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“I’m still in shock. I woke up this morning and thought that I had to compete again and realized, ‘No, it’s all over.’” -HOLLY BRAND 2021 Miss Mississippi upon winning the title

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Miss All America City

Miss Barnes Crossing

Kaylin Costello

LaRhonda Mack

Hometown: Tupelo Talent: Baton Education: Mississippi State University

Hometown: Bolton Talent: Piano Education: Mississippi College

Ambition: Sports Psychologist

Ambition: Nursing/Nurse Tech

Social Impact Initiative: Movement Matters

Social Impact Initiative: Fire Safety Campaign

Miss Deep South

Miss Delta

Ally Hopper

Camille Green

Hometown: Oxford Talent: Dance Education: University of Mississippi

Hometown: Purvis Talent: Vocal Education: Mississippi State University

Ambition: Attorney

Ambition: Agriculture Policy Lobbyist

Social Impact Initiative: Attacking Addiction

Social Impact Initiative: Grow Mississippi: Agriculture Education

Miss Delta Crossroads Madeleine Thompson

Miss Delta State University Presley Jackson

Hometown: Alabaster, Ala. Talent: Baton Education: Mississippi State University

Hometown: Isola Talent: American Sign Language Education: Delta State University

Ambition: Work for Southern Living magazine Social Impact Initiative: Trust Your Gut

Ambition: Speech Language Pathologist Social Impact Initiative: Say Dyslexia

Miss Fairpark

Miss Golden Triangle

Hunter Rush

Maddie Stevens

Hometown: Columbiana, Ala. Talent: Baton Education: Mississippi State University

Hometown: Anguilla Talent: Vocal Education: Delta State University

Ambition: Chemical Engineer

Ambition: Registered Nurse

Social Impact Initiative: Read to Succeed

Social Impact Initiative: Adopt Don’t Shop

Miss Greenville

Miss Gulf Coast

Angel Gail Lang

Katelyn Perry

Hometown: Lumberton Talent: Piano Education: Mississippi State University Ambition: Fashion Buyer Social Impact Initiative: PRESTON STRONG

Hometown: Gulfport Talent: Vocal Education: Graduate of University of Southern Mississippi Ambition: Public Relations/Business Owner Social Impact Initiative: Children’s Miracle Network

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Miss Hattiesburg

Miss Heartland

Vivian O’Neal

Landry Payne

Hometown: Hattiesburg Talent: Dance Education: Graduate student at University of Southern Mississippi Ambition: University President Social Impact Initiative: CapABLE

Miss Hinds Community College Tiara Jackson Hometown: Terry Talent: Vocal Education: Hinds Community College

Hometown: Philadelphia Talent: Vocal Education: Mississippi University for Women Ambition: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Social Impact Initiative: Food 4 Thought

Miss Jones County Karsyn Ulmer

Ambition: News Anchor

Hometown: Laurel Talent: Vocal Education: University of Southern Mississippi Ambition: Nonprofit CEO

Social Impact Initiative: Lupus Foundation

Social Impact Initiative: Joyce’s Journey

Miss Leaf River Valley

Miss Lee County

Charity Lockridge

Avery-Claire Littleton

Hometown: Vicksburg Talent: Vocal Education: Graduate of Hinds Community College Ambition: Dental Hygienist Social Impact Initiative: Project Smile

Miss Midtown-Pointe

Hometown: Tupelo Talent: Piano Education: Mississippi State University Ambition: Licensed Prosthetic and Orthotist Social Impact Initiative: Be the Match

Connor Dowdell

Miss Mississippi State University Emmie Perkins

Hometown: Oxford Talent: Dance Education: University of Mississippi

Hometown: Hattiesburg Talent: Vocal Education: Mississippi State University

Ambition: Dermatologist

Ambition: Entertainer/Music Producer

Social Impact Initiative: Science Sisters

Social Impact Initiative: Music is Medicine

Miss Natchez Trace

Miss New South

Alyssa Rogers

Meredith Sides

Hometown: Hattiesburg Talent: Lyrical Dance Education: University of Mississippi Medical Center Ambition: Clinical Analyst

