Dexter, Missouri - The first candidate of the evening for the 2017 Miss DHS was senior, Morgan Aldridge.

Morgan is the daughter of Jimmy and April Aldridge.

Her activities include girls' tennis, basketball cheerleader, Future Business Leaders of America, Student Council Sr. Beta Club, Future Teachers of American, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Her future plans are to attend Missouri State University.

She was escorted by Dawson Kasting.

Dawson is the son of Chuck and Kelly Kasting.

When asked what three words would describe my candidate, Dawson said, "Beautiful, Intelligent, and Kindhearted."