Miss Utah 2019 Program Book

COVER

Nia Franklin, Miss America 2019

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Miss Utah 2018, Jesse Craig’s Farewell

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Program for Preliminary Nights

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Program for Final Night

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Masters of Ceremonies

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Meet the Judges

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Miss Utah Farewell Breakfast

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Executive/Operating Miss Utah Board

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Scoring Percentages

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Scholarships and Awards

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You Be The Judge

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Competition Results

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Children’s Miracle Network

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Utah Volunteer Award

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Former Miss Utahs

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Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen

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Little Miss Representatives

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Sadie Huish & Kelly Hale Awards

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2019 Candidate Tribute Pages

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Autographs

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Miss Utah Sponsors

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Candidate Advertisements

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Miss America Organization

Table of Contents

farewell JESSE CRAIG

HowNational lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.

Anthem The moment I was crowned, I felt a surge of different emotions but above everything: gratitude. Gratitude to God for helping me to achieve a dream for which I had so much passion; gratitude to friends and family who dedicated so much to helping me win; gratitude for the opportunity of a lifetime. This past year, there have been plenty of changes — some I have agreed with and others I haven’t. There have been times where I’ve felt frustrated or like I couldn’t keep going... but then I always went back to that feeling the night I was crowned.

Production Number Emcee

Competing at Miss America was one of the best experiences of my life. I will never forget the first time I stood on the Boardwalk Hall stage and how my eyes welled up with thankful tears. Representing Utah was such a privilege and I felt honored to receive the Non-Finalist Talent Award, but the best part was the sisterhood I was able to develop with powerful and confident women from every part of the country.

Even though there were many uncertainties surrounding the competition, sharing the experience with 50 other women gave us courage in knowing we were not alone.

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Introduction of judges and Audiotors

While Miss America was a monumental part of my year, my favorite parts have been the little moments the cameras didn’t always capture: The excitement that dawned on kids’ faces when I would play “Baby Shark” on the violin; power-posing with students of all ages; the conversations about leadership and mental health with teenagers; the looks of hope and happiness on hospital children’s faces; the wisdom I was privy to through interviewing Forever Miss Utahs; long travels with Leean; serving and laughing with the 2019 candidates; and more, are those I am most grateful for. Miss Utah has always been more than just a pageant — it’s a job about making people across the state feel important, and I’m lucky to have had it.

Onstage Interview Talent

This year would not have been possible without the army of people supporting me.

First, my sponsors: Thank you. Thank you for the tanning, dresses, jewelry, eyelashes, haircare, salon services, makeup, fitness services, apparel, and more. Each of you are so generous and attentive. Thank you all for being so kind to me! You have become my great friends over the year. And special thank you to Murdock Hyundai for being supporters of our organization for TEN years! I was always safe and riding in style thanks to you.

Evening Wear / Social Impact Miss Utah Performance

To the Miss Utah Board: Thank you for all of your love and support throughout this year. It’s been a transitional year for all of us, and I’ve been so impressed by how you have all taken this challenge head-on.

And special thank you to Carly, Whitney, and Leean: Carly, thank you so much for all of your support and kindness throughout this year. You’ve always built me up and have made me feel so confident in this role. I love that we both got to handle these new changes together as a team. I love you!

2019 Little Misses

Whitney, I owe so much of this experience to you! Thank you for helping me plan and fulfill my goals this year. Thank you for taking the time to help my blog posts look their best, helping me forward my initiatives, and being my confidante and friend from the beginning to the end. Thank you so much, sister!

Leean, I’m going to miss our adventures together! From braving snowstorm after snowstorm to traveling to all the remote corners of Utah, there’s no one else I would rather travel with. You’ve understood what this year has been better than anyone, and it’s been a privilege to share it with you. I will always treasure our conversations, all of the fun memories involving Diet Coke and ice cream, trips to Maverik, and much more.

I will miss you. Utah will miss you.

To Lyle Larsen, the Wilsons, the Millards, Brooke Maxwell, and Kara North: Thank you for caring about me and for helping me become so prepared for Miss America. You freely gave your advice and help, and then so many of you also traveled to support me at Miss America. I am blessed to have met each of you through this experience. I’m grateful for our friendship and love you all so much.

Jess, Katina, and the Miss GSL Board: Thank you. I was so lucky to have such a great team to prepare me for Miss Utah and Miss America. You sacrificed countless hours to help me become the best I could be for each phase of competition, and you will never know just how much that meant to me. You’ve become my close friends and I’m excited to continue working with you!

Tyson: Thank you for being the ultimate supportive boyfriend in this process. I’m so lucky to be with someone who realizes the significance of this opportunity. Accompanying me to events, taking picture after picture, and listening to me talk your ear off about my year, are just a few of the things you’ve done to support me. I love you and I’m so excited for our future together.

To my Johnson family: thank you so much for loving and supporting me every step of the way. You’ll never know just how much it has meant to me. I’m lucky to have grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins who have been with me for the whole ride. You’ve been the best cheering section I could ever ask for. Thank you for coming to Miss America and cheering me on each year at Miss Utah. I love you all.

Matt and Jake: Thank you for being such great brothers and being there for each and every pageant!

You two are the cutest and have the best hearts. I’m so lucky to have you.

Rachel: I love you and am so grateful to have you as a sister. You’ve always been there to cheer me on both in real life and through Instagram comments. Thank you for coming to my events, supporting me, and always providing a listening ear for whenever I needed it. Thank you and I love you.

Ally: Competing last year with you is a memory I’m so glad we have. Thank you for all of your encouragement, love, and support from the moment I won until now. I love you!

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Aimee: We all miss you so much. Each Utah themed gift you gave me to commemorate my year, how you cared so much to watch each Miss Utah Monday and read every blogpost, and so much more, are memories I will always treasure. Even though I’m heartbroken you’re gone, your spirit of love, service, enthusiasm, and your zest for life inspire me every day. I love you forever.

Mom: I’m here because of you! My love for this organization was born because I grew up watching your passion for it and the women you helped prepare for it. You’ve sacrificed so much to help me achieve this dream and have always been the ultimate example of how to treat others with kindness. Thank you for traveling with me, helping me brainstorm ideas on how to be a better titleholder, reading my articles and watching each video, and for building me up. You’ll forever be the queen and I love you.

To the next Miss Utah: I am so excited for you. This job will push you in ways you couldn’t even imagine.

There are so many opportunities to look forward to, but the most important is your opportunity to make a lasting impact wherever you go. Always be on the lookout for little eyes who are watching and waiting for your attention, always ask what more you can do, have an attitude of gratitude, be proactive, push yourself, and always remember what a blessing this is.

Thank you, Utah. It has been a privilege and honor to represent and wear your name across my heart each day.

In the words of Taylor Swift: Long live all the mountains we moved I had the time of my life with you.

All my love,

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Dad: Thank you for caring about my year. It meant so much when you would ask what appearance I was leaving for or what I had been up to as Miss Utah. You’ve been so supportive and have really believed in the power of this program. I love you!