Hometown: Hartselle, Ala. Talent: Vocal Education: University of Mississippi

Social Impact Initiative: Shining Lights

Social Impact Initiative: Love is Action

Ambition: Speech Pathologist

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Miss Pearl River Community College

Miss Pearl River Valley

Hannah Smith

Rebekah Williams

Hometown: Carriere Talent: Dance Education: Pearl River Community College Ambition: Attorney Social Impact Initiative: Mental Health Awareness

Hometown: Purvis Talent: Dance Education: Mississippi State University Ambition: Superintendent Social Impact Initiative: Invisible People: No One Deserves to be Unseen

Miss Pine Belt

Miss Presley Heights

McKay Lee Bray

Dariyel Johnson

Hometown: Leakesville Talent: Vocal Education: University of Mississippi

Hometown: Oxford Talent: Vocal Education: University of Mississippi

Ambition: Healthcare Administrator

Ambition: News Anchor

Social Impact Initiative: Inspiring People to Pitch In

Social Impact Initiative: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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Miss Red Hills

Miss Riverbend

Rachel Graham

Kayla Braswell

Ambition: CEO

Hometown: Holcomb Talent: Vocal Education: Mississippi School for the Fine Arts Ambition: Music Therapist

Social Impact Initiative: Youth Mental Education

Social Impact Initiative: Songs for Smiles

Hometown: Clinton Talent: Classical Ballet Education: Mississippi College

Miss Southern Oaks

Miss Starkville

Angela Alexander

Lydia Bishop

Hometown: Cleveland Talent: Vocal Education: University of Mississippi

Hometown: Conehatta Talent: Jazz Dance Education: Mississippi State University

Ambition: Attorney

Ambition: Marketing Specialist

Social Impact Initiative: A Sister’s Hope

Social Impact Initiative: End It Movement

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Miss Tupelo

Miss University

Morgan Harris

Abigail Church

Hometown: Jackson Talent: Dance Education: Southern University and A&M College Ambition: Broadcast Journalist/Attorney

Hometown: Mobile, Ala. Talent: Jazz Dance Education: University of Mississippi

Social Impact Initiative: Life is Why - American Heart Association

Social Impact Initiative: Positively Purposed

Ambition: Real Estate Attorney

Miss University of Southern Mississippi Leah Kat Adcox Hometown: Poplarville Talent: Vocal Education: University of Southern Mississippi Ambition: Media Specialist/ Entrepreneur Social Impact Initiative: Crushing Labels: The Mosaic Initiative

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MISS MISSISSIPPI PRINCESSES 20222019 MISS MISSISSIPPI BELLES & BEAUS

BY THEIR SIDE Miss Mississippi’s Magnolia Belles, Beaus serve their contestants and the competition

All-America City

ELLA FRANCES BROOKS

BELLE GRACE COOLEY

LYLA ELIZABETH MCMILLIN

Barnes Crossing

SAILOR JOY ALDISON

AVA BIANCA NORMAN NEW

STELLA EVE GOUGH

Deep South

ANNALISE ELIZABETH HENRY

KATHARINE CAMPBELL

WAVERLY STRANGE

Miss Mississippi

Delta

MARY LIDDY WYATT

AZLYN PENN

JOSIE GRANTHAM

KYLEIGH LOU PHILLIPS

Miss Mississippi MARY BECKETT MORGAN

Miss Mississippi CHARLOTTE AMBORN

he 2022 Miss Mississippi Competition crowned more than 130 belles and beaus Saturday at the Vicksburg Convention Center. The Miss Mississippi Corp. Belle and Beau Program is geared for young girls and boys from ages 7 to 10. The purpose of the program is to mentor children who have an interest in someday competing in or working on the Miss Mississippi Competition and promoting community service. The current Miss Mississippi Competition local titleholders serve as mentors to their belles and beaus and all Magnolia Belles and Beaus participate in some aspect of the stage production numbers which are part of a major live television show. The belles and beaus have the opportunity, as provided by the local directors and local titleholders, to be part of their respective titleholder’s year. They are encouraged to attend assemblies and meetings where the local titleholder speaks and/ or performs. The local titleholder is encouraged to engage the belles and beaus in any activity that she can to make them feel a part of her year as they prepare for the Miss Mississippi Competition.

