Miss Missouri News

Top 5

  • Miss Missouri 2012 – Tippe Emmott, Miss Branson
  • First Runner-Up – Jennifer Zweifel, Miss Northeast Counties
  • Second Runner-Up – Shelby Ringdahl, Miss Texas County
  • Third Runner-Up – Amanda Williams, Miss Metro St. Louis
  • Fourth Runner-Up – Mary Bauer, Miss Springfield

Top Ten

  • Lauren Alumbaugh, Miss Cedar County
  • Alison Hebron, Miss Gateway St. Louis
  • Emma Lambeth, Miss Crowder
  • Jillian Richardson, Miss Hannibal
  • Emily Wood, Miss Heartland

Preliminary Talent Winners

  • Sigma – Mary Bauer, Miss Springfield (Vocal) / Overall Talent Winner
  • Alpha (tie) – Emma Lambeth, Miss Crowder (Baton Twirling)
  • Alpha (tie) – Shelby Ringdahl, Miss Texas County (Vocal)

Preliminary Evening Gown Winners

  • Sigma – Jillian Richardson, Miss Hannibal
  • Alpha – Amanda Williams, Miss Metro St. Louis

Preliminary Swimsuit Winners

  • Sigma – Mary Bauer, Miss Springfield
  • Alpha – Susie Evans, Miss Mark Twain Lake

Preliminary Interview Winners

  • Sigma – Mary Bauer, Miss Springfield
  • Alpha – Amanda Williams, Miss Metro St. Louis

Rookie Talent Winners

  • Sigma – Shelby Ringdahl, Miss Texas County (Vocal)
  • Alpha – Alison Hebron, Miss Gateway St. Louis (Tap)

Additional Awards

  • Commerce Bank Community Service Award – Mary Bauer, Miss Springfield
  • CMN Miracle Maker – Mary Bauer, Miss Springfield
  • MAO Academic Award – Amanda Sasek, Miss Midland Empire
  • Newcomer of the Year (first-time contestant with most points) – Kelby Czerwonka, Miss Gateway to the West
  • Sarah French Smile Award – Jeni Dixon, Miss Lake of the Ozarks
  • Non-finalist with Most Points – Amanda Sasek, Miss Midland Empire
  • *Additional awards/photos will be added as they become available

Top 5

  • Miss Missouri’s OT 2012 – Shelby Steingraeber, St. Charles’ OT
  • First Runner-Up – Brittney Sears, Metro St. Louis’ OT
  • Second Runner-Up – Tess Mandoli, Gateway St. Louis’ OT
  • Third Runner-Up – Hannah Eastin, Branson’s OT
  • Fourth Runner-Up – Charlee Bisch, River City’s OT

Top Ten

  • Ashley Cummins, Spirit of St. Louis’ OT
  • Jacqueline Janorschke, Heartland’s OT
  • Savannah Moore, Lake of the Ozarks’ OT
  • Cheyenne Parks, Springfield’s OT
  • Katie Whipple, Laclede’s OT

 Preliminary Gown Winners

  • Group A – Brittney Sears, Metro St. Louis’ OT
  • Group B – Hannah Eastin, Branson’s OT

 Preliminary Talent Winners

  • Group A – Brittney Sears, Metro St. Louis’ OT (vocal)
  • Group B – Tess Mandoli, Gateway St. Louis’ OT (piano)

Additional Awards 

  • Miss Photogenic – Tess Mandoli, Gateway St. Louis’ OT
  • CMN Miracle Maker – Samantha Caraway, Gateway to the West’s OT
  • People’s Choice – Tess Mandoli, Gateway St. Louis’ OT
  • *Additional awards/photos will be posted as they become available

Miss Heartland’s Outstanding Teen – Jacqueline Janorschke issued a challenge live during Gregg and BJ’s Radiothon for Camp Quality on June 4.  She challenged teens to donate the amount they would spend going to a movie to the camp.  “It’s always fun to speak live and use those skills, especially when helping with a  great cause, like this one,” Jacqueline said.  Camp Quality provides year-long support to kids with cancer, the highlight of the year is a week-long camp.  Gregg and BJ’s thanked her for stopping by on her way to compete at Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen, and wished her well. 

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Miss Gateway to the West’s Outstanding Teen – Samantha Caraway proudly presented her Children’s Miracle Network earnings of over $5,000 to the Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen CMN Change Bandit campaign.  In late March Samantha partnered with Truman State University Greek Week to raise money for the University of Missouri – Columbia Children’s Hospital.  She was presented with this life-size check at closing ceremonies.    

On May 30, Miss Branson’s Outstanding Teen – Hannah Eastin was able to present the first donation to Reach Out and Read. For the last six weeks Hannah has been selling a book she wrote, Evana’s Adventures, to raise money for her platform. She has raised 400 dollars so far.  “I have truly enjoyed the learning experience of writing and publishing a book. It makes it even better that it’s for a wonderful cause! I love that I’m able to share the joy of reading with others. I hope in the future I am able to donate more!” shared Hannah.

Miss Heartland’s Outstanding Teen – Jacqueline Janorschke rode in the 10th Annual Northend Festival Parade in St. Joseph, Missouri on June 2. The three-day festival, put on by the Northend Community Association, provides scholarships for students at Laffette High School.

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On May 22, Miss Branson – Tippe Emmott and Miss Branson’s Outstanding Teen – Hannah Eastin made an appearance at Chick-Fil-A Princess Night.  This is an annual event at Chick-Fil-A in Springfield, Missouri.  Little princes and princesses can come and enjoy a free night of having their hair, makeup, nails done, and face painted.  Tippe and Hannah enjoyed being able to meet every little boy and girl who came.  They even got to meet the prince and princess cow of Chick-Fil-A!  “It was such a fun evening! We both enjoyed taking pictures and signing autographs for everyone!  We even got to meet the youngest little prince at the event – he was five days old!” shared Tippe and Hannah.

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Over 2,000 fans were in attendance at the Phil Welch Stadium for the St. Joseph Mustangs home opener on June 1. Miss Mark Twain – Darbi Furhman, Miss St. Joseph – Seanica Reineke, and Miss Heartland’s Outstanding Teen – Jacqueline Janorschke  were introduced during the pre-game ceremonies where the 2012 MINK Conference League Championship Banner was revealed. Jacqueline sang the anthem.  The Mustangs went on to win over the Haysville Heat, 3-2 in the 13th inning.
 

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On May 25, Miss Branson’s Outstanding Teen – Hannah Eastin visited the residents at The Carlyle retirement home.  Hannah took red carnations to honor the veterans.  Hannah enjoyed passing out the flowers to the veterans and hearing their war stories.  “I love watching their eyes light up when I would hand them a flower! I was always taught to honor our veterans of war. Being able to honor them in this way made my day! I was even able to meet an original W.A.C girl ( Woman Army Corps). I really enjoyed being able to listen to all of their war stories and how they helped fight for our freedom!” shared Hannah.

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On Thursday May, 24th, Miss River City’s Outstanding Teen – Charlee Bisch hosted a benefit night at California Pizza Kitchen for Children’s Miracle Network. Charlee said she wanted to find a fun and creative way to raise money that was appealing to my friends and family! She quickly jumped on the idea. “I used Facebook, email, and word of mouth to get the word out as quickly and effectively as I could!” Charlee comments. The night end up a success as she raised over $250 for Children’s Miracle Network.

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