Ellen's Official Headshot and Info!

Miss Ohio, Ellen Bryan's official headshot has been added to the Miss America website, along with the following information.  My only confusion is the Scholastic Ambition; she already graduated with a Bachelors...?

Ellen Bryan

Celina, Ohio
Age: 22

Education:
Celina High School
Ball State University

Platform Issue: Promoting Lightning Awareness

Scholastic Ambition: Graduate with a Bachelor of the Arts Degree

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: John R. and Aline B. Emens Scholar, Perham Scholar Women of Achievement, Harry S. Truman Scholarship Finalist

Career Ambition: Become a TV News Anchor and Reporter

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Here are some of Ellen's upcoming appearances: 

The Miss Ohio 2011 Bike Tour!

Tonight Miss Ohio 2011 Ellen Bryan is having an official homecoming celebration in Celina Ohio!  If you're not there right now, fear not, she has plenty of upcoming appearances (click to enlarge):

Also, Ellen has an aggressive Miss Ohio bike tour planned!  Between August 29th to September 24th she will peddle to all six of Ohio's Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals! According to the Bike Tour website, she'll average 40 miles a day and nearly 900 miles total! To learn everything about the tour and donate to the cause, visit the website. 

I have to say, this is a ridiculously impressive undertaking that seems to have had more than just a month of planning!  I am willing to bet that it was part of Ellen's Miss Ohio paperwork (perhaps her answer to the legacy question?); if it was, it certainly shows how she set herself apart and won an Interview Award!  This event is SO SMART!  She's raising money and awareness for CMNH, as well as getting those legs in shape for Miss America and hopefully garnering some major media exposure!  Seriously, has anyone called Good Morning America yet?!

Ellen's newsletter says "The road will get lonely without some company - so hop on your bike and ride with me for a day or two."  I think every local contestant and titleholder, I repeat, EVERY LOCAL TITLEHOLDER should join her, and yes, add it to your pageant resume!  I'm not a fan of the CMNH donations required to compete, but biking with Miss Ohio will make it easier and even fun.  Ask people to donate per mile.  Also, be sure to call your local newspaper, radio stations and TV channels; get some coverage for yourself, for Miss Ohio and of course, for CMNH! 

Great job Ellen!  I wish my aqua beach cruiser and I were in Ohio to join you! 

Miss Ohio 2011: Media Blitz!

Huge congratulations to Miss Ohio 2011, Ellen Bryan.  She earned the Semi-finalist Interview award and the title on her third attempt as Miss Clayland 2010, having placed in the Top 5 as Miss Lake Festival 2008 and Miss Miami Valley 2009.  Ellen is a vocalist and recent graduate of Ball State University; she advocates Lightning Awareness, as her older sister suffers extreme disabilities from a strike.  Ellen is the second Miss Ohio in three years to be both a Miss Clayland, a former Miss Lake Festival and a resident of Mercer County.  

CLICK HERE to find several links to various new articles about Ellen and her win. She has already updated her website and will continue to update her BLOG.

CLICK HERE to listen to an interview on the Shawn Irleand Show.

I can't currently get them to work, but there are also videos HERE and HERE.

Miss Ohio 2011: Complete Results!

Miss Ohio 2011

Ellen Bryan, Miss Clayland

1st Runner-up

Alissa Brumbaugh, Miss Miami Valley

2nd Runner-up

Amber Bussa, Miss Maple City

3rd Runner-up

Meggie Wittman, Miss All*American City

4th Runner-up

Shannon O'Neill, Miss Crystal Lake 

Top 10: 

Heather Wells, Miss Maumee Valley
Marisa Buchheit, Miss Greater Cleveland
Jenna Fowls, Miss Mohican Valley
Kylie Johnson, Miss Muskingum Valley
Courtney Monk, Miss Northwestern Ohio

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 Preliminary Swimsuit Winners:

Alissa Brumbaugh, Miss Miami Valley

Amber Bussa, Miss Maple City 

Meggie Wittman, Miss All*American City

Preliminary Talent Winners:

Shannon O'Neill, Miss Crystal Lake

Jenna Fowls, Miss Mohican Valley

Cayla Hellwarth, Miss West Central Ohio 

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Semifinaist Interview Award

Ellen Bryan, Miss Clayland

Non-Semifinalist Interview Award

Sarah Hider, Miss Central Ohio

Miss America Community Service Award

Shannon O'Neill, Miss Crystal Lake

CMNH Miracle Maker Award

Shannon O'Neill,Miss Crystal Lake

Marvin Hamlisch Grand Talent Award

Shannon O'Neill, Miss Crystal Lake

Both Classical Talent Awards 

Cayla Hellwarth, Miss West Central Ohio

Non-Semifinalist Talent Awards

Cayla Hellwarth, Miss Central Ohio

&

Elissa McCracken, Miss Lima Square Fair

Paul Herlihy Spirit Awards

Heather Waterman, Miss Northern Ohio

& 

Elissa McCracken, Miss Lima Square Fair


$250 Community Service Awards
Elissa McCracken, Miss Lima Square

&

Sarah Hider, Miss Central Ohio

Americanism Essay Awards
Chelsi Howman, Miss North Coast

& 

Elissa McCracken,  Miss Lima Square Fair

$500 Connie Sengstock Award
Amber Bussa, Miss Maple City

$500 Ya-Ya Sisters Style Award
Kylie Johnson, Miss Muskingum Valley

$500 Mina O'Guinn Memorial Award
Shannon O'Neill, Miss Crystal Lake

Photogenic Award
Alyssa Phillips,  Miss Ohio River

Miss Ohio Week 2011 Schedule

Friday, June 10 - Arrival & Miss Ohio Festival - Downtown Mansfield

• Contestants move into their host homes in the morning, then have wardrobe fittings and rehearsal. 
• Meet the contestants for an evening autograph signing in the park at the Festival!

Saturday, June 11 - Red Carpet Check-in - Richland Mall

• Morning - Red Carpet Check-in and Autograph Signing at the Richland mall.
• Contestants will have a private/closed rehearsal the rest of the day. 

Sunday, June 12 at 2 p.m. - Miss Ohio Parade - Downtown Mansfield 

• Post-Parade Reception - Parents, EDs & Family ONLY - Renaissance Ballroom
• Contestants will dine at Applebee's before the parade then have private/closed dinner and rehearsal at the theatre after. 

Monday, June 13 from 5 - 7 p.m. - Applebee's Celebrity Waitressing 

• Contestants move into the theatre in the morning; the theatre closes to the public at 3 p.m.
• Stander Road Applebee's waitresses: Becky Minger, Cecili Weber, Priya Sharma, Kylie Johnson, Heather Waterman, Ashley Bowman, Amber Bussa, Jenna Fowls, Sarah Hider, Ashley Warholic, Jane Covel, Alyssa Waldman, Courtney Monk and Chelsi Howman
• Lex-Springmill Road Applebee's waitresses: Heather Wells, Marisa Buchheit, Jessica Nelson, Devon Stansbury, Meggie Wittman, Elissa McCracken, Alyssa Hanson, Allison Goodwin, Shannon O'Neill, Alyssa Phillips, Alicia Huyghe, Cayla Hellwarth, Ellen Bryan and Alissa Brumbaugh

Tuesday, June 14 - Miss contestant's Private Interviews and Miss Ohio's Outstanding Teen Pageant at 7 p.m. - Renaissance Theatre 

• Buckeye Flight (#1 - #8) will interview in the morning. Cardinal Flight (#9 - #17) will interview in the afternoon.
• Contestants are released to their Parents and/or E.D.s for dinner. 
• 7 p.m. - Miss Ohio's Outstanding Teen Pageant - Renaissance Theatre
• Emcee: Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2010 Lacy Russ with Miss Ohio's Outstanding Teen 2010 Cecili Weber!

