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Miss Arkansas 2022 WHO WILL TAKE HOME THE CROWN?

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ARKANSAS STATE

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ARKANSAS VALLEY

BOOMTOWN

SYDNEY WENDFELDT

RILEY ROBERTS

ALLI BETH KING

CALLIE SCHERREY

SHALEXIS SHELTON

CENTRAL ARKANSAS

CITY LIGHTS

CONWAY

DIAMOND LAKES

DOGWOOD

KENSLEY FLYNN

APPLE DENNIE

HANNAH HAGERMAN

MELODY STOTTS

EBONY MITCHELL

GRAND \PRAIRIE

GREATER HOT SPRINGS

GREATER JACKSONVILLE

GREATER JONESBORO

GREATER LITTLE ROCK

KARIE MILLER

EMILEE WEBB

LINDSAY HAGUE

ERICA PARKER

MAKENZIE WILLIAMS

HENDERSON STATE

HISTORIC BATESVILLE

JOHNSON COUNTY

LAKE DARDANELLE

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DAWN COFFMAN

HANNAH LOMAX

OLIVIA BATTLES

KRISTIN HARDY

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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 women across our stateto with an exciting opportunity share their talent, voice their opinionyoung and gain scholarship money 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.

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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 success! helped young women to excel.

I amthrough confident thiscontinued pageant will continue to brighten Arkansas’s future for years to come itsthat 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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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. @MISSARK ANSAS

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KAITLYN (TARPEY) BOREA is joining us from Connecticut, where she served as Miss Connecticut in 2013, placing in the Top Ten at Miss America and earning over $22,000 in scholarship dollars. Her Talent was Irish Dancing, and she championed for Veteran’s during her year of service. Kaitlyn works as the Head of Recruitment and Career Development at Soho House in NYC, leading the talent team to scale as Soho House takes on massive growth after going public last year. Prior to Soho House, Kaitlyn was on the CHANEL Recruitment team, representing the famous brand and building her reputation in the fashion industry. Recently married, Kaitlyn and her husband Sal enjoy golfing, skiing, and relaxing with their puppy Bruno. She still volunteers with organizations she supported during her year of service, and is looking forward to continuing to give back.

MADELYN ALBRIGHT is a Hot Springs, AR native now residing in Nashville, TN where she has started a career in school psychology post obtaining her specialist degree at Texas State University.

Madelyn obtained a bachelors degree in psychology from the University of Arkansas and continues to be a die hard Razorback fan. She is passionate about advocating for the needs of those with neurological and physical disabilities. Madelyn supports the My Life Speaks foundation which works to build family, community, and education for children with and without disabilities in Haiti.

JUDGES

JENNA DAY is a former Miss Kentucky and a top 15 finalist in the Miss America Pageant. After her year of service, Jenna graduated from the University of Kentucky where she studied political science and vocal performance. She then attended the Art of Acting Conservatory in Los Angeles CA where she currently resides. Jenna is now a working actor, director, and producer. She directs commercial shoots for some of the leading beauty & lifestyle brands in the World, including L’Oreal, Obagi, Korres, Therabody, and Grande Cosmetics. She is currently producing a feature documentary on modern American Agriculture, and has been cast as the lead actress in 3 upcoming narrative projects. Jenna is also the creator and host of The Spiritual Haul; a podcast that discusses the deepest questions of the human heart and breaks down the Bible chronologically to haul out the Truth within the pages. Jenna is tremendously honored to be a judge at this year’s Miss Arkansas Pageant and wishes all of the young ladies good luck!

HANNAH LOVE MOONEY formerly held the title of Miss Arkansas USA in 2013, but before winning the state title, she competed in the Miss Arkansas Competition holding titles including Miss Cotton Belle and Miss North Central Arkansas. She has years of experience as a freelance writer for online publications and has been featured in national magazines, music videos, and podcasts. Hannah is a seasoned painter, writer, and content creator. She is now married to Shay Mooney of country duo Dan + Shay. The couple have two boys. Most recently, she is the creator and host of her own podcast. Hannah is no stranger to speaking engagements and loves pouring into the lives of young women!

DR. ASHLEY D. ANDERSON was raised in Louisville KY, and is owner of Athena Health and Wellness, a women’s health practice that is the first of its kind in Louisville. Beyond managing Athena, Ashley practices there as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. In 2020, she partnered with doTerra and launched an essential oil business to help promote natural healthcare in the western realm of medicine.

Dr. Anderson has held numerous titles including being a record holding Captain for Berea College’s Women’s basketball team. She has been an International Runway Model, Actress, Radio Personality, 2013 Ms. Kentucky United States, Miss Black Ohio 2010, and Miss University of Louisville 2008. In 2014, she was a candidate for State Representative in the 32nd District, receiving 46% of the votes.

Additionally, Dr. Anderson belongs to a host of professional organizations and has received numerous awards and recognitions. She travels to speak with groups about a variety of topics such as fitness, health & wellness, motivational topics, and many others. Her accolades include the 2016 Guy Stevenson Award Winner at the University of Louisville (the highest honor given to any doctoral student at the University) and the 2014 Glamour Magazine Phenomenal Woman of the Year for Kentucky. Dr. Anderson served as the Executive Director for the Miss Kentucky Scholarship Organization for 4 years. Feeling the need to use her knowledge and skills to empower young women of color, she transitioned out and founded the Miss Black Kentucky USA program where she currently serves as Executive Director. Dr. Anderson recently released her first book, Adorning Your Crown: Jewels for Everyday Living. She resides in Louisville, KY with her two sons, Atlas and Ace. @MISSARK ANSAS

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HISTORY 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 Lencola Sullivan

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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 Alyse Eady Kristen Glover Sloane Roberts Amy Crain Ashton Campbell Loren McDaniel Savvy Shields Savannah Skidmore Maggie Benton Claudia Raffo Darynne Dahlem Darynne Dahlem Whitney Williams

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Donna Axum was selected Miss America 1964 *Elizabeth Ward was selected Miss America 1982 * *Savvy Shields was selected Miss America 2017 @MISSARK ANSAS

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ANNIVERSARIES

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Pam Camp Warren

Miss Arkansas 1947 The Miss Arkansas Scholarship Organization proudly celebrates the 75th Anniversary of our 1947 Miss Arkansas Pam Camp Warren.

She is 95 years young and continues to represent the organization with elegance.

Congratulations, Pam!

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SCHOLARSHIPS alloted f rom

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Arkansas State University Miss Arkansas $1,750 per semester or $3,500 annually

*Renewable up to $14,000 or eight total semesters provided student completes 15 ASUJ hours per semester with an overall 3.25 GPA. Scholarship does not combine with any other AState Institutional Scholarship.

Arkansas State University-Mt. Home Miss Arkansas $1,500 per semester (2 semesters) 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) Arkansas State Three Rivers Miss Arkansas $1,250 per semester (2 semesters) Cossatot Community College Miss Arkansas Full Tuition & General Fee Waiver National Park College Miss Arkansas $4,500 Tuition and Fees (1 year) NorthWest Arkansas Community College Miss Congeniality $2,000 ($1,000 Fall/Spring) (1 year) Ozarka College Miss Arkansas $4,000 Tuition and Fees (1 year) Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas Miss Arkansas $3,000 (2 years) 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

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)

SCHOLARSHIPS

*Must be enrolled in 12 hours at ATU, be in good standing, and honor the Student Code of Conduct.

University of Arkansas Little Rock Miss Arkansas $4,000 ($2,000 per semester) (Award for Freshman Year) University of Arkansas Monticello Miss Arkansas $10,000 ($2,500 per semester) (2 years) Univerasity of Arkansas at Fort Smith Miss Arkansas $5,000 (1 year) 1st Runner Up $2,000 (1 year) University of Central Arkansas Miss Arkansas $6,000 ($3,000 each Fall & Spring Semester) (2 years) @MISSARK ANSAS

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Miss Arkansas $30,000 Ted and Shannon Skokos Foundation 1st Runner up $10,000 Dr. Rhys Branman 2nd Runner Up $8,000 Former Miss Arkansas' 3rd Runner Up $6,000 Miss Arkansas Scholarship Foundation 4th Runner Up $5,000 Robin and Don Houseworth Semifinalist 6-10 ($1500) each $7,500 Kendra Scott (2); Miss Arkansas Scholarship Foundation; The Jim & Kay Hinkle Family; and In Memory of Heather Callicott Semifinalists 11-15 ($1000) each $5,000 Miss Arkansas Scholarship Foundation All 45 Candidates receive $400 $18,000 Guess and Company, Paul Guess, Owner 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 $3,000 Renee and Don Fronabarger Overall Service Above Self $1,000 Miss Arkansas Executive Directors Association Overall Dance $1,000 Miss Arkansas Scholarship Foundation Melonie McGarrah Moore Overall Vocal $2,000 Brian Moore Toni & David F. Rankin $1,000 Dr. Beth Ann Rankin Overall Instrumentalist Mary Jane Mullens Non-Finalist Interview $500 Dr. Patti Mullins Non-Finalist On-Stage Interview $1,000 Michelle Rudolph Frances Wilson Non-Finalist Talent $1,500 CJ Wilson Non-Finalist Dance $500 Danielle Crafton Crain & Austin Crain Non-Finalist Vocalist $500 Miss Arkansas Former Local Titleholders Alumnae Grace Scholarship $1,500 Brad Lacy & Dr. Melanie Smith In Memory of Madelyn Grace Johnston

Mac Sisson Overall Alpha $1,000 Rusty and Lori Hart On-Stage Interview Catherine Raines Sims Overall Alpha Talent $1,000 Raines Family Dental Office, Dr. Stephen Raines Tara Rushing Overall Alpha Evening Gown $1,500 The Rushings and The Gibsons June Felix Overall Alpha Private Interview $1,000 Vicki Rima People’s Choice Award $1,000 Miss Arkansas Organization & JC Productions Ashlen Batson Esprit De Corp $650 Bill Tarkington & Mike Spivey Dreamer $750 Simone Mullinax Sellstrom Congeniality $750 Lance and Leland Felix; Brian Albright Claudia Raffo Enhance Arkansas $500 The Raffo Family Stephanie Green Teachers Make Teachers $2600 Stephanie and Jared Green Asher Ray Mentor $1,000 Mr. and Mrs. Murray Benton 16