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PRELIMINARIES

National Anthem NATIONAL ANTHEM Wednesday - Jefferson Murdock, Thursday - Blake Walker, Friday - Tierra Custer

Production Number PRODUCTION NUMBER Emcee

2019 Candidates & Miss Utah 2018, Jesse Craig

MASTERS OF CEREMONIES Wednesday - Karlie Major Arave, Miss Utah 2014

Miss UtahThursday 2018 - Gina Larsen Du Pre, Miss Utah 1985

Friday - Kara Arnold Applegate, Miss Utah 2012

Introduction of judges and Auditors

INTRODUCTION OF JUDGES & AUDITORS OF SPONSORS Onstage RECOGNITION Interview SPECIAL PERFORMANCE Talent

2019 Little Misses

TALENT (1st half)

MU, Thursday - ALPHA, Friday - SIGMA EveningWednesday Wear /-Social Impact

ONSTAGE QUESTION

Wednesday - SIGMA, Thursday - MU, Friday - ALPHA Miss Utah Performance

TALENT (2nd half)

Wednesday 2019 Little Misses- MU, Thursday - ALPHA, Friday - SIGMA

MISS UTAH PERFORMANCE

Wednesday - Jesse Craig Thursday - Jesse Craig Friday - Jesse Craig & Elizabeth Johnson Craig, Miss Utah 1991

EVENING WEAR/SIS Wednesday - ALPHA , Thursday - SIGMA, Friday - MU

GUEST PERFORMANCE Thursday - Claire Inouye - Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen & Jesse Craig

PRELIMINARY AWARDS WEDNESDAY Soles4Souls, Highest Ad Page Sales, Competition Preliminary Awards - Talent and Evening Wear

THURSDAY doTERRA STEM Scholarship,

Competition Preliminary Awards - Talent and Evening Wear

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FRIDAY CMNH Awards, UVU Service Scholarship, Sadie Huish Award, Competition Preliminary Awards - Talent and Evening Wear

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Marisa Nielsen Brough - Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen, 2010

PRODUCTION NUMBER 2019 Candidates & Miss Utah 2018, Jesse Craig

MASTER OF CEREMONIES Shawn Mortensen

TOP 11 FINALISTS PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD INTRODUCTION OF JUDGES & AUDITORS RECOGNITION OF SPONSORS ON STAGE QUESTION Top 12 Finalists

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE 2019 Little Misses

TALENT COMPETITION Top 12 Finalists

MISS UTAH PERFORMANCE Jesse Craig, Miss Utah 2018 “Misirlou and the Bee,” Miss America Piece

WEEK IN REVIEW TOP SEVEN FINALISTS Recognition of Former Miss Utahs 2019 Little Miss Promenade EVENING WEAR / SIS

FINAL NIGHT

NATIONAL ANTHEM

Top 7 Finalists

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE National Partner - CMNH FINAL FIVE DISCUSSION SPECIAL PERFORMANCE Claire Inouye, Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen, 2019

YEAR IN REVIEW/farewell walk Jesse Craig, Miss Utah 2018

SPECIAL AWARDS FINALISTS

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Following her year of service as Miss Utah 2014, Karlie married the man of her dreams, completed an internship with the Utah Attorney General’s office where she helped develop the Utah Crisis Hotline, and traveled the country with the USU Pro Sales team ranking in multiple national sales competitions.

Karlie Major Arave

Most recently, Karlie has taken on her favorite title yet; “Mom” as she and her husband Colton welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Mila, this past February.

Karlie continues to mentor, coach and judge for multiple pageant systems, and wishes the candidates the best of luck!

As Miss Utah State Fair, Gina won the title of Miss Utah 1985. In every pageant she competed in, Gina won Preliminary Talent Awards for her vocal talent.

Gina also plays the piano and toured with B.Y.U. Folk Dancers during college.

Gina has a degree in Broadcast Communications and was an anchor/reporter in Green Bay, WI. and Salt Lake City at KSL. Since moving back to Utah, Gina has been in software sales at companies which include Novell, Adobe, and now Cisco. Gina has traveled the world for work and fun. Last year, she went to Israel twice!

For 10 years Gina raised her 3 children as a single mother and says Kasey, Jessie, and Jonny are her greatest accomplishments. She re-married 3 years ago and she and her husband, Todd King, have 11 children and 10 grandchildren together.

Gina Larsen Du Pre Dr. Kara Arnold Applegate graduated magna cum laude in 2012 from the University of Utah with a degree in Biochemistry and a minor in Music. In 2017, she graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine and is currently a psychiatry resident at the same institution.

Following residency, Kara will complete a fellowship to become a child and adolescent psychiatrist. In the Miss America Organization, Kara served as Miss Davis County 2011, went on to win the title of Miss Utah 2012, and placed in the top 14 at Miss America. With 16 years of classical piano training and 18 years of dance training, Kara has a love for the arts as well as for science and medicine.

More than anything, Kara loves spending time with her husband, Andrew, and their 1-year-old son, August. They are outdoor enthusiasts and are always looking for their next adventure.

Kara Arnold Applegate

CEREMONIES

Karlie spent the following summer working as an international business consultant in Ghana, Africa teaching business skills to aspiring entrepreneurs. Following her summer abroad, she returned to Utah State University where she graduated Cum Laude with her degree in Communications and Marketing.

Upon graduation she began working at Workday, ranked #4 in Forbes Best Companies to Work For, where she has been involved in encouraging women to pursue a career in technology.

MASTERS of

Shawn Michael Mortensen is an accomplished director, choreographer, set designer and performer. Most of his work can be seen at the SCERA where he works as the Production and Program Manager and Director of SCERA Youth Theatre. Shawn has helped bring many great shows to the Shell stage including Tarzan the Musical, Disney’s Little Mermaid, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Seussical the Musical to name a few.

Shawn has been an annual performer in Edinburgh, Scotland where he and several other local performers perform for sold out audiences at the Edinburgh International Fringe festival. Shawn is no stranger to the pageant world having been a master of ceremonies, judge, talent and walking coach, interview coach and pageant production team member.

Shawn Mortensen

Shawn is an avid supporter of the Miss America Organization and truly believes in the ability it has to give young women an opportunity to express their concerns for their community and gives them the engine to accomplish their goals in bringing about change.

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meet THE JUDGES

CHARLES ALLEN BIRD

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Mia has judged state Pageants in Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, New York, California, Tennessee, Georgia and Utah for the Miss America System. She is thrilled to be back in Utah a second time. Mia and her husband have two daughters who are successful in the arts as a professional painter and a dancer. She and her husband divide their time between Dallas and their East Texas Ranch.

Charlie Bird was Cosmo the Cougar at Brigham Young University from 2016-2018. He received national acclaim for his multiple dance performances with the BYU Cougarettes. As Cosmo, he performed on stages across the country, including the ESPN College Football Awards and America’s Got Talent. The year 2017 was dubbed “Year of the Mascot” by NBC Sports in honor of Cosmo’s character and performance.

Charlie was born and raised in Southwest Missouri, and served a 2-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Redlands, California. He graduated from BYU in 2018 with degrees in Global Supply Chain Management and Spanish Studies.

Charlie is an active LGBTQ advocate and is involved with multiple nonprofit LGBTQ organizations across Utah. He currently resides in New York City where he works in Spanish translation, and logistics consulting.

MIA DAVIS Mia began her ballet training with Ballet Oklahoma where she joined the company and performed solo roles in such famous classic ballets as Coppelia, Swan Lake, Giselle and Firebird and Nutcracker. A highlight during this time was working personally with Agnes de Mille as she staged her famous ballet, Rodeo, for the company. In her last two years with the company Mia had the great opportunity to dance under the direction of Edward Villella.

