2021 Miss Arkansas/Arkansas's Outstanding Teen Program Book

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June 16-19, 2021 Robinson Performance Hall LIttle Rock, Arkansas

Letter from the E X EC U T I V E D I R ECTO R W E LC O M E

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S C H O L A RS H I P C O M P E T I T I O N ! W E W E LC O M E YO U TO T H E B E AU T I F U L R O B I NS O N C E N T E R P E R F O R M A N C E H A L L H E R E I N L I T T L E R O C K TO S U P P O RT O U R I N C R E D I B L E CA N D I DAT E S V Y I N G F O R T H E T I T L E O F M ISS A R K A NSAS A N D M ISS A R K A NSAS’ O U TSTA N D I N G T E E N 2021. A R K A NSAS P R O U D LY C O N T I N U E S TO B E A L E A D E R F O R S C H O L A RS H I PS AWA R D E D W I T H I N T H E M ISS A M E R I CA O R GA N I Z AT I O N . W E A R E S O T H A N K F U L F O R T H E M A N Y PA RT N E RS, VO LU N T E E RS, S P O NS O RS A N D S U P P O RT E RS W H O A R E V I TA L TO T H IS M ISS I O N A N D P U R P OS E . W E S I M P LY C O U L D N OT D O T H IS W I T H O U T YO U ! O U R P R O G R A M P R O U D LY C E L E B R AT E S OV E R 80 Y E A RS O F P R OV I D I N G E XC E PT I O N A L O P P O RT U N I T I E S F O R S C H O L A RS H I PS A N D A DVO CACY. W E LO O K F O RWA R D TO M A N Y M O R E A N D T H A N K YO U F O R YO U R G E N E R O U S S U P P O RT. W E H O P E T H AT YO U H AV E A N I N C R E D I B L E T I M E A N D W E LO O K F O RWA R D TO C E L E B R AT I N G T H E S E A M A Z I N G YO U N G WO M E N A L L COMPETING FOR THESE LIFE-CHANGING TITLES!

S I N C E R E LY,

Jessie Bennett

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T A K E

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Apple Blossom

Arkansas Delta

Arkansas River

Arkansas State

Arkansas Tech

Arkansas Valley

Allison Thompson

Emmy Grace Futrell

Madeline Adams

Apple Dennie

Olivia Battles

Sydney Wendfeldt

Boston Mountains

Central Arkansas

City Lights

Conway

Crowley’s Ridge

Diamond Lakes

Sophie Reiss

Haley Morton

Hannah Lomax

Mattison Gafner

Alaysia Carter

Gracie Stover

Dogwood

Gateway to the Ozarks

Grand Prairie

Greater Hot Springs

Greater Jacksonville

Greater Jonesboro

Olivia Jane Wilks

Breck Brammer

Sarah Michael

Mady Rottinghaus

Taylor Hensley

MaKenzie Williams

Greater Little Rock

Heartland

Henderson State

Heritage

Historic Batesville

Johnson County

Taryn Bewley

Alexus Flannigan

Jordan Jones

Shalexis Shelton

Cori Keller

Angel Wyatt

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Lake Dardanelle

Lights of the Delta

Metro

Mid-South

Natural State

North Central

Elizabeth Steely

Brooke Caraway

Ebony Mitchell

Cait Light

Bel Butler

Reagan Grubbs

Northeast Arkansas

Ouachita Baptist

Ouachita River

Ozark Highlands

Ozark Mountain

Petit Jean Valley

Ellie Stafford

Caroline Derby

Julie Williams

Lauren Brown

Ryann Grubbs

Callie Scherrey

Red River Valley

Rice Capital

River City

River Delta

Scenic Byways

South Central Arkansas

Dawn Coffman

Kelsie Everett

Abigail Davis

Jessica Miller

Ciara Callicott

Tiffany Lee

Southeast Arkansas

Southern Arkansas Univ.

Southwest Arkansas

Spirit of Arkansas

Sweetheart of Arkansas

Texarkana Twin Rivers

Hannah Barbaree

Carson Beeching

Melody Stotts

Anna-Marie Wright

Sophe Sligh

Izzy Baughn

University of Arkansas

U of A Fort Smith

University of Central AR

White River

Whitney Williams

Jayson Toney

Hannah Hagerman

Kyla Soden

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The Miss Arkansas Pageant provides young women across our state with an exciting opportunity to share their talent, voice their opinion and gain scholarship money to further their education. This program within the Miss America Organization is the largest scholarship program for women in the world, andArkansas I am pleased to say that it empowers and across strengthens young throughout Arkansas.

The Miss Pageant provides young women our state withladies an exciting opportunity to The Miss Arkansas Pageant provides young women across our state with an exciting opportunity share their talent, voice their opinion and gain scholarship money to further their education. Thisto As Governor, Ithe commend theopinion volunteer-staff businesses who support thistheir pageant whichin enshare their talent, voice and gainand scholarship to further education.

This program within Miss their America Organization is the largestmoney scholarship program for women the courages young women tosay reach potential.and decades, theyoung Miss ladies Arkansas Pageant, through program within Missto America Organization isFor thestrengthens largest scholarship program for women in the world, and I am the pleased thattheir it empowers throughout Arkansas. the efforts countless sponsors individuals, hasladies motivated, challenged and world, and Iand am commitment pleased to sayofthat it empowers andand strengthens young throughout Arkansas. helped young women to excel.

I am confident that this pageant will continue to brighten Arkansas’s As Governor, I commend the volunteer-staff and businesses who support this pageant which enfuture for yearstotothe come through its and dedicated staff,who sponsors, andthis contestants.

As Governor, I commend volunteer-staff businesses support pageant which encourages young women reach their potential.

For decades, the Miss Arkansas Pageant, through courages women to reach their potential.

Forand decades, the Miss Pageant, through the effortsyoung and commitment of countless sponsors individuals, hasArkansas motivated, challenged and behalf ofwomen the State of Arkansas, I recognize those who will make themotivated, MisstoArkansas Pageant theOn efforts and commitment ofI countless sponsors and individuals, has challenged and helped young to excel. am confident thatall this pageant continue brighten Arkansas’s possible, and I wish them continued success! helped young women to excel.

I am confident that this pageant will continue to brighten Arkansas’s future for years to come through its dedicated staff, sponsors, and contestants. future for years to come through its dedicated staff, sponsors, and contestants.

On behalf of the State of Arkansas, I recognize all those who make the Miss Arkansas Pageant On behalf of the State of possible, Arkansas,and I recognize all those who make the Miss Arkansas Pageant I wish them continued success! possible, and I wish them continued success!

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SA R AH SLOCU M COL LI NS

Chris is a Little Rock native who currently anchors Daybreak and Good Morning Arkansas at KATV Channel 7. He also does the color commentary for the University of Central Arkansas Football Team.

Sarah Slocum Collins is a Sheridan native who serves as Chief of Staff for Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) in the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, DC. Sarah earned her law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law and is licensed in the state of Arkansas. Prior to law school, Sarah graduated summa cum laude from the University of Central Arkansas earning a B.A. in Liberal Arts with a minor in Mass Communication.

Chris was born in Little Rock and moved to Jacksonville, FL when he was ten years old. That’s where he became a huge NFL fan, specifically the Jacksonville Jaguars. With his parents both attending the University of Arkansas, Chris is also a lifelong Razorback fan. While is Florida, he attended Bishop Kenny High School and went on to graduate from the University of Central Florida in Orlando with a Radio/Television Degree. Go Knights!

Before becoming Weekend Sports Anchor, Chris hosted FLW College Fishing on VS Network with former Channel 7 host Jason Harper & Professional Angler Justin Lucas from 2009-10. During this time he was able to travel the country hosting different fishing tournaments. He say this time was an amazing experience being able to learn from Jason and work with some of the most geniune people in the world.

Although he joined the station officially in 2010, Chris completed 3 internships at KATV in the SPorts Department and learned “more than I could ever imagine” from Steve Sullivan, Dale Nicholson and Anthony Eckart. As far as Daybreak goes, there is not a better crew around. From the crew behind the scenes, to co-hosts Melinda and Alyson, work is truly fun in the morning.

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She most recently served as a federal lobbyist for Tyson Foods, handling defense, FDA, alternative protein, and antitrust issues. Before moving to DC, Sarah lead a government relations state advocacy practice for a number of years, where she also practiced law focusing on antitrust litigation. In 2017, Sarah was named to Arkansas Business’ 40 Under 40 which identifies rising young professionals in the area of business.

Sarah served as Miss Arkansas 2009 and remains an active volunteer with the Miss Arkansas Organization. She and her husband Ryan live in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia and have a seven-year-old son, Beckett. In her free time, she enjoys golfing and spinning on the peloton (Let’s ride together-- @thatlobbyist!)

When he is not at the station he enjoys being with his college sweetheart Chelsea, son bennett and dogs Charli & Knight. He also enjoys all the outdoor adventures Arkansas has to offer. @MISSAR K A NSAS

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$2,500 by: Buddy Coleman Coleman Family Family $2,500 Presented Presented by: Buddy 1971Pat Gideon Scholarship Buddy Award BuddyColeman ColemanMemorial Memorial Outstanding Outstanding Talent Talent Award

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1971- Pat Gideon 1972- Kathy KathyMoore Moore 19721973Debbie Purtle 1973- Debbie Purtle 1974- Kaye KayeBagsby Bagsby 19741975Kmarie Boles 1975- Kmarie Boles 1976- Holly HollyGlee GleeHenley Henley 19761977Judith Elaine Adams 1977- Judith Elaine Adams 1978- Melonie MelonieBurchfield Burchfield 19781979Jane Chu 1979- Jane Chu 1980- Lencola LencolaSullivan Sullivan- -Miss Miss 1980ARAR 1981Micki Petrus Miss AR 1981- Micki Petrus - Miss AR 19821982- Mary MaryStuart Stuart 19831983- Susan SusanByler Byler 19841984- Holly HollyGreen Green 19851985- Julie JulieRussell Russell 19861986- Teheva TehevaJohnson Johnson 19871987- Debbye DebbyeTurner Turner 1988Patti Thorn ARAR 1988- Patti Thorn- -Miss Miss 1989Evangeline Parker 1989- Evangeline Parker 19901990- Evangeline EvangelineParker Parker 1991Leslie 1991- LeslieBranstine Branstine 19921992- Beth BethAnne AnneRankin Rankin 1993- Myra Katherine Hale 1993- Myra Katherine Hale 1994- Beth Anne Rankin - Miss AR 1994- Beth Anne Rankin - Miss AR 1995- Stacy Freeman- Miss AR 1995- Stacy Freeman- Miss AR 1996- Melonie McGarrah - Miss AR 1996- Melonie McGarrah - Miss AR 1997- Stacy Freeman- Miss AR 1997- Erin Stacy FreemanMiss 1998Wheatley - Miss ARAR 1998- Kerry Erin Wheatley - Miss AR 1999Jucas 1999Kerry Jucas 2000- Sara Harris- Miss AR 2000-Jessie Sara Ward HarrisMissAR AR 2001- Miss 2001Jessie Ward Miss AR 2002- Lindsey Toland 2002-Whitney LindseyKirk Toland 2003- Miss AR 2003Whitney 2004- Beth Gray Kirk - Miss AR 2004-Eudora Beth Gray 2005Mosby - Miss AR 2005- Amber EudoraBennett Mosby -- Miss MissAR AR 20062006-Gina Amber Bennett - Miss AR 2007Parker 2008Greene 2007-Ashleigh Gina Parker 2009CrainGreene 2008-Amy Ashleigh 2010Alyse 2009- Amy Eady Crain- Miss AR 2011Roberts 2010- Sloane Alyse Eady - Miss AR 2012Brooke Ault 2011- Sloane Roberts 2013Crain - Miss AR 2012- Amy Brooke Ault 2014Bell- Miss AR 2013- Bethany Amy Crain 2015Cook 2014- Caitlyn Bethany Bell 20162015- Caitlyn CaitlynCook Cook 2017Kelsey Stone 2016- Caitlyn Cook

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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.

She has volunteered with numerous organizations including the Board of Directors of Ben Franklin Academy, The Junior League of Denver, the Matthew Shepard Foundation, Douglas County Republicans, the Denver VA Hospital and Camp Quality Louisiana, where for more than 20 years she has hosted their annual telethon raising more than 1.3 million dollars locally.

