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Sarah Slocum, Miss Arkansas 2009



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Top Ten Photo Courtesy of Mike Bell

 

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

SOUTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS


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
Email Ashley
 

 

WHITE RIVER


Hannah Leigh Caldwell

Play It Again Arkansas - Supporting Music Education
Vocal
"I Got Rhythm"
University of Arkansas
Age:  20
Email Hannah
Website

 

THREE RIVERS


Haley Patterson

Volunteerism: Something For Everyone
Vocal
"At This Moment"
Harding University
Age:  18
Email Haley

 

TEXARKANA


Margaret Edwards

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

 

SPIRIT OF ARKANSAS


Lauren English

Matters of the Heart
Vocal
 "Circle of Life"
School: Ouachita Baptist University
Age: 21
Email Lauren
Website

BATESVILLE


Courtney Buie

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

 

ASHLEY COUNTY


Alicia Ricole Matheney

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

 

JACKSONVILLE


Vanessa Johnson

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



 

OUACHITA RIVER


Sarah Slocum

Paving the Way: Encouraging Higher Education
Vocal
"The Prayer"
U of A School of Law
Age:  23
Email Sarah
Website

 

MAGNOLIA


Valerie Brown

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

 

LITTLE ROCK


Ashley Anderson

Mentoring:  The Pathway to Success
Vocal
"Life of the Party"
University of Central Arkansas
Age:  20
Email Ashley
Website

 

FRISCO SPRINGS


Lindsey Allison Lee

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

 

PETIT JEAN VALLEY


 Megan Lindsey Daniels

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

OZARK HIGHLANDS


Cassandra Baker

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

METRO


Morgan Holt

Promoting Youth Fitness
Lyrical Dance
"Footprints in the Sand"
University of Central Arkansas
Age:  18
Email Morgan
Website

 

ARKANSAS TECH UNIV.


Naomi Shure

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

WESTERN ARKANSAS


Allison Brooks

Promoting Health Daily
Lyrical Dance
"100 Years"
University of Central Arkansas
Age:  18
Email Allison

 

ARKANSAS RIVER


Savanna Knight

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

 

JOHNSON COUNTY


Jennifer Breedlove

The Importance of Mentoring in
Today's Youth
Vocal
"Footprints in the Sand"
Arkansas Tech University
Age:  21
Email Jennifer

 

RIVER DELTA


Molly Kay Casharago Johnson

A Healthy Start for a Healthy Life
Vocal
"Trouble"
Ouachita Baptist University
Age:  20
Email Molly Kay

 

LAKE DARDANELLE


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
Email Alicia

CENTRAL ARKANSAS


Joi Chen

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

NATIONAL PARK


Megan Bowers

Developing Early Literacy
Vocal
"Somewhere Over The Rainbow"
Arkansas State University
Age 21
Email Megan

NORTH CENTRAL


Kelly Miller

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

 

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIV.


Kristen Mosley

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

 

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS


Kimberly Smith

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

 

SOUTH ARKANSAS


Hollyann Leigh Crum

Empowering Young Women Through Girl Scouting
Vocal
"Hero"
Williams Baptist College
Age:  21
Email Holly

 

COTTON BELLE


Kailey Pinson

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

NORTH PULASKI


Dani Davis

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

HEARTLAND OF THE SOUTH


Kristen Heuck

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

 

UNIV CENTRAL AR


Sarah Barnett

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

 

CONWAY


Jennifer Parnell

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

LAKES OF THE NW


Allison Waldrip

Encouraging Academic Excellence
Vocal
"Listen"
U of A School of Law
Age:  24
Email Allison
Website

OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIV.


Bethany Whitfield

MANAGE: Personal Finance for
Practical Living
Vocal
"I'm the Greatest Star"
Ouachita Baptist University
Age: 20
Email Bethany
Website or Website

 

LIGHTS OF THE DELTA


Katie Smart

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

UA FAYETTEVILLE


Amy Crain

Bullying-Prevention and Recovery
Clogging
 "Game Time"
University of Arkansas
Age:  19
Email Amy
Website

ASU-JONESBORO


Anna Callaway

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

SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS


Bethany Briscoe

High Definition Living - Promoting Self-Esteem Awareness
Vocal
"Home Sweet Home"
Ouachita Baptist University
Age: 21
Email Bethany
Website

 

NORTHEAST ARKANSAS


Morgan Bookout

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

 

DOGWOOD


Ashley Shelton

Reading Is Fundamental
Theatrical Dance
"I'm a Woman"
University of Arkansas
Age: 20
Email Ashley

UA FORT SMITH


Lindsey Elizabeth Loughmiller

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

 

HOT SPRINGS


Melissa Davis

Heart to Heart
Tap Dance
"Dance to the Music"
University of Central Arkansas
Age:  21
Email Melissa

 

DIAMOND LAKES


Jessica Herring

Eliminating Hunger in America
Lyrical Dance
"Listen"
University of Central Arkansas
Age:  20
Email Jessica

HEART OF THE OZARKS


Megan McClellan

Why 21? Underage Drinking Prevention and Education
Vocal
"Brave"
University of Arkansas
Age:  22
Email Megan
Website

 

ARKANSAS VALLEY


Arissa Griffin

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

 