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Sharon Evans Bale “We Are More” $1200 Bill Tarkington & Mike Spivey Don’t Limit Me $1000 Christie Jones Alexander Service Above Self Preliminary $1,500 Miss Arkansas Executive Directors Assoc. ($500 Each) Alpha On Stage Interview Preliminary $1,500 ZenStudio ($500 Each) Alpha Private Interview Preliminary $1,500 Paula Swindle; Center Stage Strategies ($500 Each) by Danielle Diemer; and The Honorable Cindy G. Thyer $1,500 Royal We, Hannah Caldwell Alpha Evening Gown Preliminary ($500 Each) Alpha Talent Preliminary ($500 Each) $1,500 Micki Konecny; Lauren Brooks; Lauren and Steve Brooks Preliminary On-Stage Interview $3,000 Darynne Dahlem ($1000 Each) $1,500 emerge, Renee Stone Preliminary Evening Gown ($500 Each) $6,000 Guess and Company, Paul Guess, Owner; Preliminary Talent ($2000 Each) Miss Arkansas Scholarship Foundation; Hall of Fame Recipients Overall Arrival Award $1,000 E. Leigh’s Boutique Marty Walker Memorial $1,000 Chris & Traci Walker, Fence Brokers Jessie Ward Bennett Leadership Award $650 Bill Tarkington & Mike Spivey Healthy Lifestyle Platform $500 Sharon Turrentine Alpha Arrival Award $500 Stephanie Throckmorton Duty Confidently You $500 Mrs. Carol Pafford Hardin Bale Inspirational Male Scholarship $1,000 Miss Arkansas Organization Overall Medical Professions $2,500 Pafford Medical Services Fine Arts Professions $2,500 Mr. and Mrs. Lou Siegel Journalism and Mass Communications $1,700 KATV/Channel 7 Marty Walker Education Professions $1,500 Chris & Traci Walker, Fence Brokers STEM $1,500 Lynn Batson & Ashlen Thomason Law Professions $1,500 Miss Arkansas Scholarship Foundation Scott Landers Business Profession $1,500 Steve and Sandy Landers & Lauren Landers Nursing and Medical ProfessionsNursing Professions $1,500 Pafford Health Systems Accounting Professions $1,000 Landmark PLC Dental Professions $1,500 Northeast Arkansas Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Pharmacy Professions $1,000 Miss Arkansas Scholarship Foundation All Grown Up $500 The Schluterman Family Medical Scholarship $500 Darynne Dahlem Interview and Academic Excellence $500 Darynne Dahlem

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SATURDAY NIGHT Pre-Show National Anthem Opening Announcement of Top 10/On-Stage Interview Arkansas' DSP Production Talent Evening Wear Announcement of Top 5/Final Conversation Finale Crowning of Miss Arkansas 2022 @MISSARK ANSAS

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ALPHA SIGMA Monday a.m. PRIVATE INTERVIEW Tuesday ON STAGE INTERVIEW/ SOCIAL IMPACT PITCH Wednesday TALENT Thursday EVENING WEAR

Tuesday a.m. PRIVATE INTERVIEW Tuesday EVENING WEAR Wednesday ON STAGE INTERVIEW/ SOCIAL IMPACT PITCH Thursday TALENT

Riley Roberts Arkansas State University Jazz Dance

Dawn Coffman Henderson State University Flute

Gabriella Tidwell Southwest Arkansas Guitar / Vocal

Erin Davis Southwest Arkansas Musical Theatre Dance

Melody Stotts Diamond Lakes Vocal

Ansleigh Patrick Southern Arkansas University Vocal

MaKenzie Williams Greater Little Rock Contemporary Jazz Dance

Sydney Wendfeldt Apple Blossom Tap Dance

La’Nyce Hemphill Sweetheart of Arkansas Spoken Word

Kelsie Everett Ouachita River Vocal

Alli Beth King Arkansas Tech University Tap Dance

Apple Dennie City Lights Vocal

Hannah Lomax Historic Batesville Piano

Hannah Hagerman Conway Tap Dance

Sophie Reiss Scenic Byways Vocal

Katy Beth Dunn Ozark Mountain Lyrical Dance

Karie Miller Grand Prairie Signing Interpretation

Emilee Webb Greater Hot Springs Tap Dance

Ciara Callicott Natural State Contemporary Dance

Lindsay Hague Greater Jacksonville Lyrical Dance

Sophe Sligh Metro Fiddle

Anna Beth Jeane Petit Jean Valley Vocal

Alex Kidder North Central Arkansas Vocal

Piper Stallings Steel Capital Tap Dance

Jayson Toney Ozark Highlands Jazz Dance

Jordan Jones Texarkana Twin Rivers Clogging

Izzy Baughn Northeast Arkansas Vocal

Kaelin Clay Ouachita Baptist University Vocal

Aishani Vengala River City Piano

Cori Keller White River Tap Dance

Kristin Hardy Lake Dardenelle Flute

Haley Shourd South Arkansas Vocal

Kensley Flynn Central Arkansas Vocal

Isabella Soto South Central Arkansas Lyrical Dance

Anna-Marie Wright Lights of the Delta Vocal

Olivia Battles Johnson County Vocal

Nia Renee Kelley University of Central Arkansas Vocal

Taryn Bewley University of Arkansas Rhythm Tap Dance

Callie Scherrey Arkansas Valley Acro Jazz Dacne

Hannah Rainwater Pine Valley Jazz Dance

Shalexis Shelton Boomtown Tap Dance

Mattison Gafner Spirit of Arkansas Vocal

Bel Butler River Valley Vocal

Erica Parker Greater Jonesboro Jazz Dance

Ebony Mitchell Dogwood Tap Dance @MISSARK ANSAS

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Sunday p.m. PRIVATE INTERVIEW Tuesday TALENT Wednesday EVENING WEAR Thursday ON STAGE INTERVIEW/ SOCIAL IMPACT PITCH

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When I was a shy ten year old just beginning my twirling career, the words that people said made a very big impact on my heart and mind.

During a twirling activity we were asked to share certain goals we would like to achieve and on that list was to become Miss Arkansas. From that day forward I decided to make my ten year old self proud and to be my own hero. Little did I know that one day I would be a two-time Buddy Coleman Overall Talent Winner, Non-Finalist Talent Winner at Miss America, and Miss Arkansas!

This year has been one that I will never forget, full of memories with so many friends and family. I am forever grateful for this time to have found the most confident version of myself and to have grown in social service.

Thank you to every single sponsor, donor, volunteer, and board member that have created such an incredible organization that continues to empower women in every aspect of their lives. I believe that I have made my ten year old self proud, but it could not have been possible without each of you.

FAREWELL

WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE STOPPING, THINK ABOUT WHY YOU STARTED.

Love,

Whitney Williams Miss Arkansas 2021

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Age: 26 Talent: Vocal “Go the Distance” Social Impact Initiative: Foster Care: A Home for Every Child Parents: Kyle and Christina Wendfeldt Hometown: Mountain Home College/University: Arkansas State University & University of Arkansas Sponsors: Westrock Orthodontics Miss Apple Blossom Scholarship Association

Apple Blossom

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Wendfeldt

Age: 20 Talent: Jazz Dance “Feeling Good” Social Impact Initiative: Possibilities with Disabilities Parents: Anthony and Gwen Roberts Hometown: Jonesboro College/University: Arkansas State University Sponsors: Micharl Gregson Halsey Thrasher Harpole Real Estate Group

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Age: 19 Talent: Tap Dance “Lean On Me” Social Impact Initiative: Give Y.O.U. (Yourself to Others Unselfishly) Parents: Davy & Kim Kaye King Hometown: Rison College/University: Arkansas Tech University Sponsors: Arkansas Tech University

ARKANSAS TECH

ALLI BETH

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King

Age: 21 Talent: Acro Jazz Dance “That’s Life” Social Impact Initiative: Empower to Prevent Parents: Josh and Mitzi Scherrey Hometown: Greenwood College/University: UAFS Sponsors: Johnson County Peach Festival

ARKANSAS VALLEY

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Age: 22 Talent: Tap Dance “I Can’t Turn You Loose” Social Impact Initiative: S.H.I.N.E a Light on Mental Health Parents: Sharon and Greg Golden Michael Shelton Hometown: Camden College/University: University of Central Arkansas Occupational Therapy Program Sponsors: Friends and Family

BOOMTOWN

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Age: 19 Talent: Vocal “Via Dolorosa” Social Impact Initiative: Read to Succeed Parents: John and Sherry Flynn Hometown: Cabot College/University: Ouachita Baptist University Sponsors: MAGS Trucking

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Age: 24 Talent: Vocal “Ceep” Social Impact Initiative: Build the Picture: Providing a Positive Influence for Young Minority Women Parents: Kellie & Rodger Dennie Hometown: Sherwood College/University: Arkansas State University Graduate School Sponsors: Friends and Family

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Age: 24 Talent: Tap Dance “James Brown Medley” Social Impact Initiative: Arts for All: Equal Access and Opportunity to Arts Education Parents: Scott Hagerman and Kim Goodwin Hometown: North Little Rock College/University: University of Central Arkansas Sponsors: Miss Conway Scholarship Competition

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Age: 21 Talent: Vocal “Orange Colored Sky” Social Impact Initiative: Pursuing Patriotism Parents: Jeff and Wendy Stotts Hometown: Texarkana College/University: Ouachita Baptist University Graduate Sponsors:

Miss Diamond Lakes Scholarship Foundation, Fowler Eye Care – Dr. and Mrs. Randall Glass, Pinnacle Periodontics and Dental Implant Center - Dr. and Mrs. Matt Carlisle, Jake Hambleton State Farm Insurance, Murray and Nancy Benton, Max and Jennifer Dacus, Aaron and Kandace Morgan, Neal and Tammy Wade, Wayne and Pam Carlisle, Danny Tucker and Thomas Marvel, Steve and Melinda Emerson, Mark and Cissy Clark, Jimmy and Paula Brown, Collin and Marcia Elder, Steve and Lajuana Warner, Randy and Gayle Norwood, Second Star Princess Parties.

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Age: 25 Talent: Tap Dance “Respect” Social Impact Initiative: A Responsible Digital You Parents: Hulene Ongola Hometown: Harrison College/University: John Brown University Graduate School Sponsors: Danny Tucker and Thomas Marvel Dogwood Scholarship Organization and Michael and Toni Lindsey

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Age: 21 Talent: Signing Interpretation “Guns and Ships” Social Impact Initiative: Hands on Learning: Advocating for Educational Diversity Parents: Steve and Staci Miller Hometown: Little Rock College/University: University of the Ozarks Sponsors: Family and Friends

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Age: 20 Talent: Tap Dance “Soul Man” Social Impact Initiative: Foster the Future Parents: Amanda Landreth and William Webb Hometown: Poyen College/University: Ouachita Baptist University Sponsors: Richard and Burnadean Murray Bill and Jimmie Sue Webb Beverly and Doyle Frost Ouida and Jerry Newton

GREATER HOT SPRINGS

EMILEE

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Age: 18 Talent: Lyrical Dance “Never Enough” Social Impact Initiative: Be Kind Without Expectations Parents: Chris and Katie Hague Hometown: Cabot College/University: University of Central Florida Sponsors: Sheila and Richard Hague Crimmins Family Chris and Katie Hague Stephany Dawn Alexander Richard Dunn

GREATER JACKSONVILLE

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Age: 18 Talent: Jazz Dance “Livin’ on a Prayer” Social Impact Initiative: Make a Difference; Make-A-Wish Parents: Eric and Marsha Parker Hometown: Jonesboro College/University: Arkansas State University Sponsors: NEA Pageant Association, Body Indulgence Spa and Boutique, JBO Nutrition, Fizz Facial Bar, Local Culture Frozen Yogurt, and friends and family.