After putting her career on hold to become a full-time mom in 2006, Mette returned to her career in 2018 as an HIV Specialist with Janssen Therapeutics and recently joined VaxCare.

In addition, she is an MBA Candidate in the LSU Flores MBA Program. 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, and for NFL, MLB, NHL and NBA teams and was also a member of the Houston Oilers Derrick Dolls.

CHANDLER CHAMPION has been involved in the Miss America Organization for 15 years. She competed in the Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen pageant for 4 years placing 4th and 1st runner up. Chandler won the title of Miss Alabama 2013 in her 3rd year of competing. At Miss America, she received a non-finalist talent award. Her sister Zoé Champion, who is 10 years younger than her, was crowned Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen 2019. Chandler still enjoys working with girls across the nation to help them feel their most confident and achieve their goals in pageants and scholarship organizations. Chandler is currently the Marketing Specialist for Sonos Imaging. She also teaches all styles of dance at Miss Kelley’s School of Dance and Red Mountain Theatre Company. She is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Bachelors degree in Communications Management and a minor in Theatre. She recently received a certificate in Psychology of Criminal Justice from the University of Queensland Australia, and is currently pursuing a certificate in Justice Law from Harvard University. She is working toward obtaining Dual Graduate degrees in Communications and Criminal Justice, with hopes of obtaining a law degree as well. Chandler is honored to be here this week, and wishes the best of luck to all of the contestants!

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PAUL BROWN presently lives in Los Angeles having moved there from New York where he lived for 30 years. He is a graduate of Samford University and the University of Alabama in Birmingham School of Medicine. After Medical School he moved to New York where he completed his Surgical Internship, Radiology Residency and Body Imaging Fellowship training.

He retired in February 2021 from his consulting firm that specialized in Radiological Contrast Agent clinical research for pharmaceutical companies. Prior to moving to Los Angeles Paul was the past Executive Director and Director of Operations of the Miss New York Organization. As part of his responsibilities he is proud to have also been the Preparation Director for Miss New York 2012, Mallory Hagan, and Miss New York 2013, Nina Davuluri, who both went on to be crowned Miss America. Prior to serving as State Executive Director he was the Executive Director for the Miss Manhattan Organization for 13 years.

DR. “BOWTIE” TODD JENKINS is the Founder of Bowtie Leadership and Development, Inc., a global training, consultation, and coaching firm with a focus on bringing diverse people together to increase individual or organizational productivity and performance. Dr. Jenkins has more than ten years of experience as managing partner and chief diversity and inclusion executive, trainer, and strategist. His portfolio includes clients from various non-profits, small businesses, colleges and universities, and large corporations such as WalMart Inc., Verizon, Coca-Cola Inc, Tyson Foods, Inc., Kellogg’s, AT&T, Deloitte, Inc, Black Hills Energy Inc., Facebook, American Airlines, Amazon, Google, and Starbucks to name a few. Also, as another “first,” he serves in the newly created senior role to lead a formal Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative with CBRE @ Microsoft. Dr. Jenkins graduated with high honors from The University of South Carolina and received two undergraduate degrees, his Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. He earned his Master of Science from Illinois State University and a doctorate from the University of Arkansas. He completed his post-doctorate studies focus on “Leading Diverse Organizations” at Harvard University and was recently named a 2021 DEI Champion Awardee by the National Diversity and Leadership Council and received recognition as a Top 25 Influencer in Business, along with names such as Doug McMillon, CEO of Walmart, state senators, and prestigious business leaders by Arkansas Money and Politics Magazine.

Today he is known as Dr. “Bowtie Todd,” a trainer, consultant, motivational speaker, life coach, and conversationalist. He is a proud husband, author, servant leader, and conversationalist who believes in his philosophy “bowtie” it all together, serve and simply be a gift unto the world!

WILLIAM A. SMITH Bill is the General Manager of Vacations-Hawaii, and Vice-President of Boyd Gaming Corp. of Las Vegas, Nevada. Bill is a graduate of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He traveled the world as a member of BYU’s performing team, “The Young Ambassadors”.

Bill has been a judge for the Miss America Pageant Systems for 35 years, judging numerous preliminary and state pageants throughout the U.S. He is an actor and model and is seen on numerous commercials in Hawaii and Asia. He was honored in magazines and periodicals as an outstanding leader in Hawaii. Bill is a listed member of Who’s Who in United States Executives.

Bill is a noted philanthropist in Hawaii. @MISSAR K A NSAS

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M ISS AR K ANSAS HISTO RY Vivian Ferguson Lorene Bailey Jean Thompson Betty Benson Ferol Amerlia Dumas Doris Love Mineola Graham Leslie Hampton Rebecca McCall Pam Camp Van Louis McDaniel Barbara Brothers Mary Jennings Charlotte Simmen Bonnie Nicksic Helen Reed Sarah Martin Charlene Bowers Barbara Banks Suzanne Scudder Sally Miller Susie Jackson Claudette Smith Frances Anderson Edye Addinton Donna Axum Pam Jackson Nita Kaye Vanhook Mary L. Craig Sharon Ann Evans Helen Rose Gennings Marilyn Kay Allen Donna Jo Connelly Marilyn Morgan Debbye Hazelwood Becky Jean Hume Rhonda Kay Pope Paula Denise Roach Joyce Ann McCormack Bunnie Holbert Naylene Vuurens Janet Holman

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Lencola Sullivan Elizabeth Ward Micki Petrus Mary Stuart Regina Hopper Lisa Stevens Christi Taunton Julie Russell Carole Lawson Patti Thorne Marci Lewallen Karissa Rushing Heather Hunnicutt Shannon Boy Nicole Bethmann Beth Anne Rankin Paula Montgomery Melonie McGarrah Stacy Freeman Erin Wheatley Brandy Rhodes Sara Harris Jessie Ward Lauren Davidson Whitney Kirk Lacy Fleming Eudora Mosby Amber Bennett Katie Bailey Ashlen Batson Sarah Slocum Alysa Eady Kristen Glover Sloane Roberts Amy Crain Ashton Campbell Loren McDaniel Savvy Shields Maggie Benton Claudio Raffo Darynne Dahlem Darynne Dahlem

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Donna Connely Miss Arkansas 1970 Words of Wisdom “Be true to yourself”

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Paula Montgomery Miss Arkansas 1995

Words of Wisdom “Stay close to good people. Remember why you started the journey in the first place. Cherish the friendships. Write thank you notes. Push yourself outside your comfort zone. Speak from the heart, not your head, your heart will never let you down.

Above all stay grounded in your faith and try to see the good in all people.”

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Marilyn Morgan Miss Arkansas 1971

Words of Wisdom “Don’t forget where you put your rose colored glasses; purchase several pairs!”

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Melonie McGarrah Miss Arkansas 1996

Words of Wisdom “You never know what lies ahead or what curveballs life may throw at you. It’s easy to point fingers or place blame when things happen.

But, what’s more difficult is to accept what’s been given to you, roll with the punches and try to decipher what can be learned through all of it. I’ve always hated the saying “God never gives you more than you can handle” because that is not true. God never gives you more than HE can handle. If we remember to lean on Him to guide us through, He’ll never fail.”

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In Loving Memory MrsJune Felix of

A cherished 40+ year volunteer for the Miss Arkansas Program whose immeasurable kindness, tireless advocacy & positivity will be dearly missed.

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PROUDLY DRESSING INCREDIBLE WOMEN EVERYWHERE.

E. Leigh’s ‘

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www.shopeleighs.com little rock · conway · fayetteville

E.Leigh’s is grateful to sponsor the Overall Arrival Award & to dress Miss Arkansas & Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen throughout their reign.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

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COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Arkansas Northeastern College Miss Arkansas $5,000 (2 years) 1st Runner Up $ 2,500 (1 year) Arkansas State University-Mt. Home Miss Arkansas $1,500 per semester (2 semesters) The student must attend ASUMH full time (12 hours) and be degree seeking

East Arkansas Community College Miss Arkansas $5,000 ($2,500 per year) National Park College Miss Arkansas $4,500 (1 year) NorthWest Arkansas Community College Miss Arkansas $2,000 (split per Fall & Spring semester) (1 year) Ouachita Baptist University Miss Arkansas $5,000 (1 year) 1st Runner Up $ 5,000 (1 year) 2nd Runner Up $ 5,000 (1 year) Southeast Arkansas College Miss Arkansas $4,000 (1 year) Southern Arkansas University Miss Arkansas $11,000 year(8 semesters)* 1st Runner Up $8,000 year (8 semesters)* 2nd Runner Up $ 5,000 year (8 semesters)* *Retention based on 15 hour/semester enrollment with a cummulative 3.25 GPA Cannot be combined with other institutional scholarships Univerasity of Arkansas at Fort Smith Miss Arkansas $5,000 (1 year) 1st Runner Up $2,000 (1 year)

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Arkansas Tech University Miss Arkansas $10,000 ($2500 per semester) (2 years) 1st Runner Up $5,000 ($2,500 per semester) (1 year) All Contestants attending ATU will receive $2,000 ($1,000 per semester) (1 year)

University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville Miss Arkansas $3,000 (2 years) University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton Miss Arkansas $1,000 (1 semester) 1st Runner Up $500 (1 semester) University of Central Arkansas Miss Arkansas $6,000 ($3,000 each Fall & Spring Semester) (2 years)

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SCHOLARSHIPS

S C H O L A R S H I P S A M O U N T DONORS Miss Arkansas $30,000.00 Shannon and Ted Skokos & MASF 1st Runner up $10,000

Dr. Rhys Branman

2nd Runner Up

Former Miss Arkansas’

3rd Runner Up

$8,000

$6,000

Friends & Miss Arkansas Board

In Loving Memory of Mrs June Felix

4th Runner Up

$5,000

Robin and Don Houseworth

Semifinalist 6 & 7 ($3000) each

$6,000

Miss America Organization

Semifinalists 8-15 ($1500) each

$12,000

MASF & Miss America Organization

Buddy Coleman Memorial Overall Talent $3,000

Coleman Family

Bill Tarkington Overall Evening Gown

$2,500

Sharon and Johnny Bale

Overall On-Stage Interview Award

$2,500

Dr. Michael Cooper

Sarah Slocum Overall Private Interview $2,500 Overall Service Above Self Legacy Overall Dance

Renee and Don Fronabarger

$1,000 MAEDA

$1,000

Erin Wheatley

In honor of Kathy Wheatley

Melonie McGarrah Moore Overall Vocal $2,000

Brian Moore

Overall Instrumentalist

Beth Ann Rankin

$1,000

Mary Jane Mullins Non-finalist Interview $500

Dr. Patti Mullins

Non-finalist On-Stage Interview

$1,000

Michelle Rudolph

Frances Wilson Non-finalist Talent

$1,000

CJ Wilson

Non-Finalist Dance $500

Danielle Crafton Crain & Austin Crain

Non-Finalist Vocalist $500

Brad Stout & Zach Seato-Stout

Grace Scholarship

Brad Lacy & Dr. Melanie Smith

$2,500

In Memory of Madelyn Grace Johnston

Overall Alpha On-Stage Interview

$1,000

Shirley Walters

Catherine Raines Overall Alpha Talent

$1,000

Catherine Raines Simms Family

Tara Rushing Overall Alpha Evening Gown $1,500

Missy and John Gibson Family

June Felix Overall Alpha Private Interview $1,000

Vicki Rima & Stephanie and Jared Green

$1,000 Miss Arkansas Organization & People’s Choice Award JC Productions

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Ashlen Batson Esprit De Corp $650

Bill Tarkington & Mike Spivey

Dreamer $750

Simone Mullinax Sellstrom

Congeniality $500

Lance and Leland Felix

Patti Camuso “Neat As A Pin” $1,000

Patti Camuso

Claudia Raffo Enhance Arkansas Q1&Q5 $500

The Raffo Family

Stephanie Green Teachers Make Teachers $750

Stephanie and Jared Green

Asher Ray Mentor

Mr. and Mrs. Murray Benton

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$1,000

S C H O L A R S H I P S A M O U N T DONORS Sharon Evans Bale “We Are More”

$650

Bill Tarkington & Mike Spivey

Don’t Limit Me $500

Christie Alexander

Service Above Self Preliminary ($500 Each)

$1,500

MAEDA

$1,500

ZenStudio

Alpha On Stage Interview Preliminary ($500 Each)