In 1986 Mia was accepted to attend the Juilliard School on scholarship. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance and a minor in music from the Juilliard School . During her training at Juilliard, Mia performed leading roles in famous works by such greats as Balanchine, Anthony Tudor, Paul Taylor and Martha Graham. In her final year at Juilliard she was selected to perform the leading role in the Joffrey Ballet’s famous work, Valentine, choreographed by Gerald Arpino. Mia toured the state of New York performing this piece with the Lincoln Center Touring Program.

In 1988 Ms. Davis won the title of Miss New York and was honored with a special talent award at the 1989 Miss America Pageant. During her reign Mia accepted the role of Goodwill Ambassador to the State of New York which enabled her to travel the state performing and speaking regarding the arts. Upon her graduation from Juilliard Mia was offered the position of Assistant to the Producer of the PBS Great Performances television series Dance in America. During her first year with the series they were thrilled to win an Emmy Award for the show titled “Balanchine in America.”

In 1992 Mia moved to Dallas where for the last 25 years she has taught ballet professionally as well as Choreographed and trained young dancers who come from around the country for her expertise.

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Mette Boving Castor was Miss Louisiana 1997 and placed in the Top Ten at Miss America.

After completing her year of service, she returned to Louisiana Tech University where she graduated Cum Laude and began her career with GlaxoSmithKline. She and her husband Bill married in 2003 and they now reside in Highlands Ranch, Colorado with their three sons, Nicholas, Christopher and Kyle.

She is an active volunteer with the Junior League of Denver, the Matthew Shepard Foundation, the Douglas County Republicans, the Denver VA Hospital and Camp Quality Louisiana, where for 20 years she hosted their annual telethon raising more than 1.2 million dollars locally.

After putting her career on hold to become a full-time mom in 2006, Mette returned to her career last year as an Infectious Disease Specialist focusing on HIV with Janssen Therapeutics. Along with training in vocal performance, Mette has trained with Ballet West, Houston Ballet, The Boston Ballet and the Royal Danish Ballet in Copenhagen. She has performed the national anthem at the Sugar Bowl, Independence Bowl, NFL, MLB, NHL and NBA teams.

Since her year of service, she has continued her involvement with the Miss America Organization at the local and state level as an entertainer, emcee and judge. Just this April, she took on the challenge of co-leading a small group of volunteers determined to make the Miss Colorado Competition a reality – on a ten-week timeline!

RANDY E. PRUETT Randy E. Pruett is Vice President of Cooksey Communications, a Texas-based public relations firm where he counsels corporate executives on brand awareness, reputation management, crisis communications and public advocacy. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Texas Monthly, on NPR, PBS and CNN. A competitive cook, avid blogger and passionate art collector, he’s also an Accredited Business Communicator, a Certified Association Executive and has been honored as “Dallas’ Communicator of the Year.” Previously, he served on the Board of Directors, as Associate Producer, as Judges’ Coordinator and Historian for the Miss Texas Pageant.

He authored the coffee table book and DVD collection titled “A Dream as Big as Texas: Miss Texas Celebrates Her 75th Anniversary.” Randy has judged 22 different Miss America state pageants – most recently West Virginia, North Carolina, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Maine, North Dakota, Kentucky, Indiana and California.

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meet THE JUDGES

METTE BOVING CASTOR

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MCKENNA BROWN McKenna Brown was born and raised in Utah and currently lives in Utah County. She is the mother to 3 girls and 1 little man.

Harper (8) Quin (7) Sloane (3) Hutch (6 months). In September she and her husband Scott will be celebrating their 10 year anniversary.

McKenna grew up participating in pageants in the Miss America system. During her service she has promoted literacy awareness and has been a apart of many local charities.

She and her husband have traveled with Vivint Gives Back and Globe Aware to Cambodia, Peru, Romania and Florida building schools and working with children.

This year their efforts will be in Chiangmai Thailand.

McKenna is honored to be apart of the Miss Utah America program this year and is very excited to meet all of the beautiful young ladies!

JOSEPH NERI Joe has been involved with the Miss RI America System since 1988. He has served on the Miss Rhode Island Board in various capacities, most recently as its Executive Director. Mr. Neri has been a judge for several states, including Utah, Kentucky, Indiana, Arizona, Virginia, Connecticut, Vermont, Maine, South Dakota , New Jersey and New York. (Last year I was on the panel of judges for the Miss NY Program; our winner went on to become Miss America.)

An undergraduate of Rhode Island College, Joe majored in Communications. He has been an active alumnus since his graduation, serving as both the president of the College’s alumni association and as president of the Rhode Island College Foundation.

In 1988 Joe was selected as the Alumnus of the Year; this was followed in 1999 when he was honored by the Foundation for his years of support. Joe also received a Master’s Degree in Education from Providence College, where he concentrated on secondary school administration. Continuing his education, he achieved a certificate of advanced graduate study. Additionally, he has had training in dance and vocal performance. An educator by profession, Joe was a teacher and a high school administrator. He later became the director of an adult education program, working extensively with at-risk youth.

Mr. Neri is a movie buff, spending much of his leisure time at the local cinema. Yoga has become an important part of his weekly workout. He resides in East Greenwich, Rhode Island and is the proud “nono” of Ryan Joseph and Brooke Elizabeth.

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Tania Bliss was born and raised in a small farming community in Southern Alberta, Canada.

Tania is a strategic marketing executive and speaker in the consumer goods industry. For over two decades she has specialized in the area of Anti-Aging and communications.

She began her career in Broadcast news after graduating from BYU as an on-air news anchor and reporter in Alberta, Canada. Soon, she discovered she had a great passion for skincare and understanding the aging process.

Tania worked to become an executive for one of the largest network marketing skin care companies in the world. She has been featured on several skin care training videos and has traveled the world implementing marketing strategies helping women and men not only learn how to slow the aging process and have youthful, radiant skin; but also how to make a living showing others how to do the same.

Currently she resides in Lindon with her Husband Richard and their 6 and 3 year olds, Kate and Hudson. While raising her children she has continued her passion for strategic marketing and communications with several clients through her own consulting company.

She continues to work in the skin care industry as a consultant and resides in Lindon with her husband Rich, and their two energetic children.

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meet THE JUDGES

TANIA BLISS

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JESSE CRAIG Miss Utah 2018

Utah thanks you for a fantastic year of service.

MISS UTAH

Executive Director

Valerie McKee Executive Producer

Nicole Kielbasa Whitney Thomas Co-Director

Princess Frew Field Director

Communications Director

Landon Tooke Judges Chair

Jackie Bohls Executive Secretary

THE MISS UTAH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT

The Miss Utah Organization provides unique opportunities for women in Utah to develop skills for future career opportunities and compete for scholarship awards. The organization also encourages a spirit of volunteerism and promotes social issues through the social impact initiatives of local titleholders and Miss Utah.

executive BOARD

Carly Condie

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operating BOARD

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OPERATING BOARD BUSINESS MANAGER

Leean Gray

CMN HOSPITALS LIAISON

Madison Wilson

FOOD COORDINATOR

Tris Bare

HOSTESS CHAIR

Camille Cottle

LEGAL COUNSEL

Kara H. North

LITTLE MISS COORDINATOR

Randi Jo Marble

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Kate Daly

PROGRAM BOOK DESIGN

Risa Baker

SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR

Lauren Wilson

SPECIAL EVENTS

Heather Jackman

SPONSORSHIP CHAIR

Natalie Crockett

TEEN DIRECTOR

Amy Rasmussen

WEBMASTER

Sam Thomas

FIELD DIRECTORS Sheri Williams, Holly Oslen, Charlotte Graham, Noel Miller, Barbera Piner, Lea Ann Southwick, Melissa Gray, Jessica Lindley, Cindy Cole, Laurie Pitchforth

SPECIAL THANKS AUDITORS

Bruce & Laura Everingham

VIDEOGRAPHER

BAM ZAC,LLC

PROGRAM BOOK PRINTING

North Star Printing

ECCLES THEATER

Elizabeth Ferguson & Staff & Stage Crew

ESCORTS

Dominik Ray & Colton Hatch

An aspect of Miss Utah I look forward to every year is the time I get to spend with the hostesses. These women have become my friends, confidantes, and cheerleaders over the years.