GREATER JONESBORO

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Age: 24 Talent: Contemporary Jazz Dance “Boogie Wonderland” Social Impact Initiative: H.O.P.E. Hunger Oppresses People Everyday Parents: Jacqueline Williams and Gary Maroun Hometown: Benton College/University: Arkansas State University Graduate Sponsors: Miss Greater Little Rock/ Miss Metro Scholarship Organization

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MAKENZIE

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Age: 26 Talent: Flute “Never Enough” Social Impact Initiative: Stand Against Child Abuse Parents: Tim and Mandy Akin Hometown: Texarkana College/University: Henderson State University Sponsors: Henderson State University

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Age: 21 Talent: Piano “La Malagueña” Social Impact Initiative: Letters of Hope Parents: Loren and Cathy Lomax Hometown: Russellville College/University: Arkansas Tech University Sponsors: The White River Pageant Association

HISTORIC BATESVILLE

HANNAH

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Lomax

Age: 21 Talent: Vocal “A Change is Gonna Come” Social Impact Initiative: Be-YOU-tiful in your Natural State Parents: Marcus and Leslie Battles Hometown: Ozark College/University: Arkansas Tech University Sponsors: Johnson County Peach Festival Association

JOHNSON COUNTY

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Battles @MISSARK ANSAS

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Age: 21 Talent: Flute “Csárdás” Social Impact Initiative: M.I.N.D: Mental Illness Never Defines Parents: Tracy and Michael Fisher Hometown: Benton College/University: Arkansas Tech University Sponsors: Family and the Miss Lake Dardanelle Scholarship Foundation

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Age: 20 Talent: Vocal “The Impossible Dream” Social Impact Initiative: Be A Friend: Inclusion For Those With Disabilities Parents: Ryan and Chrissie Wright Hometown: Jonesboro College/University: Oklahoma City University Sponsors: Motto Mortgage Century 21 Wright-Pace Real Estate

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ANNA-MARIE

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Age: 23 Talent: Violin “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” Social Impact Initiative: Live Smart for a Healthy Heart Parents: Bryan and Jan Sligh Hometown: Hot Springs College/University: Arkansas Tech University Graduate Sponsors: Family and Friends

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Age: 21 Talent: Contemporary Dance “Ashes” Social Impact Initiative: Unite to Fight Poverty Parents: M’Shay and Robert Callicott Hometown: Little Rock College/University: University of Alabama Honors College Sponsors: Miss Natural State Scholarship Organization

NATURAL STATE

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Age: 22 Talent: Vocal “To Make You Feel My Love” Social Impact Initiative: Dresses for Dreams: Providing Formal Wear to Girls in Need Parents: Pam Kidder and Mark Kidder Hometown: St. Joe College/University: Graduate of New Beginnings School of Cosmetology Sponsors: Sachet Salon

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Kidder

Age: 21 Talent: Vocal “That’s Life” Social Impact Initiative: Start Small, Lead Big Parents: Richard and Tamara Baughn Hometown: Jonesboro College/University: Ouachita Baptist University Sponsors: Friends and Family

NORTHEAST ARKANSAS

IZZY

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Age: 19 Talent: Classical Vocal Performance “Glitter and be Gay” Social Impact Initiative: The Confidence Blueprint: Combatting the AfterEffects of Bullying with a Confidence Build-up Parents: Victor and Karla Clay Hometown: Idabel, Okla.

College/University: Ouachita Baptist University Sponsors: The Clay Family

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OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

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Age: 25 Talent: Vocal “How Great Thou Art” Social Impact Initiative: For All, Not for Image Parents: Steve and Leslie Everett Hometown: Springdale College/University: Louisiana State University Shreveport Graduate School Sponsors: Miss Ouachita River Scholarship Association Generous Family and Friends

OUACHITA RIVER

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Age: 20 Talent: Jazz Dance “Canned Heat” Social Impact Initiative: Promoting Media Literacy for the Next Generation Parents: Charles Toney Hometown: Fort Smith College/University: University of Arkansas Fort Smith Sponsors: The Miss Ozark Highlands Pageant Association

OZARK HIGHLANDS

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Toney

Age: 18 Talent: Self-Choreographed Lyrical Dance “The Old Rugged Cross” Social Impact Initiative: Finding Our Capes: Teaching the Students of Today to be the Heroes of Tomorrow Parents: Arthur & Teresa Dunn Hometown: Mountain Home College/University: Ouachita Baptist University Sponsors: A.L. Dunn Enterprises Francis Massage and Bodywork

OZARK MOUNTAIN

K AT Y B E T H

Dunn @MISSARK ANSAS

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Age: 20 Talent: Vocal “Gimme Gimme” Social Impact Initiative: Overcoming Adversity: Encouraging Youth with Medical Challenges Parents: Chad and Tracy Jeane Hometown: Greenbrier College/University: University of Arkansas Sponsors: The Jeane Family

PETIT JEAN VALLEY

ANNA BETH

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Jeane

Age: 22 Talent: Jazz Dance “Edge of Glory” Social Impact Initiative: Strong, Smart, Bold: Empowering Leaders of Tomorrow Parents: Tim and Melissa Rainwater Hometown: Fort Smith College/University: University of Central Arkansas Graduate Sponsors: Family and Friends

PINE VALLEY

HANNAH

Rainwater @MISSARK ANSAS

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Age: 19 Talent: Piano “Cumana” Social Impact Initiative: Promoting Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Healthcare Parents: Dr. Srinivas & Sapna Vengala Hometown: Hot Springs College/University: University of MissouriKansas City Sponsors:

Mom & Dad Dr. Ravi & Lakshmi Konchada Dr. Chandu & Madhuri Pingali Dr. Rajeev & Sukruta Anugu Dr. Kiran & Swetha Devulapally

RIVER CITY

AISHANI

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Vengala

Age: 20 Talent: Vocal “Never Enough” Social Impact Initiative: Speak Up to Stop Bullying Parents: Dr. Michael and Alix Butler Hometown: Hot Springs Village College/University: University of Arkansas Sponsors: Butler Pharmacies

RIVER VALLEY

BEL

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Age: 22 Talent: Vocal “Burn” Social Impact Initiative: #SpreadingSunshine: Shining a Light on Character Education in Our Schools Parents: Chris and Chrissie Reiss Hometown: Fayetteville College/University: Graduate of University of Arkansas Sponsors: First Spear, Jave Photography, Lightning Lashes, Serrano Studios Vocal Coaching, Violet’s Bridal and Formal

SCENIC BYWAYS

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Reiss

Age: 19 Talent: Vocal “My Man” Social Impact Initiative: Champions for Childhood Cancer Awareness Parents: Jon and Cathy Shourd Hometown: Conway College/University: Ouachita Baptist University Sponsors: Miss South Arkansas/ South Central Arkansas Organization

SOUTH ARKANSAS

HALEY

Shourd @MISSARK ANSAS

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Age: 18 Talent: Lyrical Dance “Never Enough - The Greatest ShowmaN” Social Impact Initiative: BE FAST: Stroke Awareness!

Parents: Kim and Matt Soto Hometown: White Hall College/University: University of Arkansas Sponsors:

Southern Edge Truck Stop, RV City, Grandparents- Bertie and Jim Jackson, and Dorothy Soto, Mrs. Tana’s Dance FactoryAunt Tana, Shelter InsuranceDan Cook, Robinson & Fuller Funeral Directors, Mr and Mrs Ben Trevino.

Miss South Arkansas/South Central Arkansas Organization

SOUTH CENTRAL

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Soto

Age: 19 Talent: Musical Theater Dance “Don’t Rain on My Parade” Social Impact Initiative: Helping Paws: Supporting Your Local Humane Societies Parents: Kevin and Lisa Davis Hometown: Bono College/University: Arkansas State University Sponsors: Craft Propane

SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS

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Age: 19 Talent: Vocal “Remedy” Social Impact Initiative: “Speak Up to Save Lives” Teen Suicide Awareness Parents: Kimberly and Scott Ward, Josh Patrick Hometown: Ashdown College/University: Southern Arkansas University

Patrick

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Age: 18 Talent: Guitar/Vocal “Stand by Me” Social Impact Initiative: Stronger Than the R: Raising Awareness for Individuals with Speech Impediments Parents: Kira Tidwell and Karsten Tidwell Hometown: Camden College/University: Henderson State University Sponsors: Doctor Mark and Nicole Bell

SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS

GABRIELL A

Tidwell @MISSARK ANSAS

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Age: 20 Talent: Vocal “All That Matters” Social Impact Initiative: Supporting First Responders: Our Heros Parents: Steve and Tracy Gafner Hometown: Vilonia College/University: University of Central Arkansas Sponsors: Steve’s Auto Center and Dirt Busters Excavation

SPIRIT OF ARKANSAS

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Gafner

Age: 19 Talent: Tap Dance “Rock N Roll” Medley Social Impact Initiative: ADHD Aware Parents: Paul and Tara Stallings Hometown: Jonesboro College/University: Arkansas State University Sponsors: Sonic Drive-In(s) of Arkansas

STEEL CAPITAL

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Stallings @MISSARK ANSAS

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Age: 18 Talent: Spoken Word “Ode to Perfection” Social Impact Initiative: Ladies Lead: Confidence is Key Parents: Denisha Williams and Brent Hemphill Hometown: Ashdown College/University: Southern Arkansas University

Hemphill

SWEETHEART OF ARKANSAS

L A’ N Y C E

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Age: 20 Talent: Clog Dance “Let’s Groove” Social Impact Initiative: Stay On The PATH (Partners Against Trafficking Humans) Parents: Graig & Lisa Cowart Hometown: Glenwood College/University: Henderson State University Sponsors: Graig & Lisa Cowart

TEXARKANA TWIN RIVERS

JORDAN

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Age: 23 Talent: Rhythm Tap Dance “Endangered Species” Social Impact Initiative: Literacy Is THE Answer Parents: Terry and Allyson Bewley Hometown: Conway College/University: University of Arkansas School of Law Sponsors: The University of Arkansas Scholarship Organization Michael and Toni Lindsey

Bewley

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

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Age: 18 Talent: Vocal “Queen of the Night” Aria Social Impact Initiative: Creatively Intelligent Through Performing Arts Parents: Naaman and Tamara Kelley Hometown: North Little Rock College/University: University of Central Arkansas Sponsors: University of Central Arkansas, Miss University of Central Arkansas Scholarship Competition, Naaman and Tamara Kelley

Kelley

UNIV. OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS

NIA RENEE

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Age: 24 Talent: Tap Dance “9 to 5” Social Impact Initiative: Everyday Kids, Everyday Food Parents: Lynn and Tracy Keller Hometown: Stuttgart College/University: Arkansas State University Sponsors: Miss White River Pageant Association

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Miss River City

Aishani Vengala

Congratulations, future doctor!

