Miss Ohio 2019 Contestants
Miss Ohio will be crowned on Saturday, June 15 at The Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield. The field includes these 22 contestants.
Brooke Howard is Miss Northeastern Ohio.
Hometown: New Albany.
Age: 20.
Education: Miami University.
Major: Political Science.
Talent: Irish Dance.
Hobbies: Reading and Cooking.
Secret Dream or wish: To have my own cooking show.
Favorite TV Show: The Office.
Favorite Musical Performer: Idina Menzel.
Can’t Live Without: Chipotle.
My Proudest Accomplishment: I won the World Championships for Irish Dancing.
Platform: Creating a Vision.
"Creating a Vision spreads awareness for the visually impaired through various service events across the nation."
Autumn Kessler is Miss Capital City.
Hometown: Bethesda.
Age: 22.
Education: Muskingum University.
Major: Public Health.
Talent: Tap Dance.
Hobbies: Dancing, Singing, Crafting,Photography,Traveling & Spending time with friends and family.
Secret Dream or wish: To grow two more inches to be an acceptable height to play Belle at Disney.
Favorite TV Show: The Good Doctor.
Favorite Musical Performer: Carrie Underwood.
Can’t Live Without: Pasta.
My Proudest Accomplishment: At the age of 17, I was elected to the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Committee, making me the youngest committee member in the festival's history!
Platform: They Are AUsome: Accepting Those with Autism.
"Autism is the fastest growing neurological and developmental disorder in the United States. My platform aims to increase awareness and promote acceptance of all individuals with Autism."
Emma Rose Lewis is Miss Greater Cleveland.
Hometown: Erie, Pennsylvania.
Age: 22.
Education: Baldwin Wallace University.
Major: Broadcasting and Mass Communications.
Talent: Classical Voice.
Hobbies: Musical Theater, playing the ukulele, producing documentaries and travel.
Secret Dream or wish: To be an extra on Game of Thrones.
Favorite TV Show: Game of Throne.
Favorite Musical Performer: Taylor Swift.
Can’t Live Without: Books.
My Proudest Accomplishment: Produced and performed a recital tour at various retirement homes my senior year of high school.
Platform: Put It to Bed: End Binge Eating Disorder & More.
"I speak about Binge Eating Disorder and other mental illnesses to get help early."
Riley Post is Miss Tallawanda.
Hometown: Saint Henry.
Age: 20.
Education: Bowling Green State University.
Major: Integrated Language Arts Education.
Talent: Vocal/ASL.
Hobbies: Running, drawing, singing, reading, coffee and naming inanimate objects.
Secret Dream or wish: It wouldn’t be a secret if I told you, would it?
Favorite TV Show: Sherlock.
Favorite Musical Performer: Hozier.
Can’t Live Without: Music.
My Proudest Accomplishment: Being selected for one of Bowling Green’s Presidential Scholarships.
Platform: The “Write Mindset."
"The 'Write Mindset' focuses on fostering student’s creativity and confidence by guiding them towards creative writing experiences and initiating open discussion with educators."
Amanda Freel is Miss Mohican Valley.
Hometown: Reading.
Age: 24.
Education: Graduate degree from University of Cincinnati.
Major: Material Science & Engineering.
Talent: Musical Ventriloquism.
Hobbies: Boating, traveling, hiking and volleyball.
Secret Dream or wish: To invent the next revolutionary ground breaking technology.
Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones.
Favorite Musical Performer: Carrie Underwood.
Can’t Live Without: My Family.
My Proudest Accomplishment: Obtaining my Master’s in Engineering at the age of 23.
Platform: Overcome the Odds! Inspiring Young Women into Engineering Careers!
"Sharing my story and talking about exciting and innovative opportunities in the engineering to spark an interest in young girls to enter the engineering field."
Jordan Meyer is Miss North Coast.
Hometown: Medina.
Age: 22.
Education: University of Pittsburgh, Case Western Reserve University.
Major: Speech-Language Pathology.
Talent: Vocal.
Hobbies: Crocheting, running singing for nursing home residents.
Secret Dream or wish: To be a game show host.
Favorite TV Show: Impractical Jokers.
Favorite Musical Performer: Josh Groban.
Can’t Live Without: Raisins.
My Proudest Accomplishment: I completed a master’s level research thesis on Alzheimer’s care and presented my research at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s national conference!
Platform: Graying with Pride
"Promoting a positive outlook on aging to increase the quality of life, and to decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s disease."
Emily Legenza is Miss Northwestern Ohio.
