Dexter, Missouri - The sixth candidate this evening was Miss Melanie McKuin.
Melanie is the daughter of Barry and Kim McKuin.
She is a senior and is active in Foreign Language Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Dexter Honor Society, Speech, Drama, and the Debate Club. Melanie is in the top 10% of her class. Melanie also is a member of the Varsity Basketball team.
In the future, Melanie plans to attend college and later attend pharmacy school.
Melanie was nominated by the football team.
Escorting Miss McKuin tonight is Tyler Stevenson.
Tyler is a senior and is the son of Kay Stevenson of Dexter and Keith Stevenson. He is active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, DECA, Rotary Interact, Dexter Honor Society, Boy Scouts, and Children of the American Revolution. Tyler is also in the top 10% of his class and is a member of the Varsity Football team.
Dexter, Missouri - Miss Taryn Fortner was the third candidate of the evening.
Taryn is a junior and is the daughter of Jodi and David Fortner. She is active in Future Business Leaders of America, Future Career and Community Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Foreign Language Club, yearbook staff, and is on the Cross Country team.
Taryn’s future plans are to attend Texas A&M and study Architecture.
Taryn was nominated by the Cross Country team.
Escorting Miss Fortner is Christopher Seabaugh. Christopher is the son of Tim and Michelle Seabaugh. Christopher is a member of Future Business Leaders of America and is on the Cross Country and Wrestling teams.
Dexter, Missouri - Miss Kalee Victoria Howard was the fifth candidate this evening.
Kalee is the daughter of Bonnie and Wes Howard.
She is a senior and is involved in Student Council, Future Teachers of America, and Fellowship of Christian athletes.
Kalee is a member of the Lady Cats Tennis team.
In the future she plans to attend college and pursue a profession in the medical field.
Kalee was nominated by the tennis team.
Escorting Miss Howard tonight was Jason Jarrell. Jason is a junior and is the son of Dennis and Paula Jarrell. He is involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is also a member of the varsity football, baseball, and basketball teams.
Dexter, Missouri - The fourth candidate this evening was Miss Rhylan Hillis.
Rhylan is a sophomore and is the daughter of Darren and Tory Hillis.
She is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Student Council. She is also on the Basketball and Football Cheerleading Squads, Varsity Track and Field, JV Volleyball, and has been named to the 2014 Stoddard County All-County Cheerleading Team and the NCA All-American Cheerleading Team.
In the future, Rhylan plans to attend and cheer at the University of Missouri where she will major in journalism. She plans to later use that degree to earn her a position on ESPN as an on the field commentator.
Rhylan was nominated by the Football Cheerleading Squad.
Escorting Miss Hillis tonight is Spencer Owens. Spencer is the son of Tracy Owens and Rany Huber. He is a member of the Honor Choir, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and is on the Varsity football and baseball teams.
Dexter, Missouri - The second candidate of the evening was Miss Brittany Brown.
Brittney is a senior at Dexter High School and is the daughter of Johnny and Regina Brown.
She is active in Future Teachers of America, Student Council, and Future Farmers of America. She is also on the Varsity Volleyball and Softball teams.
In the future Brittany plans to attend Crowley’s Ridge College to study nursing.
Brittany was nominated by the volleyball team.
Brittney’s escort this evening was Ethan Stevens.
Ethan is a senior and is the son of Nathan and Maria Stevens. He is active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes and a member of the Varsity Football, Wrestling, and Golf teams.