Delta Crossroads

Delta State University

BRELYNS HALES

LYLA KERR

ROBIN ELIZABETH WEAVER

ELIZABETH MANNING

RYLEIGH PARKER HOLECEK

Delta State University

Fairpark

Golden Triangle

BLAIRE PACE GEORGE

ANA BARRETT REED

ISABELLE LAMON GREENLEE

LAYLA SPRATT

ELIZAFAYE CARROLL

Golden Triangle

Greenville

LONDON ELYSE MABRY

MOLLIE RUTH DEW

ALAYA ALYSIA SORRELS

GERI ANNE WALLER

WRENLEIGH CARR

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MISS MISSISSIPPI PRINCESSES 20222019 MISS MISSISSIPPI BELLES & BEAUS

Gulf Coast

Hattiesburg

AUBREE MONE’ HUDSON

EVAN PERRY

SANIYAH JORDAN

CHANDLER GRACE HUNT

MILLIE BERRY

Hattiesburg

Heartland

Hinds Community College

MOLLY HOLMES

KATIE JAMES

LILY CARSYN BARRETT

WILLA KATE BAYSINGER

LANEY WEEKS

Hinds Community College

Jones County

MILEY SWANCEY

LONDYN GRACE TORREY

AMYAH WALKER

CORA MEI MCKINNION

MCKENZIE OLSON

Leaf River Valley

Lee County

MALAURIE ADANNA BENNETT

RAELYN JANAE MACK

ADDISYN GRADY

ANNSLEY MADELYN RUT

BELLA LOFTON BERRY

Lee County

Midtown Pointe

Mississippi State

LUCY ANN MARTIN

MADALEN RUTH CROSBY

MCKEE DAVIS

MOLLEE-PACE HOLIMAN

ADDYSON REESE HARDAWAY

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2022 MISS MISSISSIPPI BELLES & BEAUS

