Dexter, Missouri - The 2018 Miss DHS Candidates were presented at Charles Bland Stadium on Friday, August 31st prior to the Dexter vs Salem football game.

The second candidate for Miss DHS is Miss Malia Cook. 

She is the daughter of Shannon and Karen Cook.

Malia is active member of the girls’ tennis team, Student Council, FCA, FBLA, Beta Club, pep club, yearbook, and is FCCLA Vice- President.

Her future plans are to “major in elementary education at a 4-year university.”

Malia is escorted by Carson Bell.

Carson is the son of: Christian and Gina Bell.

When asked to describe Malia in three words, Carson said, “Beautiful, kind, and funny.”