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Pre-Show Renaissance Remarks MVP Seats Friday – Local Director Introductions National Anthem – Carlie Schnittke, Breckelle Miller

Miss Ohio’s Year

Thursday & Friday Shows

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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

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TALENT Thursday - Candidates 1 – 11 Friday – Candidates 12 – 22 THURSDAY New Miss Ohio’s Outstanding Teen Performs FRIDAY Lora Current performs

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SII PITCH & ON-STAGE QUESTION Thursday - Candidates 12-22 Friday – Candidates 1-11 CANDIDATE PRODUCTION NUMBER Thursday - Candidates 1 – 11 Friday – Candidates 12-22

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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 AWARDS

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

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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 some­ thing 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 oth­ ers as you are about your own.

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

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

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

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

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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 friend­ ship 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 well­ being of man, his community and world.

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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.

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Embrace all you've been and who you are becoming.

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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”

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Thursday Preliminary Talent Winner

Friday Preliminary Talent Winner

Ava Marguerite Moore Miss Montgomery County

Mackenzie Perry Miss Miami Valley

Danielle Vivcharenko Miss North Coast Semi-finalist 2021

Emelia Sherin

Jaeleen Davis

Miss Greater Cleveland Semi-finalist 2021

Miss Akron Canton Semi-finalist 2021

Haylee Holt

Olivia Fosson

Miss Mohican Valley Semi-finalist 2021

Miss Shawnee Semi-finalist 2021

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2021 OHIO BOARD SIGNING

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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GOLF OUTING 2021 Thank you to everyone who helped make our Miss Ohio Golf Outing a huge success!

Golf Outing 2023 May 20, 2023

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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 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1978 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989

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

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

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Name Awards Kristi Cooke Renee Autherson Robin Meade F Titilayo Adedokun 2,T Lea Mack T Ellen Pasturzak Robyn Hancock T Kelly Creager Cheya Watkins Tiffany Baumann Stephanie Meisberger Natalie Witwer Tiffany Haas Q Janelle Couts Amanda Beagle T Marlia Fontaine Melanie Murphy Roberta Camp Karissa Martin Erica Gelhaus Becky Minger Ellen Bryan Elissa McCracken Heather Wells Mackenzie Bart F Sarah Hider Alice Magoto S Sarah Clapper W Matti-Lynn Chrisman Caroline Grace Williams Caroline Grace Williams Lora Current

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

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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

SUE SWINEHART

TIM O’GUINN

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

TREASURER

SANDY BISHOP

ERIN DANIELS

TERRY HERLIHY

HOLLY CAMPBELL-BRADLEY

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TEEN DIRECTOR & BOARD ADVISOR

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SHERRI HOSELTON

SHARON HERLIHY

CARLA WRASSE

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JUDGES COMMITTEE The goal of our efforts is to find the best Miss Ohio and potential Miss America.

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

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

TIMOTHY O’GUINN

SHERRI HOSELTON

JODIE FRY

JUDGES’ CHAIRPERSON

JUDGES’ CO-CHAIRPERSON

JUDGES’ COMMITTEE

DUSTIN HOSLER

SUSAN HARRY

MIKE ARTER

AUDITOR

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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.

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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.

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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

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Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Award $500

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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

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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.

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

- Jacquelyn Mayer Miss Ohio 1962

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!

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HOSTESSES

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

CHAPERONES

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

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SUB CHAPERONES

(L-R): Rhonda Pore, Amber Cleland, Barb Keiser Not Pictured: Susan Husbands

Good Luck and Best Wishes to ALL the

Miss and Teen Candidates and Miss Ohio Princesses!

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LOCAL DIRECTORS & MENTORS

ALLIE HOFFMAN & ANN KRUCEK

MARTHA CAMPBELL

CHARMAE COTTOM

LARRY & KATHY WISE

Miss Clayland

Miss Greater Cleveland Miss Northern Ohio Miss Greater Cleveland Outstanding Teen Miss Spirit of Ohio

Mentor

DOLLY RUFFING &

JAN & DON MOLL

JACKY JOHNSON

Miss North Coast Miss North Coast’s Outstanding Teen

Miss Oxford Miss Tallawanda Miss Oxford’s Outstanding Teen Miss Tallawanda’s Outstanding Teen

