2009 Miss Arkansas Pageant

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Sarah Slocum

Amy Crain

Allison Waldrip

Hollyann Leigh Crum

Hannah Leigh Caldwell

Jessica Herring

Megan McClellan

Lindsey Allison Lee

Bethany Whitfield

Joi Chen

Top Ten Photo Courtesy of Mike Bell

Other contestants placing in positions 11-15 (in alphabetical order by title) are:

Miss Lights of the Delta, Katie Smart

Miss Metro, Morgan Holt

Miss Northwest Arkansas, Kimberly Smith

Miss Spirit of Arkansas, Lauren English

Miss University of Central Arkansas, Sarah Barnett

Friday, July 17, 2009 Preliminary Award Winners

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Miss Lights of the Delta Katie Smart (Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit), Miss OBU Bethany Whitfield and Miss Diamond Lakes Jessica Herring (Presence and Poise in Evening Gown), Miss University of Arkansas Amy Crain (Preliminary Artistic Expression in Talent) and Miss Heart of the Ozarks Megan McClellan (Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit)
 

Friday, July 17, 2009 Alpha Award Winners

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Smart (Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit), Whitfield and Herring (Presence and Poise in Evening Gown) and Crain (Artistic Expression in Talent )

Thursday, July 16, 2009 Preliminary Award Winners

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Miss Ouachita River Sarah Slocum (Presence and Poise in Evening Gown), Miss University of Arkansas Fort Smith Lindsey Loughmiller (Preliminary Artistic Expression in Talent), Herring and Miss South Central Arkansas Ashley Walthall (Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit)

Thursday, July 16, 2009 Alpha Award Winners

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Miss Metro Morgan Holt (Presence and Poise in Evening Gown). Smart, (Artistic Expression in Talent), Herring and Walthall (Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit) 

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Preliminary Award Winners

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Miss South Arkansas Hollyann Crum (Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit); Miss Central Arkansas Joi Chen (Artistic Expression in Talent), and, Miss National Park Megan Bowers (Preliminary Presence and Poise in Evening Gown)

 

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Alpha Award Winners

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Holt (Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit), Bowers (Presence and Poise in Evening Gown), and Chen, (Artistic Expression in Talent). 

Arrival - July 12, 2009

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Group A:
Monday - Interview
Wednesday - Artistic Expression
Thursday - Lifestyle & Fitness
Friday - -Presence and Poise

Group B:
Tuesday - Interview
Wednesday - Presence and Poise
Thursday - Artistic Expression
Friday - Lifestyle & Fitness

Group C:
Tuesday Evening - Interview
Wednesday - Lifestyle & Fitness
Thursday - Presence and Poise
Friday - Artistic Expression

Ashley Walthall

Patriotic Pride - Supporting Our American Troops and Their Families
Tap Dance
"The Way You Make Me Feel"
Toni & Guy Cosmetology School
Age: 18
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Hannah Leigh Caldwell

Play It Again Arkansas - Supporting Music Education
Vocal
"I Got Rhythm"
University of Arkansas
Age:  20
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Haley Patterson

Volunteerism: Something For Everyone
Vocal
"At This Moment"
Harding University
Age:  18
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Margaret Edwards

Smart Choices
Vocal
"Footprints in the Sand"
Vanderbilt University Medical Center OSU Graduate/Vanderbilt Med. Ctr.
Age: 23
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Lauren English

Matters of the Heart
Vocal
 "Circle of Life"
School: Ouachita Baptist University
Age: 21
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Courtney Buie

Closing the Door on Teenage Smoking
Flute
"It Don't Mean a Thing"
Arkansas Tech University
Age 22
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Alicia Ricole Matheney

TOPS (Teens Overcoming Problems Successfully)
Vocal
"I Am Changing"
Hendrix College
Age:  18
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Vanessa Johnson

Youth "Aging-out" of Foster Care
Vocal
"Stand Up for Love"
University of Arkansas - Little Rock
Age:  21
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Sarah Slocum

Paving the Way: Encouraging Higher Education
Vocal
"The Prayer"
U of A School of Law
Age:  23
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Valerie Brown

Be Positive to Stay HIV Negative-HIV/Aids Awareness and Prevention
Vocal
"Summertime"
Southern Arkansas University
Age:  21
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Ashley Anderson

Mentoring:  The Pathway to Success
Vocal
"Life of the Party"
University of Central Arkansas
Age:  20
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Lindsey Allison Lee

Breast Cancer Awareness and Education
Tap Dance
"Walk This Way"
University of Arkansas
Age:  22
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 Megan Lindsey Daniels

Empower Me: Get Educated and Get Activated
Lyrical/Acrobatic Routine
"I Surrender"
University of Central Arkansas
Age:  20
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Cassandra Baker