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We are proud of you!

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Paw & MawMaw Nathan, Angel, Justin, & James Lee Jacobs Joni Inman William, Monica, Megan, & Mackenzie King Bo & Aunt Angie Murry, Charlene, & Molly Freeman Kelsey Rauls—On Point Salon

Kevin, Marny, Grayson, & Parker Prince Uncle Chris & Aunt Che’, Savannah, & Zane Kristi Trail Harvey & Aunt Vickie Dinky & Lisa Lybrand Sally Lybrand and Rosie & Elsie Jeremy & Danicia Blackstock and girls Gabe & Nicole Sullivan Jim & Shanna Knowles Zach, Julie, & Bryant Branch Dixie Darlin Catering & Event Planning Elizabeth, Laynie, & Olivia

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Miss Dogwood

SPONSORED BY: Thomas Marvel & Danny Tucker

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Congratulations!

We’re proud of your achievements.

Izzy Baughn Miss Northeast Arkansas

Kaelin Clay Miss Ouachita Baptist University

Taryn Bewley Miss University of Arkansas

Kensley Flynn Miss Central Arkansas

Melody Stotts Miss Diamond Lakes

Haley Shourd Miss South Arkansas

Emilee Webb Miss Greater Hot Springs

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$20,000 in kind or more Bale Chevrolet Faces by Stephanie (Stephanie Duty) Celebrate Arkansas Lindsey Management Dr. Rhys Branman Little Rock Chamber of Commerce Dr. Michael Cooper Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau Emerge Robinson Performance Hall AMG Personal Training and Royal We Arkansas Self Defense

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$10,000 in kind or more Danny Barger Photography JC Productions Jones & Sons Fine Jewelry Oak Forrest Cleaners

Rx Catering Steamroller Blues Tony Bowls

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Harvey1Webs Indigo Fretmonkey Records Recording Studio Jason Masters Photography Kendra Scott Kicks’ Active Wear L & M Salon Label Boutique L.M. Lensmasters Lux Candles & Fragrances Lyon’s Voices Nirvana Med Spa

Salon Ellen – Lauren Colculasure Salon Underground – Dennis Harris Skn at Frank’s Dermatology Omni Tech Solutions SHADE Sunless Spa Shelly Kelley Smith -House, Inc. Tommy & Christie Lyons Dr. Paul Peek Jamie Paffford Gresham & Susie Barham Total Control Automations Westwind Photography

BRO NZ E Logo – n- Stitch Bearded Bouquet Bistro On the Ridge Catering Cole Jewelry Fashion Nails Lush Masons

Maude Creations by Niki Lassiter Pure Barre Vici Aesthetics & Wellness Jessica Clawson, Northwestern Mutual Love, Hope and Cure Designs Mavin Boutique

Newk’s Tipton and Hurst Trisha Stitches Fringe Clothing Sky on the Town Jordan Carter Violet’s Fayetteville

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Billy and LaQuita Bennett

Carla Tuttle Bailey, Tuttle Family

Tony Bowls

Marcus and Angela Jones

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Ned Metcalf Aaron and Amber Crowe

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Lynn and Tracy Keller

Rusty and Lori Hart

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Danny Tucker and Thomas Marvel, Hulene Ongola, Dawn Holcomb Harris, John Tyler

Victor and Karla Clay, Joe and Dianne Voyles, Brian and Sherry Clay

Bryan and Jan Sligh

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Westrock Orthodontics

Johnny and Michelle Clendenin, Billy and Raydean Wood

Shirley Walters Brad and Tracy Stuckey, Vernon and Carol Dollar Allyson and Terry Bewley, Sue and James McEwen

Hannah Wright, Royal We David and Melinda French Mr. Chris and Mrs. Quade Clay Basham

Paul and Tara Stallings

Sidney and Mary Jackson, Sean and Katie Holland, Sandy Harris

Janice C. Long, Jan's Realty

Enhancements Boutique

Eric and Marsha Parker

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Sharon Griffith Turrentine Loren and Cathy Lomax

Jacqueline Williams, Jonathan Taylor, Thomas and Theresa Williams, Karmen Williams, Jowanne Brassfield

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Blake and Jill Batson

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Thank You, Patron Supporters!

Scott and Kimberly Ward

David and Toi Young

Kim and Matt Soto, Jamie Thomas and Allyson Harper, Suzanne Grant and Kathleen Jackson, Dorothy Soto and Tana Cook, Jim and Bertie Jackson, Raygen Bonnette and McKenzie Welch

Denton Ferry RV Park, Inc.

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Rob and Kara Bell Northeast Arkansas Pageant Association, Denise Holdaway Lee and Teresa Dunn Anthony and Gwendolyn Roberts Danny and Sandy Theriac Gary and Rebecca Whittington Steven and Tracy Gafner David and Rhonda Garner Chad and Tracy Jeane MAGS Trucking, Inc. Chris and Chrissie Reiss Miss Natural State Scholarship Organization Board of Directors Scott and Lisa Paden The Rottinghaus Family Amy Edwards Steve and Bea Lawson, Gary and Jo Butler, Zakary Butler, Lauren Butler Craig and Angee Jones

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Davy and Kim Kaye King, Bruce and Kay Brown Riser Ford, Airport Road Animal Hospital Marcy Kirkpatrick Steven and Staci Miller Raymond and Dianna Miller Ashley and Scott Tallent Melissa Rainwater, MD

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Jon and Cathy Shourd

Value Streams Commercial Services Mike and Stacie Hipp Craig and Lacy Gigerich Jeff and Wendy Stotts Nancy and Murray Benton David and Barbara Stover, Brian and Heather Hargis Steve and Peggy Bullock, Keanon and Stephanie Reed, Stevan, Addie, Emi Jane, and John Braxton Sowell Nate and Candace Wilson, Jeremy and Dawn Bicker LeAnn Hackler Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Boyer

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THANK YOU

Miss Arkansas

THANK YOU KATV-ABC 7 Little Rock

Stacey Jones— Executive Producer

Landmark CPA

Susan Ables— JC Productions

Stasha Irby— Little Rock Convention Visitors Bureau

Jeremy Ables— JC Productions

Jennifer Garner— Robinson Performance Hall David and Kay Williams— Miss Arkansas 2021 Parents John and Brooke Cook— Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen 2021 Parents CJ Wilson— Communications Manager, Program Book Production Manager, Production Assistant Miss Arkansas Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors—Susie Morgan, Chair; Jamie Pafford-Gresham, Vice-Chair; Baxter Sharp, Treasurer; Danielle Crain, ViceTreasurer; Janell Mason, Secretary; Brandi Adams; Shane Broadway; Lauren Landers; and Stephanie Throckmorton-Duty Abby Whitener— Miss Arkansas' Outstanding Teen Director

Melonie Moore— Production Script Writer Sheri Smeltzer Stell— Production Fred Osborne— Backstage Crew Collier Moore— Backstage Crew Paige Fisher— Backstage Crew and Special Guest Coordinator Latisha Daniel, Dance Dynamics— Production Choreographer Chris Kane— Emcee Sarah Collins— Emcee Ashton Campbell-Gill— Emcee Mitsy Reynolds— Backstage Hostess Bridgett Dunn— Backstage Hostess

Patty Tackett— Arkansas’ DSP Director & Choreographer

Brandee Scott— Backstage Hostess

Wayne Landers— Ticket Director

Betty Avra— Backstage Hostess

Anna Raffo— Miss Arkansas Business and Booking Manager

Sherri Steelman— MAROT Chaperone, Contestant T-Shirt Coordinator

Vicki Rima— Miss Arkansas Accounting Manager, Prep Committee

Chauna Edney— MAROT Chaperone

Robin Houseworth— Field Operations Director, Miss Arkansas Chaperone Suzie Barham— Foundation Program Book Page Coordinator, Prep Committee

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TO OUR MISS ARKANSAS AND MISS ARKANSAS' OUTSTANDING TEEN VOLUNTEERS!

Ann Marie Gibbs— Prep Committee

Lori Hart— Miss Arkansas Chaperone

Lauren Colclasure—Prep Committee

Renee Fronabarger— Arrival Co-Chair, Special Events Coordinator, Prep Committee

LaQuita Bennett— Silent Auction Basket Committee

Lacy Glover— Arrival Co-Chair, Special Events Coordinator, Prep Committee

Billy Bennett— Silent Auction Basket Committee

Mike Spivey— Arrival Judge & MAROT Judges Committee

Jim Collins— Silent Auction Basket Committee

Bill Tarkington— Arrival Judge & MAROT Judges Committee

Lynn Batson— Silent Auction Basket Committee

Jane Slocum— Miss Arkansas Spotfund Director

David Batson— Silent Auction Basket Committee

David Hartman— Field Operations Associate Director, MAROT Spotfund Director

Danny Barger— Photographer

Kirk Gober— Miss Arkansas Judges Committee Amy Gober— Miss Arkansas Judges Committee Joy Brown— Miss Arkansas Judges Committee Amy Russell— In-Kind Chair, MAROT Judges Committee Bill Tarkington— MAROT Judges Committee Mike Spivey— MAROT Judges Committee Debbie Fleming— Dining and Meal Coordinator Stephanie Thockmorton-Duty - Prepcommittee & In-Kind Committee

Amber Nolan— Photographer Emily Mooney— Photographer David Holzhauer and Employees— Datamax Vikita Hardwrick— Usher Coordinator Randy Harvey— Webmaster Linda Harvey— Webmaster Assistant

THANK YOU

Meredith Purifoy— Miss Arkansas Chaperone

Sara Bryant— Work Schedule Miss Arkansas Executive Director Association Lane Reynolds

Rusty Hart— In-Kind Committee

Michael & Jennie Michael

Toni Lindsey— Media Coordinator

Trey & Jenna Stafford & Family

Dennis Horn— Prep Committee

Teresa Dunn

Ned Metcalf— Prep Committee

Jim and Kay Hinkle and Family

A special thank you to the candidates families, Arkansas’ DSP families, and volunteers from the local and state competitions!