LeaAnn Southwick was my hostess during my first competition year and I was a nervous rookie but she believed in me. Backstage prior to each competition, she would give me a hug, look me in the eye, and say “You can do this. It doesn’t matter that you’re a first-year — you’ve got this.” My other hostess, Jill Tolley, was so kind and uplifting. Even when I had dresses that had difficult zippers or we had any kind of dilemma, she was a calming presence that made me feel at ease. I vividly remember her waiting backstage to help with my dress and bringing an extra can of spray glue in case I needed it. I felt that both my hostesses — and all the hostesses for that matter — truly cared about my well-being and genuinely loved me.

That kind of support is what led me to have the confidence required to perform at my best.

The hostesses have by far been one of the best parts of this experience and I’m so grateful for them. -Jesse Craig, Miss Utah 2018

2019 HOSTESSES Sally Simpson Dawn Pope Meeves Amy Mickey Kami Creer Ashley Bolt Julie Edwards Emily Johnson Louise Odysseus Jonique Dyer

VOLUNTEER

American Fork

Jenny Thacker

Beaver County

Melissa Kanell

Cache Valley

Debbie Peterson/Pam Repko

Carbon County

Kylie Howes

Davis County

Kellie Buckalew

Deseret *

Jessica Adams/Katina Stephens

Dinosaurland *

Charlotte Stead/Chris Dye/Jordan Walke

Dixie State University

Del Beatty/Scott Mathie

Draper

Lindsey Lloyd

Duchesne County

Stevie Winn

Eagle Mountain

Jessica Bodily

Eastern Utah *

Charlotte Stead/Chris Dye/Jordan Walker

Emery County

Danielle Tuttle

Farmington

Shantay Lowell

Garfield County

Tari Cottam/Krystal Potter

Greater Salt Lake *

Jessica Adams/Katina Stephens

Herriman

Taibree Pulver/Lori Woods

Hobble Creek *

Karen Schultz/Courtney Schultz

Iron County

Krysten Reynolds

Legacy *

Jessica Whalen/Hayley Huntsman

Lehi

Kate Daly

Millard County

Sierra Smith

Murray

Leesa Lloyd

Nebo

Jalena Warner

North Ogden *

Hannah Goodrich

Northern Utah *

Hannah Goodrich

Orem

Donna Millard

Pacific Islander

Fahina Tavake-Pasi/Ovoni Nash

Panoramaland

Jalena Warner

Payson

Renee Crouch

Pioneer Valley *

Jessica Whalen/Hayley Huntsman

Pleasant Grove

Kym Wilson

Provo

Robyn Pulham

Riverton

Sean Wilson

Rocky Mountain

Jessica Whalen/Hayley Huntsman

Roy

Janet Van Erden

Salem

Andrea Robertson

Sandy

Lauren Kirton

Sanpete County

Ann Fonville

Santaquin

Hannah Trevort

Sevier County

Sharon Wall

Southern Utah

Maddie Brostrom

Spanish Fork

Natasha Lockhart

Springville/Mapleton *

Karen Schultz/Courtney Schultz

Timpanogos *

Jessica Adams/Katina Stephens

Uintah Basin

Marinn Pearson/Niki Monson

Uintah County

Jamee Hartle/Kelsey Merkley

Utah County *

Madison Tormey

Utah Valley *

Madison Tormey

Utah Valley University

Ashley Hardison/Cassidy Tippits

Wasatch County

Kali Swainston

Washington County

Karman Wilson

Weber County

Pat Poce

Zion

Jessica Whalen/Hayley Huntsman * Indicates multi-title competition

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TITLE

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scoring PERCENTAGES

PRELIMINARY NIGHTS 20% 50% 15% 15%

Private Interview Talent Evening Wear/Social Impact On Stage Question

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THE FINAL NIGHT 25% 30% 20% 25%

Composite Score Talent Evening Wear/Social Impact On Stage Question Top 5 Ranking/Final Ballot

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the MISS AMERICA stage

Jesse Craig non-finalist

Can you spot your candidate?

TALENT IN UTAH The Miss Utah Organization is home to some of the most talented candidates in the nation. From dancing, to singing, to instrumental performances, the audience at Miss Utah can expect a professional caliber show during the final evening of the competition.

In March, the SCERA Center for the Arts honored the Miss Utah Org. with an Advocate of the Arts award for the hundreds of young women encouraged to develop their performing talents each year.

Miss Utah is a talented artist and exceptional performer. She is consistently recognized at Miss America, as one of the top talents nationally. Many former titleholders have received recognition for their unforgettable performances.

Most recently, Jesse Craig received a non-finalist talent award and scholarship for her violin performance at the 2019 Miss America Competition.

SCHOLARSHIPS

CASH SCHOLARSHIPS Miss Utah 2019

$10,000

1st Runner-Up

$4,000

2nd Runner-Up

$3,000

3rd Runner-Up

$2,000

4th Runner-up

$1,000

Seven Semi-Finalists

$500

DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS Miss Utah 2019

$9,000 Tuition Waiver

1st Runner-Up

$4,500 Tuition Waiver

2nd Runner-Up

$4,500 Tuition Waiver

3rd Runner-up

$4,500 Tuition Waiver

4th Runner-Up

$4,500 Tuition Waiver

*Must meet application and eligibility requirements

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Miss Utah 2019

$3,000 Tuition Waiver

1st Runner-Up

$1,800 Tuition Waiver

2nd Runner-Up

$1,800 Tuition Waiver

ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS Miss America Community Service Scholarship

$1,000

Miss America Academic Scholarship

$1,000

Glenn Harmon Instrumental Music Award

Two Awards - $500

doTERRA Excellence in STEM

Two Awards - $500

Spirit of Miss Utah

$200

CMNH Miracle Maker Award

$250

Sadie Huish Memorial Scholarship Award

$1,000

Soles4Souls Humanitarian Trip

All Expenses Paid

Utah Valley Community Service

$1,000

+$1,000 to Charity of Choice

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Preliminary Talent Winners

Three Awards - $100

Preliminary Evening Wear

Three Awards - $100

Kelly Hale Non-Finalist Talent Award

$200

Kelly Hale Non-Finalist Interview Award

$200

Kelly Hale Non-Finalist Evening Wear Award

$200

People’s Choice Award

Placement in the Top 12

TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP VALUE

$64,950

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Monthly Stipend

$750

Murdock Hyundai

Brand New Vehicle for the Year

Ottalaus Salon

Full Year Hair Services

Regalia Magnificent Apparel $3,000 Wardrobe Ypsilon

$3,000 Wardrobe

Crowns & Gowns

$2,000 Wardrobe

Veronica Michaels

$1,000 Wardrobe

Faces Photography

Photography Package

Emily Lesher Photography

Photography Package

Morgan & Presley Dental

Full Year Orthodontics & Cosmetic Dentistry

Beaches Tanning

Full Year of Tanning Service

Spa Trouve

Full Year Med Area Laser Hair Removal Membership

VASA Fitness

Full Year Membership + 3 Months Personal Training

Shine Cosmetics

Makeup Set

Red Aspen

Eyelashes & Nail Dashes for a year

Live Pampered

Pampered Delux Gift Basket

Samantha J Makeup

Makeup Artistry at Photoshoots

Bloom Custom Robes

Luxury Custom Robe

Miss America Scholarships In Action In May 2018, thanks to the Miss America Organization, I was lucky to graduate debt-free from The University of Utah with a BS in Economics and a BA in English. I was able to pursue my education free of financial stress because of the scholarships I received. After I finish my time as Miss Utah, I plan to attend law school and the scholarships I have received will help me significantly with obtaining my legal education. I am truly grateful for this opportunity and my ability to follow my academic ambitions.

