Miss Ohio Class of 2011

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Miss State Freshmen: Chelsi Howman, Alissa Brumbaugh, Allison Goodwin, Jessica Nelson, Ashley Bowman, Alyssa Phillips, Jenna Fowls, Priya Sharma, Alicia Huyghe

Miss State Sophomores: Jane Covel (DE), Kylie Johnson, Meggie Wittman, Sarah Hider, Cayla Hellwarth, Elissa McCracken (PA), Devon Stansbury, Alyssa Waldman

Miss State Juniors: Ashley Warholic, Courtney Monk, Ellen Bryan, Marisa Buchheit, Amber Bussa

Miss State Seniors: Heather Wells, Heather Waterman, Alyssa Hanson, Shannon O'Neill

13 of the 26 titleholders were crowned at their first pageant of the season!

Below is their local crowning order, last to first:

Miss Mohican Valley
JENNA FOWLS
Age: 21
Education: Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Talent: vocal
Platform: “Dating Violence”
Local Awards: none given
Pageant Past: 1st RU, I, Prelim T, SS & EG - Musk. V; competed- Sweeps 1
Links: Contestants, Results, Photos

Miss Heart of Ohio 
ALICIA HUYGHE
Age: 23
Education: Cleveland State University
Talent: tap dance
Platform: “CUE: Children Understanding the Environment”
Local Awards: none given
Pageant Past: competed - Musk. V; 1st RU - Sweeps 1
Links: Contestants, Results, Photos

Miss Huron County
PRIYA SHARMA 
Age: 22
Education: Cleveland State University
Talent: dance
Platform: “Creating Positive Attitudes 101: Promoting Healthy and Positive Attitudes For Our Children”
Local Awards: none given
Pageant Past: 3rd RU – NC; competed - M/NCO; competed - Sweeps 1
Links: Contestants, Results, Photos

Miss Willard

ALYSSA WALDMAN 

Education: Otterbein College / Music

Talent: vocal

Platform:“It's Abuse: A Relationship Abuse Awareness Campaign”

Local Awards: none given

Pageant Platform: competed - WCO/LSF/CL; T – MV; 2nd RU & T tie – Clayland; competed – MV/AAC/FT; Non-Semifinalist Talent award at Miss Ohio 2010 as Miss Northwestern Ohio

Links: Contestants, Results, Photos

Miss Ohio River

ALYSSA PHILLIPS 

Age: 19

Education: Bowling Green State University / Fashion Merchandising 

Talent: harp

Platform: “Don't Suffer For Love”

Local Awards: none given

Pageant Past: competed – MV/AAC/FT; 1st RU - NWO; Congeniality - M/NCO; 1st RU Vacationland; 1st RU - MC; 2nd RU & Spirit - Musk. V

Links: Contestants, Results, Photos

Miss Buckeye State

ASHLEY BOWMAN

Age: 21

Education: Kent State University

Talent: vocal

Platform: “Get Up! Get Out! Get Going!”

Local Awards: none given

Pageant Past: competed – Clayland; competed - CO; 2nd RU - MC

Links: Contestants, Results, Photos

Miss Greater Butler County

JANE COVEL 

Age: 21

Education: Cedarville University / Business Finance

Talent: ballet en pointe

Platform: Education as a Means to Achieve Your Dreams
Local Awards: Spirit

Pageant Past: Top 8 at Muskingum Valley; Miss Mid-State 2010 (Delaware) 

Links: Contestants, Results, Photos, Jane's blog

Miss Muskingum Valley

KYLIE JOHNSON

Age: 23
Hometown: Zanesville
Education: graduate of Muskingum University / Conservation Science and Masters student of Ohio University / Environmental Studies
Talent: violin
Platform: Go Green! Think Globally, Act Locally
Local Awards: Interview, Prelim Talent & Prelim Swimsuit
Pageant Past: Top 10 at Miss Ohio 2009 as Miss North East Ohio; Miss Southeastern Ohio 2008 (non-MAO)
Links: Contestants, Prelim order, Results, Prelim Night Pictures, Finale Pictures

Miss Maple City 

AMBER BUSSA

Age: 23

Hometown: Wheelersburg
Education: Graduate of Ohio State University

Talent: Broadway vocal
Platform: Get Into Gear to Volunteer

Local Awards: Talent, Swimsuit  & Spirit

Pageant Past: RU this season at CO and M/NCO; Top 10 at Miss Ohio 2010 as Miss North Central; Non-Semifinalist Talent as Miss Portsmouth in 09

Links: Contestants, Results, Pictures 

Miss Vacationland
ALLISON GOODWIN

Age: 19
Hometown: Broadview Heights

Education: Ohio University / Dietetics

Talent: jazz dance

Platform: Childhood Obesity 

Local Awards: Interview

Pageant Past: This is Allison's first Miss Ohio local title, won at her seventh pageant this season.

