MU Student Wins the Crown

A Columbia, Mo woman was crowned Friday night as the new Miss Missouri at the culmination of the pageant’s 15th anniversary celebration of being held in Mexico.

Esters is the daughter of Julie Fornadel of Hermitage, PA and Jeff Esters of Coconut Creek, Florida. Simone is a student at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Her platform, “Leave your MARK” focuses on mentoring youth in our state.

As Miss Missouri, she will receive a $14,000 scholarship as well as an official crown; wardrobe from the Miss Missouri Scholarship Program, Royal We, Rebekah Lane, Boston Proper, and Pink Magnolia; a fur jacket and photos from the Missouri Trapper’s Association and Fur Arts, Inc.; accessories from Melody’s Quality Jewelry; a training course; talent consultation with Bill Wolfe and more.

The runners-up were:

• First runner up: Miss Forest Park Debrielle Patee-Merrill of Maryville. She is the daughter of David and Jean Merrill.
• Second runner up: Miss Fleur de Lis Holly Enowski of Eldon. She is the daughter of Bob and Lisa Enowski.
• Third runner up: Miss Branson Chelsea Arnold of Branson. She is the daughter of Paige Schmidt.
• Fourth runner up: Miss Springfield Olivia Henson of Belton. She is the daughter of Anthony and Tricia Henson.

Olivia Henson, Holly Enowski, Simone Esters, Debrielle Patee-Merrill and Chelsea Arnold 
Photography by David Pickering Photography

Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen Shae Smith
Photography by David Pickering Photography 

Photography by David Pickering Photography 

Bolivar Teen is the new Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen

A Bolivar teen took home the title of Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen Friday at Missouri Military Academy. After a week of preliminary competition in fitness, talent and interviews, the judges crowned Miss Branson’s Outstanding Teen Shae Smith.

The 15-year-old is the daughter of Mark and Angie Smith. Shae is a student at Bolivar High School. For her talent, she performed a jazz dance to the song, “September” and her platform encourages people from across the state of Missouri to focus on donating small amounts to The Children’s Miracle Network and is called, “One Miracle at a Time, One Dollar at a Time.”

As Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen, Smith will receive a $6,000 scholarship as well as a prize package that includes the official crown, sash, wardrobe allowance, travel allowance to Miss America, talent consultations and several wardrobe sponsors: The Royal WE, Serendipity, and Natalie M.

The runners-up were:

• First runner up:  Miss Fleur de Lis’ Outstanding Teen Halie Hebron of O’Fallon. She is the daughter of Mark and Michele Hebron.
• Second runner up: Miss Gateway St. Louis’ Outstanding Teen Mallory Sublette of Palmyra. She is the daughter of Brandon and Jessica Sublette.
• Third runner up: Miss Heart of the Ozarks’ Outstanding Teen Ashley Berry of Clinton. Ashley is the daughter of Mark and Amy Berry.
• Fourth runner up: Miss Metro St. Louis’ Outstanding Teen Abbie Mueller of St. Louis. She is the daughter of Brandan and Amanda Mueller.

Photography by David Pickering Photography 

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Book Miss Missouri for Your Next Event

Miss Missouri 2019 Simone Esters available to act as an Ambassador, MC, Keynote Speaker, or Entertainer at your organization’s next special event.  As our premier, young ambassador, Miss Missouri truly adds dazzling sparkle to the Show-Me-State. 

For information regarding fees and availability contact:

Gina Gilman, Business Manager
Miss Missouri Organization
PO Box 285
Mexico, MO 65265-0285
missmobizmanager@gmail.com

The Miss Missouri Pageant would like to thank our Miss America wardrobe sponsors.
Your generosity is much appreciated.

Royal-We	Rebekah Lane Formal Wear
Tony Bowls	Natalie M
Result Fitness and Nutrition: Brian Attebery	Matt Boyd Studio
Meredith Boyd	The Sash Company
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