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MISS UTAH 2019 WILL RECEIVE

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Chantel Townsend

Rachel Rose

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Elle Habibian

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Kenzie Hutchings

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Tyra Sorenson

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Alexa Knutzen

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Sasha Sloan

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Brooklynn Potter

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SCHOLARSHIPS

AWARD RECIPIENTS Miss America Community Service Scholarship Miss America Academic Scholarship Glenn Harmon Instrumental Music Award Glenn Harmon Instrumental Music Award doTERRA Excellence in STEM doTERRA Excellence in STEM Spirit of Miss Utah CMNH Miracle Maker Award Sadie Huish Memorial Scholarship Award Soles4Souls Humanitarian Trip Utah Valley University Community Service Preliminary Talent Winner - Wednesday Preliminary Talent Winner - Thursday Preliminary Talent Winner - Friday Preliminary Evening Wear - Wednesday Preliminary Evening Wear - Thursday Preliminary Evening Wear - Friday Kelly Hale Non-Finalist Talent Award Kelly Hale Non-Finalist Talent Award Kelly Hale Non-Finalist Interview Award People’s Choice Award

TOP 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

miss UTAH 2019

9 10 11 12

Miss Utah 2019 1st Runner-Up 2nd Runner-Up 3rd Runner-Up 4th Runner-Up

competition RESULTS

MISS UTAH & RUNNERS UP

CHILDREN’S M I R A C L E

N E T W O R K

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals raises funds and awareness for 170 children’s hospitals across North America, including our very own Primary Children’s Hospital. Founded in Salt Lake City in 1983, Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals has raised over $4 billion, most of it $1 at a time. These donations have gone to support research and training, purchase equipment, and pay for uncompensated care, all in support of CMN Hospitals’ mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. 32 million children are treated at a CMN hospital every year, and 62 kids enter a CMN Hospital every minute.

Miss America has served as the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ National Goodwill Ambassador since 1989. Miss America candidates at all levels raise money and awareness for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Miss America Scholarship Foundation. All state candidates are required to raise $350 for CMN Hospitals and MAO scholarships in order to gain eligibility to compete for the title of Miss Utah. The Miss Utah Organization was recognized at the Miss America 2019 Competition for our outstanding fundraising efforts last year. We raised $82,944.11 for CMN Hospitals and MAO scholarships, and we were the second highest fundraising state in the nation! This year, we created the Miracle Bronze, Miracle Silver, and Miracle Gold awards to highlight candidates who have gone above and beyond their fundraising requirements to help make miracles happen.

MIRACLE GOLD AWARD

This honor is awarded to candidates who raised over $2,500 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and MAO scholarships.

MORGAN OLSON

“Throughout my childhood, I’ve had several friends as well as my twin brother admitted to pediatric floors across the state. Being able to fund raise for CMN Hospitals has made me feel as though I’ve been able to give back to the people that have helped my family and friends. I love how it goes hand in hand with my social impact initiative “Hospital Heroes: Advocates for Children in Hospitals” and it brings such a joy in my life to be able to help these children (and their families) embrace the superhero that they are!”

KAYLEE MAHONEY

“I have had a lot of personal experiences with CMN Hospitals and I can’t thank them enough for all they do.

The families that are going through these medical trials have so many things on their mind that money should not be one of them. I have loved helping raise money for these families and hopefully helping make their burdens a little lighter because these families are real life super heroes.”

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ANGELICA THOMAS

TARYN CHRISTENSEN

“My Social Impact Initiative, ‘Healing Hearts Through the Arts,’ is all about using creative expression to help heal and unite individuals and communities. I collected donations for CMN Hospitals by hosting multiple benefit concerts and commissioning portrait artwork. I have captured the spirits of many amazing families, children, cancer patients, veterans, and people who have passed away. From small drawings to large oil paintings, I have been able to share their legacies through art while supporting a good cause. By using my passions for the performing and visual arts to fund raise for CMN Hospitals, I do what I love so that children in desperate medical need can also have the chance to grow up to do what they love.”

“Like many others, my family has been directly impacted by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. When I was very young, my brother was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Primary Children’s Hospital played a crucial role in educating my family about diabetes and helping us learn to embrace our new reality. The impact that these hospitals have all over the country is truly amazing. I am grateful to be part of an organization that has children’s well-being as a top priority.”

SASHA SLOAN

CHANTEL TOWNSEND

“As a young child, if you asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would say a pediatric cardiologist. Why? I was born with a heart defect, and my doctors at Primary Children’s Hospital that helped me with my treatment were my heroes. This year, it’s been a sacred privilege to act as a local ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, and hopefully provide some relief to the patients and their families. Thank you to everyone who has supported my efforts!”

“Raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has provided me with so much joy and an intense, overwhelming desire to help those around me. This year, I personally visited Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, where I was able to interact and connect with patients. I experienced firsthand the amazing quality of work that these hospitals provide. It is truly astonishing how well they take care of their patients and how much courage those patients have. I could never imagine having to go through the struggles they do. CMN Hospitals help build patients’ strength, which is evident by the smiles on their faces and the hope in their hearts.”

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MIRACLE SILVER AWARD

This honor is awarded to candidates who raised over $1,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and MAO scholarships.

ALIVIA SNOW

DEXONNA TALBOT

MARIA STEPHENS

HANNAH STERLING

SADIE STEWART

JESSLYN ABENDROTH

TAYLOR COLBY

MIRACLE BRONZE AWARD

This honor is awarded to candidates who raised over $500 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and MAO scholarships.

ABBIGALE GEORGE

GABBY SHUPE

NAVY HUMPHREYS

ABIGAIL LAING

HANNAH NORTON*

PAIGE HIGBEE*

ADDISON BLACK

JADE HANSEN

RIAN HASLAM*

ALIESE BUMGARDNER

MAKAYLA CONNER

SAVANNAH ANGLE

AUSTRI EKKER

MARKELL WOOLSTENHULME*

TIFFANY ASAY*

AYRION ORTON

MEGANNE FERREL

BAILEY WOLFORD*

MIKAYLA BROWN*

*Local Candidate

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Miss Utah VOLUNTEER A W A R D

This year, the Miss Utah Organization is honoring Leean Gray for 29 years of service to the young women that participated in the Miss Utah program.

Her involvement began in 1990 when she volunteered as a hostess at Miss Utah. After several years, Leean became the Hostess Chair and oversaw all of the hostesses involved with Miss Utah week. By 2004, she was hooked and agreed to take on the role of serving as Miss Utah’s traveling companion and business manager.