Alpha Private Interview Preliminary $1,500 Paula Swindle, Ms. Alix Butler & ($500 Each) The Honorable Cindy G. Thyer $1,500

Royal We, Hannah Wright

Alpha Talent Preliminary ($500 Each) $1,500 Micki Konecny, Jim and Kay Hinkle Family Preliminary On-Stage Interview ($1000 Each)

$3,000

MASF

Preliminary Evening Gown ($500 Each)

$1,500

emerge, Renee Stone

Preliminary Talent ($2000 Each) $6,000 MALFTA, Hall of Fame Recipients, MASF, Fretmonkey Recording Studio Overall Arrival Award $1,000

E. Leigh’s Boutique

Marty Walker Memorial

$1,000

Chris Walker

Jessie Ward Bennett Leadership Award

$650

Bill Tarkington & Mike Spivey

Miracle Maker Finalists Top 5 (1st place $750; 2nd-4th $500)

$2,750

Miss Arkansas Organization

Healthy Lifestyle Platform

$500

Sharon Turrentine

Alpha Arrival Award $500

Stephanie Throckmorton Duty

Confidentally You $500

Mrs. Carol Pafford

Hardin Bale Inspirational Male Scholarship $1,000

Miss Arkansas Organization

Overall Medical Professions

Pafford Medical Services

$2,500

Fine Arts Professions $2,000

Mr. and Mrs. Lou Siegel

Journalism and Mass Communications

$1,700 KATV

Marty Walker Education Professions

$1,500

Mr. Chris Walker

STEM $1,500

Lynn Batson & Ashlen Thomason

Law Professions $1,500

MASF

Business Profession $1,500

Full Sun & Gifts

Nursing Professions $1,500

Pafford Medical Services

$1,000

Landmark PLC

Dental Professions $1,000

Parkey & Davis

Pharmacy Professions $1,000

Express RX

Accounting Professions

All 52 Candidates receive $400

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Alpha Evening Gown Preliminary ($500 Each)

$20,800

TOTAL CASH SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE AWARDED:

$173,700.00 @MISSAR K A NSAS

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SAT U R DAY N I G H T Pre Show National Anthem Opening Announcement of Top 15 Top 15 On Stage Interview Princess Production Talent Red Carprt / Evening Wear Final conversation – Top 7 Finale Crowning of Miss Arkansas 2021

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Monday PRIVATE INTERVIEW

Monday PRIVATE INTERVIEW

Tuesday PRIVATE INTERVIEW

Wednesday TALENT

Wednesday RED CARPET (EVENING WEAR)

Wednesday ON STAGE INTERVIEW/ SOCIAL IMPACT PITCH

Thursday TALENT

Thursday RED CARPET (EVENING WEAR)

Thursday ON STAGE INTERVIEW/ SOCIAL IMPACT PITCH Friday RED CARPET (EVENING WEAR)

Friday ON STAGE INTERVIEW/ SOCIAL IMPACT PITCH

Julie Williams | Ouachita River Piano

Mattison Gafner | Conway Piano / Vocal

Allison Thompson | Apple Blossom Tap Dance

Caroline Derby | Ouachita Baptist Clogging

Angel Wyatt | Johnson County Vocal

Apple Dennie | Arkansas State Vocal

Taylor Hensley | Greater Jacksonville Tap Dance

Ciara Callicott | Scenic Byways Lyrical Dance

Tiffany Lee | South Central Arkansas Tap Dance

Madeline Adams | Arkansas River Piano

Alexus Flannigan | Heartland Tap Dance

Carson Beeching | SAU Lyrical Dance

Haley Morton | Central Arkansas Acro Lyrical Dance

Jordan Jones | Henderson State Clogging

Jayson Toney | UAFS Lyrical Dance

Sarah Michael | Grand Prairie Vocal

Sydney Wendfeldt | Arkansas Valley Vocal

Brooke Caraway | Lights of the Delta Speed Painting

Lauren Brown | Ozark Highlands Jazz Dance

Breck Brammer | Gateway to the Ozarks Contemporary Dance

Hannah Barbaree | Southeast Arkansas Clogging

Sophie Reiss | Boston Mountains Vocal

Sophe Sligh | Sweetheart of Arkansas Violin

Jessica Miller | River Delta Tap Dance

Alaysia Carter | Crowley’s Ridge Acrobat Dance

Taryn Bewley | Greater Little Rock Rhythm Tap Dance

Ryann Grubbs | Ozark Mountain Clogging

Reagan Grubbs | North Central Clogging

Hannah Lomax | City Lights Piano

Melody Stotts | Southwest Arkansas Vocal

Kelsie Everett | Rice Capital Vocal

Emmy Grace Futrell | Arkansas Delta Vocal

Abigail Davis | River City Piano

Shalexis Shelton | Heritage Musical Performance

Olivia Jane Wilks | Dogwood Tap Dance

Elizabeth Steely | Lake Dardanelle Vocal

Olivia Battles | Arkansas Tech Vocal

MaKenzie Williams | Greater Jonesboro Contemporary Jazz Dance

Dawn Coffman | Red River Valley Flute

Anna-Marie Wright | Spirit of Arkansas Vocal

Izzy Baughn | Texarkana Twin Rivers Vocal

Ebony Mitchell | Metro Tap Dance

Kyla Soden | White River Acro Lyrical

Mady Rottinghaus | Greater Hot Springs Piano

Whitney Williams | UofA Baton Twirling

Isabel “Bel” Butler | Natural State Vocal

Cait Light | Mid-South Vocal

Ellie Stafford | Northeast Arkansas Violin / Tap Dance

Hannah Hagerman | UCA Tap Dance

Gracie Stover | Diamond Lakes Tap Dance

Cori Keller | Historic Batesville Tap Dance

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“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals” – Zig Ziglar

My two years as Miss Arkansas has taught me more than I could have ever imagined. I have had the privilege of meeting the most amazing people in all four corners of the state and attended schools and events in towns that I could have never found on a map before. I have seen the beauty of Arkansas cotton at harvest-time, felt the breeze that comes off the White River, and called the Hogs in every place imaginable. I was able to promote my platform, Know Who You Are, to tens of thousands of people across the state. I will forever be changed by the students and people I have had the honor of meeting and speaking to. So firstly, I want to thank the people of Arkansas for allowing me to represent you.

I want to thank the people who have been behind the scenes supporting me all year and the true backbone of this organization. When I went to Miss America, I realized how fortunate we are here in Arkansas. No other state has a support system that is as dedicated to the betterment of women.

Thank you so much to the Miss Arkansas Board of Directors for everything you have done for me this year. Leo, thank you for being the rock I needed.

Thank you for always making sure I was prepared for my day-to-day appearances, for being my biggest encourager and always being there to give me advice and support. I can never thank you enough.

Nay and Lacy, I would have never willingly gone shopping before your teachings. I will always cherish the laughs and moments that we have shared. I love you both. Jessie, thank you for being the best leader and role-model I could have ever asked for.

Miss Arkansas would not be the organization it is today without your love, leadership, and guidance.

To the volunteers who make pageant week possible, thank you for giving up your time so selflessly so that women like me can have this opportunity.

I am so thankful that during my time in the Miss Arkansas Organization I have garnered just over $100,000 in scholarships. I was able to graduate from The University of Arkansas debt-free and I will not have to worry about loans during my first two years of medical school. For this gift, I give the biggest thank you to the Miss Arkansas Foundation and to every sponsor. Thank you for believing in what Miss Arkansas can do.

To Sarah Cate, there is no one else I would have wanted by my side. I adore your kind spirit and passion for service. I love you dearly and I cannot wait to see what life has in store for you. I am so very thankful to have you as my sister. Mr. & Mrs. Lay, you have raised an amazing daughter and I am forever grateful that you have allowed me the opportunity to be a part of your family during our years of service.

To my family and to my friends who have become family, I could not have done any of this without you all. Every appearance, every pep-talk, every text, and every moment. I am forever grateful that I have always had you to support me through every dream and adventure I have set my mind on. I can never repay you for everything you sacrificed for me to achieve this dream. I love you with all my heart.

To my amazing princesses and their families, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your families over the past several years. I have learned so much about being a mentor and big sister from your daughters and I love you dearly. Madison and Avery, I have loved being your big sister. You both have incredible futures ahead of you and I cannot wait to support you in the ways that you have supported me.

FA R EWELL

On June 15th, 2019 I was given the honor of being crowned the 83rd Miss Arkansas. That night, I would have never imagined what the next two years would have in store. In May of 2020, I received a call asking if I would accept the job of Miss Arkansas for another year. I never would have dreamed that my decadelong journey in the Miss America Organization would have turned into a two-year reign during a pandemic. My first 9 months as Miss Arkansas were a stark difference from my last 15 months. I balanced being a full-time medical student at The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the job of Miss Arkansas. I have seen the strength and resilience of this organization and of the people of Arkansas, and I have loved every moment of serving.

I stepped on to the Miss Arkansas stage for the first time in July of 2015 and I knew then that the job of Miss Arkansas was special. I knew then that I wanted to be Miss Arkansas. For the last two years I have had the dream of serving as Miss Arkansas.

It took me five years to become Miss Arkansas and that journey in itself is a testament to the integrity of this organization. Being Miss Arkansas carries an opportunity to be a powerful force for good. I pray that I was able to use that force to create a difference in the state of Arkansas. Though I am sad to see this chapter of my life close, I know that this journey has prepared me for whatever comes next.

This organization has my heart and has shown me that no matter who you are and where you come from, if you know who you are and believe in yourself, you can make a difference. I love you Arkansas.

Darynne Dahlem

Forever Yours,

Miss Arkansas 2019 & 2020

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Age: 24 Talent: Tap Dance “Give My Regards to Broadway” Social Impact Initiative: We the People: Increasing Community and Government Involvement Parents: David & Regina Thompson Hometown: Fort Smith College/University: University of Arkansas Fort Smith Sponsors: The Miss Apple Blossom/ Miss Arkansas River Pageant Association, Family and Friends

Apple Blossom

ALLISON THOMPSON

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Age: 21 Talent: Vocal “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” Social Impact Initiative: The Value of Volunteering Parents: Chuck & Sandy Futrell Hometown: Wynne College/University: East Arkansas Community College of Nursing

Arkansas Delta

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Age: 20 Talent: Piano “Piano Fantasy” Social Impact Initiative: Art Feeds Parents: Jon & Kim Adams Hometown: Jonesboro College/University: Arkansas State University Sponsors: The Miss Apple Blossom/ Miss Arkansas River Pageant Association

Arkansas River

MADELINE ADAMS

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Age: 23 Talent: Vocal “I Am Changing” Social Impact Initiative: Build the Picture: Providing a Positive Influence in Young Minority Women Parents: Rodger & Kellie Dennie Hometown: Sherwood College/University: Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University

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Age: 20 Talent: Vocal “Almost There” Social Impact Initiative: Be Beautiful and Diverse Parents: Marcus & Leslie Battles Hometown: Ozark College/University: Arkansas Tech University Sponsors: The Ladies of Delta Zeta

Arkansas Tech University

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Age: 25 Talent: Vocal “Dream a Little Dream of Me” Social Impact Initiative: Backpacks for Kids Parents: Dr. Kyle and Christina Wendfeldt Hometown: Mountain Home College/University: University of Arkansas - Walton Graduate School of Business Sponsors: Johnson County Peach Festival

Arkansas Valley

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Age: 21 Talent: Vocal “In My Dreams” Social Impact Initiative: #SpreadingSunshine: Encouraging Kindness Online and Out in the World Parents: Chris & Chrissie Reiss Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri College/University: University of Arkansas

Boston Mountains

SOPHIE REISS

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Age: 21 Talent: Acro-Lyrical “Defying Gravity” Social Impact Initiative: Stop the Opioid Epidemic Parents: Chris & Dana Morton Hometown: Sheridan College/University: University of Central Arkansas Sponsors: Miss Central Arkansas Board

Central Arkansas

HALEY MORTON @MISSAR K A NSAS

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Age: 20 Talent: Piano “Be Thou My Vision” Social Impact Initiative: Letters of Hope: Breaking Down the Social Barriers Between Military and Civilians Parents: Loren & Cathy Lomax Hometown: Russellville College/University: Arkansas Tech University Sponsors: Loren & Cathy Lomax

City Lights

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Age: 19 Talent: Piano & Vocal “Never Enough” Social Impact Initiative: Be Smart and Safe Online Parents: Steven & Tracy Gafner Hometown: Vilonia College/University: University of Central Arkansas Sponsors: Steve’s Auto Center of Conway, Inc.

