2021 Miss Titleholders

Miss Air Capital 2021 - Emily Rugg

Social Impact Initiative/Platform: The Time is Female
Talent: Vocal
Parents: Justin and Dooli Rugg
Hometown: Greensburg
School: Graduate of Oklahoma State University

Miss Ark Valley 2021 - Polina Janel Nations

Social Impact Initiative/Platform: No More- Together We Can End Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Talent: Monologue
Parents: Karen Nations
Hometown: Overland Park
School: Kansas State University

Miss Asian Festival 2021 - Deanna Nguyen

Social Impact Initiative/Platform: CARE for Cultural Health & Health Equity
Talent: Ribbon Fan Dance
Parents: Thien Cung Nguyen and Loan Phuong Thi Dong
Hometown: Wichita
School: Wichita State University

Miss Augusta 2021 - Taylor Clark

Social Impact Initiative/Platform: Band Together: Music Education for All
Talent: Drums
Parents: Bill and Natalie Clark
Hometown: St. John
School: Kansas State University

Miss Boot Hill 2021 - Ayanna Hensley

Social Impact Initiative/Platform: ACE's Low: Overcoming Adverse Childhood Experiences
Talent: Modern Dance
Parents: Sheila Hensley and Vince Blansett
Hometown: Dodge City
School: Fort Hays State University

Miss Butler County 2021 - Alexandria (Allie) Gier

Social Impact Initiative/Platform: Depression and Anxiety: There is Hope
Talent: Monologue
Parents: Amber and Joe Gier
Hometown: Dodge City
School: Dodge City Community College

Miss Chisholm Trail 2021 - Candace Sweetwood

Social Impact Initiative/Platform: Reading to the Rescue
Talent: Vocal
Parents: Scott and Renee Sweetwood
Hometown: Arkansas City
School: Graduate of Kansas State University

Miss Cowboy Capital 2021 - Erin Slattery

Social Impact Initiative/Platform: The Foundation Starts Here: The Importance of Early Childhood Education
Talent: Sign Language Cover
Parents: Ray and Brandi Slattery
Hometown: Dodge City
School: Graduate of Kansas State University

Miss Cowley County 2021 - Payton Keller

Social Impact Initiative/Platform: Mental Media: Mental Health and Social Media
Talent: Jazz Dance
Parents: Kimberly Keller & Mike Keller
Hometown: Cheney
School: Wichita State University

Miss Dodge City 2021 - Jensen Mettlen

Social Impact Initiative/Platform: Courage of a Superhero - Be Mighty!
Talent: Jazz Dance
Parents: John and Traci Mettlen
Hometown: Liberal
School: Oklahoma State University

Miss Emerald City 2021 - Courtney Wages

Social Impact Initiative/Platform: One Vision is Not the Only Vision: Eye See You
Talent: Tap Dance
Parents: Robert & Angela Wages
Hometown: Wichita
School: Graduate of Wichita State University

Miss Golden Road 2021 - Katie Brooks

Social Impact Initiative/Platform: Representation Matters
Talent: Spoken Word
Grandparents: Chris and Kim Herrington
Hometown: Arkansas City
School: Cowley College

Miss Heart of Kansas 2021 - Paige Harding

Social Impact Initiative/Platform: The A, B, C's of Alzheimer's Disease
Talent: Piano
Parents: Derrick and Jan Harding
Hometown: Dodge City
School: Graduate of University of Kansas

Miss Meadowlark 2021 - Regan Smith

Social Impact Initiative/Platform: You are M.E.G.A: Empowering Victors of Domestic Violence
Talent: Dance
Parents: Kevin Smith & Victoria Smith
Hometown: Overland Park
School: Graduate of University of Missouri Kansas City

Miss Metro Kansas City 2021 - Aubrie Penfield

Social Impact Initiative/Platform: Do I Have Your Attention? Under-diagnosis of ADHD in Females
Talent: Tap Dance
Parents: Greg and Kelly Penfield
Hometown: Lansing
School: Oklahoma State University

Miss Northeast Counties 2021 - Kirsten Stokes

Social Impact Initiative/Platform: Generation Movement
Talent: Jazz Dance
Parents: Kenneth and Odester Stokes
Hometown: Overland Park
School: Northwest Missouri State University

Miss Santa Fe Trail 2021 - Dakota Derstein

Social Impact Initiative/Platform: C.A.R.E: Conserving And Restoring Ecosystems
Talent: Dance with ASL
Parents: Jeremy & Donita Derstein
Hometown: Dodge City
School: Graduate of Fort Hays State University

Miss Sedgwick County 2021 - Marissa Hernandez

Social Impact Initiative/Platform: S.T.E.M. for Women
Talent: Piano
Parents: Sophia and Jose Hernandez
Hometown: Garden City
School: Kansas State University

Miss South Central 2021 - Alexandria Adkins

Social Impact Initiative/Platform: Love is Respect, Raising Awareness of Teen Dating Violence
Talent: Vocal
Parents: TraceAnn Adkins & the late Leo Adkins
Hometown: Wichita
School: Graduate of Crave Beauty Academy

Miss Southwest 2020 - Sierra Marie Bonn

Social Impact Initiative/Platform: Let's Go Full STEAM Ahead!
Talent: Violin
Parents: Deanna Bonn, Dave & Becky Bonn
Hometown: El Dorado
School: Graduate of Wichita State University

Miss Sunflower 2021 - Bailey Smith

Social Impact Initiative/Platform: Improving Mental Health for Type One Diabetes: Don't Sugar Coat it, Rise Above it.
Talent: Vocal
Parents: Ryan & Kerri Smith
Hometown: Eldorado
School: Butler Community College

Miss Wheatland 2021 - Katelyn Andrist

Social Impact Initiative/Platform: Inner Self-Love, Self-Beauty, A Journey to Acceptance
Talent: Contemporary Dance
Parents: Robert and Jeanie Andrist
Hometown: Wichita
School: Kansas State University

Miss Wichita 2021 - Katherine Wurzer

Social Impact Initiative/Platform: Get FIT Initiative
Talent: Jazz Dance
Parents: Jim and Sandi Wurzer
Hometown: Wichita
School: Wichita State University