, I hope to look back at 2022 and feel that I made a difference as Miss America. That we will all be kinder to one another, and not just to those with whom we agree. That we will be more accepting of others, especially those with whom we have the least in common. And most of all, that we will have compassion for those we understand the least.

I’m honored to be Miss America 2022 and look forward to my year of representing this country that my grandparents chose and representing this organization that has made such a tremendous impact on the lives of young women for the past 100 years.

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TOP 10 FINALISTS

Emma Broyles Miss Alaska

Miss America 2022 $100,000

Preliminary Social Impact $1,000

Lauren Bradford Miss Alabama

1st Runner-up $25,000

Top Fundraiser 1st Runner-up $2,500

Dakota State University STEM $5,000

Jean Bartel Social Impact Initiative 1st Place $10,000

Elizabeth Pierre Miss Massechusetts

2nd Runner-up $20,000

Sydney Park Miss New York

3rd Runner-up $15,000

Preliminary Talent $2,500

Abigail Hayes Miss Oregon

4th Runner-up $10,000

Andolyn Medina Miss District of Columbia

Top 10 $8,500

Top Fundraiser 4th Runner-up $1,000

Jean Bartel Military Awareness $3,000

Leah Roddenberry Miss Florida

Top 10 $8,500

Isabelle Hanson Miss Illinois

Top 10 $8,500

Preliminary Talent $2,500

Mallory Fuller Miss Texas

Top 10 $8,500

Preliminary Social Impact Pitch $1,000

Sasha Sloan Miss Utah

Top 10 $8,500

Jean Bartel Social Impact Initiative 2nd Place $4,000

Equity and Justice 1st Place $3,000

Miss Arizona Amber Barto

Non-finalist $3,000

Non-finalist Talent $1,000

Miss Arkansas Whitney Williams

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Nebraska Morgan Holen

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss America

Non-finalist Talent $1,000

Miss California Jazmin Avalos

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Colorado Maura Spence-Carroll

Non-finalist $3,000

Non-finalist Talent $1,000

Women in Business 2nd Place $4,000

Miss Nevada Macie Tuell

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss New Hampshire Ashley Marsh

Non-finalist $3,000

SCHOLARSHIPS COMPETITION

Miss Connecticut Sapna Raghavan

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss New Jersey Alyssa Sullivan

Non-finalist $3,000

Jean Bartel Social Impact Initiative 3rd Place $2,000

Miss New Mexico Sienna Mascareñas

Scholarship

Miss Delaware Sophie Phillips

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss America

Miss Georgia Karson Pennington

Non-finalist $3,000

$50,000 in donations from The Century Club donors

Award

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss North Carolina Carli Batson

$100,000

$50,000 donation in Honor of Karen Smith by Ryan & Shawntel Smith Wuerch, Miss America 1996

Non-finalist $3,000

Top Fundraiser 2nd Runner-up $2,000

Equity and Justice 2nd Place $2,000

1st Runner-up

Miss Hawaii Courtney Choy

2nd Runner-up

Non-finalist $3,000

3rd Runner-up

Miss Idaho Ayriss Torres

Non-finalist $3,000

4th Runner-up

Finalists

Miss Indiana Braxton Kennedy Hiser

Non-finalist $3,000

Semi Finalists

Miss Iowa Grace Lynn Keller

Non-finalist $3,000

All remaining Candidates

Miss Kansas Taylor Clark

Preliminary Talent Winners (2)

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Kentucky Haley B. Wheeler

Preliminary Social Impact Pitch Winners (2)

Non-finalist $3,000

$25,000

Miss North Dakota Reyna Bergstrom

Non-finalist $3,000

$20,000

Miss Ohio Lora Current

$15,000

Non-finalist $3,000

$10,000

Miss Oklahoma Ashleigh Robinson

Non-finalist $3,000

$8,500 each

Miss Pennsylvania Meghan Sinisi

Non-finalist $3,000

$6,000 each

$3,000 each

Women in Business 1st Place $10,000

Miss Rhode Island Leigh Payne

$2,500 each Sponsored by Kawai Pianos

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss South Carolina Julia Herrin

$1,000 each Sponsored by IT Help, Inc.

Non-finalist $3,000

Top Fundraiser Winner $5,000

Miss Louisiana Julia Claire Williams

Non- Finalist Talent Winners (4)

Non-finalist $3,000

STEM 2nd Place $4,000

Miss Congeniality

Miss Maine Mariah Larocque

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Congeniality $2,000

Miss Maryland Lydia Sohn

Miss America Organization Top Fundraisers - National Candidates

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Michigan Vivian Zhong

Miss America Organization Top Fundraisers - State Organizations

Non-finalist $3,000

Non-finalist Talent $1,000

STEM Scholarship Winners (3)

America’s Choice $10,000

STEM 1st Place $10,000

Jean Bartel Social Impact Initiative Scholarship Winners (3)

Miss Minnesota Elle Mark

Non-finalist $3,000

Women in Business Scholarship Winners (3)

Miss Mississippi Holly Brand

Equity and Justice Scholarship Winners (2)

Non-finalist $3,000

Non-finalist Talent $1,000

Miss South Dakota Kaitlin O’Neill

$1,000 each

$2,000

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Tennessee Tally Bevis

Dakota State University Beacom College STEM Scholarship (1) $5,000

Non-finalist $3,000

Top Fundraiser 3rd Runner-up $1,000

Women in Business 3rd Place $2,000

Forever Miss America $5,000

$5,000 (1st) / $2,500 (2nd) / $1,000 (3,4 & 5)

