Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Miss Arkansas NWA Contestants
ARKANSAS RIVER Bethany Kasper
Platform: Our Kids Read Talent: Vocal “Maybe This Time”
Age: 18 Hometown: Jacksonville University of Arkansas Major: Theater Parents: Travis and Melissa Kasper
GATEWAY TO THE OZARKS Jacey Winn
Platform: Stand Tall, Stand Proud! Talent: Vocal — “Next Time I Love”
Age: 21 Hometown: Wynne University of Arkansas (2017 graduate) Major: Political Science Parents: Chad and Kristin Winn
HEART OF THE OZARKS Ashton Yarbrough
Platform: Passion to Action — Volunteer Talent: Vocal “Open Arms” Age: 20 Hometown: Gravette University of Arkansas Major: Elementary Education
Parents: Kimberly and Brian Yarbrough
NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS Ebony Mitchell
Platform: S.A.F.E. Connections Talent: Tap Dance “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”
Age: 20 Hometown: Harrison University of Central Arkansas
Major: Business Marketing Parents: Hulene Ongola
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS Raygan Sylvester
Platform: Arrive Alive Talent: Jazz Dance “Fake Your Way to the Top” Age: 21 Hometown: North Little Rock University of Arkansas Major: Marketing Parents: Mike and Rhonda Sylvester
OZARK MOUNTAIN Madison Oswalt
Platform: Volunteer With a Purpose
Talent: Jazz Dance “Gimme Gimme”
Age: 18 Hometown: Harrison Arkansas Tech University Major: Pre-Veterinary Science Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Ryan
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U OF A Darynne Dahlem
Platform: Know Who You Are
Talent: Vocal “Somewhere” Age: 20 Hometown: Greenwood University of Arkansas Honors College Major: Animal Science Parents: Ron and Traci Lewellen
U OF A — FORT SMITH Logan Moore
Platform: Food For All Talent: Flute Solo “Take 5” Age 22 Hometown: Van Buren University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
Major: Nursing Parents: Zane and Laura Moore
APPLE BLOSSOM Reagan Wheelis
Platform: Breast Cancer Awareness: Early Detection Is Key
Talent: Piano Solo — “Pirates of the Caribbean” medley
Age: 19 Hometown: Melbourne University of Arkansas Major: Accounting Parents: Dr. Brad and Tina Wheelis