
Dexter, Missouri - MaKayla Waldner was the sixth contestant at Charles Bland Stadium on Friday evening.
MaKayla is the 18 year-old daughter of Bob and Kim Waldner.
Her activities include Lady Cats Varsity Tennis, Varsity Track and Field, and plays soccer for the St. Louis Scott Gallagher League. She is also a member of the Art Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes captain and serves as the senior class of 2016 President.
MaKayla’s future plans are to attend Mississippi State University to play soccer and study Biomechanical Engineering.
Mr. Tyler Heil escorted MaKayla. He is the 18 year-old son of Dan and Connie Heil.
Tyler’s three words to describe MaKayla are: Bright, Bold, and Beautiful.

Dexter, Missouri - The fifth contestant of the evening was Miss Mary Kate Miller.
Mary Kate is the 17 year-old daughter of Michael and Candy Miller.
She is active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes and is a member of the Dexter Honor Society, Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America, Future Teachers of America, Rotary Interact. She also attended Missouri Girl’s State during the summer.
After graduation, Mary Kate plans to attend college and obtain a degree in nursing. She then plans to pursue a degree in Advanced Practice Nursing.
Mr. Ethan Flowers escorted Mary Kate. He is the 18 year-old son of Tim and Kim Flowers.
Ethan’s three words to describe Mary Kate are: Fun, Majestic, and HOT!

Dexter, Missouri - Melanie McKuin was the 4th contestant at Charles Bland Stadium on Friday night.
Melanie is the 18 year-old daughter of Barry and Kim McKuin.
She is active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Foreign Language Club, Lady Cats Varsity Basketball, and Drama, Speech, and Debate Team.
Her plans for the future are to attend college and then Pharmacy School.
Mr. Cody Pullum escorted Melanie. Cody is the 17 year-old son of Angie Laden and Tony Pullum.
Cody’s three words to describe Melanie are: Smart, Dedicated and Trustworthy.

Dexter, Missouri - Julia Hahn was the third contestant of the evening at Charles Bland Stadium.
Julia is the 17 year-old daughter of Brad and Melissa Hahn.
She is a member of the Lady Cats Varsity volleyball team, Varsity track and field team, Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Rotary Interact, Foreign Language Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Drama, Speech and Debate team, and the AHEC Medical Program.
Her future plans are to attend college and follow a pre-medicine or engineering tract.
Mr. Eric Hahn escorted his sister, Julia Hahn. He is the 14 year-old son of Brad and Melissa Hahn.
Eric’s three words to describe Julia are: Intelligent, Athletic, and Funny.

Dexter, Missouri - The second contestant of the evening was Miss Shania Case.
Shania is the 17 year-old daughter of David and Darlene Case.
She is a member of the Dexter High School Track and Field team.
Her plans for the future are to attend college and earn a degree as a Dental Hygienist.
Mr. Jacob Petigo escorted Shania. He is the 17 year-old son of David and Judy Petigo.
Jacob’s three words to describe Shania are: Outgoing, Beautiful, and Polite.