Miss Akron-Canton

KIRSTEN SCHMITZ Miss Lake Festival Miss Lake Festival’s Outstanding Teen

WIL VICKERY Miss Maple City Miss Maple City’s Outstanding Teen

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LOCAL DIRECTORS & MENTORS

REGINA SPEAS Miss Shawnee Miss Portsmouth Miss Shawnee’s Outstanding Teen Miss Portmouth’s Outstanding Teen

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Madelanah McFarland

Victoria Adams

Emma Rose Lewis

Crimzen Christmas

MISS AKRON CANTON

MISS BUCKEYE STATE

MISS CLAYLAND

MISS CUYAHOGA VALLEY

Emily Legenza

Diamond Coleman

Rachel Werling

Elizabetta Nies

MISS GREATER CLEVELAND

MISS HEART OF OHIO

MISS LAKE FESTIVAL

MISS MAPLE CITY

Desi Hunt

Caitlin Seifert

Emily Fields

Madison Miller

MISS MOHICAN VALLEY

MISS NORTH COAST

MISS NORTHEASTERN OHIO

MISS NORTHERN OHIO

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Ivy Parker

Miranda Nichols

Baylee Martin

Autumn Kessler

MISS OHIO RIVER

MISS OXFORD

MISS PORTSMOUTH

MISS SHAWNEE

Mozie Van Raaig

Brittany Herman

Bryn Hasenaur

Olivia Kentner

MISS SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO

MISS SOUTHERN

MISS SOUTHWESTERN OHIO

MISS SPIRIT OF OHIO

Marina Denunzio

Bailey Schwiebert

MISS TALLAWANDA

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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.

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.

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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.

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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!

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.

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MISS CUYAHOGA 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

Christmas

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Diamond

Coleman

Mental Monsterz - Mental Health Awareness

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

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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!

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Caitlin

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.

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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.

emily

Fields

I See You!

Invisible disability awareness

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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.

Madison

Miller

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

Baylee Joy

Martin

B4 The Dawn

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

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MISS SHAWNEE 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.

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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

Mozie van

Raaij

Be Kind

Breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness while spreading kindness.

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MISS SOUTHERN 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.

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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.

Bryn

Hasenaur

Pink Is Powerful: Advocating for Breast Cancer Testing Encouraging awareness for the importance of early detection and self-testing of Breast Cancer.

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MISS SPIRIT 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

Via

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.

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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.

Marina

DeNunzio

Project Fearless

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

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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.

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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

TIFFANY HAAS - MISS OHIO 2002

THURSDAY EMCEE

FRIDAY 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 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

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Susan Kay Johnson

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

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CANDIDATE FLIGHTS SCARLET FLIGHT WEDNESDAY INTERVIEW

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FRIDAY

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Name

Local

Talent

1

Mozie van Raaij

South Central

Guitar

2

Victoria Adams

Buckeye State

Baton

3

Madelanah McFarland

Akron Canton

Vocal

4

Bailey Schweibert

Tomato Festival

Vocal

5

Crimzen Christmas

Cuyahoga Valley

Tap

6

Ivy Parker

Ohio River

Vocal

7

Emily Legenza

Greater Cleveland

Vocal

8

Bryn Hasenaur

Southwestern Ohio

Vocal

9

Caitlin Seifert

North Coast

Baton

10

Elizabetta Nies

Maple City

Piano

SOCIAL IMPACT PITCH RED CARPET

11

Baylee Martin

Portsmouth

Vocal

GREY FLIGHT

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Name

Local

Talent

12

Olivia Kentner

Spirit of Ohio

Vocal/Dance

13

Emma Rose Lewis

Clayland

Vocal

14

Mirandi Nichols

Oxford

Steel Pans

INTERVIEW

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Desi Hunt

Mohican Valley

Vocal

16

Rachel Werling

Lake Festival

Vocal/Cello

THURSDAY

17

Brittney Herman

Southern Ohio

Flute

WEDNESDAY

SOCIAL IMPACT PITCH RED CARPET

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Marina DeNunzio

Tallawanda

Vocal

19

Madison Miller

Northern Ohio

Piano

20

Emily Fields

Northeastern Ohio

Dance

FRIDAY

21

Diamond Coleman

Heart of Ohio

Vocal

22

Autumn Kessler

Shawnee

Tap

TALENT

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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PRODUCTION STAFF Co-Producer & Stage Manager Terri Herlihy