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Dennis Horn

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Michelle Parham Rudolph

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Rusty Hart

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Paige Fisher

In-Kind Partners

In-Kind Partners Co Chair

Speaker Series

Robins Houseworth

Billy Bennett

Fred Osborne

Vikita Hardwrick

Field Operations Director

Silent Auction

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Renee Fronabarger Special Events

Vicki Rima

Accounting Mgr. & DSP

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David Hartman

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MAROTeen Executive Director Jessie Bennett

MAROTeen Executive Director Abby Whitener

Field Operations Director Robin Houseworth

Field Operations Associate Director David Hartman

Miss Arkansas & MAROTeen Communications CJ Wilson

Field Director Debbie Fleming

Field Director Joann Tice

Field Director Justin Harper

Field Director Mackenzie Dow

Field Director Traci Lewellen

Field Director Amy Landers

Apple Blossom & River Valley Laina Jennings

Arkansas State University Jeff Hankins

Arkansas Tech University Jim Collins

Arkansas Valley & Johnson County Becca Henderson

Boomtown Cindee Mason

Central Arkansas Nancy Thompson

City Lights Cheslea LaRue

Conway Sonya Williams

Conway OTeen Mark Williams

Diamond Lakes, Spirit of AR & Sweetheart of AR Sherrye Craig, MD

Dogwood & University of Arkansas Toni Lindsey

Grand Prairie & Southeast Arkansas Lauren Brooks

Greater Hot Springs Gina Cate

Greater Jacksonville Sharon Boyd

Greater Jonesboro & Steel Capital Miss Laurie Byrd

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Henderson State University Leah Sexton

Historic Batesville Holly Wilkerson

Juneteenth Tramon Hunnicutt

Juneteenth Y’Vone L West

Lights of the Delta & Northeast Arkansas Denise Holdaway

Lights of the Delta & Northeast Arkansas OTeen Cody Wyatt Perrin

Natural State Sandon Williams

Nautral State OTeen Emily Rains

North Central Brooke Grissum

North Central Tammy Barnes

Ouachita River & Southwest Arkansas Jamie Pafford Gresham

Ozark Highlands Michelle Johnston

Ozark Highlands Carol Martin

Ozark Highlands OTeen Courtney Bosold

Ouachita Baptist University Ouachita Baptist University Melissa Carozza Sarah Teed

Ozark Mountain Charae Meeks

Ozark Mountain OTeen Rachel Gardner

Pine Valley Torri Jacobs

River City and Petit Jean Valley Ryna Purtle

Scenic Byways and Lake Dardanelle Raigan Hughes

South Arkansas & South Central Arkansas Joel Anderson

Southern Arkansas University Amanda Anderson

Texarkana Twin Rivers Catey Hicks Lindsey

Texarkana Twin Rivers Cristi Hicks

University of Arkansas Fort Smith Stacey Jones

University of Central Arkansas Susan Setzler

White River Stephanie Isaacs

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Greater Jonesboro & Steel Capital OTeen Holly Bugos

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MASF TREASURER

Susie Morgan Managing Director, CDCM Foundation

Jamie Pafford-Gresham President/CEO, Pafford Medical Systems

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

MASF VICE TREASURER

MASF SECRETARY

Shane Broadway Vice-President for University Relations, ASU System

Danielle Crafton Crain, CWS®, CDFA™ Senior Vice President, Wealth Advisor Regions Private Wealth Management

Lauren Landers Landers Family Businesses

Janell Mason CEO, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas

Brandi Adams Owner/Trainer, Zenstudio, Fayetteville, AR

Amber Bennett-Bynum Sr. Director, Walmart Health Operations

FOUNDATION

MASF VICE CHAIR

MASF CHAIR

Stephanie Throckmorton-Duty Makeup Artist, Faces by Stephanie

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The Skokos family salutes all the young women competing in this year’s Miss Arkansas and Miss Arkansas Teen Competitions. The friendships developed, the skillsets learned, and the educational scholarships earned will make a lasting impact on each of your lives. Relax, have fun, and enjoy the experience.

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Shannon & Ted Skokos, along with The Ted & Shannon Skokos Foundation, have proudly been sponsors for 21 years and contributed more than $245,000 toward the advancement of ladies competing in the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Organization. Partial list of recipients :

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CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

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The Asher Ray Mentor Award

Given By Maggie Benton Counce and Family In memory of Maggie's loyal friend and Diamond State Princess, Asher Brooklyn Ray, we are pleased to award the Asher Ray Mentor Scholarship! This $1,000 scholarship provided by the Benton Family highlights special relationships between Miss Arkansas Diamond State Princesses and their Miss Arkansas Contestant/Mentor. Princesses were asked to submit a letter of recommendation on behalf of their mentors and the winner will be selected

by Susan and Justin Ray, proud parents of Asher.

The award will be given to the contestant that they believe best represents what the DSP program stands for - mentorship, love, care, and friendship between a contestant and her DSP.

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JESSIE WARD BENNETT

DR. ASHLEN BATSON THOMASON

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“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

Sponsored by Sharon and Johnny Bale Bill Tarkington served as co-chairman of the Miss Arkansas Wardrobe Committee,1972-1982.

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KATV is proud to be the broadcast partner of the Miss Arkansas competition!

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MISS ARKANSAS EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION ALSO KNOWN AS MAEDA

MAEDA STORE HOURS

VISIT US ON THE ORCHESTRA LEVEL! Open one hour before the Preliminary shows start: Tuesday-Thursday 2-3pm & 6-7pm Friday and Saturday, Finals:Open 6-7pm

2021 MAEDA SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS MISS - SERVICE ABOVE SELF AWARDS

PRELIMINARY NIGHT WINNERS Gracie Stover - Diamond Lakes Sydney Wendfeldt - Arkansas Valley Ellie Stafford - Northeast Arkansas Haley Morton - Central Arkansas

OVERALL WINNER Gracie Stover-Diamond Lakes

TEEN - ALPHA PRELIMINARY NIGHT WINNERS Preliminary 1: Fitness Award (tie): Central Arkansas OT Haley Shourd and Greater Hot Springs OT Addi Rae Dowdy Evening Gown: Conway’s OT Kenlsey Flynn Talent (tie): City Light’s OT Lindsay Hague and Heartland’s OT Haven Williams Preliminary 2: Fitness: Heartland’s OT Haven Williams Evening Gown: Greater Hot Spring’s OT Addi Rae Dowdy Talent: River City’s OT Marie Kershaw Preliminary 3: Fitness: (tie) Historic Batesville’s OT Jordan Young and Ozark Highland’s OT Brenna Ralston Evening Gown: Southern Arkansas University’s OT Kenleigh Garner Talent: Greater Hot Springs OT Addi Rae Dowdy

KENNEDY NIDA A SERVANT'S HEART AWARD Greater Jonesboro's OT Erica Parker Lights of the Delta's OT Counts Shanks

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2022 SCHOLARSHIPS MISS Service Above Self $500.00 each preliminary night (Alpha, Sigma, Mu) Overall Service Above Self in the amount of $1,000 Provided 20 Miss Arkansas candidates $150 each for their *Spotfund account TEEN 6th – 10th Semi-Finalists @ $300.00 each Alpha Preliminary Awards for $100.00 per award for each phase each preliminary night Co-sponsoring the Kennedy Nida A Servant’s Heart Award in the amount of $250.00

TOTAL AWARDS FOR 2022: $8150

IN 2021, MAEDA AWARDED 20 MISS CANDIDATES $150 TOWARD THEIR STATE REQUIRED *SPOTFUND ACCOUNT

WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! Each year we are able to increase scholarship dollars through your support. Find a special something for your favorite Queen, Prince or Princess and support scholarships!

You shop and we give.

ALL PROCEEDS FROM STORE SALES PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS

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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Whitney Williams Miss Arkansas 2021

Darynne Dahlem Miss Arkansas 2019

Claudia Raffo Miss Arkansas 2018

Maggie Benton Miss Arkansas 2017

A m y C ra i n Miss Arkansas 2013

Kristen Glover Miss Arkansas 2011

Alyse Eady Miss Arkansas 2010

S a ra h S l o c u m Miss Arkansas 2009

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Savannah Skidmore Miss Arkansas 2016

Savvy Shields Miss Arkansas 2016 Miss America 2017

Loren McDaniel Miss Arkansas 2015

Ashton Campbell Miss Arkansas 2014

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Katie Bailey Miss Arkansas 2007

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Hannah Caldwell Wright Owner

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PRINCE & PRINCESSES Miss Arkansas & Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

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Miss Arkansas

Miss Arkansas

Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

Maddie Finn

Isabelle Foster

Chloe Dennis

Sadie Foster

Sheridan Paige Sills

Apple Blossom

Apple Blossom

Apple Blossom’s Outstanding Teen

Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University

Camdyn Elliot Jacobs

Caroline Jacobs

Adelynn Curtis

Sydney Pruitt

Ralley Pattillo

Arkansas Tech University

Arkansas Valley

Arkansas Valley’s Outstanding Teen

Boomtown

Boomtown

Braylie Socia

Madley Jo Rogers

Drew Warden

Sinah French

Lana Madison

Boomtown’s Outstanding Teen

Boomtown’s Outstanding Teen

Central Arkansas

Central Arkansas

Central Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

Laci Billings

Lindsey Doss

Gianna Watson

Laney Weathers

Olivia Tackett

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

City Lights’ Outstanding Teen

Conway

Conway

Conway

Taelor Calloway

Olivia Nowtony

Avery Boyer

Kate Glover

Kennedy Hyatt

Conway’s Outstanding Teen

Diamond Lakes

Diamond Lakes’ Outstanding Teen

Dogwood

Dogwood

Kaycie Tackett

Raegan Carlisle

Alexandra McPherson

Addison Bicker

Breallyn Mims

Dogwood’s Outstanding Teen

Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie’s Outstanding Teen

Grand Prairie’s Outstanding Teen

Greater Hot Springs

Ellee Jean Mallett

Reagan Miller

Olivia Shaddock

Landrie Strickland

Audree Ketchersid

Greater Hot Springs

Greater Hot Springs’ Outstanding Teen

Greater Hot Springs’ Outstanding Teen

Greater Jacksonville

Greater Jacksonville

Brookee Ketchersid

Olivia Maness

Scotland Winkle

Aubrey Hague

Harper McMahan

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Greater Jacksonville

Greater Jacksonville

Greater Jacksonville’s Outstanding Teen

Greater Jacksonville’s Outstanding Teen

Greater Jonesboro

Hayes McMahan

Leighton Smith

Elliott Grace Fraze

Brylee Watson

Scarlett Wagner

Greater Jonesboro’s Outstanding Teen

Greater Little Rock

Greater Little Rock’s Outstanding Teen

Henderson State University

Henderson State University

Molly McIllwain

Kherington Lyda

Addyson Easley

Eden Revels

Melody Ward

Henderson State University’s Outstanding Teen

Historic Batesville

Historic Batesville

Historic Batesville’s Outstanding Teen

Johnson County

Isabelle Hasley

Brenda Martin

Vanessa Murillo

Adlee Brady

Caroline Rowell

Lake Dardanelle

Lake Dardanelle’s Outstanding Teen

Lake Dardanelle’s Outstanding Teen

Lights of the Delta

Lights of the Delta

Brookelyn Smith

Kinley Clute

Ryen Grubbs

Collier Modelevsky

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Lights of the Delta’s Outstanding Teen