Conway

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Age: 18 Talent: Acrobatic Dance “Baby I’m A Star” Social Impact Initiative: Schooling Hunger: Making Food Available to School Aged Kids Parents: Shantell & Curtis Carter Hometown: Jonesboro College/University: Arkansas State University Sponsors: Family and Friends

Crowley’s Ridge

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Age: 23 Talent: Tap Dance “Epic Duel” Social Impact Initiative: SURVIVE: Don’t Text and Drive Parents: Mike & Laura Stover Hometown: Little Rock College/University: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy Sponsors: Chapel Pharmacy

Diamond Lakes

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Age: 22 Talent: Tap Dance “Beethoven’s Für Elise” Social Impact Initiative: One Smile at a Time: Implementing Oral Health Care Parents: Gary & Natalie Wilks Hometown: Stuttgart College/University: University of Arkansas Graduate Sponsors: Dogwood Scholarship Competition, Michael & Toni Lindsey, and Palm Beach Tan

Dogwood

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Age: 23 Talent: Fashion and Dance Fusion “Around the World Medley” Social Impact Initiative: Cultural Diversity: Building Bridges, Not Barriers Parents: Michael & Jennifer Brammer Hometown: Van Buren College/University: University of Central Arkansas Graduate Sponsors: Michael and Jennifer Brammer, Andy and Joann Neal, Martin and Deana Duckworth, Gary and Diana Brammer, Miss Boston Mountains and Miss Gateway to the Ozarks Organization

Gateway to the Ozarks

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Age: 23 Talent: Vocal “Shallow” Social Impact Initiative: Active Bodies, Active Minds Parents: Jennie & Michael Michael Hometown: Sheridan College/University: Arkansas State University Sponsors: Family and Friends

Grand Prairie

SARAH MICHAEL

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Age: 21 Talent: Piano “Noche Tormentosa” Social Impact Initiative: Better Together: Embracing Cultural Diversity Parents: Michael & Amber Rottinghaus Hometown: Hot Springs College/University: Ouachita Baptist University Honors Graduate Sponsors: Riser Ford Brien Douglas, D.D.S.

Greater Hot Springs

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Age: 23 Talent: Tap Dance “Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong With That” Social Impact Initiative: Building Healthy Habits, Living Healthier Lifestyles Parents: Shane & Denyse Hensley Hometown: Harrison College/University: University of Central Arkansas Graduate School Sponsors: Family and Friends

Greater Jacksonville

T AY L O R H E N S L E Y

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Age: 23 Talent: Contemporary Jazz Dance “I’m Gonna Live Till I Die” Social Impact Initiative: H.O.P.E. Hunger Oppresses People Everyday Parents: Jacqueline Williams & Gary Maroun Hometown: Benton College/University: Arkansas State University - Graduate Sponsors: Family and Friends

Greater Jonesboro

MAKENZIE WILLIAMS @MISSAR K A NSAS

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Age: 22 Talent: Rhythm Tap Dance “Endangered Species” Social Impact Initiative: Literacy Is THE Answer Parents: Terry & Allyson Bewley Hometown: Conway College/University: University of Arkansas School of Law

Greater Little Rock

TA RY N B E W L E Y

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Age: 23 Talent: Tap “James Brown” Social Impact Initiative: To Boldly Encourage Youth Ovation Unconditionally Parents: Jason & Chantae King Hometown: Camden College/University: Southern Arkansas University Sponsors: Chantae King and Uncle Jackie & Aunt Michelle Flannigan

Heartland

ALEXUS FL ANNIGAN @MISSAR K A NSAS

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Age: 19 Talent: Clog Dance “Boogie Fever” Social Impact Initiative: Alert Today = Alive Tomorrow Parents: Graig & Lisa Cowart Hometown: Glenwood College/University: Henderson State University Sponsors: Henderson State University

Henderson State University

JORDAN JONES

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Age: 21 Talent: Tap Dance “Billie Jean” Social Impact Initiative: S.H.I.N.E a Light on Mental Health Parents: Sharon & Greg Golden; Michael Shelton Hometown: Hampton College/University: University of Central Arkansas Sponsors: Family and Friends

Heritage

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Age: 23 Talent: Tap Dance “Welcome to the Jungle” Social Impact Initiative: Everyday Kids, Everyday Food Parents: Lynn & Tracy Keller Hometown: Stuttgart College/University: Arkansas State University Sponsors: White River Pageant Association

Historic Batesville

CORI KELLER

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Age: 20 Talent: Vocal “Wondering” Social Impact Initiative: Even Broken Crayons Can Create a Beautiful Picture Parents: Cassandra Williamson & the late Mark Dossett Hometown: Lamar College/University: University of the Ozarks

Johnson County

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Age: 22 Talent: Jazz Vocal “They Just Keep Moving the Line” Social Impact Initiative: Catch Up and Get Ahead: America Reads Parents: Dr. Don Steely & Mrs. Molly Steely Hometown: Conway College/University: Ouachita Baptist University Sponsors: King Family Dental Donald E. Steely M.D.

Lake Dardanelle

E L I Z A B E T H S T E E LY

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Age: 22 Talent: Speed Painting “Patriotic Medley” Social Impact Initiative: Shine a Light on Foster Care Parents: Regina Caraway, Shannon Caraway Hometown: Batesville College/University: University of Mississippi Sponsors: Dr. Brad Griffin, DDS Don Wayne Anderson

Lights of the Delta

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Age: 24 Talent: Tap Dance “Higher Love” Social Impact Initiative: A Responsible Digital You Parents: Hulene Ongola Hometown: Harrison College/University: Graduate of University of Central Arkansas/ John Brown University Graduate School Sponsors: Danny Tucker and Thomas Marvel

Metro

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Age: 22 Talent: Vocal “Make You Feel My Love” Social Impact Initiative: Let Your Imagination Soar; Read More Parents: Max & Tracy Light Hometown: Hope College/University: Southern Arkansas University Honors Graduate Sponsors: LTB Land and Timber Company and Arkansas Pulpwood Company

Mid-South

CAIT LIGHT @MISSAR K A NSAS

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Age: 19 Talent: Vocal “All I Ask” Social Impact Initiative: Speak Up to Stop Bullying Parents: Dr. and Mrs. Michael Butler Hometown: Hot Springs Village College/University: University of Arkansas

Natural State

BEL BUTLER

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Age: 24 Talent: Clogging “Can’t Stop The Feeling” Social Impact Initiative: Growing Future Leaders through 4-H Parents: Gary & Rebecca Grubbs Hometown: Delight College/University: University of Arkansas Graduate School Sponsors: Bank of Delight Circle S Farm Hamm’s Polled Herefords

North Central Arkansas

REAGAN GRUBBS @MISSAR K A NSAS

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Age: 22 Talent: Lyrical “The Prayer” Social Impact Initiative: Live To Give Parents: Trey & Jenna Stafford Hometown: Jonesboro College/University: Arkansas State University Graduate School Sponsors: Jonesboro Radio Group

Northeast Arkansas

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Age: 19 Talent: Clogging “Perm” Social Impact Initiative: Aspire to Achieve: Ready, Set, Go! Parents: Jay & Susan Derby Hometown: Arkadelphia College/University: Ouachita Baptist University Sponsors: DancePraize Dance Studio, Friends, and Family

Ouachita Baptist University

CAROLINE DERBY @MISSAR K A NSAS

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Age: 23 Talent: Piano “Dance Monkey” Social Impact Initiative: Bridging the Gap Between the Free and the Fighter Parents: Rev. Charlie & Mrs. Amy Williams Hometown: Arkadelphia College/University: Graduate of Ouachita Baptist University/ Liberty University Master’s Candidate Sponsors: Pafford Medical Services

Ouachita River

JULIE WILLIAMS

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Age: 22 Talent: Jazz Dance “Proud Mary” Social Impact Initiative: B.I.G Smiles: The Power of Positive Oral Health Parents: James & Vicki Brown Hometown: Harrison College/University: Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health Sponsors: Ozark Highlands Pageant Association

Ozark Highlands

L AUREN BROWN @MISSAR K A NSAS

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Age: 23 Talent: Clogging “Honey, I’m Good” Social Impact Initiative: Tagged to Teach AG Parents: Gary & Rebecca Grubbs Hometown: Delight College/University: Southern Arkansas University Alumna Sponsors: Bank of Delight

Ozark Mountain

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Age: 20 Talent: Acro Jazz Dance “Feeling Good” Social Impact Initiative: Teach to Speak: Child Abuse Prevention Parents: Josh & Mitzi Scherrey Hometown: Fort Smith College/University: University of Arkansas Fort Smith Sponsors: Miss Petit Jean Valley Scholarship Organization

Petit Jean Valley

CALLIE SCHERREY @MISSAR K A NSAS

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Age: 25 Talent: Flute “The Greatest Showman’s: Never Enough” Social Impact Initiative: Stand Against Childhood Abuse Parents: Mandy Glass & (the Late) David Pounds Hometown: Texarkana College/University: Henderson State University Sponsors: Meme & Papa and Uncle Tim & Aunt Mandy

Red River Valley

DAW N C O F F M A N

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Age: 24 Talent: Vocal “How Great Thou Art” Social Impact Initiative: Be W.E.L.L. - Be Whole, Enjoy Living Life Parents: Steve & Leslie Everett Hometown: Springdale College/University: University of Arkansas Sponsors: The Everett Family, Weichert RealtorsThe Griffin Company, and Friends

Rice Capital

KELSIE EVERETT @MISSAR K A NSAS

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Age: 20 Talent: Piano “Rockin’ 88s in the 70s” Social Impact Initiative: A Better H.E.A.R.T. For A Better Life Parents: Mark & Tammie Davis Hometown: Little Rock College/University: University of Arkansas Sponsors: Mark, Tammie, and Mason Davis

River City

A B I GA I L DAV IS

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Age: 22 Talent: Tap Dance “Pump It” Social Impact Initiative: SAVE: Suicide Awareness Voices of Education Parents: Scott & Dodi Miller Hometown: Bryant College/University: UA Little Rock School of Social Work MSW Program Sponsors: Dodi Miller Photography and Blue Door Salon & Boutique

River Delta

JESSICA MILLER @MISSAR K A NSAS

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Age: 20 Talent: Jazz Dance “My Prerogative” Social Impact Initiative: Unite to Fight Poverty Parents: M’Shay & Robert Callicott Hometown: Little Rock College/University: University of Alabama Honors College Sponsors: Family and Friends

Scenic Byways

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Age: 24 Talent: Tap Dance “Uptown Funk” Social Impact Initiative: Stay Hydrated.

Stay Healthy.