Creative Scripting Sue & Vince Swinehart

Program Book Coordinators Paige & Sandy Bishop

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

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

Program Book Sales Judy Miller, Rita Dropsey

Lighting Director Jim Heydinger

Emcee Coordinator Sandy Bishop

Vocal Director Condrea Webber

Teleprompter Alexis McRae

Choreographer Deon Taylor

Script Cards Sandy Bishop

Candidate Chairperson Sharon Herlihy

Costumes Sue Swinehart

Candidate Stage Coordinator Linda Eggan

Assistant to Principals Sue Swinehart

Stage Left Kim Moore

Candidate Coordinator, Meals Sharon Herlihy, Carla Wrasse

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

Candidate Assistants Amber Cleland, Carla Wrasse

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

Production Assistant Kay Hall

Color Guard 179th Airlift Wing Color Guard

Spot Operators Sean Loeber

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

Meal Helpers Jean Mayer, Dayna Sowers Miss Ohio Staff Physician Dr. Melissa Becker

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

Boradview Heights New Albany New Albany Lexington Kirtland Lexington North Royalton Minster Portsmouth Lakewood Wapakoneta Ironton Lima Wooster Patriot Chillicothe Warren

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Executive Director Erin Daniels Producer Dylan Daniels Choreographer Caroline Grace Williams Stage Manager Terri Herlihy Lighting Director Jim Heydinger

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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

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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.

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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.

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MISS OHIO’S PRINCESS CAMP 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

MICHAELA DUDA 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

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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

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

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

ZOEY MERTZ 11 year old daughter of Ashley & Greg Mertz 6th grader at Celina intermediate in Celina, Ohio Loves Baton and dance Favorite Show Matildia

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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

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

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

SIENNA WATKINS 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

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There she is...

Miss Neurosurgeon, Miss Social Activist, Miss Jet Pilot, Miss Investigative Journalist, Miss Expert Coder, Miss CEO . . .

Miss Whatever-She-Wants-to-Be. And yes, she is beautiful.

Beautiful in the way she is smart, principled and passionate.

Stunning in how she leads, commands a room and makes an impact.

Striking in her genuineness, fearlessness and general awesomeness.

Never guided by what she ‘should do’ but forever driven by what she ‘could do’.

She has the confidence, the skills and is empowered to make it happen.

There she is. Miss America.

No wonder she has a crown — she rules.

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Improve public speaking techniques and create your pitch to promote your passion.

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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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Miss America 2022 $100,000 Preliminary Social Impact $1,000

Lauren Bradford Miss Alabama

Andolyn Medina Miss District of Columbia Top 10 $8,500 Top Fundraiser 4th Runner-up $1,000 Jean Bartel Military Awareness $3,000

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

Leah Roddenberry Miss Florida

Elizabeth Pierre Miss Massechusetts 2nd Runner-up $20,000

Top 10 $8,500 Preliminary Talent $2,500

Sydney Park Miss New York

Mallory Fuller Miss Texas

3rd Runner-up $15,000 Preliminary Talent $2,500

Top 10 $8,500 Preliminary Social Impact Pitch $1,000

Abigail Hayes Miss Oregon

Sasha Sloan Miss Utah

4th Runner-up $10,000

Top 10 $8,500

Isabelle Hanson Miss Illinois

Top 10 $8,500 Jean Bartel Social Impact Initiative 2nd Place $4,000 Equity and Justice 1st Place $3,000

NON-FINALIST SCHOLARSHIPS Miss Arizona Amber Barto Miss Nebraska Morgan Holen Non-finalist $3,000 Non-finalist Talent $1,000

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Non-finalist $3,000 Non-finalist Talent $1,000 Women in Business 2nd Place $4,000

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Miss Arkansas Whitney Williams Non-finalist $3,000 Non-finalist Talent $1,000

Miss Nevada Macie Tuell

Miss California Jazmin Avalos

Miss New Hampshire Ashley Marsh

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Non-finalist $3,000

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Miss Colorado Maura Spence-Carroll Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Connecticut Sapna Raghavan Non-finalist $3,000