Links: Contestants, Results, Photos

Miss Mansfield

ASHLEY WARHOLIC

Age: 

Hometown: Mansfield

Education: Baldwin-Wallace University / PR & Marketing 

Talent: dance

Platform: FCCLA

Local Awards: Interview & Evening Gown 

Pageant Past: Awarded CMN Miracle-Maker, Non-Semifinalist Interview, Community Service and other awards as Miss Greater Cleveland at Miss Ohio 2010; Miss Heart of Ohio 2009

Links: Contestants, Results, Photos, Ashley's blog

Miss North Central Ohio 

HEATHER WATERMAN

Age: 

Hometown: Celina

Education: Graduate, Wright State University / Marketing

Talent: vocal

Platform: Ready, Set, Motivate!

Local Awards: Originally 2nd Runner-up; assumed title after Courtney Crain resigned.

Pageant Past: Miss Clayland 2009; Preliminary Swimsuit and Non-semifinalist Interview awards at Miss Ohio 2009 as Miss Northwestern Ohio; Miss Lake Festival 2008

Links: Contestants, Results, Photos

Miss Northwestern Ohio 

COURTNEY MONK 

Age: 20

Hometown: Defiance 

Education: Anderson University / Music Education 

Talent: vocal "Astonishing"

Platform: Fine Arts in Education

Local Awards: Interview & Talent

Pageant Past: Miss Fallen Timbers 2009 & Miss Buckeye State 2008

Links: Contestants, Line-up & Judges, Results,Photos, Courtney's blog

Miss Maumee Valley

HEATHER WELLS

Age: 21

Hometown: Warren 

Education: Kent State / Broadcast Journalism & Mass Communication
Talent: dance

Platform: L.E.A.D. through 4-H

Local Awards: Interview, Talent & Swimsuit
Pageant Past: Non-Semifinalist Talent award at Miss Ohio 2010 as Miss Mansfield, Top 10 in 2009 as Miss Ohio River and competed in 2008 as Miss Maple City 
Links: Contestant line-up, Results, Photos, Heather's website

Miss All*American City

MEGGIE WITTMAN

Age: 
Hometown: Cleveland 

Education: Kent State / Musical Theatre
Talent: vocal "Faraway" 

Platform: Make-a-Wish Foundation

Local Awards: none
Pageant Past: Top 10 at Miss Ohio 2010 as Miss Cuyahoga County
Links: Contestant line-up, Results, Photos, Meggie's blog

Miss Fallen Timbers

ALYSSA HANSON

Age: 22

Hometown:

Education: Ohio State University
Talent: vocal

Platform: Overcoming the Eating Disorder Battle 

Local Awards: none
Pageant Past: Miss Scioto Valley 2009, Miss Miami Valley 2008, Miss Heart of Ohio 2007
Links: Contestant line-up, Results, Photos, Alyssa's blog

Miss Central Ohio 

SARAH HIDER

Age: 

Hometown: Wooster

Education: Ohio University / Journalism 

Talent: vocal
Platform: HIV / AIDS Awareness 

Local Awards: none
Pageant Past: Miss Ohio Community Service award in 2010 as Miss North Coast; Miss Ohio's Outstanding Teen 2008

Links: Contestant Line-up, Results, Photos

Miss Clayland
ELLEN BRYAN
Age: 22
Hometown: Celina
Education: Ball State / Telecommunications
Talent: vocal
Platform: Lightning Awareness
Local Awards: Interview & Community Service 
Pageant Past: Top 5 at Miss Ohio in  both 2010 as Miss Miami Valley and 2009 as Miss Lake Festival
Links: Contestant line-up, Results, Press, Photos,Ellen's website 


