2017 Miss Titleholders

Miss Augusta 2017 - Cari Anne Cashon

Cari Anne Cashon 2016Platform:  Brain Power:  Awareness and Advocacy for Brain Injury
Talent:  Piano
Age:  23
Parents:  Susie and Dave Cashon
Hometown:  Wichita, KS
School: Wichita State University - MBA Graduate

Miss Boot Hill 2017 - Jetta Smith

Jetta Smith 2017Platform:  No Means No
Talent:  Spoken Word
Age:  21
Parents:  Debra Smith
Hometown:  Oklahoma City, OK
School:  Fort Hays State University

Miss Butler County 2017 - Kayla Hawkins

Kayla Hawkins 2016Platform:  Lend a Paw & Be PAWsitive: Ending Animal Abuse and Cruelty
Talent:  Piano
Age:  19
Parents:  Melody DeLano
Hometown:  Douglass, KS
School: Cowley Community College

Miss Columbus 2017 - Abbey Peterson

Abbey Peterson 2017Platform:  Choices Can Make Champions
Talent:  Vocal
Age:  18
Parents:  Kimberly Perry
Hometown:  Columbus, KS
School:  Columbus Unified High School

Miss Cowboy Capital 2017 - Katelyn Unruh

Katelyn Unruh 2017Platform:  Beautiful YOU: Motivating & Encouraging Women to Be Who They Were Created to Be
Talent:  Spoken Word
Age:  22
Parents:  Sharleen & Jeffery Unruh
Hometown:  Copeland
School:  Fort Hays State University

Miss Cowley County 2017 - Cassie Lohmeyer

Cassie Lohmeyer 2017Platform:  A Voice for Our Veterans: Serving Those Who Have Served
Talent:  Vocal
Age:  22
Parents:  Cindy Waggoner & Jim Lohmeyer
Hometown:  Benton, KS
School:  Wichita State University

Miss Dodge City 2017 - Sarah Gustin

Sarah Gustin 2017Platform:  Domestic Violence Awareness
Talent:  Vocal
Age:  19
Parents:  Clare & Brent Gustin
Hometown:  Hays, KS
School: Kansas State University

Miss Emerald City 2017 - Emily Rugg

Emily Rugg 2017Platform:  Fighting Back: Living with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Talent:  Vocal
Age:  18
Parents:  Dooli & Justin Rugg
Hometown:  Hazelton, KS
School:  South Barber High School

Miss Golden Belt 2017 - Callie Lane

Callie Lane 2017Platform:  Beauty & Brains: Encouraging Women in STEM
Talent:  Dance
Age:  21
Parents:  Lisa & James Lane
Hometown:  De Soto, KS
School:  University of Missouri Kansas City

Miss Greater Wichita 2017 - Phoebe Hett

Phoebe Hett 2017Platform:  Foster Care: Help Children to Feel at Home
Talent:  Vocal
Age:  17
Parents:  Michele & David Hett
Hometown:  Marion, KS
School:  Butler Community College

Miss Heartland 2017 - Hannah Maddy

Hannah Maddy 2017Platform:  Teach Success: Creating Caring Communities Through Character Education
Talent:  Vocal
Age:  22
Parents:  Angie & Bill Maddy
Hometown:  Great Bend, KS
School: Kansas State University

Miss Johnson County 2017 - Alexandria Black

Alexandria Black 2017Platform:  Remission Redefined: The Breast is Yet to Come
Talent:  Vocal
Age:  23
Parents:  Tina & James Black
Hometown:  Olathe, KS
School:  Johnson County Community College

Miss Kingman County 2017 - Annika Wooton

Annika Wooton 2017Platform:  The Artist's Fingerprint: Cultivating Creativity Through Engagement and Investment in the Arts
Talent:  Vocal
Age:  23
Parents:  Cathryn Huff & Evan Wooton
Hometown:  Overland Park, KS
School: University of Kansas

Miss Metro KC 2017 - Jade Dowling

Jade Dowling 2017Platform:  Love Your Body, Live Your Dream
Talent:  Dance
Age:  20
Parents:  Wendy & Frank Dowling
Hometown:  Hutchinson, KS
School:  Wichita State University

Miss Neewollah 2017 - Ashley Johnson

Ashley Johnson 2017Platform:  Empowering Underprivileged Youth Through Education
Talent:  Dance
Age:  18
Parents:  Shannon Moses
Hometown:  Independence, KS
School:  Independence High School

Miss Ruby Slippers 2017 - Catie LeNeve

Catie LeNeve 2017Platform:  Changing Minds-Mental Health Awareness, Advocacy, and Action
Talent:  Piano
Age:  20
Parents:  Lisa & Joe LeNeve
Hometown:  Hugoton, KS
School:  Butler Community College

Miss South Central 2017 - Tyra Hayden

Tyra Hayden 2017Platform:  Volunteering Today for a Better Tomorrow
Talent:  Dance
Age:  18
Parents:  Kim & Sam Hayden
Hometown:  Ulysses, KS
School:  Ulysses High School

Miss Southwest 2017 - Jordan Howard

Jordan Howard 2017Platform:  Adoption is an Option
Talent:  Dance
Age:  20
Parents:  Kelly Rae & Bruce Howard
Hometown:  Ulysses, KS
School:  Kansas State University

Miss Topeka 2017 - Bailey Stattelman

Bailey Stattelman 2017Platform:  Suicide Prevention: Killing the Silent Killer
Talent:  Vocal
Age:  18
Parents:  Jennifer & Anthony Stattelman
Hometown:  Topeka, KS
School:  Seaman High School

Miss Ulysses 2017 - Mercedes Seger

Mercedes Seger 2017Platform:  I Was Chosen - It's in the Love not the Blood
Talent:  Vocal
Age:  18
Parents:  Bobbie Jean Seger
Hometown:  Johnson
School:  Stanton County High School

FUTURE MISS KANSAS COMPETITION FINALS

Miss & Teen Competition Dates postponed to
May 29 & 30, 2021

Pratt Community College in Pratt, KS
Miss Kansas - Dennis Lesh Sports Arena
Miss Kansas' Outstanding Teen - Carpenter Auditorium