2009 Miss Arkansas Pageant Scholarships and Awards totaling $75,800

  • Miss Arkansas 2009 - $20,000 scholarship provided by Ted and Shannon Boy Skokos (Miss Arkansas 1992) and $50,000 in awards, wardrobe, transportation, gifts, etc. – Miss Ouachita River Sarah Slocum
  • 1st Runner Up - $8,000 scholarship – Miss University of Arkansas Amy Crain
  • 2nd Runner Up - $7,000 scholarship – Miss –Lakes of the Northwest Allison Waldrip
  • 3rd Runner Up - $6,000 scholarship – Miss South Arkansas Hollyann Crum
  • 4th Runner Up - $5,000 scholarship (given by E. Lynn Harris in honor of Miss Arkansas 1980 Lencola Sullivan) – Miss White River Hannah Caldwell
  • Semi-Finalist - $1,000 – Miss Central Arkansas Joi Chen
  • Semi-Finalist - $1,000 – Miss Diamond Lakes Jessica Herring
  • Semi-Finalist - $1,000 – Miss Heart of the Ozarks Megan McClellan
  • Semi-Finalist - $1,000 – Miss Ouachita Baptist University Bethany Whitfield
  • Semi-Finalist - $1,000 – Miss Frisco Springs Lindsey Lee
  • Coleman Dairy Overall Talent Award - $2000 – Miss University of Arkansas Amy Crain
  • Paul Peek Overall Interview Award - $1500 – Miss Ouachita River Sarah Slocum
  • Steven Blackwood Evening Gown Award - $1000 – Miss National Park Megan Bowers
  • Katie Bailey Swimsuit Award (given by Jim & Fran Bailey) - $1000 – Miss South Arkansas Hollyann Crum
  • Wheeler, Inc. Bob Wheeler Producer’s Award - $1000 – Miss Northwest Arkansas Kimberly Smith & Miss Spirit of Arkansas Lauren English
  • Miss America Community Service Award - $1000 – Miss Spirit of Arkansas Lauren English
  • Miss America State Scholar Award - $1000 – Miss Heart of the Ozarks Megan McClellan
  • Pine Bluff Dance Academy Non-Finalist Talent (dancer) - $250 – Miss Lights of the Delta Katie Smart
  • Venue in the Heights Non-Finalist Talent (vocalist) - $250 – Miss Spirit of Arkansas Lauren English
  • Kay Allen Rosenblum Award - $1000 – Miss Ouachita River Sarah Slocum
  • Preliminary Artistic Expression Winners (3) – W - $800 – Miss Central Arkansas Joi Chen T - $800 – Miss University of Arkansas Fort Smith Lindsey Loughmiller F - $800 – Miss University of Arkansas Amy Crain
  • Preliminary Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit Winners (3) – W - $800 – Miss South Arkansas Hollyann Crum T - $800 – Miss Diamond Lakes Jessica Herring and Miss South Central Ashley Walthall F - $800 – Miss Lights of the Delta Katie Smart & Miss Heart of the Ozarks Megan McClellan
  • Preliminary Presence and Poise in Evening Gown (3) – W - $800 – Miss National Park Megan Bowers T - $800 – Miss Ouachita River Sarah Slocum F - $800 – Miss OBU Bethany Whitfield and Miss Diamond Lakes Jessica Herring
  • Dr. Rhys Branham and Dr. Michael Devlin Newcomer Award (3) – $500 – Miss University of Arkansas Amy Crain $500 – Miss Ouachita Baptist University Bethany Whitfield $500 – Miss Central Arkansas Joi Chen
  • Carolyn Park Memorial Non-Finalist Interview Award - $500 – Miss University of Central Arkansas Sarah Barnett
  • Zachary L. Denison Performing Artist Award - $500 – Miss Lights of the Delta Katie Smart
  • Renee Fronabarger Arrival Award – $500 – Miss Diamond Lakes Jessica Herring
  • Kerry Lockwood Owen Award - $500 – Miss Frisco Springs Lindsey Lee
  • Miss Congeniality Shannon Albright Memorial Award - $500 – Miss Arkansas State University Anna Callaway
  • Dr. Michael Cooper Most Photogenic Award - $500 – Miss Metro Morgan Holt
  • Tamara Henry Broadcast Journalism Award - $500 – Miss Dogwood Ashley Shelton
  • Delta Dental Beautiful Smile Award - $500 – Miss Dogwood Ashley Shelton
  • Miss Arkansas Executive Directors Association Crowd Favorite Award - $500 – Miss Ouachita Baptist University Bethany Whitfield
  • Hila Ruminer Neat as a Pin Award - $250 – Miss Three Rivers Haley Patterson
  • Mary Rose Garner Award - $500 – Miss Ouachita Baptist University Bethany Whitfield
  • Rosalind Goltz Hudson Legacy Award - $500 – Miss Spirit of Arkansas Lauren English
  • Rep. Rick Saunders Award - $500 – Miss Ouachita Baptist University Sarah Slocum
  • Miss America’s Children’s Miracle Network Miracle Maker Award – Miss Spirit of Arkansas Lauren English
  • Alpha Artistic Expression Winners (3) – W - $100 – Miss Central Arkansas Joi Chen T - $100 – Miss Lights of the Delta Katie Smart F - $100 – Miss University of Arkansas Amy Crain
  • Alpha Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit Winners (3) W - $100 – Miss Metro Morgan Holt T - $100 – Miss Diamond Lakes Jessica Herring and Miss South Central Ashley Walthall F - $100 – Miss Lights of the Delta Katie Smart
  • Alpha Presence and Poise in Evening Gown (3) – W –$100 - Miss National Park Megan Bowers T - $100 – Miss Metro Morgan Holt F - $100 – Miss OBU Bethany Whitfield & Miss Diamond Lakes Jessica Herring
  • 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

     

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