Mississippi State

Natchez Trace

LYNNLEE KING

OLIVIA LEE

MARY HELEN BRADLEY

LYNLEE RHODES MCMILLIN

REESSE LYONS

New South

EMMA LANDRUM

LANEY REA

New South

Pearl River

SARAH ELLIS MYERS

HARPER HERRIN

Pearl River

ZOE SMITH

PRESLEY BLAIR FALVEY

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Pearl River Valley

Pine Belt

AVA CATHERINE HENRY

BENTLEY ALEXIS DEARMAN

PATTY LEWIS

ADDISON ADELL ATWOOD

BAILEY STANFORD BEARD

Pine Belt

Presley Heights

Red Hills

JOSIE ELIZABETH BEARD

ELLA LEIGHANNE BURKE

ELLA BRYNN PYRON

MALLORY WILLIAMS

LENORA RUTH PYLATE

Red Hills LOGAN RYAN ELLIS

Red Hills RILEYANNE EMERSON SMITHHART

Riverbend

ALSTYNN BRILEY ARENDALE

ELIZABETH GRACE PIERCE

LILLIE HAYDEN ADAMS

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Southern Oaks

Starkville

MARY KATHRYN RHINEWALT

MARY MAC MABRY

CHARLIANNE RAE HUNT

ELLA DEEN MCGARRITY

OLIVIA WIGLEY

Starkville

Tupelo

University

BELLA WILSON

EMMA ELLIS

HOLLY WARE

MADELEINE GRACE MCRAE

ELIZA WEIR MCGEE

University

University of Southern Mississippi

EMMA EASTER

LYLA ADELE DENEVAN

JORGIA SCHRADER

PRESLEY PETERSON

RELLAH HARIEL

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PAST MISS MISSISSIPPI WINNERS 2021 - Holly Brand, Meridian 2020 - Mary Margeret Hyer, Hattiesburg 2019 - Mary Margeret Hyer, Hattiesburg 2018 - Asya Branch, Booneville 2017 - Anne Elizabeth Buys, Vicksburg 2016 - Laura Lee Lewis, Brookhaven 2015 - Hannah Roberts, Mount Olive 2014 - Jasmine Murray, Columbus 2013 - Chelsea Rick, Fulton 2012 - Marie Wicks, Ocean Springs 2011 - Mary Margaret Roark, Cleveland 2010 - Sarah Beth James, Madison 2009 - Anna Tadlock, Brandon 2008 - Christine Kozlowski, D’Iberville 2007 - Kimberly Morgan, Taylor 2006 - Taryn Foshee, Clinton 2005 - Kristian Dambrino, Grenada 2004 - Jalin Wood, Waynesboro 2003 - Allison Kellogg, Madison 2002 - Jennifer Adcock, Hattiesburg 2001 - Becky Pruett, Laurel 2000 - Christy May, Pontotoc 1999 - Heather Soriano, Philadelphia 1998 - Melinda King, Waynesboro

1997 - Myra Barginear, Grenada 1996 - Kari Litton, Pontotoc 1995 - Monica Louwerens, Greenville 1994 - Rebecca Blouin, Batesville 1993 - Lenena Holder, Booneville 1992 - Kandace Williams, Tupelo 1991 - Missy Hurdle, Holly Springs 1990 - Beth Howell, Clinton 1989 - Cherry Busby, Tupelo 1988 - Carla Haag, Hattiesburg 1987 - Toni Seawright, Moss Point 1986 - Kimberly McGuffee, Mendenhall *1985 - Susan Akin, Meridian 1985 - Nan Sumrall, Hattiesburg 1984 - Kathy Manning, Drew 1983 - Wanda Gayle Geddie, Hattiesburg 1982 - Dianne Evans, Taylorsville 1981 - Karen Hopson, Vicksburg 1980 - Donna Pope, McNeil *1979 - Cheryl Prewitt, Ackerman 1979 - Sherye Simmons, Jackson 1978 - Cheri Brown, Meridian 1977 - Mary Donnelly, Oxford 1976 - Bobbye Wood, Hattiesburg

1975 - Mollie Magee, Mendenhall 1974 - Diane Bounds, Gulfport 1973 - Kathleen Ann Coole, Gulfport 1972 - Glenda Cheryl Meadows, Richton 1971 - Jennifer Jo Blair, Tupelo 1970 - Christine McClamroch, Columbus 1969 - Jane Carol Foshee, Hattiesburg 1968 - Mary Linda Mills, McComb 1967 - Joan Stephanie Myers, Forest 1966 - Robbie Robertson, Hattiesburg 1965 - Patricia Alice Puckett, Columbus 1964 - Judy Simono, Vicksburg 1963 - Jan Nave, McComb 1962 - Charlotte Ann Carroll, Eupora 1961 - Annice Jernigan, New Albany 1960 - Patricia McRaney, McComb *1959 - Lynda Lee Mead, Natchez 1959 - Betty Jane Porter, Brookhaven *1958 - Mary Ann Mobley, Brandon 1958 - Margie Lou Wilson, Itta Bena 1957 - Mary Imogene Allen,Yazoo City 1956 - Martha Tisdale, Hattiesburg 1955 - Carolyn Cochran, Lucedale 1954 - Celeste Hill Luckett, Clarksdale