Lights of the Delta’s Outstanding Teen

Metro

Metro’s Outstanding Teen

Adaline Trent

Kennedy Ruhter

Landree Malloy

Madi Claire Trejo

Jane-Anne Reed

Natural State

Natural State’s Outstanding Teen

North Central Arkansas

North Central Arkansas

North Central Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

Caylee Guillette

Bristol Woods

Gracen Warren

Shayn Wickersham

Samira Gassama

Northeast Arkansas

Northeast Arkansas

Northeast Arkansas

Northeast Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

Ouachita Baptist University

Caroline Glover

Ella Elise Hansen

Devon Lovelace

Carsen Claire Lacer

Abigail Jones

Ouachita Baptist University

Ouachita Baptist University

Ouachita River

Ouachita River’s Outstanding Teen

Ouachita River’s Outstanding Teen

Addison Glover

Harper Glover

Payton Harriman

Graceleigh Dobbs

Stella Newton

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Ozark Highlands

Ozark Highlands’ Outstanding Teen

Ozark Mountain

Ozark Mountain’s Outstanding Teen

Mr. Zayin Basham

Zenie Jo Basham

Cora Jean Lyon

Makenley Baker

Zoey Ferguson

Ozark Mountain’s Outstanding Teen

Petit Jean Valley

Petit Jean Valley’s Outstanding Teen

Petit Jean Valley’s Outstanding Teen

Pine Valley

Jaxie Phillips

Kristyn Lynch

Elizabeth Dutton

Katherine Dutton

Kate Tribble

Pine Valley’s Outstanding Teen

River City

River City’s Outstanding Teen

River City’s Outstanding Teen

River Valley

Susie Streett

Julianne Moss

Katherine Anderson

Leighton Anderson

Caralee Tucker

River Valley’s Outstanding Teen

Scenic Byways

Scenic Byways

Scenic Byways’ Outstanding Teen

South Arkansas

JayLee Watts

Jenna Grace Hopkins

Vivian Sneed

McKenna Lepe

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

South Central Arkansas

South Central Arkansas

South Central Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

South Central Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

Josie Miller

Ella Lawson

Hallie Lawson

Morgan Tallent

Scarlett Wilson

Southeast Arkansas

Southeast Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

Southeast Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

Southern Arkansas University

Southern Arkansas University’s Outstanding Teen

Brynlee Walker

Laycee McMahon

Sumner Smart

Karoline Herron

Ava Sharpe

Southwest Arkansas

Southwest Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

Southwest Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

Spirit of Arkansas

Spirit of Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

Izabela Smith

Madison East

Harper Harris

Anna-Claire McCarter

Josey Lambert

Steel Capital

Steel Capital’s Outstanding Teen

Steel Capital’s Outstanding Teen

Sweetheart of Arkansas

Sweetheart of Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

Maggie Shoe

EmmaRae Edlemon

Eviegale McDaniel

Addie Burrows

Kani Hornbeck

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

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Texarkana Twin Rivers

Texarkana Twin Rivers

Texarkana Twin Rivers

Texarkana Twin Rivers

University of Arkansas

Shiloh Burton

Ruby Galloway

Layken Launius

Laynee Launius

Janna McEwen

University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

University of Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

University of Central Arkansas

University of Central Arkansas

Delaney Reddell

Jessica Bowser

Sadey Cate Freeman

Cittney Cannon

Anna Kate Henry

White River

White River’s Outstanding Teen

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PRINCE & PRINCESSES Miss Arkansas & Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen

CO M M IT T EE MEMB ERS

Patty Tackett Director & Choreographer

Kandis Alley Dawn Bicker Caroline Carter Sandy Carter Whitney Dutton Emma Ferguson Courtney Tackett Fose Sabrina Guillette Chloe Hicks Jennifer Hyatt Stephanie Ifland Torri Jacobs

Lauren Lauinus Tiffeny Lovelace Missy Lyda Joye Miller Mallory Sills Elizabeth Street Grace Street Teresa Tribble Hanna Walker Amanda Weathers Debbie Wilmoth Cristen Woods

SPO NSO RS Dance City, Hot Springs

Kay Hinkle, Mountain View

Emerge - Renee Lawrence Stone, Conway

Kicks, Conway

Farmers Insurance Group David Tackett, Hot Springs Farmers Insurance Group Bryan Tackett, Hot Springs Village Lee Ann Finn, Conway Denis Guillette, PE, Hot Springs Katie Henry, Conway

Lance & Cori McCarter, Hot Springs Royal We Hannah Caldwell Wright - Owner, Conway Cabot Mechanical- Smokey & Krystal McMahan, Cabot Graffiti Graffix Screen Printing & Wraps, Jacksonville

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Celebrating 17 Years Dancing with Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen!

Patty Tackett Princess Choreographer & Director

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We hang out with the best!

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Wishing all the contestants Good Luck!

Miss Arkansas & Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen

Miss Arkansas & Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen

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Each year, hundreds of young women earn quality scholarship funds for college and graduate school by entering and competing in local preliminary competitions.

To Become a candidate, you must: • • • •

Miss Arkansas: Be between the ages of 17 and 25 MAROTeen: Be between the ages of 13 and 17 Be a United States Citizen Meet eligibility and residency requirements for competing

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Arkansas is proud to have had you as our Ambassadors.

Thank you for your years of service.

Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen 2021

Shelby Cook

Miss Arkansas 2021

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ARKANSAS VALLEY

BOOMTOWN

CENTRAL ARKANSAS

CITY LIGHTS

CARLIE TUTTLE BAILEY

JORDAN YOUNG

MALLORY STUCKEY

PHELAN BURGE

PHOEBE GRACE JOHNSON

CONWAY

DIAMOND LAKES

DOGWOOD

GRAND PRARIE

GREATER HOT SPRINGS

KAMYA TACKETT

CARISSA JOY CALLICOTT

KENNEDY HOLLAND

LAUREN WATT

KENLEIGH GARNER

GREATER JACKSONVILLE

GREATER JONESBORO

GREATER LITTLE ROCK

HENDERSON STATE

HISTORIC BATESVILLE

REBECCA PADEN

ENSLEY HERINGER

KAITLYN BRAZLE

BLAISE BATSON

MELANIE JONES

LAKE DARDANELLE

LIGHTS OF THE DELTA

METRO

NATURAL STATE

NORTH CENTRAL

RYLEE SMITH

MAE ARMSTRONG

BELLA CROWE

ADDIE ELIZABETH JONES

MIA WILLIAMS

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NORTHEAST ARKANSAS

OUACHITA RIVER

OZARK HIGHLANDS

OZARK MOUNTAIN

PETIT JEAN VALLEY

SOPHIE PUCKETT

MIKALA CLENDENIN

BRIANNA BELT

MAKAYA FERGUSON

JULIANNA GARNER

PINE VALLEY

RIVER CITY

RIVER VALLEY

SCENIC BYWAYS

SOUTH ARKANSAS

ALLISON FRAZIER

STEVIE GRACE ST. JOHN

AVERY WHITTINGTON

SARAH LOMAX

HARLIE HIPP

SOUTH CENTRAL

SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIV.

SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS

SPIRIT OF ARKANSAS

ALLIE BELL

CAYLA JOHNSON

KATE SLATON-BUNNER

MARY CAROLINE SMYKLA

CHLOE HARGIS

STEEL CAPITAL

SWEETHEART OF ARKANSAS

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

WHITE RIVER

SHAWNA WHITEHURST

KARMEN LYBRAND

LILLYANNA GIGERICH

MOLLIE TINER

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As h t on C am p b el l G il 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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ANITA HEISKELL A native of Memphis, Anita Heiskell became the first African American woman to win the titles of Miss Memphis and Miss Memphis State University. She went on to place in the Top Five at the Miss Tennessee Pageant and remains a supporter of the Miss America Organization.

While making public appearances and participating in speaking engagements, she realized the importance of conducting herself in an advanced stage of social and cultural development. Today, she runs Prim, Poised and Proper, LLC. as a certified Social Graces, Etiquette, and Image Consultant in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. She has over 25 years of experience in the field of social graces, business etiquette and presentation skills. Anita is a member of several organizations, The Links, Inc., Jack and Jill of America, Inc. CHUMS Inc. and Junior League. Anita travels the country judging pageants and changing lives in the process. Today, she resides in Fort Worth, with her husband Attorney Michael Heiskell, and her sons Michael, Jr., and Mason.

MELISSA PARKS has dedicated twenty-five years to the discipline of communications holding multiple positions within Journalism, Sales, Marketing, and Health Communications. She is a proud native Arkansan who has served as a judge for multiple regional pageants for the Miss Arkansas/America organization.

SAMMY STEPHENS, JR. is a Hot Springs, Arkansas native. He moved to Arizona to pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Dance at Arizona State University. His undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock consisted of theatre arts, dance, and health science. Theatrical credits include Hair, The Wiz, To Kill A Mockingbird, and Spunk. He was also seen in Phoenix’s Black Theatre Troupe’s “Revenge of A King”. Sammy performed an excerpt of Jose Limon’s The Exiles at Arizona State University and at the Congress on Research in Dance conference in New York. Sammy has choreographed, performed, and instructed urban/hip-hop dance for over 22 years. He has instructed jazz, modern, hip-hop, and street jazz classes at various colleges. He also danced with “The Tidwell Project”, a modern dance company in Little Rock, AR as well as “Movement Source”, a modern dance company in Phoenix, AZ. He founded “Floor Rockers”, a former hip-hop dance company at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He has facilitated workshops and master classes in Arkansas, Florida, Tennessee, Iowa, and Arizona. He co-founded the Urban Movement Practices program at Arizona State University and served as adjunct faculty at Mesa Community College and Chandler Community College. He has served on national judging panels for various dance competitions for over 20 years. In addition, he has competed in Arizona State and Nevada State pageants and has won talent as well as placing top 12 at nationals.

JUDGES

Melissa received her Bachelor of Science degree in Radio/Television Journalism from Arkansas State University. She has been a reporter/producer/and anchor for multiple television news outlets across the country including KATV in Little Rock. She went on to receive her Master’s in Communications and Master’s in Business Administration. She is currently working as a marketing director for a Fortune 100 company and has held multiple positions over the past twenty years including sales and marketing. She is a staunch advocate for working women serving as a coach and mentor to many. She currently holds a national chair position for the Women’s Leaders in Action organization. She was recently admitted to Georgia State University as a PhD candidate researching Healthcare Communications. Melissa lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and two children.

CORTNIE DEVORE-BYRD is a veteran performer and director. She has received many awards in the Miss Arkansas system, including a preliminary talent award, Highest vocal award, and the Overall Non-Finalist Talent award at Miss Arkansas 2013. She has served on the court of Honor for Miss Arkansas as well as Miss Ouachita Baptist University. Cortnie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre from Ouachita Baptist University, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Henderson State University, a Master of Arts in Educational Theatre for Colleges and Communities from New York University, and recently graduated with an Educational Specialist degree from Henderson State University just last month. She has taught and directed theatre for the past 11 years with students PreK-12th grades in Arkansas, Texas, New York, and Connecticut. Her students have received numerous performance awards and accolades, with many of them receiving scholarships to study performance in college.

