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A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR
As I reflect on this incredible journey, I can hardly believe how amazing this first year as the Executive Director of the Miss Mississippi Elementary, Junior High, High School, and Collegiate America Pageant has been. It has truly been a dream come true. From day one, I’ve been surrounded by so much encouragement, love, and support, and I could not have asked for a more incredible experience. I am convinced that no person has ever had a better village of people than I have.
To my 17 queens and their families thank you from the bottom of my heart. You took a leap of faith with me, and we embarked on an unforgettable journey to nationals in Little Rock, AR. together. You embraced me, trusted me, and have become a special part of my life. You will forever hold a special place in my heart as my first group of queens. I love each of you more than words can express, and I am so proud of everything we accomplished together
To my amazing friends and family, thank you for believing in me, supporting me, and volunteering your time and talents to help me rebuild this organization Your unwavering encouragement has meant everything to me, and without you, none of this would have been possible. You are the backbone of this pageant, and I am so grateful for each and every one of you.
To our incredible sponsors thank you for your generosity and dedication to this pageant system. You have poured into our queens and helped make their dreams possible Tonight, we celebrate not only the contestants but also the remarkable sponsors who help make this all happen
To Summer, Sadie, and Addyson—my heart is full as I think about how much I am going to miss you You have been phenomenal titleholders, and the girls who will follow in your footsteps have big shoes to fill. I am so proud of everything you’ve accomplished, and I wish you nothing but love and success on whatever journey comes next. You will always hold a special place in this organization and in my heart.
To all of the contestants and their families thank you for your excitement, your passion, and your patience with me as I put on my very first pageant Without the 48 amazing young women competing here tonight, there would be no pageant I am so excited to see each of you shine on this stage Tonight is about celebrating your hard work, your spirit, and your dreams, and I am honored to share this moment with you.
I cannot wait to see who our 10 new Mississippi Queens will be and to begin another amazing year together! Let’s make memories that will last a lifetime.
Withallmyloveandgratitude,
Sara Stygles
Executive Director
Miss Mississippi Elementary, Junior High, High School, and Collegiate America Pageant
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AUSTIN IVORY PHELPS EMCEE
AustinisagraduateofCampbellUniversity.He currentlyresidesinGastonia,NorthCarolina,and worksinBallantyne,NorthCarolina.Hehasover25 yearsofexperienceinthepageantindustry.Austin ownshisownemcee/consultingbusiness,The IvoryImage,LLC.Heemceeslocal,state,national, andinternationalpageants,dancecompetitions, andmore!AustinisourNationalemceeandthe voiceoftheMissHighSchoolAmerica organization!Weareecstaticthatheisjoiningus hereinHattiesburg,Mississippi!
McKINLEY BOYER
JUDGE#1
HailingfromAlaska,McKinleybringsawealthof experienceandpassionforpageantrytothe judges'panel.SheproudlyheldthetitlesofAlaska TeenUSA2018andAlaskaCollegiateAmerica2019.
NowresidinginGeorgiawithherspouseoffour years,Josh,shecontinuesherinvolvementinthe pageantcommunity.SheregularlyworkswithTeam EmerieJonesdoinghairthroughherbrand,Hairby McKinleyBoyer,bringingherkeeneyefordetail anddedicationtoeveryevent.McKinleyisexcited tohelpempowerandinspirecontestantstoshine bothonandoffthestage!
DANYEL PHELPS JUDGE#2
DanyelisfromShelbyNorthCarolinaandhasover50yearsof experienceinpageantry.Frombeingalocal,state,and nationaltitleholderasachild,tobeingachiefjudge,auditor, stagemanageranddirector--shehasseenitallinpageant land-fromGlitztoMissAmericatoMissUSA.Sheisthesales managerforthelargestscreen-printingmanufacturerinthe UnitedStates,themotherofoneson,andonegranddog. Whileinterviewisherfavoritepartofcompetition,and hearingthecontestantsplansfortheiryearasatitleholdershealsolovesstyleandsassonstage.Currently,theNational AppearanceCoordinatorfortheMissHighSchoolAmerica Organization,sheremindscontestantstheonlywaythey won'twinisiftheynevertakethechancetocompete, becauseremember,LIFEisacompetition.