Fifteen years later, and she has now driven hundreds of thousands of miles with 15 Miss Utahs. While some might see this role as one of the more fun and exciting positions on the Miss Utah Board, it requires a lot from one individual: they must be selfless, punctual, organized, and patient to make sure Miss Utah has many successful appearances. Leean has served with her whole heart and becomes a close friend and confidante for each Miss Utah.

The Miss Utah Executive Board is sad to see Leean retire after going above and beyond in this role.

She will be greatly missed by many throughout the state.

Leean grew up in Provo, Utah and raised four children. She now has ten grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. When not taking Miss Utah to her next event, Leean can be found caring for the elderly in her neighborhood, spending time with her grandkids, and serving at the Provo Temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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former Miss Utahs miss UTAH 2019

Jesse Craig

JessiKate Riley

MAP - Non-Finalist Talent Award

MAP - Preliminary and Non-Finalist Talent Award

Kara Arnold

Danica Olsen

Christina Lowe

MAP - Top 15 Semi-finalist

MAP - Preliminary Lifestyle and Fitness Award

MAP - Top 15 Semi-finalist

2018

2012

2006 2005 2004 2003 2002

2001 2000

2017

2011

Lauren Wilson 2016

2010

Katie Millar

1999

Vanessa Ballam

Julia Bachison

1998

Michelle Mobley

Amy Davis

1997

Mary McDonough

Stacy Johnson

1996

Nanette Pearson

Natalie Johnson

1995

Amanda Moody

Jaclyn Hunt

1994

Brooke Anderson

Jami Palmer

1993

Marquessa Bullock

MAP Top 10 Finalist

MAP Preliminary Lifestyle & Fitness Award MAP Preliminary Lifestyle & Fitness Award MAP Non-finalist Talent Award

MAP Top 10 Finalist & Quality of Life Winner MAP Non-finalist Talent Award Quality of Life Finalist

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MAP Non-finalist Talent Award

MAP Non-finalist Talent Award

MAP Non-finalist Talent Award Quality of Life 2nd Runner Up

MAP Preliminary Talent Winner, Non-finalist Talent Award & Bernie Wayne Talent Award

2015

Karlie Major 2014

MAP - Charles and Theresa Brown Scholarship

Whitney Merrifield 2009

1992 1991

Ciera Pekarcik 2013

MAP - Miss Congeniality

Kayla Barclay

Jill Stevens

MAP - Non-finalist Talent Award

MAP - Top 16 Finalist and America’s Choice

2008

2007

Jennifer Ward

1985

Nancy Ayers

Elizabeth Anne Johnson

1984

Sharlene Wells MISS AMERICA 1985

MAP Non-finalist Talent Award & Quality of Life Finalist MAP Preliminary Lifestyle & Fitness Award & Best Smile 1st Runner Up

MAP Preliminary Lifestyle & Fitness Award

Jennifer Nakken

1983

Lynn Lambert

1989

Jacque Tingey

1982

Cindy Quinn

1988

Sophia Symko

1981

Jonelle Smith

1987

Marianne Bales

1980

Jean Bullard

1986

Donna Clark

1979

Karen Brimley

1990

MAP Non-finalist Talent Award

MAP Non-finalist Talent Award

MAP Preliminary Talent Winner, Non-finalist Talent Award & Dr. Allman Medical Scholarship

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former Miss Utahs

Krissia Beatty

MAP Top 10 Finalist & USO Show

miss UTAH 2019

former Miss Utahs miss UTAH 2019

1978

Jami Combs

1957

1977

Kristy Deakin

1956

1976

Suzanne McKay

1955

Barbara Hanks

1954

Maurine Howarth Parker

1974

Jill Lynn Smith

1953

Ina Lavon Brown

1973

Brenda Richardson

1952

Marylyn Reese

1972

Sally Peterson

1951

Colleen Kay Hutchins MISS AMERICA 1952

1971

Janis Gentry

1950

Joan Hinand

1970

Deborah Dunn

1949

June Elizabeth Barlow

1969

Susan Nielson

1948

Marilyn Robinson

1968

Kathleen Wood

1947

Donna Jean Southwick

1967

Patricia Soutas

1946

Lynn Johnson

1945

Dorothy Holohan

1965

Frances Yvonne Vernon MAP Top 10 Finalist

1939

Marie Bertelsen

1964

Loi Anne Bailey

1938

Muriel Goodspeed

1963

Annette Bates

1931

Roberta Anderson

1962

Judith Ann Ridd

1930

Florence Anderson

Carolyn Deann Lasater

1929

Gladys Langford

1960

Marian Faye Walker

1928

Fay Davis

1959

Jaqueline Winterrose

1927

Esther Kilpatrick

Francine Louise Felt

1926

Doretta Carstensen

1975

1966

1961

1958

MAP USO Show

MAP Non-finalist Talent Award

MAP Non-finalist Talent Award & Miss Congeniality MAP Preliminary Talent Award & USO Show MAP Non-finalist Talent Award

MAP Grand Talent Winner

MAP Most Talented Musician

MA 2nd Runner Up, Preliminary Talent Winner & Featured Performer MAP Top 10 Finalist & Preliminary Talent Winner

MAP Most Talented Musician

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Francine Louise Felt

MAP Most Talented Musician

Joan H. Willes Suzanne Storrs

MAP Talent Winner

Top 15 Semi-finalist & Preliminary Talent Winner

Carol Ohmart

MAP 4th Runner Up

MAP 2nd Runner Up & Talent Award

MAP Miss Congeniality

First Miss Utah to compete at Miss America

Little Miss 2019

Jazel Burman Draper

Adelyn Christensen

Aspen Hamblin

Kensington Long

Kiara Tse

Rayne Santiago

Reese Hamblin

Olivia Bohls

Scarlett Bohls

Santaquin

Dinosaurland

Pacific Islander

Roy

Cache Valley

Sandy

Cache Valley

Roy

Carrington Dyches Panoramaland

Carbon County

Burckee Brady

Rowan Meagher Salem

Sanpete County

Everly Johansen Lehi

Dixie State University

Payten Benson

Jerzie Dickinson

Scarlette Kidd

Mayla King

Paizlee Thomas

Kaia Gracia

Paityn Taylor

Taisley Cluff

Hallie Frandson Emery County

Farmington

Rocky Mountain

Rylie Cassity

Bella Grace Poor

Kinzi Hardison

Belle Johnson

Wasatch County

Washington County

Zion

Uintah Basin

Weber County

Sevier County

Eastern Utah

Elsa Koford

Utah Valley Univer-

Allyson Taylor

Nebo

Millard

Ruthi Jo Marble

Utah Valley

Lauren Sayer Herriman

Kasidy Wood

Beaver County

Kaisey Barney

Davis County

Ella Gagner

Kennedy Harris

Reese Williams

Allie Jance Crocket Pioneer Valley

Olivia Thomas

Kerehi Kaanga

Gracie Ulrich

Deseret

Orem

Deseret

Southern Utah

Violet Mckinney

Mya Dinkel

Berrit Lockhart

Marlee Cottam Garfield

Duchesne County

Eagle Mountain

Marissa Nelson

Molly Dinkel

Brooklyn Brown

Brecklyn Staggs

Murray

Greater Salt Lake

Pleasant Grove

Nebo

Provo

Hobble Creek

Mct Dye

Timpanogos

Iron County

Lydia Brown

Riverton

HollyConroy

Springville/Mapleton

Rylee Wadman Northern Utah

MaylieAnderson Spanish Fork

Grace Williams Spanish Fork

My Little Miss, Lexie Webb, is my sweet cousin and has been the best Little Miss. She has so much personality and is so sassy! She has so much confidence, is the sweetest social butterfly, and is more like a 16 year-old than a 7 year-old. I loved getting to share the Miss Utah experience with her and witnessing her excitement. Watching her put on pretend pageants for fun this past year with her sisters and cousins has been amazing! I love that for her, and so many other little girls like her, participating in an organization like this is a huge dream and aspiration. I love her & am so excited to continue watching her grow up. -Jesse Craig, Miss Utah 2018