1953 - Susan Dugger, Picayune 1952 - Dora Lee Livingston, Yazoo City 1951 - Jesse Wynn Morgan, Newton 1950 - Annie Laurie Roberts, Hattiesburg 1949 - Katherine Wright, Pascagoula 1948 - Virginia Hollingsworth, Kosciusko 1947 - Kitty Blevins Bailey, Oxford 1946 - Lennie Nobles, Greenwood 1945 - Harriet Jane Carr, Marks 1944 - Sarah Ann Topp, Tupelo 1943 - Arminta Scott, Corinth 1942 - Dorothy Elizabeth Fox, Columbus 1941 - Madeline Theresa Smith, Winona 1940 - Carolyn Simon, Greenville 1939 - Doris Coggins, Baldwyn 1938 - Frances Carlisle Sykes, Aberdeen 1937 - Virginia Helen Riley, West Point 1936 - Rachel Ann Smith, Booneville 1935 - LeFrance Boyett, Sumner 1934 - Madolyn Hardy, Belzoni * - went on to become Miss America

2022 MISS MISSISSIPPI GROUPINGS After Monday’s 7 p.m. parade along Washington Street, contestants will sign autographs in the lobby of The Mulberry, 1310 Mulberry St., until 9 p.m. Autograph signings will also be offered during the week at George Carr on South Frontage Road and along Washington Street in downtown Vicksburg. Group A From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on June 23 an autograph party with contestants from groups A and C will be held in downtown Vicksburg. Contestant schedule: Monday morning – Interview 7 p.m. Wednesday – Talent 7 p.m. Thursday – Red Carpet 7 p.m. Friday – On Stage Interview and Social Impact Statement Contestants • Miss Deep South Ally Hopper – Dance • Miss All America City Kaylin Costello – Baton Twirling • Miss University of Southern Mississippi Kat Adcox – Vocal • Miss Natchez Trace Alyssa Rogers – Dance • Miss Southern Oaks Angela Alexander – Vocal • Miss Red Hills Rachel Graham – Dance • Miss Mississippi State University Emmie Perkins – Vocal • Miss University Abigail Church – Dance • Miss Hattiesburg Vivian O’Neal – Dance • Miss Delta Crossroads Madeleine Thompson – Baton Twirling

Group B From 10 to 11 a.m. on June 22, an autograph party with contestants in group B will be held at George Carr Buick GMC, 2950 S. Frontage Road.

Group C From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on June 23 an autograph party with contestants from groups A and C will be held in downtown Vicksburg.

Contest schedule: Tuesday morning – Interview 7 p.m. Wednesday – On Stage Interview and Social Impact Statement 7 p.m. Thursday – Talent 7 p.m. Friday – Red Carpet

Contest schedule: Wednesday morning – Interview 7 p.m. Wednesday – Red Carpet 7 p.m. Thursday – On Stage Interview and Social Impact Statement 7 p.m. Friday – Talent

Contestants • Miss Gulf Coast Katelyn Perry – Vocal • Miss New South Meredith Sides – Vocal • Miss Fairpark Hunter Rush – Baton Twirling • Miss Pearl River Valley Rebekah Williams – Dance • Miss Riverbend Kayla Braswell – Vocal • Miss Golden Triangle Maddie Stevens – Vocal • Miss Midtown Pointe Connor Dowdell – Dance • Miss Delta Camille Green – Vocal • Miss Starkville Lydia Bishop – Dance • Miss Pine Belt McKay Lee Bray – Vocal

Contestants • Miss Pearl River Community College Hannah Smith – Dance • Miss Lee County Avery Claire Littleton – Piano • Miss Delta State Univ. Presley Jackson – America Sign Language • Miss Greenville Angel Gail Lang – Piano • Miss Heartland Landry Payne – Vocal • Miss Hinds Community College Tiara Jackson – Vocal • Miss Tupelo Morgan Harris – Vocal • Miss Presley Heights Dariyel Johnson – Vocal • Miss Jones County Karsyn Ulmer – Piano • Miss Barnes Crossing LaRhonda Mack – Piano • Miss Leaf River Valley Charity Lockridge - Vocal