ASHLEY STEWART JUDGE#3
Ashleyisnostrangertoallaspectsofpageantry.Ashleybegancompetinginpageantsat age18andheldmultiplestatetitlesasaTeen,Miss,andMs.contestant,aswellasone nationaltitlein2008whenshereignedasMissAmericanAmbassador.Ashley'slast pageanttitlewasasMs.LouisianaUnitedStates2014,becomingtheveryfirstwomanfrom herhometownofSt.BernardParishtoholdthetitleandgoontothenationalpageant. Ashleybegandirectingin2015whensheservedasco-directorforMissLouisianaUnited StatesbeforebeinghiredasNationalMarketingDirectorandthenChiefOperatingOfficer forthelicenseholderoftheMissUnitedStatesandArnoldSchwarzenegger’sMissArnold SportsPageants.In2018,Ashleywaspivotalintheacquisition,rebranding,andrelaunch ofCosmosInternationalPageantsandledtheinternationalproductioninJamaicain2019. Ashleyleftdirectingonthenationalandinternationallevelinthesummerof2020tofocus herattentiononthelocallevelwhereshefeltshecouldmakethemostimpactinthelives ofgirlsandforcharitablecausesclosesttoherheart.Ashleynowdirectsthree preliminarytitlesthroughhercompany:theSt.BernardParishRedfishFestivalPageant, MissCrescentCity,andMissSportsman’sParadise,allofwhichraiseawarenessandfunds formultiplecausesandcharitiesthroughouttheGulfSouthandLouisiana. AshleywasaninternationalscholarandcompletedherMaster’sandJurisDoctordegrees atTulaneUniversity.AshleyresidesinMandeville,LouisianawithherhusbandJeffand theirtwodogs.Sheworksincontractsandprocurementforoneofthelargestutility companiesinthegulfsouth.
RENEE ADCOCK TABULATOR
AgraduateofMississippiUniversityforWomen,Reneemajoredin accountingandstartedhercareeratIowaPowerandLightasacorporate accountant.YearslatershejoinedPricewaterhouseCoopersin Manhattan,NewYork.AfterearninganMBAfromSaintLeoUniversity,she completedthefirstyearofherPhDcourseworkinOrganizational Leadership.ReneeretiredfromPwCasaDirectorintheCorporate TreasuryPractice.
Mrs.AdcockservesontheboardofdirectorsfortheMississippi AssociationofPageantJudges.Reneehasanactivejudgingschedule spanningthesoutheasternUnitedStatesandisaqualifiedpreliminary judgewiththeMissAmericaOrganizationandtheDistinguishedYoung Womanprogram.Mrs.Adcockisanexperiencedjudge,emcee,tabulator, andpageantcoach.Asapageantcompetitor,Mrs.Adcockhaswon severalstateandnationaltitles;mostrecentlysheplacedTop10at2023 Mrs.MagnoliaStateandin2021wascrownedMs.SeniorWorld Leadership.
ShesendseachoftheContestantsBestWishes!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS AND SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS
ELEMENTARY PRIZE PACKAGE
$2,000+ VALUE
- Crown, Sash, and Traveling Miss Crown Box by Miss Mississippi High School America Organization
- 1 Free Mock interview, 1 Free Walking Lesson, and 1 Free 30 min Interview Lesson by Kimber’s Queens
- Free group photoshoot by Next Studios
- 30% off nationals wardrobe by Faulkenbery’s
- Makeup and Makeup Bag for Winners by Kimber Smith MUA
- The opportunity to walk in a New York fashion week show by Nouvelle Productions
- A free 30 minute consultation to prepare for Nationals by Beauty Pageant and Interview Coaching by Brandi Jo Middleton
- $50 gift certificate and 30% off + free shipping throughout the year by Willow + Grace Boutique
- Discounted spray tans throughout the year by Sara’s Glow Getters
- Gift bag by Morgan Anderson Artistry
- Discounted nationals ad page design by Crowning Glory Graphic Design
- $500 gift certificate for nationals wardrobe by Sloan’s Formals
- $100 of Nationals HMU by Emerie Jones
- Numerous gifts at contract signing from the Director
JR. HIGH, HIGH SCHOOL, AND COLLEGIATE PRIZE PACKAGE
$10,000+
VALUE
- Crown, Sash, and Traveling Miss Crown Box by Miss Mississippi High School America OrganizationNationals fees paid by Miss Mississippi High School America Organization
- Free 4 days cruise by Cori Keyes Clay - Travelmation
- Custom Hand-tied Extensions and Installation by Marissa Farr at Reservoir Tan & Salon
- 1 Free Mock interview, 1 Free Walking Lesson, and 1 Free 30 min Interview Lesson by Kimber’s Queens
- Free group photoshoot and 2 look headshot package by Next Studios
- A Group Zoom Makeup lesson and discounted hair and makeup at state next year by Kimber Smith MUA