Remi Tidwell

Teegan Cude

American Fork

North Ogden

Viviene Mai Leavitt

Aidyen Erickson

Utah County

Kendyll Price Legacy

Utah Valley

Jesse and Lexie

Show Us Your Shoes Parade 2018

Jesse Craig, her Little Miss and Cousins Miss Utah Serves Week 2018

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Jazmine Burman Uintah County

Jesse Craig, Miss Utah 2018

ye a r of se r v i c e

S N A PS H OTS

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SADIE HUISH AWARD

Sadie was the oldest of five girls, and was wise and mature beyond her years. She loved art, puzzles, reading, baking, dance, and playing the Wii. It was said that if you could bottle up Sadie’s laugh and sell it to the world, you would be rich! She had the greatest smile and most infectious laugh. She loved her family dearly, and her sisters were her best friends.

A few months after her 5th birthday, and just a week before diagnosis, Sadie was having symptoms that included bad headaches, slurred speech, and balance issues. We took her to the doctor on March 3, 2008, and were immediately sent to Primary Children’s Medical Center for a CT scan. Through that scan, and subsequent testing, we learned Sadie had brain cancer – a rare and inoperable brain stem tumor referred to as DIPG. Due to the makeup and location of the tumor, surgery wasn’t an option, and there was no proven effective treatment.

With or without treatment measures, we were told that within the year, Sadie would succumb to her disease.

Sadie fought with much bravery, and was an amazing example in her fight to all those around her.

Throughout her battle, she had many tender mercies come her way, one of which was being chosen as “Little Miss Eagle Mountain”

by Miss Eagle Mountain 2008 Kim (Onions). She formed a special bond with Kim, as well as Miss Eagle Mountain 2009, Jessica (Bare).

As her battle was drawing to a close, she was too sick and weak to attend the festivities surrounding the Miss Utah pageant in 2009. We were indeed humbled when representatives of Miss Utah visited our home and presented Sadie with a beautiful white Little Miss dress. Not long after this visit, and after an almost 16 month valiant battle, Sadie passed away on June 25, 2009 at the tender age of 6.

As we prepared for her services, it seemed only fitting that she be laid to rest as the princess she was. She was dressed in her beautiful white Little Miss dress, complete with her Little Miss crown.

We, as Sadie’s family, have been extremely humbled by the Miss Utah organization for honoring Sadie’s memory every year since her passing. As the pageant always runs close to Sadie’s “angelversary”, it is a tender experience to share an award in her name to a very capable and hard-working Miss Utah contestant. As hard as it is to choose just one contestant from the many amazing choices, we try to choose the one that has exemplified the most drive and passion with their social impact initiative, and who we feel Sadie would want us to pick!

We will be forever grateful to the Miss Utah organization for the blessing of continuing Sadie’s legacy in this capacity.

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Kelly had a wit and charm that put contestants at ease whether he was judging or helping to prepare them for competition. He volunteered for many years as a judge, director, and coach. Kelly’s titleholders often said that during their year of service as Miss Salt Lake County, they felt like they were receiving a four-year degree.

Kelly loved helping the contestants competing in his program become the best they could be. Kelly took great pride in each young woman, regardless of her background or experience.

In the years following his directing, Kelly continued to support the Miss Utah program and was a regular at the competition each June. The “Kelly Hale Non-Finalist Awards” have been created in his honor as a way to continue his passion for helping young women succeed in their scholastic endeavors.

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KELLY HALE AWARD

Kelly Hale was a dedicated volunteer in the Miss America Organization.

He and Stan Stensrud co-directed Miss Salt Lake County for over 10 years.

His titleholders consistently placed in the top three at Miss Utah during that time.

Bree Christopherson Miss Roy

PROJECT

H .

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O helping everyone reach out

Bollywood Dance: Dhoom Taana WSU Nursing Degree Bree is an only child.

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Nina Tita Miss Wasatch County Colorguard: “Arrival of the Birds” Communications/Journalism Emphasis Nina is studying Italian.

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JUSTICE

FOR

JOURNALISM

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y o u r

o w n

S TAT I S T I C

Rachel Alder Miss North Ogden Vocal: “Rise Up” Neuroscience & Social Work Rachel is left handed.

BREAKING TOXIC CYCLES

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Natalie Wixom Miss Dinosaurland

Vocal: “The Mad Hatter” H E A LT H Y I S F O R Masters Degree/Physician Assistant every Natalie has had no soda pop for 12 years.

BODY

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LluvIA Miss KoaliPacificSantiago Islander

s p r e a d i n g

ALOHA

one kind act at a time

Dance, “A’ole Pau ka ‘Ike I ka Halau Ho’okahi” Master of Architecture/PR Executive Lluvia speaks a dying language.

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Anna Sun Miss Utah County Piano: “Paganini Etude No. 6” Computer Science Anna was vegan for 3 years.

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i n c r e a s i n g

FEMALE involvement in stem

Abbigale George Miss Beaver County

Y O U

M AT T E R

Lyrical Dance: “Piece by Piece” Registered Nurse Anesthetist Abbigale likes to hunt and cliff dive.

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Jesslyn Abendroth Miss Farmington Flute, “Michael Meets Mozart” Masters of Business in Administration Jesslyn is a foot comfort specialist.

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EDUCATION an instrument for

S U C C E S S

Maria Stephens Miss Pioneer Valley

l i v i n g #STIGMAFREE

Dance, “I’m Still Standing” Digital Marketing Maria is half Flilpina.

mental health awareness

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Nicola Mortensen Miss Santaquin Clogging: “Jailhouse Rock” Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant Nicola broke her pelvis in a car accident.

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mental health

AWARENESS

S AV E A L I F E C H E C K

YES

Abbie Earl Miss Uintah Basin

Piano: “Fountain in the Rain” Cosmetology with Master Esthetician License Abbie was on honor roll all of high school.

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Taylor Colby Miss American Fork Dance: “When Fire meets Fate” Broadcast Journalism / Psychology Taylor has been radioactive.

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our beautiful scars

V A L U I N G T H E H A R D S H I P S

Samantha Bell Miss Cache Valley

immigration&

EDUCATION

Vocal: “Love is Where You Find It” Forensic Psychology / Music Studies Samantha speaks Swiss and German.

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Kaylee Mahoney Miss Eagle Mountain Lyrical Dance, “Rescue” UVU: Sports Medicine / Exercise Science Kaylee is the youngest of nine children.

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JUST DRIVE

D I S T R A C T E D

D R I V I N G

AWARENESS

HannahMissSterling Timpanogos

P R O J E C T

L.E.A.P launch educational arts projects

Ballet en Pointe: “Viva La Vida” Masters Degree in Business Marketing Hannah has never lost a game of Monopoly.