Miss Vermont Danielle Morse

Non-finalist $3,000

$5,000 (1st) / $2,500 (2nd) / $1,000 (3,4 & 5)

Miss Virgina Tatum Sheppard

Non-finalist $3,000

$10,000 (1st) / $4,000 (2nd) / $2,000 (3rd)

Miss Washington Maddie Louder

Non-finalist $3,000

$10,000 (1st) / $4,000 (2nd) / $2,000 (3rd)

Miss West Virginia Jaelyn Wratchford

$10,000 (1st) / $4,000 (2nd) / $2,000 (3rd)

Non-finalist $3,000

$3, 000 (1st) / $2,000 (2nd)

Miss Wisconsin Jennifer Schmidt

Jean Bartel Military Awareness Scholarship (1) $3,000

Non-finalist $3,000

STEM 3rd Place $2,000

Miss Missouri Callie Cox

Allman Medical Scholarship (1)

Non-finalist $3,000

Forever Miss America Scholarship (1)

Miss Montana Jessica Criss

Non-finalist $3,000

Sherman College of Chiropractic (51)

$10,000

Miss Wyoming Mikkayla DeBolt

Non-finalist $3,000

$5,000

$123,550 each (in-kind tuition scholarship)

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TOP FINALISTS

Marcelle LeBlanc | Alabama

MAOTeen 2022 $30,000

Top Interview $500

Preliminary Talent $500

Kate Wills | Maryland

1st Runner-up $10,000

America’s Choice $1,000 Spirit of America $1,000

Katherine Omo-Osagie | Texas

2nd Runner-up $4,000

Top Interview $500

Ilima Sexton | Hawaii

Semi-Finalist $1,500

Tori Johnston | Mississippi

Semi-Finalist $1,500

Ella Phillips | Oklahoma

Semi-Finalist $1,500

Jaylen Baron | Pennsylvania

Semi-Finalist$1,500

Top Interview $500

Preliminary Evening Wear/Onstage Question $500

Megan Wright | Georgia

3rd Runner-up $3,000

Preliminary Evening Wear/On-Stage Question $500

Jamie Rose Chen | Nebraska

4th Runner-up $2,000

Dabria Aguilar | South Carolina

Semi-Finalist $1,500

Top Dance Talent $500

Advertising Sales $1,000

Top Fundraising $500

Charlee Sorensen | Utah

Semi-Finalist $1,500

Top Vocal Talent $500

Preliminary Talent $500

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NON-FINALIST SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Miss Alaska Sycely Wheeles

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Arizona Kate Blair

Non-finalist $1,000 Teens In Action $1,000

Miss Arkansas Shelby Cook

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss America’s Outstanding Teen

Miss California Maya Alvarez-Coyne

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Colorado Lila Sacha

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Connecticut Aicha Diallo

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Delaware Haley Alexander

Non-finalist $1,000

First Runner Up

Second Runner Up

Third Runner Up

Fourth Runner Up

Semi-Finalists ($1,500 each)

Non-Finalists ($1,000 each)

Miss District of Columbia Jade Ridout

Non-finalist $1,000

Preliminary Talent ($500 each)

Preliminary Evening Wear ($500 each)

Miss Florida Ruby Tilghman

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Idaho Madi Andreason

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Illinois Kylie Ryder

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Indiana Kate Dimmett

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Iowa Maggie Leach

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Kansas Gracie Hendrickson

Non-finalist $1,000 Top Fundraising $500

Miss Kentucky Chloe Yates

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Louisiana Sophia Nawaz

Non-finalist $1,000

Teens in Action

Spirit of America

Advertising Sales Award

America’s Choice

Top Interview

Top Vocal Talent Award

Top Dance Talent Award

TOTAL: $100,000

$30,000

$10,000

$4,000

$3,000

$2,000

$7,500

$36,000

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

$500

$500

$500

Miss Maine Lauren Brown Jorgensen

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Massechusetts Tess O’Riordan

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Michigan Rylie Dewley

Non-finalist $1,000

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We extend our gratitude to the generous supporters of our Scholarship Fund. MAOTeen has paid more than $1.5 million dollars in cash scholarships directly to more than 200 universities in all 50 states. We could not do this without your incredible support. Thank you!

We extend our gratitude to the generous supporters of our Scholarship Fund. MAOTeen has paid more than $1.5 million dollars in cash scholarships directly to more than 200 universities in all 50 states. We could not

Miss Minnesota Bella Grill

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Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Missouri Ashley Berry

Non-finalist $1,000

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Tawni Darby Orloski - former Miss Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Teen | Kim Gravel - Belle Beauty | Crown Clips

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Tawni Darby Orloski - former Miss Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Teen | Kim Gravel - Belle Beauty | Crown Clips

Tawni Darby Orloski - former Miss Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Teen | Kim Gravel - Belle Beauty | Crown Clips

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10% of all revenue generated from MAO and MAO Teen Candidates’ purchases at RebelAthletic.com go directly to supporting scholarships for each MAO State Organization. Any non-clearance purchase on our site qualifies when you use your exclusive MAO State Code at checkout. Not only does your state organization receive scholarship funds from your purchase, but you’ll also receive 10% off at checkout. Contact your state director for the code.

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