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.