Twenty-seven contestants will compete for the title of Miss Ohio in the week ahead, with the winner crowned June 15at the Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield and becoming eligible to compete at Miss America in January.
Twelvecontestants will vie June 12 for the title of Miss Ohio's Teen at the Renaissance Theatre. The teen winner also will compete at the national level. Current Miss Ohio Madison Miller and Miss Ohio's Teen Paisley French will emcee the teen competition.
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Here are brief biographies of the pageant contestants.
Miss Ohio contestants
- Miss Coshocton Aliah Williamson, 18, of Coshocton; talent, dance; She is majoring in biomedical engineering at The Ohio State University. Her platform is Heroes of Today.
- Miss Greater Columbus Alyssa Contreras, 18, of Lebanon; talent, electric guitar; She is majoring in kinesiology at Miami University. Her platform is Accessible Wellness: Making a Healthy Lifestyle Achievable.
- Miss Chillicothe Autumn Kessler, 27, of Bethesda; talent, tap dance; She is a graduate of Muskingum University where she majored in public health. Her platform is Whole Child. Whole Health.
- Miss Portsmouth Baylee Joy Martin, 23, of South Webster; talent, ventriloquism; bachelor of science in psychology. Her platform is: B4 the Dawn: Equipping Individuals with First Aid to Endure a Mental Health Crisis.
- Miss Clayland Brittney Putman, 21, of Grove City; talent, lyrical dance; She is majoring in human development and family science at The Ohio State University. Her platform is: "You're Important Too: Advocating for Children and Families of Substance Abuse."
- Miss Greater Butler County Bryn Hasenaur, 24, of Holland; talent, vocal; major: applied science. Her platform is Elevating Accessibility: Breaking Barriers and Guiding Women to Success.
- Miss Lake Festival Caitlin Cramer, 19, of Celina; talent, singer; Ohio State Beauty Academy; Her platform is: Life is Precious, Wear A Helmet.
- Miss Northern Ohio Caitlin Seifert, 25, of Niles; talent, baton; Graduate of Kent State University majoring in fashion merchandising and MBA. Her platform is Turn A Key; Opening the Door to Volunteering."
- Miss Northcoast Caroline Trennepohl, 24, of Cincinnati; talent, vocal; She is an MBA graduate student at the University of Cincinnati. Her platform is: Girls C.A.N.
- Miss Gem City Diamond Coleman, 27, of Dayton; talent, vocal; political science-legal studies. Her platform is: Mental MonsterZ - Mental Health Awareness.
- Miss River Days Festival Emily Cram, 18, of Minford; talent, painting; Education: The Ohio State University; Her platform is The Lotus Project.
- Miss Maple City Emily Legenza, 26, of Wauseon; talent, singing; Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Education-choral emphasis, major, music education. Her platform is: If You Can, TEACH!
- Miss Cincinnati Faith Claypool, 19, of Portsmouth, talent, opera; Her platform is Foster the Future.
- Miss Rock & Roll City Grace Riegel, 23, of Mansfield; talent, monologue, Major: Media Production. Her platform is Spelling Out Dyslexia.
- Miss South Central Jadi Kelly, 24, of Alexandria; talent, dancer; environmental science major at The Ohio State University. Her platform is: Protecting Those Who Protect Us!
- Miss Talawanda Jasmine Roach, 21, of Baltimore; talent, tap dance; Major: Professional cosmetology license. Her platform is: Celebrating Courage, Empowering Breast Cancer Warriors.
- Miss Buckeye State Kalli Gregory, 24, of Castalia; talent, tap dancer; neuroscience major, Bowling Green State University; Her platform is: Trent's Triumph-Advocating for those with Cerebral Palsy to lead Happy and Successful Lives.
- Miss Spirit of Ohio Kenda Rocha, 27, of Canton; talent, HerStory, human resource management at Grand Valley State University. Her platform is: Dress for Success: Empower Her to Reach Full Potential.
- Miss Lake Erie Lauren Partin, 20, of Peebles; talent, Herstory, major: accounting. Her platform is: Next Level Woman.
- Miss Greater Cleveland Lucabella LaEace, 20, of Cincinnati; talent, vocal; major, nursing, Thomas More University; Her platform is Let's Talk: Let's Listen: Ending the Silence Surrounding Suicide.
- Miss Mohican Valley Makenzie Regendanz, 25, of Celina; talent, vocal; Major: Music education; Her platform is: Ending the Silence: Securing Safety in Education.
- Miss Heart of Ohio Marina DeNunzio, 21, of Shaker Heights; talent, vocal; history major, The Ohio State University/Miami University of Ohio. Her platform is SAVE- Sustainable and Valuable Environment.
- Miss Oxford Marisa Matsanoff, 24, of Pickerington; talent, dancer; major: economics; Her platform is: She's Not for Sale ― Human Trafficking Victims' Advocacy.
- Miss Northwestern Ohio Megan Riehle, 25, of Edgerton; talent, vocal; major: Business Management and Administration; Her platform is: Helping Hometown Heroes.
- Miss Ohio River Olivia Fosson, 23, of Kitts Hill; talent, singer; The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law; Her platform is Body Neutral: Celebrate, Connect, Create.
- Miss Northwestern Ohio Piper Lambert, 20, of East Palestine; talent, singer; Youngstown University majoring in nursing; Her platform is: Safe and Sound: Advocacy against Human Trafficking.
- Miss Shawnee Stephanie Finoti, 21, of Columbus; talent, dance; University of Cincinnati, biomedical science; Her platform is: That STEM Girl: How Mentorship Drives Diversity in Medicine.
2023:Madison Miller, pianist from Coshocton, is crowned Miss Ohio in Mansfield ceremony
Miss Ohio's Teen contestants
- Miss Western Reserve's Teen Abigail Kern, 17, of Mansfield; talent, pianist; Her platform is: Land a Hand and be a Friend.
- Miss Lake Festival's Teen Allie Gray, 17, of Celina; talent, sign language; Her platform is : Be Real Not Perfect.
- Miss Maple City's Teen Cassie Mattson, 17, of Columbus; talent, Irish dance; Her platform is On Our Sleeves.
- Miss Portsmouth's Teen Chloe Maybin, 17, of Wheelersburg; talent, dancer; Her platform is: Youth Leadership in Appalachia.
- Miss Chillicothe's Teen Kendall Windsor, 18, of Bellville; talent, dancer; Her platform is Planting the Seed of Agriculture in Our Youth.
- Miss Shawnee's Teen Mackenzie Harmer, 17, of St. Henry; talent, ballet; Her platform is Fire Safety: Preparing for the Unexpected.
- Miss Oxford's Teen Mallory Grimmett, 14, of Coshocton; talent, dancer; Her platform is: Cancer Awareness.
- Miss Southwestern's Teen Maria Pitchford, 15, of Cincinnati; talent, dance/gymnastics; Her platform is: Responsible pet Ownership.
- Miss Talawanda's Teen Marlie Hosey, 16, of Bucyrus; talent, singer; Her platform is: Ready Set, SOBER!
- Miss North Coast Monica Hemmelgarn, 17, of Coldwater; talent, dance; Her platform is CURED Foundation.
- Miss Northern Ohio's Teen Reyna Hume, 17, of Wapakoneta; talent, robotics; Her platform is Breaking Down Barriers One STEM at a Time.
- Miss Greater Cleveland's Teen Savanna Vaughters, 18, of Wheelersburg; talent, acro-dance; Her platform is The Butterfly Affect-Lupus Awareness.
2023:Paisley French, 18, of Wheelersburg, is new Miss Ohio's Teen
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