Promoting a Healthy Approach to Physical Activity
Lyrical Ballet
"What a Feeling"
University of Central Arkansas
Age: 20
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Morgan Holt

Promoting Youth Fitness
Lyrical Dance
"Footprints in the Sand"
University of Central Arkansas
Age:  18
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Naomi Shure

Restoring Domestic Peace: Promoting Prevention, Detection, Intervention
Vocal
"Once Upon A Time"
Arkansas Tech University
Age:  20
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Allison Brooks

Promoting Health Daily
Lyrical Dance
"100 Years"
University of Central Arkansas
Age:  18
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Savanna Knight

Living History
Lyrical Ballet/Ribbon Twirling
"Defying Gravity"
Arkansas Tech University
Age:  21
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Jennifer Breedlove

The Importance of Mentoring in
Today's Youth
Vocal
"Footprints in the Sand"
Arkansas Tech University
Age:  21
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Molly Kay Casharago Johnson

A Healthy Start for a Healthy Life
Vocal
"Trouble"
Ouachita Baptist University
Age:  20
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Alicia Haflich

Winning the Battle Against Alzheimer's
Tap Dance
"Club Des Belugas, (It Don't Mean A Thing)"
University of Central Arkansas
Age:  21
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Joi Chen

Helping Habitat for Humanity
Help Others
Ballet en pointe
"La Esmeralda"
 Hendrix Graduate/UAMS
Age:  23
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Megan Bowers

Developing Early Literacy
Vocal
"Somewhere Over The Rainbow"
Arkansas State University
Age 21
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Kelly Miller

L.E.A.R.N. - Continue Your Education
Piano
"Great Balls of Fire"
ASU - Mountain Home
Age:  18
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Kristen Mosley

Healthy Weight, Happy You
Vocal
"Stuff Like That There"
Southern Arkansas University
Age:  20
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Kimberly Smith

It All Adds Up-Healthier Choices = Healthier Life
Acro / Jazz
"Proud Mary"
University of Arkansas
Age:  20
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Hollyann Leigh Crum

Empowering Young Women Through Girl Scouting
Vocal
"Hero"
Williams Baptist College
Age:  21
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Kailey Pinson

Power Up Your Health Through
hysical Fitness
Tap Dance
"Swing With Me Baby"
Arkansas State University
Age:  21
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Dani Davis

Cheering Our Children to Success
Tap Dance
"Hit Me Up"
University of Arkansas - Little Rock
Age:19
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Kristen Heuck

Forget Me Not - Alzheimer's Disease
Bollywood Dance
"Dhoom Taana"
Arkansas State University Graduate
Age:  23
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Sarah Barnett

Green is the New Black: Protecting
Our Environment
Tap Dance
"Crazy Little Thing Called Love"
University of Central Arkansas
Age:  20
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Jennifer Parnell

Bridging the Gap:  Promoting Quality of Life for Disabled Americans
Vocal
"At Last"
University of Central Arkansas
Age 22
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Allison Waldrip

Encouraging Academic Excellence
Vocal
"Listen"
U of A School of Law
Age:  24
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Bethany Whitfield

MANAGE: Personal Finance for
Practical Living
Vocal
"I'm the Greatest Star"
Ouachita Baptist University
Age: 20
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Katie Smart

AmeriCorps - The Pipeline to
Arkansas' Future
Contemporary Dance
"Let it Be"
Graduate
Age: 22
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Amy Crain

Bullying-Prevention and Recovery
Clogging
 "Game Time"
University of Arkansas
Age:  19
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Anna Callaway

National Instruction of Character Education (N.I.C.E.)
Vocal
"Gimme Gimme"
Arkansas State University
Age:  21
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Bethany Briscoe

High Definition Living - Promoting Self-Esteem Awareness
Vocal
"Home Sweet Home"
Ouachita Baptist University
Age: 21
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Morgan Bookout

Educate, Know, and Receive
Jazz Dance
"Steam Heat"
Arkansas State University
Age: 20
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Ashley Shelton

Reading Is Fundamental
Theatrical Dance
"I'm a Woman"
University of Arkansas
Age: 20
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Lindsey Elizabeth Loughmiller

Celebrate.  Remember.  Fight
Vocal
"Volta la Terrea"
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Age:  23
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Melissa Davis

Heart to Heart
Tap Dance
"Dance to the Music"
University of Central Arkansas
Age:  21
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Jessica Herring

Eliminating Hunger in America
Lyrical Dance
"Listen"
University of Central Arkansas
Age:  20
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Megan McClellan

Why 21? Underage Drinking Prevention and Education
Vocal
"Brave"
University of Arkansas
Age:  22
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Arissa Griffin

Dance for Life
Jazz Dance
"Fame"
University of Arkansas
Age: 18
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