2022 MISS MISSISSIPPI JUDGES KIMBERLY MORGAN MYLES Kimberly Morgan Myles was crowned Miss Mississippi in 2007, becoming the state’s 50th Miss Mississippi and second African Americ=an to win the title. While in college Myles received her B.S. in Vocal Music from Alcorn State University and her MFA in Acting from the University of Southern Mississippi. She continued her training abroad at the prestigious MYLES Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. Myles also studied and performed in Scotland and France and has taken intensive Shakespeare Master Classes at King’s College in London. Her career includes principal roles in regional theatres, credits in film, commercials, choreography, and hosting. Myles has also directed 40 productions at Tougaloo College and at Jackson State University and written and published numerous plays. She currently serves as the Director of Alumni Affairs at Alcorn State University. Myles is married to Yohance Myles and is the mother of three children. JOHN SMALLING John Smalling, who served as a judge for the Miss Mississippi Pageant in 2015, was affiliated with the Miss Arkansas Pageant for more than 30 years. During his tenure with the Miss Arkansas Pageant, Smalling served on the executive board as

treasurer, was a State Field Director and was stage manager of the Miss Arkansas Pageant. He was also a charter member of the Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen Pageant’s executive board. Smalling has conducted judging seminars and has emceed and judged preliminary and state pageants in Arkansas and other states for many years. Smalling is from Hot Springs Ark. and is retired after a 39-year career in the field of education having served as an administrator in the Lake Hamilton School District. He holds a BSE and a Masters from Arkansas State University with additional graduate work at the University of Arkansas. He and his wife, Becky, have two SMALLING sons and three grandchildren. CALLEE BAUMAN WACHTER Callee Bauman Wachter was crowned Miss South Dakota in 2006, and since then, her involvement with the Miss America Organization has continued. Not only did she found the largest local pageant in South Dakota, where she serves as the executive director, she continues to cultivate new talent and revitalize interest in the Miss America Organization. As an accomplished vocalist, Wachter has performed throughout the U.S. and internationally. She has worked in London promoting the jazz music industry and at Walt Disney World in the entertainment division where she spent her time in a blue gown and

glass slipper. Wachter has released her own music video, CD, and CD single. Currently, she is the sales manager of Precision Planting at Bauman Agency in South Dakota. WACHTER Wachter, also, along with her husband, Jonathan, farm, growing corn and soybeans. The couple has four children and resides in Huron, S.D. DR. JIM KLUMP Dr. Jim Klump has served as a judge for several state competitions, including the 2017 Miss North Dakota panel that selected Cara Mund, who went on to become Miss America 2018. He was the co-executive KLUMP director for the Miss New Mexico Competition for six years and is currently the judge’s chairman for the Miss New Mexico Competition. Klump holds a B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from New Mexico State University and a DDS Degree from Creighton University, in Omaha, Neb. After 39 years as a general dentist, he retired in 2019. As a resident of Alamogordo, N. M., Klump has been a member and past president of the Alamogordo Noon Lions Club for 51 years, past

president of the Alamogordo Sports Booster Club, board member of the White Sands Film Festival, and is currently on the Board of Directors of Gerald Champion Regional Hospital. He has been an avid outdoorsman and loves the game of golf. ROB HARVELL Rob Harvell is a Laurinburg, N.C. native. After graduating from Appalachian State University with a degree in communication broadcasting, he began his career in 2005 with an internship HARVELL at NASCAR Productions. In 2006, Harvell landed a full-time role as a producer, overseeing the productions of the NASCAR opening Hall of Fame. His career broadened when he began working with renowned filmmaker Rory Karpf, who was beginning production on an ESPN Films documentary on Wendell Scott, the first African American stock car racing driver to win the Grand National Series. Harvell went on to produce the first season of ESPN’s “SEC Storied” with additional projects including high profile and Emmy nominated films as well as award-winning documentaries. After receiving a call in 2016, Harvell was given the opportunity to direct and produce a feature documentary film on legendary Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden. The film was awarded a Telly Award for Outstanding Sports Television.

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