Cortnie currently serves as the Theatre Director and Fine Arts Facility Manager for the Beebe School District. She lives in Beebe with her husband, Daniel, and their 8-month-old daughter, Charlie.

ROY DUDLEY, a native Arkansan, is the owner and founder of Roy Dudley Estate Sales, Arkansas’s premier estate liquidation service. Roy grew up in Northwest Arkansas and attended the University of Arkansas. Roy is a certified personal property appraiser and has appraised antiques for the PBS show Antiques Roadshow, museums, and individuals.

As a first-time judge of Miss Teen Arkansas, Roy brings a fresh perspective to the judging panel. As an often-traveling Arkansan who is most at ease when he is helping others, he has developed a keen ability to draw out the best in people, no matter their age or circumstance. Roy is honored to be included in the Miss Teen Arkansas Pageant this year and looks forward to meeting the contestants, hearing their stories, and supporting their dreams. @MISSARK ANSASOT

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HISTORY

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’ OUTSTAND I NG T E E N (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

2009 Savvy Shields Fayetteville Miss Arkansas 2016 / Miss America 2017

HISTORY

HISTORY

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 2021 Shelby Cook Huntsville @MISSARK ANSASOT

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COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas Miss Arkansas' Outstanding Teen $3,000 (2 years)

Southern Arkansas University Tech Miss Arkansas' Outstanding Teen $3,000 (4 semesters) *Cannot be combined with other insitutuional scholarships

University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville Miss Arkansas' Outstanding Teen $3,000 (2 years)

*Scholarship will pay directly to the UACCB business office to cover all tuition and fees up to $3,000.

Scholarships funds cannot be issued directly to students as cash payments.

University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton Miss Arkansas' Outstanding Teen $1,000 (1 semester) 1st Runner Up $500 (1 semester)

SCHOLARSHIPS

Arkansas State Three Rivers Miss Arkansas' Outstanding Teen $1,250 per semester (2 semesters)

University of Arkansas Little Rock Miss Arkansas' Outstanding Teen $3,000 ($1,500 per semester) (Award for Freshman Year) *Applicable to tuition, fees, and room & board. Multiple year commitment.

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Gracie Stover “Lead By Example” $500 Bill Tarkington and Mike Spivey Teens in Action Winner $250 Lauren Landers Teens in Action Finalist ($100 each) $400 Camille Cathey, MAROT 2018 Genesis ($100 each) $300 Yaya’s in Honor of Tommy Lyons Overall Arrival $250 Steam Roller Blues Alpha Arrival $150 In honor of Pam Palmer Miss Arkansas Organization Miss Congenality $250 Fabulous Face $250 Stephanie Duty Photogenic $200 Danny and Suzanne Barger with You’ve Got the Look Photography Preliminary Talent ($100 each) $300 Mary Beth Byrd Royal We Preliminary Evening Gown $300 The Royal We, Hannah Wright ($100 each) $300 Miss Arkansas Executive Directors Assoc.

Preliminary Alpha Fitness ($100 each) Preliminary Alpha Talent ($100 each) $300 Miss Arkansas Executive Directors Assoc. $300 Miss Arkansas Executive Directors Assoc.

Preliminary Alpha Evening Gown ($100 each) Miss Arkansas Organization All Candidates receive $200 scholarship $4800 except TOP 15, 10 or 5 MAROT Winner - Fuel Card $1,000 Pafford Medical Services

SCHOLARSHIPS

Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen $7,000 Miss Arkansas Organization Pafford Medical Services 1st Runner Up $2,500 2nd Runner Up $2,000 Miss Arkansas Organization Royal We / Hannah Caldwell 3rd Runner Up $1,750 4th Runner Up $1,000 In honor of Sarah Cate Lay by Mark & Cathy Lay $1,500 Miss Arkansas Executive Directors Assoc.

Places 6-10 ($300 each) Places 11-15 ($200 each) $1,000 Paige Cooley Fisher Laura and Mike Stover Overall Talent $1,000 Overall Fitness $500 Addie Rae Dowdy Pafford Medical Services & Bill Tarkington Overall Interview $1,000 #lovelikeKennedy Overall Evening Gown $1,000 Village Apothecary, Inc. $1,000 Mr. Paul Montgomery Gaye Montgomery Spirit of Arkansas Overall Vocalist $500 Everyday Chef Overall Instumentalist $500 ORR Nissan Overall Dancer $500 George Kell Motors Alpha Overall Interview $200 Pafford Medical Services Non-Finalist Interview $500 Jane Slocum Frances Wilson Non-Finalist Talent $500 CJ Wilson Kennedy Nida A Servant’s Heart $750 Friends and Famly of Kennedy Nida; Miss Arkansas Executive Directors Assoc.; Miss America Scholarship Foundation; and Kennedy Nida Memorial Fund Pageants Live Favorite $200 JC Productions People’s Choice $250 Miss Arkansas Organization Sharon Bale “We Are More” $500 Bill Tarkington & Mike Spivey STAR Scholarship $600 Camille Cathey, MAROT 2018

TOTAL CASH SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE AWARDED TO TEEN: @MISSARK ANSASOT

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RED WHITE BLUE Sunday p.m. PRIVATE INTERVIEW

Monday a.m. PRIVATE INTERVIEW

Tuesday TALENT

Tuesday EVENING WEAR/ ON-STAGE QUESTION

Tuesday LIFESTYLE & FITNESS

Wednesday LIFESTYLE & FITNESS Thursday EVENING WEAR/ ON-STAGE QUESTION

Wednesday TALENT

Wednesday EVENING WEAR/ ON-STAGE QUESTION

Thursday LIFESTYLE & FITNESS

Thursday TALENT

Mallory Stuckey Boomtown Tap Dance

Kenleigh Garner Greater Hot Springs Vocal

Avery Whittington River Valley Tap Dance

Lauren Watt Grand Prairie Lyrical Dance

Phoebe Grace Johnson City Lights Vocal

Lillyanna Gigerich University of Arkansas Vocal

Mary Caroline Smykla Southwest Arkansas TapDance

Blaise Batson Henderson State University Jazz Dance

Rylee Smith Lake Dardanelle Acro Lyrical Dance

Mollie Tiner White River Vocal

Mia Williams North Central Arkansas Lyrical Dance

Sarah Lomax Scenic Byways Jazz Dance

Kennedy Holland Dogwood Vocal

Brianna Belt Ozark Highlands Tap Dance

Addie Elizabeth Jones Natural State Piano

Cayla Johnson Southeast Arkansas Acro Jazz Dance

Julianne Garner Petit Jean Valley Lyrical Dance

Mikala Clendenin Ouachita River Vocal

Kaitlyn Brazle Greater Little Rock Jazz Dance

Kate Slaton-Bunner Southern Arkansas University Vocal

KaMya Tackett Conway Lyrical Dance

Makaya Ferguson Ozark Mountain Speed Painting

Karmen Lybrand Sweetheart of Arkansas Vocal

Harlie Hipp South Arkansas Tap Dance

Stevie Grace St. John River City Vocal

Carlie Tuttle Bailey Apple Blossom Contemporary Dance

Bella Crowe Metro Vocal

Allie Bell South Central Arkansas Jazz Dance

Chloe Hargis Spirit of Arkansas Tap Dance

Ensley Heringer Greater Jonesboro Vocal

Allison Frazier Pine Valley Musical Theatre / Vocal

Rebecca Paden Greater Jacksonville Vocal

Melanie Jones Historic Batesville Tap Dance

Jordan Young Arkansas Valley Jazz Dance

Shawna Whitehurst Steel Capital Vocal

Phelan Burge Central Arkansas Lyrical Dance

Mae Armstong Lights of the Delta Lyrical Dance

Carissa Joy Callicott Diamond Lakes Piano

Sophie Puckett Northeast Arkansas Tap Dance @MISSARK ANSASOT

GROUPINGS

Sunday a.m. PRIVATE INTERVIEW

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W O W ! What a life changing

of you. Whitney, thank you for being the big sister I never had! I love you always and I am so grateful we got to experience this year together.

To the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen class of 2022 and to the Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen class of 2021 you have brought me some of my closest friends and I could not be more thankful for each and everyone of you. Thank you for being such a huge part of my journey I love you all.

To my mom, dad, brothers, Meemaw and friends you have been my biggest supporters and I would be lost without you. Thank you for being my rock, for being there on the good days and the bad days. I wouldn’t be the woman I am today without you all. My heart is so full with gratitude. I love you guys so much. Finally, to God I give thanks to you for absolutely everything. The opportunity that has been given me this year was life changing and one I will cherish forever.

FAREWELL

year. I truly do not have the words to describe how incredibly thankful I am for the people, experiences and the opportunities this organization has given me. Everyone that is a part of the Miss Arkansas Organization is top notch, from our fabulous board of directors to our outstanding sponsors.

I want to start by saying a huge thank you to the Houseworth and Whitener families for loving me unconditionally and opening up your homes to me. I would also like to give a special thank you to Abby Houseworth Whitener for becoming one of my closest friends and biggest mentors. I love you always.

CJ, thank you for always keeping me on track and making sure everything moves smoothly. Mr. Dennis, thank you for believing in me and supporting me since day one. You have no idea how thankful I am for you! I love you so very much! Sandon Williams, Emily Rains, Brett Harris, and Allyce Johnson…I have absolutely no words to say…..but thank you. Thank you for believing in me, pushing me to be the best version of myself, and for becoming not only part of my family, but also some of my closet friends. This year truly would not have happened without the four

Arkansas, thank you for allowing me to serve you this year. It truly has been the greatest and most rewarding honor of my life. Always remember to be a light and an outlet to those around you and always remember to Be The Change.

Forever Yours,

Shelby Cook

Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen 2021 @MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Contemporary Dance “Two” Social Impact Initiative: The Heart of the Matter: Educating Others on the Signs of Early Heart Disease Parents: Carla Tuttle Bailey and Kenneth Bailey Hometown: Berryville School: Huntsville High School Sponsors: Miss Apple Blossom Scholarship Organization

TuttleBailey

Apple Blossom

CARLIE

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Talent: Jazz Dance “Like That” Social Impact Initiative: Get Up Get Active!