Miss Miami Valley
ALISSA BRUMBAUGH 
Age: 20
Hometown: North Canton
Education:  University of Akron / Family & Consumer Sciences
Talent: vocal "I could have danced all night"
Platform: Ready for Success! Promoting Educational Equality
Local Awards: none
Pageant Past: This is Alissa's first Miss Ohio local title, won on her first try; Ohio's National Miss American Co-Ed Teen
Links: Contestant line-up, Results, Photos




Miss West Central Ohio
CAYLA HELLWARTH
Age: 19
Hometown: Celina
Education: Ohio State University / International Business & Marketing 

Talent: opera

Platform: American Red Cross
Local Awards: Talent

Pageant Past: Non-semifinalist Talent awards at Miss Ohio 2010 as Miss Lake Festival

Links: Contestant line-up, Results, Pictures, Pageant site, Cayla's blog

Miss Lima Square Fair

ELISSA McCRACKEN
Age: 18
Hometown: Waynesburg, Pennsylvania 
Education: Ohio Northern University
Talent: piano/vocal
Platform: Internet Safety
Local Awards: none
Pageant Past: Non-semifinalist Interview award at Miss Pennsylvania 2009 as Miss Greater Johnston; competed at Miss Pennsylvania's Outstanding Teen 2008

Links: Contestant line-up, Results, Pictures, Pageant site, Elissa's blog

Miss Crystal Lake

SHANNON O'NEILL
Age: 22
Hometown: Lima
Education: Fordham University / Communications & Media Studies
Talent: vocal 

Platform: T.O.N.E.: Teaching about Obesity, Nutrition and Exercise
Local Awards: Interview & Swimsuit

Pageant Past: 1st RU to Miss Ohio 2010 as Miss Lima Square Fair; Top 10 at Miss Ohio 2009 as Miss Maumee Valley; Top 11 at Miss Ohio 2008 as Miss West Central Ohio

Links: Contestant line-up, Results, Pictures, Pageant site,Shannon's site 

Miss North Coast
CHELSI HOWMAN
Age: 17
Hometown: Ashland, Ohio

Education: Ashland – Crestview High School / Senior

Talent: banjo

Platform: “Stop Bullying Now: Take A Stand! Lend A Hand!”

Pageant Past: This is Chelsi's first Miss Ohio local title but she competed at Ohio Teen USA and twice at Miss Ohio's Outstanding Teen.

Links: Contestant line-up, Results, Pictures

Miss Greater Cleveland
MARISA BUCHHEIT
Age: 20
Education: Cleveland Institute of Music / Voice
Talent: opera "The Habanera"
Platform: Dream, Believe, Achieve - Building Young Leaders

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Local Awards:Interview, Evening Gown & Spirit
Pageant Past: 2nd RU, Talent & Prelim SS winner at Miss Ohio 2010 as Miss Maple City; Non-finalist Talent at Miss Illinois 2009; Top 15 at Miss Illinois Teen USA
Links: Contestant Line-up, Results, Pictures, Pageant website,Marisa's website

Miss Cuyahoga County

JESSICA NELSON

Age: 21
Education: University of Toledo / Pre-Veterinary & Biology 

Hometown: Toledo
Talent: dance
Platform: P.E.T.S. Promoting Education, Training & Safety 
Local Awards: Original 2nd Runner-up; assumed title after Jillian Bumpas resigned
Pageant Past:  2nd RU – GC/CC; 4th RU – NC; competed – MV/AAC/FT; 4th RU - NWO; competed - Vacationland; competed - MC; Assumed the title Miss Cuyahoga County
Links: Contestant Line-up, Results, Pictures, Pageant website, Jessica's Platform blog, Jessica's Pageant blog

Miss Lake Festival 
DEVON STANSBURY
Age: 20
Hometown: Rockford
Education: University of Cincinnati / Communication
Talent: lyrical dance "Free Fallen'"
Platform: Lighting the Way with Literacy
Local Awards: On-stage Interview
Pageant Past: Spirit & Americanism Essay Awards at Miss Ohio 2010 as Miss Mohican Valley.
Links: Contestant line-up, Results, Pictures, Lake Festival site

To add or correct contestant information and/or links please leave comments or email pageantblogger@yahoo.com. Also, the talent selections listed here are what were performed at the local and may not be what the titleholder does at Miss Ohio. The ages listed her are copied from the Miss Ohio website and tend to be a year off. These photos are from a variety of sources; thank you all!