- The opportunity walk in New York fashion week show by Nouvelle Productions
- $500 gift certificate for nationals wardrobe by Sloan’s Formals
- Two Free 30 Minute Interview Sessions by Gotta Have Faith Consulting
- 25% off for an entire year by Shop June & Ivy Boutique
- A free 30 minute consultation to prepare for Nationals by Beauty Pageant and Interview Coaching by Brandi Jo Middleton
- Free spray tans throughout the year by Sara’s Glow Getters
- Free Makeup and Hairstyling for the state queens appearances for the year when available - Gift basket - Free makeup lesson - Styling for Next Studios sponsor shoots by Morgan Anderson Artistry
- Free Zoom Class on How to Be Successful on Social Media by Let's Get Social
- Discounted nationals ad page design by Crowning Glory Graphic Design
- 20% off all year long and the possibility of branding collaborations by Basic Girl Co
- Customized Glo2Facial & 10% off additional service or retail coupon by Timeless Aesthetics and Wellness (High School and Collegiate only)
- 30% off nationals wardrobe by Faulkenbery’s
- $200 of Nationals HMU by Emerie Jones
- Opening number dress by National Sponsor TBA
- Numerous gifts at contract signing from the Director
NATIONALS PRIZE PACKAGE
As our winners prepare for the national competition, here is a list of our national sponsors that are awarding gifts, services, or discounts to our national contestants.
The Clothes Tree of Tennessee and Alabama is gifting all national contestants $1000 GC off any Couture Gown, plus 20% off any additional national wardrobe Violets of Arkansas is gifting all national contestants $1000 GC off any Couture Gown, plus 20% off any additional national wardrobe. Jo Ann's of Tennessee will be gifting each national contestant $500 off Evening Gown, $500 Fashion Runway, and $500 off Interview if the others are purchased. Crowning Around of Oklahoma is giving 20% to all contestants off any wardrobe for nationals! Viper Apparel of Michigan Viper Apparel is thrilled to extend an exclusive sponsorship to your state winners $750 off any couture gown valued at $2,000 or more $150 off any wardrobe purchase valued over $500 (this offer excludes Sherri Hill). $200 off Fernando Wong gowns. $100 off purchases of $300 or more (this offer excludes Sherri Hill). Emerge of Arkansas gifting each national contestant $1000 off custom/couture and 25% off other national wardrobe Diverse Style is gifting 15% off to all 2025 national contestants until May 1, 2025 Makenna K Henning
Photography $100 GC toward photoshoot Crown Jewel Designs is awarding each national contestant their opening earrings to wear during the opening number production. Mackenzie Jades- Concord, NC is awarding $1000 off a couture valued at $4000 or more or 20% off -whichever is higher discount . Also, 20% off on any gown / cocktail/ Jade Girl boutique items NOT on SALE.
And this list continues to grow!
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SUMMER BRITT
MISSMISSISSIPPIJUNIORHIGHSCHOOLAMERICA2024
428daysago,mylifetransformedinwaysIneverimaginedpossible.WhenIwascrownedandbeganpreparingfor nationals,Iheldonecleargoalclosetomyheart:makeMississippiproud.It’sathoughtthathasguidedmeeverystep ofthisjourney,andIsincerelyhopeI’veaccomplishedthatinameaningfulway.Thispastyearhasbeennothingshort ofeye-opening,filledwithincredibleopportunitiesandfriendshipsthatIknowwilllastalifetime.Theprivilegeof sharingtheBRAVEmessageandadvocatingforsafedrivingthroughdrivingforautumnissomethingIwillcarrywith meforever,andithastrulyshapedwhoIamtoday.Throughthehighsandlows,Ihaveexperiencedtremendousgrowth, andasIpreparetoclosethisimportantchapterofmylife,Iwanttotakeamomenttoexpressmyheartfeltgratitude. Firstandforemost,Iwanttothankmywonderfuldirector,Sara.Yourguidanceanddedicationhavemadethisyear trulyworthwhile Thankyouforbelievinginme,yourunwaveringsupportandofcourse,foryouramazingspraytans!
Yourkindnessandencouragementhavehelpedmeshine
Tomyfriendsandfamilybutimportantlymyparents,yoursacrificesandendlesslovehavebeenmyfoundation. Thankyouforalwaysbelievinginme,evenduringthemomentswhenIstruggledtobelieveinmyself.Yourfaithhas liftedme,andIamforevergratefulforyoursupport.
