Dexter, Missouri - The seventh candidate of the evening for the 2017 Miss DHS was senior, Riley Thornton.

Riley is the daughter of Monica Thornton and Dennis Thornton.

Her activities include girls' tennis team, women's choir, Sr. Beta Club, FCCLA, and the Drama, Speech, and Debate Team.

Riley's future plans are to attend college at Southeast Missouri State University to major in acting with a minor in broadcasting!

Riley was escorted by Greyson Stephens.

Greyson is the son of John and Joan Stephens.

Greyson's  three words to describe Riley, "Kind, Smart, and Courteous."