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Taryn Christensen Miss Pleasant Grove Tahitian Dance: “Jungle” Masters Degree - Criminal Justice Taryn can sleep anywhere.

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S TA N D W I T H

N.O.V.A.

Kamri Campbell Miss Duchesne County

healing with

HARMONY

Vocal: “Opportunity” Journalism Major/Marketing HR Minor Kamri helps breed pigs on her family farm.

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Addison Black Miss Utah Valley University

Piano: “Fantasie Impromptu” healthy Masters in Communications/PR Addison is fluent in American Sign Language.

mind

HEALTHY BODY

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K I C K the addiction

Gracie Steele Miss Carbon County Dance: Stand by Me” Physical Therapist Gracie is a huge Big Foot believer.

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Savannah Hartle Miss Uintah County Piano: “White Water Chopped Sticks” Piano Performance/Psychology Savannah is a sushi enthusiast.

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keeping hope a liv e

SUPPORTING FAMILIES coping with cancer

NavyMissHumphreys Northern Utah

S T E M from your comfort zone

Dance: “Lost It To Trying” Business Marketing/Computer Science Navy loves to ride motorcycles.

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Makayla Conner Miss Sandy Vocal: “Fly Fly Away” Masters degree in Special Education Makayla can ride a unicycle.

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act now for A R T S

EDUCATION

GIFT OF

LIFE pass

it

on

AbigailMissLaing Zion

Piano: “Moonlight Sonata” Elementary Education Abigail is terrified of fish but wants to learn to surf.

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Angelica Thomas Miss Orem Violin: “Variations On An Original Theme” Violin Performance Degree Angelica speaks French.

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H E A L I N G

HEARTS t h r o u g h THE ARTS

get up & go living a healthy

LIFESTYLE

Taylor Jones Miss Rocky Mountain Jazz Dance: “Emergency” Accounting Major at BYU Taylor passes out on roller-coaster rides.

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Sadie Stewart Miss Salem

hold on to your

Original Vocal: “Fortune Teller” Journalism/Travel Journalist Sadie enjoys SCUBA diving.

WHEELPOWER

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Savannah Angle Miss Murray

AR TS MATTER

arts in

EDUCATION

Modern Dance: “Just Bowl Florence” BA in Dance Education Savannah is an Audrey Hepburn enthusiast.

74

Jade Hansen Miss Herriman

Piano: “Dragons by Moonlight” Nurse Practitioner: Sports Medicine Jade can speak in a realistic British accent.

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PROTECTING OUR

ATHLETES

raising awareness for

POSTPARTUM M E N TA L I L L N E S S

Taylor Liston Miss Iron County Contemporary Dance: “Sand” Bachelors of Science in Nursing Taylor grew up competing in rodeos.

76

Whitney Gillman Miss Nebo Broadway Vocal: “Ready To Be Loved” Communications Whitney is an avid Marvel movie enthusiast.

77

the future is

FEMALE empowering women of all ages

lead like a

Mary Nelson Miss Springville/Mapleton

GIRL

Vocal: “The Beauty Is” Political Science Mary is an Audrey Hepburn enthusiast.

78

Chantel Townsend Miss Eastern Utah Dance: “I Want You” Kinesiology Chantel is Semi-Vegetarian.

HAND IN HAND using physical activity to aid mental illness

79

SAFE

seat belt awareness

FOR EVERYONE

Rachel Rose Miss Davis County Classical Violin: Patriotic Medley Elementary Education Rachel studied abroad in Europe.

80

Emelia Knaphus Miss Garfield County Vocal: “As if we Never Said Goodbye” Professional Entertainer Emelia attended a frontier school.

81

S E L F empowerment

Dexonna Talbot Miss Greater Salt Lake

SERVESTEEM increasing self esteem

THROUGH SERVICE

Ballet variation en pointe: “Don Quixote” Masters in Special Education Dexonna is a peer tutor.

82

Austri Ekker Miss Hobble Creek Contemporary Ballet: “Beautiful Soul” Public Relations Austri is a Harry Potter fanatic.

83

EN RI C HMEN T THRO U GH T H E AR T S promoting the benefits of

ART IN EVERYDAY LIFE

endHUMAN TRAFFICKING

Ayrion Orton Miss Southern Utah

Clogging: “African Remix” English Ayrion lived with 3 host families in Europe.

84

Alivia Snow Miss Washington County Lyrical Dance: “Fix You” BS in Dance Alivia is a 3rd generation Cosmetologist.

85

D A N C E for a cause

GIVE TO LIVE

LIVE naturally

Elle Habibian Miss Dixie State University Tahitian Dance: “Jungle” Biochemistry Major Elle can speak Farsi.

HIGH 86

Meganne Ferrel Miss Utah Valley Violin: “Smooth Criminal” Medical Student Meganne was once held at knife point.

87

ENCOURAGING

young women in

S T E M

Bellamy Sorensen Miss Sanpete County UNPLUG

Piano: “Can’t Help Falling in Love,“ “Etude” Radiologic Technology Bellamy is an avid cat lover.

88

Kenzie Hutchings Miss Sevier County Dance: “Finding Wonderland” Business Management Kenzie can bait her own hook.

THE

HERO

WITHIN 89

GabrielleMiss Hindoian Riverton Contemporary Ballet: “Torn” Fine Arts/Dance Gabrielle’s family is Armenian.

THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS

SOCIAL MEDIA has on our health

90

Maren Paris Cline Miss Provo Harp Solo: “Baroque Flamenco” BA in Communications Maren speaks Japanese.

91

DIGITAL MEDIA

EMPOWERMENT

Tyra Sorenson Miss Millard County

accept yourself

CONFIDENCE

Vocal: “Burning House” Dental Hygiene Tyra went legally blind from eyelash glue.

92

Whitney Gunnell Miss Legacy Dance: “La La Land Dance Medley” Public Relations Whitney has never broken a bone.

93

H.E.R.O helping everyone reach out

be a

H O S P I TA L H E R O E S

ADVOCATING for children in hospitals

Morgan Olson Miss Spanish Fork Tumbling Routine: “The Greatest” Communications Morgan has a twin Brother.

94

Gabby Shupe Miss Weber County Lyrical Dance: “Never Enough” Bachelors in Marketing Gabby has a passion for skiing.

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gift

you

are

CHILDREN WITH

SPECIAL NEEDS 95

AlexSys Campbell Miss Draper

don’t lessen the expression

KEEPING ARTS I N E D U C AT I O N

Vocal: “They Just Keep Moving the Line” Western Governors University - Business Alexsys is a licensed notary.

96

Alexa Knutzen Miss Panoramaland Contemporary Dance Ballet & Journalism, U of U Alexa’s mom made all her evening gowns.

97

YES YOU CAN helping special needs

C H I L D R E N & A D U LT S find expression through art therapy

GIRLS

EMPOWERED

SashaMissSloan Deseret

Vocal: “Man of Lamanche (I, Don Quixote)” BYU Political Science Major Sasha’s secret talent is freestyle rapping.

98

Aliese Bumgardner Miss Lehi Piano Solo: “Cumana” Nurse Practitioner Aliese collects VHS tapes.

FIT

KIDS

healthy bodies - healthy minds

99

BrooklynN Potter Miss Emery County

G I R L TA L K

Vocal/Piano: “Glory of Love” Degree in Business with a Music Minor c o n s t r u c t i n g CONFIDENT FUTURES Brooklynn learned to snow ski at 3 years old.

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