Autumn,Ihopeyou’rewatchingoverme,proudofhowfarI’vecome.Yourmemoryisaconstantsourceof inspirationforme.Imissyoueverysingleday,andItrulyhopethatmyjourneyhasbroughtasmiletoyourface. Youareforeverinmyheart. Kimber,myamazingcoach,yourconstantsupportandencouragementhavemeanttheworldtome.I'llnever forgetthefirsttimewemet.Ionlysaidthreewords:“Ilikeit”inreferencetoyoudoingmyhairnaturalforthefirst time.You’vehelpedmegrowsomuch,rediscovermyconfidence,pushedmetostriveharderandtolovemycurls. You’vebeenaguidinglight,remindingmetonevergiveup,nomatterthechallengesIface.Iamsothankfulfor everythingyou’vedone.
ToSadieandAddyson,Icouldn’thaveaskedforbettersisters.Icherisheverymomentwe’vespenttogether;youboth areconstantrolemodelsforme Yourpassionanddedicationinspiremedaily,andIcan’twaittoseeallthe incrediblethingsyouwillaccomplishinthefuture!Alwaysrememberhowspecialyouare.
Lastly,IwanttothankGodforthisincredibleopportunity—Histimingisalwaysperfect,andI’mfilledwithexcitement asIlookforwardtowhat’snextinmylife.Iknowthatthisjourneyhaspreparedmeforevengreateradventuresahead. Tomysuccessor,Iwantyoutoknowthatthistitleismorethanjustaprettycrownandsash;it’sanopportunityto amplifyavoicegreaterthanyourown.Iencourageyoutoembracethisrolewholeheartedly—visitclassrooms,inspire youngmindsabouttheimportanceofbravery,andignitetheirpassions.BetheleaderIknowyouare.Makesureyou cherisheverymoment,becausethisyearwillflybybeforeyouknowit.Buildstrongbondswithyoursisterqueens, takeplentyofpictures,andtrulysoakitallin.Nationalsisanincredibleexperience—you’regoingtohavesomuch fun,andIcan’twaittowatchyourjourneyunfold! IameternallygratefulforalltheloveI'vereceived Here'stonewbeginningsandthememorieswe’llcontinueto create,rememberthisisn’tgoodbye;it’sjust‘seeyoulater.’
SigningoffasyourforeverMissMississippiJr.HighSchoolAmerica2024,SummerBritt.
Photo by Next Studios - HMU by Morgan Anderson Artistry - Tan by Saras Glow Getters
SADIE KNIGHT
MISSMISSISSIPPIHIGHSCHOOLAMERICA2024
Distinguishedjudges,fellowcontestants,friends,family,andguests,thankyoufor beingheretonight.AsIstandhere,Iamfilledwithamixtureofgratitude,joy,anda touchofsadnessasmyjourneyasMissMississippiHighSchoolcomestoaclose.This titlehasmeanttheworldtome,anditiswithafullheartthatIsaygoodbye. Firstandforemost,IwanttoexpressmydeepestgratitudetotheMississippiHighSchool communityandthepageantorganization.Thisplatformhasallowedmetogrownotonly asarepresentativeofourgreatstatebutalsoasanindividual.Ihavelearnedinvaluable lessonsaboutleadership,kindness,andresilience,andIwillcarrytheselessonswith mefortherestofmylife.
TomyfellowcontestantsandthefutureMissMississippiHighSchool,rememberthatthis titleisnotaboutthecrownorthesash.Itisabouttheopportunitytoserveandinspire others,tobearolemodeltoyourpeers,andtoshinealightontheincredibletalentsand beautywithinourgeneration.Youallpossessthepotentialtocreatealastingimpact,andI knowthateachofyouwillcontinuetodogreatthings,regardlessoftheoutcometonight. Tomyfamilyandfriends,Ioweeverythingtoyou.Yourunwaveringsupportandlovehave beenmyanchorthroughoutthisjourney.Youhavebelievedinme,evenduringtimes whenIdoubtedmyself,andforthat,Iameternallygrateful.
Finally,toallMississippiSchoolsstudentsyouarethereasonI’veworkedsohardto makethemostofthisrole.Representingyouhasbeenanhonor.MyhopeisthatI’ve shownyouthatwithdedicationandhardwork,anythingispossible.
AsIpassonthecrown,IdosowiththeconfidencethatthelegacyofMissMississippi HighSchoolwillcontinuetothrive.I’mexcitedforthefutureandlookforwardto supportingthenextqueenonherjourney.Thankyouallforthelove,thememories,and thechancetoserveasyourMissMississippiHighSchool.
