Dexter, Missouri - The 2019 Miss DHS was announced Friday, September 13th at the Bearcat Event Center.  Because of construction at Charles Bland Stadium each candidate was presented and escorted in front of the entire high school.

The eighth candidate was Ann Marie Slaton

Ann Marie is 17 years old and the daughter of Wesley and Patricia Slaton.

She is active in Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Softball.

Her future plans are to attend Southeast Missouri State University and double major in elementary education and business. She hopes to open and run her own daycare for her church to offer a place of learning and fun for children in the community.

Ann Marie is being escorted by Mr. Drew Soule.

Drew is 17 years old and the son of Andrew and Vickie Soule.

Drew’s three words to describe Ann Marie are Gorgeous, Intelligent, and Hardworking.