Scholarship Miss Delaware Sophie Phillips

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 Non-finalist Award $3,000

Miss North Carolina Carli Batson Miss America $1 00, 000 $3,000 Non-finalist $50,000 donation inKarson Honor of Karen Smith by Ryan & Shawntel Smith Wuerch, Miss America 1996 Miss Georgia Pennington $50,000 in donations from The Century Club donors Non-finalist $3,000

Non-finalist $3,000 Equity and Justice 2nd Place $2,000 1st Runner-up

Miss Courtney Choy 2ndHawaii Runner-up Non-finalist $3,000

3rd Runner-up Miss Idaho Ayriss Torres Non-finalist $3,000 4th Runner-up Miss Indiana Braxton Kennedy Hiser Finalists Non-finalist $3,000

Semi Finalists Miss Iowa Grace Lynn Keller Non-finalist $3,000Candidates All remaining Miss Kansas Taylor Clark Preliminary Talent Winners (2) Sponsored by Kawai Pianos Non-finalist $3,000

Top Fundraiser 2nd Runner-up $2,000

Miss $2 5 North , 000 Dakota Reyna Bergstrom Non-finalist $3,000

$2 0, 000 Non-finalist $1 5 , 000 $3,000 Miss Ashleigh Robinson $1 0,Oklahoma 000 Non-finalist $3,000 $8 , 5 00 each Miss Pennsylvania Meghan Sinisi Non-finalist $3,000 $6, 000 each Women in Business 1st Place $10,000 $3, 000 each Miss Rhode Island Leigh Payne $2 , 5 00 each Non-finalist $3,000 Miss Ohio Lora Current

Miss South Carolina Julia Herrin Miss KentuckySocial Haley B. Wheeler Preliminary Impact Pitch Winners (2) Non-finalist $ 1 , 0 0 0 each $3,000 Sponsored by IT Help, Inc. Non-finalist $3,000

NonFinalistJulia Talent Winners (4) Miss Louisiana Claire Williams Non-finalist $3,000 Miss2nd Congeniality STEM Place $4,000

Dakota University Miss MaineState Mariah Larocque Beacom College STEM Scholarship (1) Non-finalist $3,000 Miss Congeniality $2,000

Miss America Organization Top Miss Maryland -Lydia Sohn Candidates Fundraisers National Non-finalist $3,000

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Non-finalist $3,000 Non-finalist Talent $1,000 STEM Scholarship Winners (3) America’s Choice $10,000 Jean Social Impact Initiative STEM 1st Bartel Place $10,000

Top Fundraiser Winner $5,000

$ 1 , 0South 0 0 each Miss Dakota Kaitlin O’Neill Non-finalist $2 , 000 $3,000

Miss Tennessee Tally Bevis

Non-finalist $3,000 $5 ,Fundraiser 000 Top 3rd Runner-up $1,000 Women in Business 3rd Place $2,000 Forever Miss America $5,000 (1st) / (2nd) /

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Miss Washington Maddie Louder Scholarship Winners (3) / $4 , 000 (2nd) / $2 , 000 (3rd) Non-finalist $3,000 $1 0, 000 (1st) Miss Minnesota Elle Mark Virginia Wratchford Women in Business Scholarship Winners (3) Miss / $4 Jaelyn / $ 2 , 0 0 0 (3rd) $1 0,West 000 (1st) , 000 (2nd) Non-finalist $3,000 Miss Mississippi Holly Brand Equity and Justice Scholarship Winners (2)

Non-finalist $3,000

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Miss Wisconsin Jennifer Schmidt Non-finalist $3,000 Jean Bartel Military $3, 000 $3,000 Non-finalist Talent $1,000Awareness Scholarship (1) Non-finalist STEM 3rd Place $2,000 Allman Medical (1) Miss Missouri CallieScholarship Cox Non-finalist $3,000

Forever Miss America Scholarship (1) Miss Montana Jessica Criss Sherman$3,000 College of Chiropractic (51) Non-finalist

$1 0, 000 $5 , 000 $3,000 Non-finalist $1 2 3, 5 5 0 each (in-kind tuition scholarship) Miss Wyoming Mikkayla DeBolt

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TOP FINALISTS Marcelle LeBlanc | Alabama MAOTeen 2022 $30,000 Top Interview $500 Preliminary Talent $500

