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Miss Missouri Volunteer Miss Missouri Teen Volunteer
from February 4, 2022
by Ladue News
RED CARPET EVENT
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Photos and story by Christina Kling-Garrett
Contestants for the first tandem Miss Missouri Volunteer and Miss Missouri Teen Volunteer pageant (planned to be an annual event) wowed guests and judges at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center on Jan. 8. After contestants (each in her best “winter chic” wear) walked the red carpet, they fielded questions from emcees Amber Johansen and Jillian McKay about their volunteer platforms. At the pageant, 11 Miss Missouri Teen and 12 Miss Missouri contestants vied in talent, evening gown, and fitness and wellness events, as well as a private interview. Greta Clark, Miss Forest Park Teen, was crowned Miss Missouri Teen Volunteer. Victoria Shore, Miss Mizzou Volunteer, was crowned Miss Missouri Volunteer. Clark’s platform supports the Ronald McDonald House: Built by Kindness initiative, and Shore’s focuses on Women in Media: Representation, Empowerment and Media Literacy. Family and close friends attended the gala, as did five judges.
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The inaugural Miss Missouri Volunteer pageant exceeded my highest expectations. It was truly focused on making the event all about the 23 outstanding young women that competed and the 11 princesses. I am so appreciative of every person who contributed to the $25,000 in scholarships and the $10,000 package of sponsorships. With the fabulous board and other volunteers we have, we produced a first-class event that made me proud!”
Miss Missouri Volunteer contestants
Miss Missouri Teen Volunteer contestants
Victoria Shore, Miss Mizzou Volunteer Ashley Perry, Audrianna Hebron, Shaelyn Matkins Tricia and Jaclyn Sexauer, Anita and Hayley Lewis
BJ Lange, Michael Ramey, Tracy Hinson, Hannah Matlock, Robert Yocham Dana, Grace, Greta, and Patrick Clark
Riley Obertino, Miss St. Louis County Volunteer Halie Hebron, Miss Fleur de Lis Volunteer
Valentine’s
GIFT GUIDE
By Maggie Peters
Chesterfield Valley Nursery
16825 N. Outer 40 Road, 636-532-9307, chesterfieldvalleynursery.com Take your floral gift-giving to the next level with a houseplant this Valentine’s Day! Cut flowers are beautiful but have a short life span. Show your lasting love with the lasting gift of a living houseplant from Chesterfield Valley Nursery.
Genovese Jewelers
12460 Olive Blvd., 314-878-6203, genovesejewelers.com Wow the one you love this Valentine’s Day with this 14-karat white gold Gabriel Co. diamond right-hand ring from Genovese Jewelers. This 10.5 mm-wide ring features scrolls containing round diamonds at 0.65-carat total weight.
Petals Patio & Garden, 9757 Clayton Road, 314-942-1536, www.galeehenderson.com The perfect gift for your St. Louis Valentine! Learn the history and architecture of St. Louis with this pictorial read, through the works of 20th-century architect Gale E. Henderson. The book, compiled by his granddaughter Catherine Kerr, is available both on the internet and at Petals Patio & Garden in Ladue.
Saint Louis Ballet
Touhill Performing Arts Center, One University Blvd., 314-534-1111 (for tickets), stlouisballet.org Saint Louis Ballet shows off its grace and athleticism with a ballet by director Gen Horiuchi, company favorite “Oasis” by Tom Gold and Peter Martins’ rarely performed “Hallelujah Junction.” Bring somebody you love for this special Valentine’s series!
ARTS & CULTURE
64 Local Eats 65 Ready Readers 66 Arts Speak 67 FEATURE: Luxe Date Night