Parents: Tony & Kelly Lee Hometown: Benton College/University: Ouachita Baptist University Sponsors: Adorn Boutique, ALKL Investments, LLC, Dr. Michael O. Bourns, DDS, Euell’s Plumbing Co. Inc., Fletcher Law Firm, P.A., Harlow+Poppy Boutique, Joel Anderson, Little Rock Properties, Miss South Central Organization, North Little Rock School of Dance, Peggy Paul, Sherrye’s Brows, Threading and Lashes, Southern Homes Realty

South Central Arkansas

TIFFANY LEE @MISSAR K A NSAS

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Age: 20 Talent: Clogging “Ease On Down the Road” Social Impact Initiative: Better Than Before: It Starts With You Parents: Dwayne & Leslie Barbaree Hometown: El Dorado College/University: University of Arkansas Sponsors: Robert EdmondsDirector of Public Works, City of El Dorado

Southeast Arkansas

HANNAH BARBAREE

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Age: 21 Talent: Lyrical Dance “Who You Are” Social Impact Initiative: Comfort Care with Carson- Bridging the Gap Between Generations Parents: Kit & Jessica Beeching Hometown: Sherwood College/University: Southern Arkansas University Sponsors: The Green House Cottages of Wentworth Place

Southern Arkansas University

CARSON BEECHING @MISSAR K A NSAS

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Age: 20 Talent: Vocal “Turn on the Sunshine” Social Impact Initiative: Pursuing Patriotism Parents: Jeff & Wendy Stotts Hometown: Texarkana College/University: Ouachita Baptist University Sponsors: Miss Southwest Arkansas Pageant Association

Southwest Arkansas

M E LO DY STOT TS

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Age: 19 Talent: Musical Theatre Vocal “The Phantom of the Opera” Social Impact Initiative: Be A Friend: Inclusion for Those With Disabilities Parents: Ryan & Chrissie Wright Hometown: Jonesboro College/University: Oklahoma City University Sponsors: Century 21 WrightPace Real Estate; Wright Family Dentistry

Spirit of Arkansas

ANNA-MARIE WRIGHT @MISSAR K A NSAS

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Age: 22 Talent: Violin “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” Social Impact Initiative: Live Smart for a Healthy Heart Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Bryan & Jan Sligh Hometown: Hot Springs College/University: Arkansas Tech University Sponsors: Miss Sweetheart of Arkansas Scholarship Pageant, Crow Durbin & Speights Attorneys at Law, Uncle Rick and Aunt Ellen Agre, Smokin’ In Style BBQ, Henson’s Dare to Dream Vacations, Sligh & Sons Construction, Family and Friends

Sweetheart of Arkansas

SOPHE SLIGH

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Age: 20 Talent: Vocal “That’s Life” Social Impact Initiative: Lead to Succeed Parents: Richard & Tamara Baughn Hometown: Jonesboro College/University: Ouachita Baptist University Sponsors: Family and Friends

Texarkana Twin Rivers

IZZY BAUGHN @MISSAR K A NSAS

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Age: 23 Talent: Baton Twirling “Miami Sound Machine Remix” Social Impact Initiative: Heart for the Arts Parents: Kay & David Williams Hometown: Conway College/University: University of Arkansas Sponsors: The Williams Family

University of Arkansas

WHITNEY WILLIAMS

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Age: 19 Talent: Jazz Dance “Canned Heat” Social Impact Initiative: You Are Enough: Instilling Self Esteem Parents: Charley Toney Hometown: Fort Smith College/University: University of Arkansas Fort Smith

University of Arkansas Fort Smith

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Age: 23 Talent: Tap Dance “Footloose” Social Impact Initiative: Speak Out Against Sexual Assault Parents: Scott Hagerman & Kim Goodwin Hometown: Sherwood College/University: University of Central Arkansas Sponsors: Miss University of Central Arkansas Scholarship Foundation

University of Central Arkansas

HANNAH HAGERMAN

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Age: 22 Talent: Lyrical “I Was Here” Social Impact Initiative: Empowering Hearts: I Can, I Will.

Parents: Mike & Donya Soden Hometown: Cabot College/University: Ouachita Baptist University Sponsors: Mike & Donya Soden

White River

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Taryn Bewley Miss Greater Little Rock

Tiffany Lee Miss South Central

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Teen Judges Gifts and Meals

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Arkansas is proud to have had you as our Ambassadors.

Thank you for your years of service.

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Jan’s Realty

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RGB Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

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Billy and LaQuita Bennett

Lenzy Brunet-Friends Hair Salon

Gary and Natalie Wilks

David and Regina Thompson

Patti J. Mullins, DDS

Tatum Thompson

Dawn Muldoon

Chris Strasser

Deborah Crumpacker

Drs. Jeff and Sherrye Craig

Danny Tucker

Central Arkansas Pediatrics of Conway

Thomas Marvel

Mark and Cathy Lay

Susan Setzler

Bill Tarkington and Mike Spivey

Mary Tate

Don Wayne and Patsy Anderson

Douglas Hammon and Josh Browning

Steve’s Auto Center of Conway, Inc

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NEA Pageant Association

Robyn and Ryan Ledbetter

David Holdaway-Realtor Century 21 Wright Pace Real Estate

Jay Derby, Jr. Peggy Starling Bryan and Jan Sligh Graig and Lisa Cowart

Matthew and Sarah Inman -In Memory of Kennedy Nida

Steve and Leslie Everett

Kimberly Ward Emmy Grace Futrell-Miss Arkansas Delta Daughter of Chuck and Sandy Futrell Millie Futrell- DSP of Emmy Futrell, Miss Arkansas Delta Daughter of Jonathan and Bridget Futrell Baxley Vaught-DSP of Emmy Futrell, Miss Arkansas Delta Daughter of Eric and Kelly Vaught

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PRINCE & PRINCESSES Miss Arkansas & Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

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Miss Arkansas

Miss Arkansas

Miss Arkansas

Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

Apple Blossom

Avery Whittington

Madison Schlutaman

Presley Bennett

Emery Moore

Brinnley Adams

Apple Blossom’s Outstanding Teen

Arkansas Delta

Arkansas Delta

Arkansas Delta

Arkansas River

Sadey Cate Freeman

Baxley Vaught

Maddison Smart

Millie Futrell

Eszlee Katherine Hawkins

Arkansas River

Arkansas River’s Outstanding Teen

Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University

Arkansas Tech Universiity

Izze Scott

Bristol Woods

Taelor Calloway

Kynder Bracken

Alexandra McPherson

Arkansas Valley

Arkansas Valley’s Outstanding Teen

Boston Mountains

Boston Mountains’ Outstanding Teen

Central Arkansas

Camdyn Elliot Jacobs

Olivia Nowotny

Delaney Reddell

Molly Joy Crutchfield

Chanley Paty

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PRINCE & PRINCESSES Miss Arkansas & Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen Central Arkansas

Central Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

City Lights

City Lights’ Outstanding Teen

City Lights’ Outstanding Teen

Harper Lee Hutchins

Vivian Dundee

Brenda Martin

Aubrey Hague

Leighton Smith

Conway

Conway Outstanding Teen

Crowley’s Ridge

Crowley’s Ridge’s Outstanding Teen

Diamond Lakes

Anna-Claire McCarter

Savanna Kent

Jenna Grace Hopkins

Tanyia Lewis

Courtlyn Dostert

Diamond Lakes

Diamond Lakes

Diamond Lakes’ Outstanding Teen

Dogwood

Dogwood’s Outstanding Teen

Delaney Mason

Laura Beth Bynum

Josey Lambert

Camille Carter

Jessica Bowser

Gateway to the Ozarks

Gateway to the Ozarks

Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie’s Outstanding Teen

Ansleigh Chappell

Reagan Richesin

Demi Carey

Kylee Channell

Jessie Ann Ables

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PRINCE & PRINCESSES Miss Arkansas & Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

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Greater Hot Springs

Greater Hot Springs’ Outstanding Teen

Greater Jacksonville

Greater Jacksonville

Greater Jacksonville’s Outstanding Teen

Charley Anne Jackson

Kyli Joe Collins

Jaxie Phillips

Makenley Baker

Landree Addyston Malloy

Greater Jacksonville’s Outstanding Teen

Greater Jacksonville’s Outstanding Teen

Greater Jonesboro

Greater Jonesboro’s Outstanding Teen

Greater Little Rock

Kirsten Diaz

Meridian Maier

Kherington Lyda

Scarlett Wagner

Zeana Pahwa

Greater Little Rock’s Outstanding Teen

Greater Little Rock’s Outstanding Teen

Greater Little Rock’s Outstanding Teen

Heartland

Heartland’s Outstanding Teen

Lianna Overholser

Lily Overholser

Kaylee Diane Pelkey

Kynnedi Elaine McMillon

Kennedy Ruhter

Henderson State University

Henderson State University

Henderson State University’s Outstanding Teen

Heritage

Heritage’s Outstanding Teen

Blakely Burton

Leighton Bingham

Avery Patterson

Katherine Reed

Samira Gassama

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PRINCE & PRINCESSES Miss Arkansas & Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen Historic Batesville

Historic Batesville’s Outstanding Teen

Historic Batesville’s Outstanding Teen

Johnson County

Lake Dardanelle

Caroline Overton

Elizabeth Langston

Waylon Hill

Rayne Smith

Brookelyn Smith

Lake Dardanelle’s Outstanding Teen

Lights of the Delta

Lights of the Delta’s Outstanding Teen

Metro

Metro

Julianne Moss

Harper Moran

Lexiee Evans

Addison Bicker

Beallyn Mims

Metro’s Outstanding Teen

Mid-South

Mid-South’s Outstanding Teen

Natural State

Natural State’s Outstanding Teen

Nyla Nicole Newton

Stella Grayce Newton

Virginia Vann

Caylee Guillette

Chloe Dennis

North Central Arkansas

North Central Arkansas

North Central Arkansas

North Central Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

Northeast Arkansas

Gracen White

Lynzy Simon

Ramsey Terrell

Ryleigh Lovelace

Khloe Belle Coker

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PRINCE & PRINCESSES Miss Arkansas & Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

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Northeast Arkansas

Ouachita Baptist University

Ouachita Baptist University

Ouachita River

Kinsley Coker

Emorie Carozza

Kelsey Boyles

Madison Shockley

Londyn Landers

Ouachita River

Ozark Highlands

Ozark Highlands

Ozark Highlands’ Outstanding Teen

Ozark Highlands’ Outstanding Teen

Rachael Womack

Khloe Muldoon

Klaire Muldoon

Alicen Treadaway

Cora Jean Lyon

Ozark Mountains

Ozark Mountains

Ozark Mountains’ Outstanding Teen

Petit Jean Valley

Petit Jean Valley

Ruby Galloway

Shiloh Burton

Liberty Simon

Laykin Cole

Madley Jo Rogers

Petit Jean Valley’s Outstanding Teen

Red River Valley

Red River Valley’s Outstanding Teen

Red River Valley’s Outstanding Teen

Rice Capital

Savannah Jones

Tenley Fulmer

Zalie Murray

Eden Gibson

Payton Harriman

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PRINCE & PRINCESSES Miss Arkansas & Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen Rice Capital’s Outstanding Teen

River City

River City’s Outstanding Teen

River Delta

Scenic Byways

Oakleigh Michele Davis

Mia Myers

Isabelle Cowell

Carlie Smith

Austin Reed

Scenic Byways’ Outstanding Teen

South Central

South Central

South Central Arkansas

South Central Arkansas

Addison Jones

Kylie Norwood

Lucy Featherston

Kate Glover

Sidney Ballard

South Central Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

Southeast

Southeast’s Outstanding Teen

Southern Arkansas University

Southern Arkansas University’s Outstanding Teen

Josie Miller

Landry Kaldem

Annslee Young

Jane-Anne Reed

Olivia Maness

Southwest

Southwest’s Outstanding Teen

Spirit of Arkansas

Spirit of Arkansas

Spirit of Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

Raegan Carlisle

Preslee Turner

Collier Modelevsky

Hazel Modelevsky

Anna Kate Henry

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PRINCE & PRINCESSES Miss Miss Arkansas Arkansas & & Miss Miss Arkansas’ Arkansas Outstanding Outstanding Teen Teen

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Sweetheart of Arkansas

Sweetheart of Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

Texarkana Twin Rivers

Texarkana Twin Rivers

Texarkana Twin Rivers’ Outstanding Teen

Madi Claire Trejo

Addyson Easley

Amelia Brown

Devon Lovelace

Ellie Ruth Brazzel

Univeristy of Arkansas Fort Smith

University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

University of Central Arkansas

Zenie Jo Basham

Isabelle Foster

Maddie Lea Finn

Ellee Jean Mallett

Kennedy Hyatt

White River

White River

White River

White River’s Outstanding Teen

White River’s Outstanding Teen

Sariyah Banks

Lexie Castillo

Xavi Castillo

Harper McMahan

Hayes McMahan

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PRINCE & PRINCESSES Miss Arkansas & Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Patty Tackett Director & Choreographer

Dawn Bicker Caroline Carter Sandy Carter Candice Castillo

Joye Miller Lauren Lauinus Missy Lyda Lois Overholser

Emma Cat Cheek Jayme Devers

Kimberly Pelkey Emma Reed

Emma Ferguson Courtney Tackett Fose Torri Jacobs Jennifer Kennedy Cindee Mason

Heather Schluterman Tamsyn Simon Katy Wagner Hanna Walker Debbie Wilmoth

SPONSORS Dance City, Hot Springs

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Make a difference. Promote health.

