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."
Dexter, Missouri - The sixth candidate of the evening for the 2017 Miss DHS was senior, Nicole Sells.
Nicole is the daughter of Joe and Kate Sells.
Her activities include varsity girls' tennis, Sr. Beta Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Her future plans are to graduate at the end of the semester and attend Cape Career & Technology Center in January 2018 for their PTA Program. After the two years she will transfer to another college to finish out the Physical Therapy Program.
Nicole was escorted by Carson Bell.
Carson is the son of Christian Bell and Gina Bell.
Carson's three words to describe Nicole are, "Kind, Talented, and Beautiful!"
Dexter, Missouri - The fifth candidate of the evening for the 2017 Miss DHS was senior, Amber Scott.
Amber is the daughter of Deny and Sharon Scott.
Her activities include Future Business Leaders of America, FCCLA, National Honor Society, Sr. Beta Club, Marching Band, Scholar Bowl Team, and the Kickin' Cats Dance Team.
Her future plans are to attend Loyola University in Chicago. She is majoring in entrepreneurship and wants to create a business of her own.
She was escorted by Jordan Adams.
Jordan is the son of Jody and Becky Adams.
He described Amber as, "Beautiful, Intelligent, and Kind."
Dexter, Missouri - The fourth candidate of the evening for the 2017 Miss DHS was senior, Emily Ladd.
Emily is the daughter of Barry and Inga Ladd.
Her activities include cross country, track and field, National Honor Society, Sr. Beta Club, Scholar Bowl Team, and Art Club.
She plans to attend college and pursue a major in linguistics.
She was escorted by Seth Harris.
Seth is the son of Mike and Christy Harris.
Seth's three words to describe Emily are, "Smart, Funny, and Sarcastic!"
Dexter, Missouri - The third candidate of the evening for the 2017 Miss DHS was senior, Addison Kruse.
Addison is the daughter of Scott and Kerri Kruse.
Her activities include volleyball, basketball cheerleader, Student Council, Student Body Vice-President, Pep Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Teachers of America, Tobacco Free Missouri Youth, Honors Choir, Girls State, Sr. Beta Club, and National Honor Society.
Her future plans are to attend college, but is undecided on where or what her major will be.
She was escorted by Jake Rice.
Jake is the daughter of Lloyd and Heather Rice.
Jake's response to describing Addison in three words were, "Bubbly, Beautiful, and Boss!"