Parents: David and Toi Young Hometown: Batesville School: Southside Charter High School Sponsors: Johnson County Peach Festival

ARKANSAS VALLEY

JORDAN

Young @MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Tap Dance “Respect” Social Impact Initiative: Love the Skin You’re In: Melanoma Prevention & Awareness Parents: Brad & Tracy Stuckey Hometown: Rison School: Rison High School Sponsors:

Wilson Brothers Lumber Company Cleveland County Auto Parts Wildcat Storage Rison Starz Dance Academy Cleveland County Herald Brad & Tracy Stuckey

BOOMTOWN

M A L LO RY

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Stuckey

Talent: Lyrical Dance “Courage” Social Impact Initiative: Open Your Homes, Save Some Lives Parents: Jennifer Overton and Dr. Carlton Burge Hometown: Little Rock School: Auburn University Sponsors: Carlton Burge Psychological Services

CENTRAL ARKANSAS

PHELAN

Burge @MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Vocal “The Prayer” Social Impact Initiative: Full STEAM Ahead Parents: Dr. Anthony and Mrs. Denise Johnson Hometown: Little Rock School: Mount St. Mary Academy Sponsors: Arkansas Pediatric Clinic Arkansas Laser Dynamics

CITY LIGHTS

P H O E B E G R ACE 204

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Johnson

Talent: Lyrical Dance “This is Me” Social Impact Initiative: Mental Garden: Growing Positive Mindsets for Our Youth Parents: Tia Proctor-Tackett Maurice Tackett Jr. Hometown: Sherwood School: Sylvan Hills Junior High Sponsors: Parents

CONWAY

K A M YA

Tackett

@MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Piano “Pirates of the Caribbean” Social Impact Initiative: Teen Advocates for Better Mental Health with S.W.A.G. Parents: Robert and M’Shay Callicott Hometown: Bryant School:: Bryant High School

Diamond Lakes

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Callicott

Talent: Vocal “Bridge Over Troubled Water” Social Impact Initiative: Compassion Legacy: Advocating for Youth with Special Needs Parents: Sean and Katie Holland Hometown: Greenwood School: Ouachita Baptist University Sponsors:

Michael and Toni Lindsey Family Miss Dogwood Outstanding Teen Board Sean and Katie Holland Sidney and Mary Jackson

Dogwood

K E N N E DY

Holland @MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Lyrical Dance “You Say” Social Impact Initiative: F.L.Y. First Love Yourself Promoting Positive Body Image Parents: Keith and Shannon Watt Hometown: Kingsland School: Fordyce High School

Grand Prairie

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Talent: Vocal “Defying Gravity” Social Impact Initiative: Give LIFE: Organ Donation Awareness Parents: Chris & Carey Garner Lenzy & Anthony Brunet Hometown: Hot Springs School: Lakeside High School Sponsors: Parents

Garner

Greater Hot Springs

KENLEIGH

@MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Vocal “For Good” Social Impact Initiative: Answering the CALL: Children of Arkansas Loved for a Lifetime Parents: Scott and Lisa Paden Hometown: Little Rock School: The Baptist Preparatory School Sponsors: Miss Greater Jacksonville Scholarship Association Scott and Lisa Paden

Greater Jacksonville

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Paden

Talent: Vocal “Rise Up” Social Impact Initiative: Eat Well to Feel Well Parents: Sarah and Ryan Heringer Hometown: Jonesboro School: Annie Camp Junior High Sponsors: Sarah and Ryan Heringer

Heringer

Greater Jonesboro

ENSLEY

@MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Jazz Dance “A Friend Like Me” Social Impact Initiative: Commit Fully to Not Bully Parents: Eugene Brazle and Yolanda Gafford Hometown: El Dorado School: Parkers Chapel High School Sponsors: The Malone FamilyIn Memory of Barbara Brown

Greater Little Rock

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Brazle

Talent: Jazz Dance “Feeling Good” Social Impact Initiative: CASE: Children’s Advocacy through Support and Education Parents: Blake and Jill Batson Hometown: Arkadelphia School: Arkadelphia High School Sponsors: Henderson State University Beene’s Towing & Recovery

Batson

Henderson State University

BLAISE

@MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Tap Dance “Train Wreck” Social Impact Initiative: Everyone Deserves a Fresh Start Parents: Craig and Angee Jones Hometown: Walnut Ridge School: Walnut Ridge High School Sponsors: White River Pageant Association

Historic Batesville

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Jones

Talent: Acro Lyrical “Stand In The Light” Social Impact Initiative: Hope Is Where It’s AT - AT Awareness Parents: Kristen Grubbs and Jeremy Smith Hometown: Conway School: Conway Junior High Sponsors: Mom, Ryen, Papa Lynn and Nana Reta, Papa Lloyd and Nana Kay

Lake Dardanelle

RYLEE

Smith

@MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Lyrical Dance “Scars to Your Beautiful” Social Impact Initiative: Be.YOU.tiful: Be YOU to the Fullest Parents: Greg and Kristina Armstrong Hometown: Jacksonville School: Homeschool Sponsors: Greg and Kristina Armstrong, Northeast Arkansas Scholarship Organization, JAX Gymnastics, Jacksonville Dance Company, Graffiti Graffix

Armstrong

Lights of the Delta

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Talent: Vocal-Italian Aria “O Mio Babbino Caro” Social Impact Initiative: Voices for Choices: Advocating for Teen Health Parents: Aaron & Amber Crowe Hometown: Benton School: Benton High School Sponsors: Everett Auto Group

METRO

BELLA

Crowe

@MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Piano “I’m Still Standing” Social Impact Initiative: Bright Beginnings Books Parents: Marcus and Angela Jones Hometown: Harrison School: University of Arkansas Sponsors: Jones Physical Therapy

Natural State

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Jones

Talent: Lyrical Dance “Light Of The World” Social Impact Initiative: “Just One Drop” Type 1 Diabetes Awareness Parents: April & Sean Williams Hometown: Mountain Home School: Mountain Home High School Sponsors: DeAtley Dental Care

Williams

North Central

MIA

@MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Tap Dance “Blue Suede Shoes” Social Impact Initiative: H.O.P.E. Helping Other People Every Day Parents: Bob and Laura Puckett Hometown: Jonesboro School: Valley View High School Sponsors: Bob and Laura Puckett

Northeast Arkansas

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Puckett

Talent: Vocal “Part of Your World” Social Impact Initiative: Speak Up and Save a Life Parents: Johnny & Michelle Clendenin Hometown: Hot Springs School: Lakeside High School Sponsors: Johnny Clendenin Anesthesia PLLC

Ouachita River

MIKALA

Clendenin @MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Tap Dance “Beggin’” Social Impact Initiative: Vibrant Minds: The Arts and Mental Health Parents: LeAnn Hackler Chad Belt Hometown: Alma School: Greenwood High School Sponsors: Ozark Highlands Pageant Association

Ozark Highlands

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Belt

Talent: Speed Painting “Church Clap” Social Impact Initiative: Rare is Beautiful Parents: Matt and Megan Ferguson Hometown: Huntsville School: Huntsville High School Sponsors: About You Salon and Spa H1AG church Jete Dance Company Prospects Baseball Training Academy

Ozark Mountain

M A K AYA

Ferguson

@MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Lyrical Dance “I Can Only Imagine” Social Impact Initiative: Food Allergy Awareness: Ask, Adapt, Include Parents: David and Rhonda Garner Hometown: White Hall School: White Hall High School

Petit Jean Valley

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Garner

Talent: Musical Theater “So Much Better” Social Impact Initiative: Confidently You University: Advocating for Confidence Within Arkansas’ Youth Parents: John and Stacee Frazier Hometown: Russellville School: Russellville High School Sponsors: Family and Friends

Pine Valley

ALLISON

Frazier

@MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Vocal “Never Enough” Social Impact Initiative: Fine Arts for All Parents: Steve and Lisa St. John Hometown: Rogers School: Bentonville High School

River City

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Grace St. John

Talent: Tap Dance “Don’t Stop Me Now” Social Impact Initiative: Speak Up and Speak Out Parents: Drs. Gary and Rebecca Whittington Hometown: Van Buren School: Northridge Middle School Sponsors: Medi-Quik Pharmacy

River Valley

AV E RY

Whittington @MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Jazz Dance “Confident” Social Impact Initiative: The G.I.F.T of Time: Living and Eating Healthy Doesn’t have to be Expensive Parents: Loren and Cathy Lomax Hometown: Russellville School: Russellville High School Sponsors: Loren and Cathy Lomax

Scenic Byways

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Lomax

Talent: Tap Dance “Doctor Jazz” Social Impact Initiative: Purposely Positive Parents: Mike & Stacie Hipp Hometown: White Hall School: Ouachita Baptist University Sponsors: Family, Friends, and Miss South Arkansas/ South Central Arkansas Organization

South Arkansas

HARLIE

Hipp

@MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Jazz Dance “Hit Me With A Hot Note” Social Impact Initiative: Finish What He Started: Opioid Abuse Awareness Parents: Rob and Kara Bell Hometown: Conway School: Conway High School Sponsors: Miss South Arkansas/ South Central Arkansas Organization Lenderman Dental

South Central

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Bell

Talent: Acro Jazz Dance “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” Social Impact Initiative: Finding a Friend: The Importance of Mentoring Today’s Youth Parents: Clayton and Aimee Johnson Hometown: Pine Bluff School: Rison High School Sponsors:

Buddy and Diane Johnson, Leonard and Randye Carter, Charlie and Jenna Combs, Corey and Tasha West, Brandon and Sherry Carter, Rison Starz Dance Academy, Wendy Keller Hall, Nancy Bates, Ashley Michelle Fox, Eloise Worlow, Counseling and Family Therapy Center of Harrison, Corey and Tasha West

Southeast Arkansas

C AY L A

Johnson @MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Vocal “Popular” Social Impact Initiative: Kindness: A Helpful Heart Parents: Carrie Slaton Ben Ball Hometown: Magnolia School: Magnolia High School Sponsors: Elite Fitness

Slaton-Bunner

Southern Arkansas UnivERSITY

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Talent: Tap Dance “Baby, I’m a Star” Social Impact Initiative: 1 of a Kind: Encouraging Others on Their Mental Health Journey Parents: Misti and John Smykla Hometown: Pine Bluff School: White Hall High School Sponsors: Smykla Family Sylvia’s Pizzeria Diana Millenbaugh Looking Good Kevin Bonnette State Farm Insurance Kyle Stone Shelter Insurance

Southwest Arkansas

MARY CAROLINE

Smykla @MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Tap Dance “Great Balls of Fire” Social Impact Initiative: Arts and SMARTS Parents: Brian and Heather Hargis Hometown: Woodlawn School: Woodlawn High School Sponsors: Friends and Family

Hargis

SPIRIT OF ARKANSAS

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Talent: Vocal “American Honey” Social Impact Initiative: The Challenge of Dyslexia Parents: Shawn and Kristin Whitehurst Hometown: Jonesboro School:: Westside High School Sponsors: Shawn and Kristin Whitehurst

STEEL CAPITAL

SH AW N A

Whitehurst @MISSARK ANSASOT

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Talent: Vocal “God Help the Outcasts” Social Impact Initiative: A Call to Connect: Bridging America’s Language Gap Parents: Scott and Kayla Lybrand Hometown: Little Rock School: Ouachita Baptist University Sponsors: Value Stream Commercial Services Scott and Kayla Lybrand

Lybrand

SWEETHEART OF ARKANSAS

KARMEN 236

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Talent: Vocal “Someone Like You” Social Impact Initiative: Listen-Just Hold On: Advocating for Mental Health Parents: Craig and Lacy Gigerich Hometown: Fort Smith School: Greenwood High School

Gigerich

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