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Jessie Bennett Executive Director

Dennis Horn President

Lacy Glover Vice President

Michelle Parham Rudolph Secretary

Collier Moore Treasurer

Amy Russell In-Kind Partners

Paige Fisher Speaker Series

Renee Fronabarger Special Events

Robins Houseworth Field Operations Director

Billy Bennett Board Member

Fred Osborne Board Member

Vikita Hardwrick Board Member

A DV IS O RY CO M M I T T E E

Abby Whitener MAROTeen Executivie Director

Leonette Bryant Miss Arkansas Booking Manager

Vicki Rima Business Manager

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Miss Arkansas Scholarship Foundation PRESENTS

Hall of Fame

Honoring former contestants and promoting the Miss Arkanasas System... Recognizing the high caliber and quality of women that have competed... Presenting two awards annually to former contestants that have demonstrated excellence in any of the areas of:community service, academia, professional achievement, personal strength or focus on the family On Tuesday night, two new honorees, one who competed over 20 years ago, and the other, 5-20 years removed, will be announced and join this prestigious Hall of Fame!

Past Honorees: 2011

2015

Kathy K. McClure Abby Houseworth Whitener

Kathy Moore Wheatley Kerry Jucas Baldwin

2012

2016

Kathy Vining DeLone Kristin Freeman Wood

Amy Mosely Russell Kattie Lassiter Hansen

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2017

Terry Griffin Peeples Adrielle Churchill

Maegan Inzer Waldrip Stephanie Throckmorton Duty

2014

2018

Susie Owens Morgan Allison Waldrip Bragg

Simone Mullinax Sellstrom Michelle Parham Rudolph

2019

Danielle Crafton Pat Gideon

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SCHOLARSHIP F O U N DAT I O N

MASF CHAIR Susie Morgan Managing Director, CDCM Foundation

MASF VICE-CHAIR Jamie Pafford-Gresham President/CEO, Pafford Medical Services

MASF TREASURER Baxter Sharp Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, 1st Judicial District Partner/President, Sharp & Sharp, P. A. Chairman of the Board, Merchants & Planters Bank, Clarendon, AR

M AS F V I C E -T R E AS U R E R Danielle Crafton Crain, CWS®, CDFA™ Senior Vice President, Wealth Advisor Regions Private Wealth Management

M ASF SEC R E TA RY Janell Mason Executive Director, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas

Shane Broadway Vice-President for University Relations, ASU System / Vice-President for University Relations, ASU System

Brandi Adams Owner/Trainer, Zenstudio, Fayetteville, AR

Amber Bennett-Bynum Sr. Director, Walmart Health Operations

Stephanie Throckmorton-Duty Makeup Artist, Faces by Stephanie

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Darynne Dahlem Miss Arkansas 2019

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Lessons of 2020: Be kind to one another.

Be respectful of differing opinions.

Be patient with one another.

Tell those you love how much they mean to you.

Pick up the phone to check on your friends and family.

Forgive.

Take nothing for granted.

- Shannon & Ted Skokos

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Shannon & Ted Skokos, along with The Ted & Shannon Skokos Foundation, have proudly been sponsors for 20 years and contributed more than $215,000 toward the advancement of ladies competing in the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Organization.

(PARTIAL GALLERY OF RECIPIENTS BELOW)

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Best Wishes to the 2021 Miss Arkansas Candidates

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Supporting the arts, education, and human services

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Brad Lacy; Scott, Melanie, Avery & Ainsley Smith proudly present

The Grace Scholarship In memory of Madelyn Grace Johnston

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

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DR. ASHLEN BATSON THOMASON

LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

“Esprit de Corp” SCHOLARSHIP

Sponsored by Bill Tarkington & Mike Spivey

Sponsored by Bill Tarkington & Mike Spivey

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Bill Tarkington Overall Evening Gown Scholarship

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Overall Dance Award Sponsored By Legacy Studio of Performing Arts in honor of Kathy Wheatley

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Congratulations

on a wonderful and unprecedented 2 Years of Service!

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Darynne Dahlem Darynne, On behalf of the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Organization and the Miss Arkansas Foundation Board, we commend you for all that you have accomplished during your 2 years of service. Your spirit of perseverance and resilience prevailed in all that the year 2020 brought upon us.

We wish you the best of luck in your endeavors and look foward to seeing all that the “Future Darynne Dahlem, M.D.” continues to achieve.

With gratitude, The Miss Arkansas Organization

Scholarships on behalf of Darynne Dahlem Provided by Patti Camuso, Shirley Walters, & Family

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MAEDA

Miss Arkansas Executive Directors Association Fulfilling our Mission by Providing Scholarships since 2007 Miss Service Above Self Preliminary Awards, $500 each Miss Overall Service Above Self Award, $1000 Miss Spotfund Awards - Twenty awards, $150 Teen Alpha Preliminary Awards, 9 awards at $100 each Teen Semi-finalists 6-10 - $100 each Teen Semi-finalists 11-15 - $100 each The Kennedy Nida “A Servant’s Heart” Memorial Award, $250

TOTAL 2021 SPONSORSHIPS: $7,650

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Marty Walker Memorial Scholarship Given in loving memory of Marty Walker, former business manager of the Miss Arkansas Pageant, by her family.

“A life that touches others goes on forever.”

Past Recipients: 2013 - Makenzie Moore 2014 - Makenzie Moore 2015 - Emma Jumper 2016 - Caitlyn Cook 2017 - Ashley Ehrhart

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Apple Blossom

Arkansas River

Arkansas Valley

Boston Mountains

Central Arkansas

Lillyanna Gigerich

Jordyn Bunting

Phoebe Grace Johnson

Ginny Grace Ledbetter

Haley Shourd

City Lights

Conway

Crowley’s Ridge

Diamond Lakes

Dogwood

Lindsay Grace Hague

Kensley Flynn

Aa’Layah Thompson

Chloe Hargis

Sydney Allensworth

Grand Prairie

Greater Hot Springs

Greater Jacksonville

Greater Jonesboro

Greater Little Rock

Mollie Elizabeth Tiner

Addi Rae Dowdy

Mae Armstrong

Erica Parker

Tori Lane Kiser

Heartland

Henderson State University

Heritage

Historic Batesville

Lake Dardanelle

Haven Williams

Ansleigh Patrick

Katy Beth Dunn

Jordan Young

Aishani Singh Vengala

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Lights of the Delta

Metro

Mid-South

Natural State

North Central Arkansas

Counts Shanks

Makayla Shipe

Addison Hollensworth

Shelby Cook

Clara Alford

Ouachita River

Ozark Highlands

Ozark Mountain

Petit Jean Valley

Red River Valley

Kennedy Nida

Brenna Ralston

Addie Elizabeth Jones

Zoie Mathews

Belle Brasher

Rice Captial

River City

Scenic Byways

South Central Arkansas

Southeast Arkansas

Carissa Joy Callicott

Marie Kershaw

Sophie Puckett

Harlie Hipp

CariAnne Kelly

Southern Arkansas University

Southwest Arkansas

Spirit of Arkansas

Sweetheart of Arkansas

Texarkana Twin Rivers

Kenleigh Garner

Blaise Batson

Peyton Riley

Kaitlyn Brazle

Madeleine Grace Britton

University of Arkansas

White River

Kennedy Holland

Riley Ann Strube

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AS H TO N CA M P B E L L G I L L Ashton Gill is a long-time supporter of the Miss America Organization, having served as Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen 2011 and Miss Arkansas 2014. She represented Arkansas in the 2015 Miss America pageant, where she was named 2nd runner up.

During her year, Ashton promoted a platform focused on ending cycles of disadvantage through the pursuit of higher education.

Through her involvement with the Miss America Organization, Ashton received over $60,000 in scholarships which she used to obtain her undergraduate degree in marketing and human resource management as well as her executive certification in leadership and innovation. Currently, she is pursuing her MBA from the University of Illinois. Ashton is a National Account Manager at Helen of Troy, and enjoys her fast-paced sales roll calling on Walmart and Sam’s Club. In her free time, Ashton enjoys hosting various events including the annual Arkansas Country Music Awards. She and her husband live in Springdale, Arkansas with their dog, Ginger.

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DOROTHY (SHEPHERD) PROCHAZKA is an accomplished dancer, fitness coach and entrepreneur. She is from Pine Bluff, Arkansas and a graduate of University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Dorothy was crowned Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen in 2006 and placed in the top 5 while representing Arkansas at Miss America’s Outstanding Teen. While there she was the overall winner of the fitness and evening gown competitions and took home the Miss America Community Service Award for her outstanding volunteer service in promoting inclusion of children and adults with disabilities.

Dorothy has extensive training in tap, jazz and ballet and loves being able to share the skills and love for dance with her current students at Dance Branson School of the Arts. She is also a group fitness instructor and loves the community and accountability group fitness provides. Outside of dance and fitness she has a growing community of women through her blog and Instagram (@ dorothypro) where she shares encouragement in motherhood, affordable fashion and beauty tutorials. Her love for blogging stems from the hope to encourage and inspire other women to be the best versions of themselves, radiating from the inside and out. She attributes much of her success online to the experience & confidence she gained from competing in pageants.

JAN BLACKWELL now resides in Mississippi where she has been a small business owner in the restaurant industry for over three decades. She served as the executive director of the Miss Meridian and Miss New South scholarship programs for thirteen years where she directed Miss Mississippi 2009 Anna Tadlock and Miss Mississippi’s Outstanding Teen 2008 Morgan Burnett. In 2015, she was named Local Director of the Year by the Miss Mississippi Pageant. Currently, Jan is the state field director for the Miss Mississippi Corporation and Miss Mississippi’s Outstanding Teen Pageant.

CATHERINE SIMS is an Arkansas native and a local fashion blogger and influencer. You can also see her on KATV for a monthly style segment called Style In The Rock. She and her husband Dr. John Sims met at Ouachita Baptist University and have been married for 12 years. In those 12 years they have lived in Rochester Minnesota, Manhattan New York and most recently moved back to Arkansas for John to start his career at CARTI Cancer center in Little Rock. They just welcomed their first child, Aspen Elizabeth Sims, in December 2020 and are excited to be home.

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ABB JONES is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Reelness (thereelness.com), which provides entertainment news and movie reviews to followers in more than 180 countries and territories around the world. A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Abb currently lives in Atlanta, where he previously produced news and features programs for CNN and CNN International, including a stent abroad helping run the network’s production facility in Hong Kong. Abb is a certified scuba diver and an avid traveler, having visited more than 75 countries.

ALISON MCDANIEL is an actress and international model. She holds a Liberal Arts degree from the University of Arkansas with an emphasis’ in Criminal Justice, Political Science, and Legal Studies.

Alison has been featured in a number of TV Shows and movies. Some of her notable credits include a stint on the soap opera Guiding Light, as well as the popular movie Hunger Games: Catching Fire and most recently in the movie, Inside Game out on Netflix now. She can frequently be seen modeling on The TODAY Show and Good Morning America and has been featured in national ad campaigns for American Airlines, Dallas Cowboys and JC Penney’s to name a few.

She is the owner of the Ali McDaniel Agency which specializes in fundraising for non-profits.

Her greatest passion is in her volunteer work. She is a 15-year, weekly volunteer with Ronald McDonald House of New York and an advocate for the adoption of senior dogs with disabilities.

Currently, Alison resides in New York City with her rescue dog, Jack.

LENCOLA SULLIVAN-VERSEVELDT made her foray into pageants when she represented her hometown as Miss Morrilton 1977 and placed in the Top Ten at the Miss Arkansas Pageant. She went on to win the title of Miss University of Central Arkansas in 1978, Miss White River 1979 and finally Miss Arkansas 1980 where she was the winner of the Outstanding Talent Award. Her next stop was to compete for the title of Miss America where she was a preliminary swimsuit winner and then made history as the first African American to place in the Top 5 as a runner up to Miss America.

Lencola is a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas with a major in Speech & Theatre Arts with emphasis in broadcasting. Her professional career includes experience as a weathercaster with two NBC affiliate television stations (KARK-TV, Little Rock & KTTV-TV, Austin, TX). After she moved to New York, she made guest appearances on the soap opera “All My Children” in addition to appearing in several TV commercials and industrial films.