Kate Wills | Maryland

Ilima Sexton | Hawaii Semi-Finalist $1,500

Tori Johnston | Mississippi Semi-Finalist $1,500

1st Runner-up $10,000 America’s Choice $1,000 Spirit of America $1,000

Ella Phillips | Oklahoma

Katherine Omo-Osagie | Texas

Jaylen Baron | Pennsylvania

Semi-Finalist $1,500

2nd Runner-up $4,000 Top Interview $500 Preliminary Evening Wear/Onstage Question $500

Semi-Finalist$1,500 Top Interview $500

Megan Wright | Georgia

Semi-Finalist $1,500 Top Dance Talent $500 Advertising Sales $1,000 Top Fundraising $500

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

Charlee Sorensen | Utah Semi-Finalist $1,500 Top Vocal Talent $500 Preliminary Talent $500

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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

Miss Montana Annika Bennion Non-finalist $1,000 Advertising Sales $1,000 Top Fundraising $500

Miss Nevada Isabella McGinnis

Non-finalist $1,000 Miss America’s Outstanding Teen $30,000 Non-finalist $1,000 MissMiss America’s America’s Outstanding Outstanding Teen $30,000 $30,000 MissTeen New First Runner Up Hampshire $10,000 Isabel Povey Miss California Maya Alvarez-Coyne Non-finalist FirstFirst Runner Runner Up Up$1,000 $10,000 $10,000 Non-finalist $1,000 Second Runner Up $4,000 Miss New Jersey Isabella Freund Second Second Runner Runner Up Up $4,000 $4,000 Miss Colorado Lila Sacha Non-finalist $1,000 Third Runner Up $3,000 Non-finalist $1,000 Top Fundraising $500 Third Third Runner Runner Up Up $3,000 $3,000 Fourth Runner Up $2,000 Miss Connecticut Aicha Diallo Miss New Mexico Dallas Collins Fourth Fourth Runner Runner Up Up $2,000 $2,000 Non-finalist $1,000 Non-finalist $1,000 each) $7,500 Semi-Finalists ($1,500 ($1,500 ($1,500 each) each) $7,500 $7,500 Semi-Finalists Miss Delaware Haley Alexander Semi-Finalists Misseach) New York Gianna Caetano $36,000 Non-Finalists ($1,000 Non-finalist $1,000 Non-finalist ($1,000 ($1,000 each) each)$1,000 $36,000 $36,000 Non-Finalists Non-Finalists $1,000 Preliminary Talent ($500 each) Miss District of Columbia Jade Ridout Miss North Harley Tilque ($500 ($500 each) each)Carolina $1,000 $1,000 Preliminary Preliminary Talent Talent Non-finalist $1,000 each) $1,000 Preliminary Evening Wear ($500 Non-finalist $1,000 ($500 ($500 each) each) $1,000 $1,000 Preliminary Preliminary Evening Evening Wear Wear Miss Florida Ruby Tilghman North Dakota Teens inMiss Action $1,000 Emma Tong Non-finalist $1,000 Teens Teens inNon-finalist Action in Action$1,000 $1,000 $1,000 Spirit of America $1,000 Miss Idaho Madi Andreason Miss Ohio Maddy Yuzwa Spirit Spirit of America of America $1,000 $1,000 Non-finalist $1,000 Non-finalist $1,000 Advertising Sales Award $1,000 Advertising Advertising Sales Sales Award Award $1,000 $1,000 Miss Illinois Kylie Ryder Oregon$1,000 Moira O’Bryan America’sMiss Choice Non-finalist $1,000 Non-finalist America’s America’s Choice Choice$1,000 $1,000 $1,000 Top Interview $500 Miss Indiana Kate Dimmett Miss Rhode $500 Island Alexa Johnsen TopTop Interview Interview $500 Non-finalist $1,000 Top Vocal Talent Award $500 Non-finalist $1,000 TopTop Vocal Vocal Talent Talent Award Award $500 $500 Miss Iowa Maggie Leach Miss South Dakota Top Dance Talent Award $500 Kianna Healy Non-finalist $1,000 Non-finalist TopTop Dance Dance Talent Talent Award Award$1,000 $500 $500

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

Miss Maine Lauren Brown Jorgensen

Miss Tennessee Taylor Black TOTAL:

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Miss Washington Chloe Furnstahl Non-finalist $1,000

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