Wednesday, June 15 - Private Interviews & Miss Ohio Preliminary Night One at 7:30 p.m. - Renaissance Theatre 

• Carnation Flight (#18 - #26) will interview in the morning. Buckeye Flight will rehearse Talent.
• Contestants will attend the Noon Optimist luncheon; dress rehearsal follows.
• The theatre closes to the public at 3 p.m. 
• Emcees: Miss Ohio 2010 Becky Minger and Miss Ohio 2007 Roberta Camp Albert!
• Swimsuit Competition - Carnations Flight - Ashley B., Sarah H., Allison G., Kylie J., Alyssa B., Heather Wells, Cayla H., Devon S., Pryia S.
• Talent Competition - Buckeye Flight - Heather Waterman, Jessica N. Courtney M., Chelsi H., Amber B., Shannon O., Alyssa W., Ellen B.
• Gown & Onstage Question - Cardinals Flight - Meggie W., Jane C., Ashley W., Alyssa P., Alicia H., Alyssa H., Marisa B., Elissa M., Jenna F.
• Post-Pageant reception for family & friends (no contestants) in the Renaissance Ballroom

Thursday, June 16 - Miss Ohio Preliminary Night Two at 7:30 p.m. - Renaissance Theatre 

• Cardinal Flight rehearses their talent in the morning; theatre closes to the public at 3 p.m.
• Pre-Pageant Director's Reception - 5:30 p.m. - Renaissance Ballroom (Local EDs ONLY)
• Emcees: Miss Ohio 2010 Becky Minger and Miss Ohio 1997 Kelly Creager!
• Swimsuit Competition - Buckeye Flight - Heather Waterman, Jessica N. Courtney M., Chelsi H., Amber B., Shannon O., Alyssa W., Ellen B.
• Talent Competition - Cardinal Flight - Meggie W., Jane C., Ashley W., Alyssa P., Alicia H., Alyssa H., Marisa B., Elissa M., Jenna F.
• Gown & Onstage Question - Carnation Flight - Ashley B., Sarah H., Allison G., Kylie J., Alyssa B., Heather Wells, Cayla H., Devon S., Pryia S.

Friday, June 17 - Miss Ohio Preliminary Night Three at 7:30 p.m. - Renaissance Theatre

• Carnation Flight rehearses talent in the morning; theatre closes to the public at 3 p.m. 
• Emcees: Miss Ohio 2010 Becky Minger and beloved former contestant Heather McDonald!
• Swimsuit Competition- Cardinal Flight - Meggie W., Jane C., Ashley W., Alyssa P., Alicia H., Alyssa H., Marisa B., Elissa M., Jenna F.
• Talent Competition- Carnation Flight - Ashley B., Sarah H., Allison G., Kylie J., Alyssa B., Heather Wells, Cayla H., Devon S., Pryia S.
• Gown & Onstage Question - Buckeye Flight - Heather Waterman, Jessica N. Courtney M., Chelsi H., Amber B., Shannon O., Alyssa W., Ellen B.
• Post-Pageant "Friday Night Fiesta" - Public /  ticketed event (no contestants). $5 for 2 drinks and Mexican food.  

Saturday, June 18 - Picnic, FINALE and Coronation

• Contestants will have lunch at the Mansfield Women's Club. (private event)
• Family Picnic (formerly the "Parent's Brunch") for Directors, Parents & Family - Noon at Fleming Falls Retreat Center. $10 presale only tickets. 
• Emcees: Miss Ohio 2010 Becky Minger and Miss Ohio 2007 Roberta Camp Albert with Miss Ohio 2006 / Mrs. Ohio 2011 Melanie Murphy Miller!
• Note, Saturday's Finale will include Becky's farewell. 
• Miss Ohio 2011 Finale at 7:30 p.m. - Renaissance Theatre
• Coronation Ball - Public, ticketed, postpageant event at the Holiday Inn Ballroom. $25

* Special notes - Gifts and flowers may not be sent to the theatre; all Mansfield area florists have the contestant's host home addresses.  Please double check which events are public, ticketed or private, as to not show up somewhere you do not belong.  Call 419-522-6677 for pageant tickets or print and mail the form on the right!

HUGE THANKS to my two inside sources who shared this information with me!  Please leave a comment or email pageantblogger@yahoo.com with updates, additions or corrections.