Currently, Lencola works at the Shell Headquarters in The Hague, The Netherlands where she is an Office Manager and Diversity & Inclusion Trainer and Faculty member. Lencola has had the pleasure of leading D&I Lunch & Learn workshop sessions throughout Europe and the United States. @MISSARK ANSASOT

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M ISS T E E N A R K ANSAS-AME R I CA HISTO RY 1997 Jenna Williams El Dorado 1998 Emily Wade Foreman 1999 Julie Rees Jonesboro 2000 Amber Bennett Carlisle

2001 Chanley Painter Conway 2002 Kara Luttrell El Dorado 2003 Lindsey Wright Glenwood 2004 Alyse Eady Fort Smith

(Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen became a Miss America’s Outstanding Teen preliminary in 2005)

2005 Hannah Joiner Maumelle Top 10 Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, Evening Wear & Active Wear Preliminary Winner

2006 Dorothy Shepherd Pine Bluff 4th Runner-up Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, Evening Wear & Active Wear Preliminary Winner

2007 Morgan Holt Conway 2008 Sloane Roberts Rison 2nd Runner-up Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, Talent & Evening Wear Preliminary Winner 2012 Miss Arkansas

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M ISS AR K ANSAS’ OU TSTAND I NG T E E N HISTO RY

2009 Savvy Shields Fayetteville Miss Arkansas 2016 Miss America 2016

2010 Mackenzie Bryant Conway 2011 Ashton Campbell Hindsville Jenn Cady Design Photography & Studio & Spa Photogenic Award Winner / Miss Arkansas 2014

2012 Laura Leigh Turner Sherwood 2nd Runner-up Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, Talent Preliminary Winner

2013 Brighton Barnard Little Rock 2014 Ashton Yarbrough Gravette Top 5 Non-finalist Interview Winner

2015 Gracie Stover Little Rock Talent Preliminary Winner Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, Non-finalist Evening Gown & OSQ Winner, Teens in Action Finalist

2016 Emily Brewer North Little Rock

Miss America’s Outstanding Teen-Teens in Action Award

2017 Aubrey Reed Russellville

Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Semi-finalist, Teens in Action Finalist, Top 5 Interview

2018 Camille Cathey Little Rock 2019-2020 Sarah Cate Lay North Little Rock @MISSARK ANSASOT

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TOTAL CASH SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE AWARDED:

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Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen $7,000 Miss Arkansas Organization & MASF 1st Runner Up $3,500 Miss Arkansas Organization 2nd Runner Up $2,000 Miss Arkansas Organization 3rd Runner Up $1,750 Miss Arkansas Organization & MASF $1,000 David Hartman Mackenzie Bryant 4th Runner Up Places 6-10 ($250 each) $1,250 Paige Fisher & Aloha Pools $1,500 MAEDA & Sound Concepts Places 11-15 ($300 each) Laura and Mike Stover Overall Talent $1,000 Dr. Michael Cooper Katie Bailey Overall Fitness $1,000 Laura Leigh Turner, MAOT 2012 Overall Interview $500 Dr. and Mrs. Mike Butler #lovelikeKennedy Overall Evening Gown $500 $1,000 Mr. Paul Montgomery Gaye Montgomery Spirit of Arkansas Everyday Chef Overall Vocalist $500 Overall Instumentalist $500 Vanstone Overall Dancer $500 George Kells Motors Alpha Overall Interview $200 Alliance Utilities Non-Finalist Interview $500 Jane Slocum $500 CJ Wilson Frances Wilson Non- Finalist Talent Kennedy Nida A Servant’s Heart $1,000 Friends and Famly of Kennedy Nida, ($500 Each) MAEDA and MASF Miss Arkansas Organization Online Peoples Choice $500 & JC Productions Sharon Bale “We Are More” $500 Bill Tarkington & Mike Spivey $600 Camille Cathey, MAROT 2018 STAR Scholarship In Memory or Muriel Cathey $500 Bill Tarkington and Mike Spivey Gracie Stover “Lead By Example” Emily Brewer, MAROT 2016 Teens in Action Winner $250 $400 Camille Cathey, MAROT 2018 Teens in Action Finalist ($100 each) Miracle Maker $300 Alliance Utilities Genesis ($100 each) $300 Yaya’s in Honor of Tommy Lyons Overall Arrival $250 Steam Roller Blues Alpha Arrival $100 David Hartman Miss Congenality $250 Southern Bank of Jonesboro Fabulous Face $250 Stephanie Duty Photogenic $200 Danny and Suzanne Barger with You’ve Got the Look Photography $300 Mary Beth Byrd Preliminary Talent ($100 each) Royal We Prelimary Evening Gown $300 The Royal We, Hannah Wright ($100 each) $300 MAEDA Preliminary Alpha Fitness ($100 each) $300 MAEDA Preliminary Alpha Talent ($100 each) Preliminary Alpha Evening Gown $300 MAEDA ($100 each) Miss Arkansas Organization & All Candidates receive $200 scholarship $5400 except TOP 15, 10 or 5 Pafford Medical Services Sandon Williams Male Role Model $300

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Tuesday PRIVATE INTERVIEW

Wednesday TALENT

Wednesday EVENING WEAR/ ON-STAGE QUESTION

Wednesday LIFESTYLE & FITNESS

Thursday LIFESTYLE & FITNESS

Thursday EVENING WEAR/ ON-STAGE QUESTION

Friday LIFESTYLE & FITNESS

Friday TALENT

Kaitlyn Brazle | Sweetheart of Arkansas Dance

Ansleigh Patrick | HSU Vocal

Sophie Puckett | Scenic Byways Tap Dance

Kennedy Holland | UofA Vocal

Katy Beth Dunn | Heritage Jazz Dance

Makayla Shipe | Metro Vocal

Lindsay Hague | City Lights Lyrical Dance

Addison Hollensworth | Mid South Jazz Dance

Aishani Singh Vengala | Lake Dardanelle Piano

Mae Armstrong | Greater Jacksonville Lyrical Dance

Zoie Mathews | Petit Jean Valley Pointe Ballet Dance

Blaise Batson | Southwest Arkansas Tap Dance

Mollie Tiner | Grand Prairie Vocal

Kensley Flynn | Conway Vocal

Ginny Grace Ledbetter | Boston Mountains Vocal

Aa’Layha Thompson | Crowley’s Ridge Original Spoken Word

Marie Kershaw | River City Baton

CariAnne Kelly | Southeast Arkansas Vocal

Kenleigh Garner | SAU Vocal

Jordan Young | Historic Batesville Jazz Dance

Counts Shanks | Lights of the Delta Tap Dance

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Friday EVENING WEAR/ ON-STAGE QUESTION

Thursday TALENT

Tori Lane Kiser | Greater Little Rock Lyrical Dance

Addie Elizabeth Jones | Ozark Mountain Madeleine Grace Britton | Texarkana Piano Twin Rivers Vocal Riley Ann Strube | White River Brenna Ralston | Ozark Highlands Tap Dance Vocal Belle Brasher | Red River Valley Vocal Haven Williams | Heartland Erica Parker | Greater Jonesboro Acro Jazz Dance Jazz Dance Harlie Hipp | South Central Arkansas Tap Dance Clara Alford | North Central Arkansas Jordyn Bunting | Arkansas River Vocal Vocal Haley Shourd | Central Arkansas Vocal Shelby Cook | Natural State Phoebe Grace Johnson | Arkansas Valley Lyrical Dance Vocal Carissa Joy Callicott | Rice Capital Piano Lillyanna Gigerich | Apple Blossom Peyton Riley | Spirit of Arkansas Vocal Lyrical Dance Addi Rae Dowdy | Greater Hot Springs Musical Theatre Dance Kennedy Nida | Ouachita River Sydney Allensworth | Dogwood In loving Memory Tap Dance Chloe Hargis | Diamond Lakes Tap Dance @MISSARK ANSASOT

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S A R A H C AT E L AY

The outpouring of love from family and friends, board members, sponsors, scholarship donors, and Arkansans is unparalleled, as is the Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen system itself. I feel indebted to so many: Mrs. Stephanie, your efforts to better this program are tireless and amaze me everyday. You truly are my fairy godmother; these past two years, let alone the past six, would look entirely different if not for you. Mr. Rusty and Mrs. Lori, your kindness and words of encouragement were fundamental in helping me prepare for the state and national competitions, as well as serve as a titleholder. Thank you to Mrs. Pam Palmer for helping to shape my voice in the interview room and beyond. Thank you to Mr. Ronnie Weatherly for always making my hair look amazing and soothing my nerves with his pin curl magic, and to Mr. Dennis Harris, Mrs. Carrie Wood and Mrs. Lauren Colclasure for the hair and makeup services they provided. Thank you to Mrs. Jennifer Kirby, Mrs. Sloan Hocker, and Mrs. Joanna Reinhardt for pushing me to perform to my highest potential, even when that meant running a clogging routine ten times in a row. Thank you to Mr. Tony Bowls for

supporting and honoring my vision, and for always being a true friend. Thank you to all of my directors throughout the years, Mrs. Fawnda and Mrs. Lisa, Jessica, Danielle and Allison, Mr. Mark Sparks, and of course, Mrs. Abby Houseworth for ensuring my preparedness, my spirit, and for loving on me. Each and every one of these humans hold special places in my heart.

Mom and dad, nothing in this world could ever explain the debt I feel to you. Thank you for supporting every last endeavor, and holding the hats of friend, chauffeur, coffee grabber, instagram picture taker, dress carrier and every job in between.

Who I am is because of your endless work to foster a daughter who knew the importance of work ethic, social skills, and commitment.

Thank you Chloe for being the strongest (and best big sister) and role model. Thank you to my family friends and best friends for being proud pageant supporters, always wearing pins or holding fatheads.

Darynne Dahlem, I love you! I’ll never forget bonding over Harry Potter or being thankful that I can ask you any STEM related question I can think of. Your perseverance is inspiring and your jokes always make me laugh. Thank you for being my sister.

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As luck would have it, I happened to be eating lunch one Sunday after church at Pleasant Valley Country Club, the same day that the 2015 Miss Arkansas Spring meeting was taking place. I was awestruck; I wanted to be one of those young women, and in a way, I felt like I already was. About six months later, I saw Rusty and Lori Hart at a former Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen’s senior cabaret, where they asked me if I wanted to compete in a preliminary; I competed in my first prelim in August, won my first title in November, and dove into a competition I knew next to nothing about. A twelve year old’s desire to do and be more has given me one of the greatest gifts I could have ever received. The past six years of my life have been heavily intertwined and influenced by this system; my four years as a local titleholder, and two years representing Arkansas have brought hardships and obstacles yes, but abounding opportunities and so much joy.

On a national, state, or local scale, your commitment, service, and passion makes an impact. I didn’t just want to be Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen, I wanted to change the world. Thank you to the Miss Arkansas and Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen Classes of 2020 and 2021 for continuing that commitment to yourselves, to one another, and to your community.

The names you just read only briefly surmise the relationships I have gained because of this system, and serves as a testament to the value of the skills this program instills. I am forever changed, and forever grateful, for my time serving Arkansas.

Sarah Cate Lay

Forever Yours,

Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen 2019 & 2020

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Talent: Vocal “Amazing Grace” Social Impact Initiative: Listen, then Speak Parents: Craig & Lacy Gigerich Hometown: Fort Smith High School: Greenwood High School Sponsors: Miss Apple Blossom Scholarship Association and Craig & Lacy Gigerich

Apple Blossom

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Talent: Vocal “Let Me Be Your Star” Social Impact Initiative: Inclusion Power: Advocating for All with Disabilities Parents: Bonnie Bunting Hometown: Rogers High School: Hass Hall Academy Sponsors: Miss Arkansas River Scholarship Pageant and Bonnie Bunting

Arkansas River

J O R DY N B U N T I N G @MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Vocal “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” Social Impact Initiative: Arts Matter Parents: Dr. Anthony Johnson & Mrs. Denise Johnson Hometown: Little Rock High School: Mount St. Mary Academy Sponsors: Arkansas Pediatric Clinic

Arkansas Valley

PHOEBE GRACE JOHNSON

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Talent: Vocal “She Used to Be Mine” Social Impact Initiative: Spread the Word: Inclusion Parents: Robyn & Ryan Ledbetter Hometown: Fayetteville High School: Fayetteville High School Sponsors: Mom, Dad, Starling, Sybbie & Lulu, Gigi, Colonel, Jaime & James Wesley, Pageant Posse 2.0

Boston Mountains

GINNY GRACE LEDBETTER @MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Vocal “Astonishing” Social Impact Initiative: Champions for Childhood Cancer Parents: Jon & Cathy Shourd Hometown: Conway High School: Conway Christian School Sponsors: Miss Central Arkansas Scholarship Pageant

Central Arkansas

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Talent: Lyrical Dance “Never Enough”

by Loren Allred Social Impact Initiative: Be Kind Without Expectations Parents: Chris & Katie Hague Hometown: Cabot High School: Cabot High School Sponsors:

Sheila & Richard Hague, Chris & Katie Hague, Jackie & Bill Botts, Holly & Robert Dunn, The Light Source Group- Sean Ronnau, Counseling Services of Jacksonville- Sean Ronnau, Virtue Knives Local MakerSean Ronnau, Arber TechTonya & William Camplain, Rodan & Fields- Jeribeth Edwards, The Wooden Boar Soap Company- Ashley & Blake Vickers, Kristina & Mae Armstrong, Jacksonville Dance Company, Krystal Morgan McMahan, Art & Bobby Hague, John & Beth Ronnau, Dawn & Steven Hoffman, Donna & Bill Camplain, Jim Lynn Main, Mary Lou & Marie Hague, Robin & Ron Whitman, Joe & Tammy Whitman, Erica Whitman, Brandon Seibert, and Ashlee & Kirby Smith

City Lights

LINDSAY GRACE HAGUE @MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Vocal “A Piece of Sky” Social Impact Initiative: Allergy Awareness for L.I.F.E Parents: John & Sherry Flynn Hometown: Cabot High School: Cabot High School Sponsors: Miss Conway Scholarship Foundation

Conway

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Talent: Spoken Word Rap “Knowing Your Worth” Social Impact Initiative: Be a Friend, Take a Stand, Say No to Bullying Parents: Mike & Anne Ecton Hometown: Blytheville High School: Blytheville High School Sponsors: Mrs.Lawanda Fisher Murphy, Lanitra Middlebrook Owner of AddiXions Hair Salon, LaRisa Ray “Level Up With La”

Crowley’s Ridge

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Talent: Tap Dance “Runaway Baby” Social Impact Initiative: Arts and SMARTS Parents: Brian & Heather Hargis Hometown: Woodlawn High School: Woodlawn High School Sponsors: Friends and Family

Diamond Lakes

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Talent: Tap Dance “Get Up Offa That Thing” Social Impact Initiative: Voice for Paws Parents: Rich & Tami Allensworth Hometown: Cave Springs High School: Rogers High School Sponsors: Family: Dad, Mom, Trevor, Alex, Beckett, Lawson, Justin, Chase, Tyna and Grandpa & Nana

Dogwood

SYDNEY ALLENSWORTH @MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Vocal “I Dreamed a Dream” Social Impact Initiative: Be Careful, Be Safe, Be Aware Parents: Stephanie Tiner & Mark Tiner Hometown: Stuttgart High School: Stuttgart High School

Grand Prairie

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Talent: Musical Theatre Dance “Greatest Star” Social Impact Initiative: Screen TIME Strategies Parents: Rae & Gary Dowdy Hometown: Hot Springs High School: Lakeside High School Sponsors: Family: Mom, Dad, Drewz, Nanny, & Aunt Nicki Serenity Salon 25mockingbird Photography Elite Exteriors Roofing & Restoration

Greater Hot Springs

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Talent: Lyrical Dance “You Say” Social Impact Initiative: BeYOUtiful: Be YOU to the FULLEST! Parents: Greg & Kristina Armstrong Hometown: Jacksonville High School: Armstrong Homeschool Academy Sponsors: Greg & Kristina Armstrong and family, JAX Gym and JAX Dance Co., Scott Head Photography, Graffiti Graffix, Jacksonville SERTOMA Club

Greater Jacksonville

MAE ARMSTRONG

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Talent: Jazz Dance “Higher” Social Impact Initiative: Make a Difference, Make-A-Wish Parents: Eric & Marsha Parker Hometown: Jonesboro High School: The Academies at Jonesboro High School Sponsors: NEA Pageant Association, Ricara Properties, Body Indulgence Spa and Boutique, Hive Jonesboro, Club Tan Studios, Pics by Ella, and Kim Vickery Photography

Greater Jonesboro

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Talent: Lyrical Dance “Right Where I’m Supposed To Be” Social Impact Initiative: Inclusion Is Key: Advocating for Special Olympics Parents: Rick & April Kiser Hometown: Cabot High School: Cabot High School Sponsors: Parents, Grandparents, Jacksonville Dance Company at JAX GYM and Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police

Greater Little Rock

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Talent: Arco-Jazz Dance “You Can’t Stop The Beat” Social Impact Initiative: Just Keep SwimmingSuicide Prevention and Awareness Parents: Samuel & Jennifer Williams III Hometown: Jacksonville High School: Sylvan Hills High School Sponsors: Beccas Photography Cheer Time Revolution

Heartland

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Talent: Vocal “Pulled” from the Addams Family Musical Social Impact Initiative: Speak Up to Save LivesTeen Suicide Prevention Parents: Kimberly & Scott Ward and Joshua Patrick Hometown: Ashdown High School: Ashdown High School Sponsors: Henderson State University

Henderson States University

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Talent: Jazz Dance “A Little Party” Social Impact Initiative: Empowered Through Differences Parents: Arthur & Teresa Dunn Hometown: Mountain Home High School: Mountain Home High School Career Academies Sponsors: A.L. Dunn Enterprise

Heritage

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Talent: Jazz Dance “Emergency- Icona Pop” Social Impact Initiative: Get Up, Get Active!

Parents: David & Toi Young Hometown: Batesville High School: Southside Charter High School Sponsors: White River Pageant Association

Historic Batesville

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Talent: Piano Medley: “La Tarantella,” “Für Elise,” “Flight of the Bumblebee Boogie” Social Impact Initiative: From Model UN to Model Citizen Parents: Dr. Srinivas Vengala & Mrs. Sapna Singh Hometown: Hot Springs High School: Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts

Lake Dardanelle

AISHANI SINGH VENGALA @MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Tap Dance “Living in America” Social Impact Initiative: Give Organs, Give Life Parents: Stephen & Counts Shanks Hometown: Springdale High School: Har-Ber High School Sponsors: Birdeye Printing

Lights of the Delta

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Talent: Vocal “Phantom of the Opera” Social Impact Initiative: Send It On: Using Your Talents to Help Others Parents: Justin & Sandy Shipe Hometown: Bryant High School: Bryant High School Sponsors: Melda Brown, Mike and Daphne Shoppach, Duane Jackson, Bob Bidewell, Sharon and Ben Downs, and ArPro Painting and Drywall

Metro

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Talent: Jazz Dance “Respect” Social Impact Initiative: Farm to Table: A Healthier Way to Feed America Parents: James & Kristin Hollensworth Hometown: El Dorado High School: Barton Junior High Sponsors: Proud Grandparents John and Marsha Kitterman and Jim and Linda Hollensworth

Mid-South

ADDISON HOLLENSWORTH

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Talent: Lyrical Dance “Via Dolorosa” Social Impact Initiative: Be the Change: A Simple Act of Kindness Goes a Long Way Parents: John & Brooke Cook Hometown: Huntsville High School: Huntsville High School Sponsors: PECM 407 Dance Company Sharron Cook Ruth Adkisson

Natural State

SHELBY COOK @MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Twirl Routine “Rhythm Of The Night” Social Impact Initiative: Feed It Forward Parents: Aaron & Kristen Alford Hometown: Harrison High School: Omaha Junior High School Sponsors: Early Bird Boutique, Tonya & Damayla Cowan, Becky & Avery Whittington, Miss Brittney Gulley & family, Dana Stark & Brooklyn Woodworth, Rebecca Zurcher, Uncle Larry & Aunt Wendy, Hanna Kilburn, Kelsey, Pat & Riggs, Eric “Cookie” Cook, and Christy Collins

North Central Arkansas

CLARA ALFORD

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Talent: Musical Theater “Spanish Rose” Social Impact Initiative: Work for a Cause, Not an Applause Parents: Matthew & Sarah Inman Hometown: Hot Springs High School: Lakeside High School Sponsors: Miss Ouachita River Executive Board

In Memoriam Ouachita Rivers

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Talent: Vocal “When You Wish Upon a Star” Social Impact Initiative: ting in the Wings: Arts Education Parents: Rick & Christine Ralston Hometown: Fort Smith High School: Greenwood High School

Ozark Highlands

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Talent: Piano “Hunka Burnin’ Love/ Battle Hymn” Social Impact Initiative: Bright Beginnings: Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader Parents: Marcus & Angela Jones Hometown: Harrison High School: Harrison High School Sponsors: Jones Physical Therapy

Ozark Mountain

ADDIE ELIZABETH JONES @MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Pointe Ballet “Ballet Variation from Paquita” Social Impact Initiative: Be the Change Parents: Anthony & Karen Mathews Hometown: Greenwood High School: Greenwood High School Sponsors: Dr. Timothy Bell, Anthony and Karen Mathews

Petit Jean Valley

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Talent: Vocals “Colors of the Wind” Social Impact Initiative: Let’s Talk Teen Mental Health Parents: Greg & Tessa Brasher Hometown: Paragould High School: Greene County Tech High School Sponsors: Miss Red River Vallev’s Outstandina Teen. Diamond State Princesses. Friends & Familv

Red River Valley

BELLE BRASHER @MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Piano “Pirates of the Caribbean” Social Impact Initiative: Wise Up to Social Emotional Learning in Schools Parents: Robert & M’Shay Callicott Hometown: Bryant High School: Bryant High School Sponsors: Family and Friends

Rice Capital

CARISSA JOY CALLICOTT

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Talent: Baton Twirling “If Only” Social Impact Initiative: Brighter Present, Brighter Future: Addressing Childhood Poverty Parents: Stephen & Josephine Kershaw Hometown: Harrison High School: Sacred Heart Homeschool Sponsors: Friends and Family

River City

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Talent: Tap Dance “Blue Suede Shoes” Social Impact Initiative: HOPE: Helping Other People Every Day Parents: Bob & Laura Puckett Hometown: Jonesboro High School: Valley View High School

Scenic Byways

SOPHIE PUCKETT

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Talent: Tap Dance “Dr. Jazz” Social Impact Initiative: Purposely Positive Parents: Mike & Stacie Hipp Hometown: White Hall High School: White Hall High School Sponsors: Parents Mike & Stacie Hipp, Joel Anderson, the South Central Organization, and Bren Hipp

South Central Arkansas

HARLIE HIPP @MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Vocal “On My Own” Social Impact Initiative: Feeding the Future: Putting an End to Food Insecurity.

Parents: Darrell & Paige Kelly Hometown: Sheridan High School: Sheridan High School

Southeast Arkansas

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Talent: Vocal “Defying Gravity” Social Impact Initiative: Organ Donation Awareness Parents: Lenzy & Anthony Brunet; Chris & Carey Garner Hometown: Hot Springs High School: Lakeside High School Sponsors: Parents and Grandparents Grandma BB Stagehands, LLC

Southern Arkansas University

KENLEIGH GARNER @MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Tap Dance “Pump Up the Jam” Social Impact Initiative: Child Advocacy: A Chance to Be Heard Parents: Blake & Jill Batson Hometown: Arkadelphia High School: Arkadelphia High School Sponsors: Miss Southwest Arkansas Pageant Association

Southwest Arkansas

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Talent: Lyrical Dance “Dancing in the Sky” Social Impact Initiative: Being the Good in Grief Parents: Shon & Angela Riley Hometown: Jonesboro High School: Valley View High School Sponsors: Shon & Angela Riley

Spirit of Arkansas

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Talent: Jazz Dance “Impossible” Social Impact Initiative: Commit Fully to Not Bully Parents: Eugene Brazle and Yolanda Gafford Hometown: El Dorado High School: Parkers Chapel High School Sponsors: Miss Sweetheart of Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant

Sweetheart of Arkansas

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Talent: Vocal “I Just Found Out About Love” Social Impact Initiative: Radiate Kindness: Shining a Light on the Relationship between Bullying and Suicide Parents: Mike & Terri Smith Hometown: Hope High School: Pleasant Grove High School Sponsors: Legacy Funeral Care and Cremations-Hope Ar Justin and Emily Crane

Texarkana Twin Rivers

MADELEINE GRACE BRITTON @MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Vocal “Bridge Over Troubled Water” Social Impact Initiative: Compassion Legacy Parents: Sean & Katie Holland Hometown: Greenwood High School: Greenwood High School Sponsors: University of Arkansas RSO, Michael and Toni Lindsey, Holland Cattle and Land

University of Arkansas

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Talent: Tap Dance “Dr. Jazz” Social Impact Initiative: Ready, Set, Serve!

Parents: Andrea & Dustin Strube Hometown: Cabot High School: Cabot High School Sponsors: Parents and Grandparents

White River

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Congratulations Darynne and good luck to all the contestants.

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