Photo by Next Studios - HMU by Morgan Anderson Artistry
ADDYSON STREVEL
MISSMISSISSIPPICOLLEGIATEAMERICA2024
Goodevening,everyone.
AsIstandheretonight,I’mfilledwithadeepsenseofgratitudeandreflection.ServingasMiss MississippiCollegiateAmerica2024hasbeenoneofthegreatesthonorsofmylife.Thisjourney hasshapedmenotonlyasacontestantbutalsoasaperson,andit’sbecauseoftheincredible supportsystemI’vehadalongtheway.
Firstandforemost,IwanttothankmyNana.Withoutyourloveandsupport,Iwouldn’thave beenabletocompete.Youbelievedinmefromthebeginningandhelpedmechasemydreams;I amforevergratefulforthat.
Tomymom,thankyouforalwayslisteningandbeingthereforme.Youhavebeenmyconstant sourceofguidance,helpingmenavigatethehighsandlowswithloveandpatience.
Tomyboyfriend,thankyouforbeingmyrock.Youweretheretellingmetokeepmyheadup througheverysetbackandevery‘no’Ireceived.Becauseofyourunwaveringbeliefinme,I’m standingheretonight,celebratingthisincredible‘yes.’
ToRebeccaMathis,thankyouforbeingsomuchmorethanmyhairandmakeupartist.You’ve beenmyphotographer,confidant,andmentor,helpingmebecomethecontestantIamtoday.I honestlycouldn’thavedoneitwithoutyou.
ToDelanyHenry,thankyouforsteppinginduringnationalsandfillingRebecca’sshoes.Your supportandencouragementcarriedmethrough;Iwouldn’thavemadeitwithoutyou.
Tomysponsors,bothnewandold,yoursupportmeansmoretomethanwordscanexpress. You’vebelievedinmeandinvestedinmyjourney,andIhopeyouknowhowmuchthathas meanttome.
Totheyoungwomencompetingtonight,rememberthatthisjourneyisaboutmorethanacrown. It’saboutgrowth,resilience,andself-love.Winorlose,eachofyouisalreadyaqueeninyour ownright.
Finally,tomysuccessor,thistitleisaprivilege.Embraceeverymoment,upliftothers,and cherishthejourney.
Thankyoutoeveryonewhohasbeenapartofthisincredibleexperience.Whilethischapteris closing,I’mexcitedforwhat’snext,andI’llforevercarrythisexperienceinmyheart.
Signingoffforthelasttime, YourMissMississippiCollegiateAmerica2024,AddysonStrevel
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ELEMENTARYAMERICA MISSMISSISSIPPI
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Paislee Smith
Miss Leakesville Elementary 4th Grade
SPONSORED BY: BRIAN SMITH LOGGING
-10Years Old -I’m in the 4th grade at Madison Ridgeland Academy I am...
Emma Ellis FAVORITES
Favorite Subjects/Activities in School
-Social Studies
-Bible
Favorite After School Activities
-Tennis -Soccer -Dance -Tumble -Voice -Working with my mom
Favorite Book
-Babysitters Club
AWARDS AND GOALS
Honors And/Or Awards
-Straight A’s (1st-4th)
-200 AR Points - 1 Million Reader
My Goals
-Serve as Miss Mississippi High school America
Elementary Title Holder
-Work hard to get on the select Soccer team
-Sing at big events
What I would like to do if I am crowned
-If I have the honor to serve as the state winner for mississippi, I hope to talk to students about volunteer opportunities and Promote BRAVE for Miss High School America
Kerr
Miss Madison County Jr. High America
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ANNA RAINS
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 5:16
ANNARAINS
DEAR ANNA, YOU ARE AN AMAZING YOUNG LADY AND WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU! YOUR SMILE IS SO INSPIRING AND YOU BRING THE SUNSHINE WHEREVER YOU GO! WE WISH YOU THE BEST TODAY AND EVERYDAY! KEEP LETTING YOUR LIGHT SHINE FOR JESUS!WELOVEYOU!
WITHLOVE:DADDY, MOMMA,NANNIE,DEBRA, ROB,LYNN,ALEX,ELI, CHRIS,WANDA, KENDALL,ERIN,LISA, LEE,ANDKEN
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LEXI WALTERS
MISS UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI COLLEGIATE AMERICA
WISHING YOU THE BEST OF LUCK!
-LOVE MOM, DEE, AND KAI
2024 Miss Elementary, Jr. High, High School, & Collegiate America Nationals
Little Rock, AR.