Hometown: Wauseon.
Age: 20.
Education: Ohio University.
Major: Music Education-Choral Emphasis.
Talent: Vocal.
Hobbies: Knitting, cross stitch, sewing, revamping old furniture, scrapbooking and flea markets.
Secret Dream or wish: To Time Travel.
Favorite TV Show: The Crown.
Favorite Musical Performer: The Beatles.
Can’t Live Without: Pictures.
My Proudest Accomplishment: Speaking at the Ohio State House my senior year of high school about standardized testing from the student’s point of view.
Platform: Teaching Gratitude: Giving back to Teachers who Make an Impact.
"Raising awareness of teachers who fund their own classrooms, donating items teachers need in their classrooms, and thanking the impactful teachers in our lives!"
Ally Smith is Miss River Days Festival.
Hometown: Portsmouth.
Age: 18.
Education: Northern Kentucky University.
Major: Psychological Science.
Talent: Dance.
Hobbies: Dance Competitions, camping and hiking with my family and photography.
Secret Dream or wish: To stay in an over-the-water bungalow in Bora Bora.
Favorite TV Show: The Bachelorette.
Favorite Musical Performer: Beyonce.
Can’t Live Without: My dog, Lillie.
My Proudest Accomplishment: Becoming the Miss River Days Festival titleholder.
Platform: Nobody Sits Alone-Be A Friend, Not A Bully.
"An anti-bullying campaign focusing on bullying awareness and prevention using my experiences, along with others to empower students to be a friend, not a bully."
Baylee Martin is Miss Portsmouth.
Hometown: South Webster.
Age: 18.
Education: University of Cincinnati.
Major: Psychology.
Talent: Vocal.
Hobbies: Musical Theater, showing Tennessee Walking Horses, Cross-fit, volunteering in my community.
Secret Dream or wish: To be a great Mom.
Favorite TV Show: The Andy Griffith Show.
Favorite Musical Performer: Elvis Presley and Bette Midler.
Can’t Live Without: Gasoline for my car “Gerald” the Mini Cooper.
My Proudest Accomplishment: Speaking out about my battle with depression and suicide at my community service event for “You Will Be Found.”
Platform: You Will Be Found.
"There is so much potential for change that comes with inspiring 'finders,' rejecting the stigma of depression, and reinforcing the idea that there is hope."
Caroline Grace Williams is Miss Montgomery County.
Hometown: Cincinnati.
Age: 24.
Education: Miami University.
Major: Theater and Music.
Talent: Opera.
Hobbies: Cake decorating, Orange Theory Fitness, Canvas Painting, performing in the Cincinnati area, Junior League of Cincinnati.
Secret Dream or wish: To play Glinda from Wicked on Broadway!
Favorite TV Show: The View.
Favorite Musical Performer: Celine Dion.
Can’t Live Without: Blue Corn Tortilla Chips with Hummus.
My Proudest Accomplishment: Creating an initiative to raise awareness for what to do in an emergency situation and balancing two careers at once.
Platform: Caroline’s Crisis Call.
"Know the F.A.C.T.S. of Calling 911."
Caitlin Seifert is Miss Oxford.
Hometown: Niles.
Age: 19.
Education: Kent State University.
Major: Fashion Merchandising.
Talent: Baton.
Hobbies: Puzzles, Traveling, Shopping and hanging out with friends.
Secret Dream or wish: To be a Princess Anna at Disney World.
Favorite TV Show: One Tree Hill, Carrie Diaries, Gossip Girl.
Favorite Musical Performer: All kinds of music.
Can’t Live Without: Iced Coffee, my besties and my cat.
My Proudest Accomplishment: Being named a 20 under 20 for Trumbell County.
Platform: Unity in the Community: Making Your Community a Better Home through Volunteerism.
"Encouraging people to get out in their community, get involved and volunteer."
Emelia Sherin is Miss Akron Canton.
Hometown: Warren.
Age: 22.
Education: Kent State University.
Major: Public Relations.
Talent: Monologue.
Hobbies: Singing Classic Rock and Show Tunes, writing plays and short stories and dancing.
Secret Dream or wish: To be a foster mom.
Favorite TV Show: Gilmore Girls.
Favorite Musical Performer: Led Zepplin.
Can’t Live Without: A Pen.
My Proudest Accomplishment: The creation of my play, “(In)Dependent.”
Platform: We Are Only Human.
"We Are Only Human focuses on addiction education and awareness by becoming independent and learning from your mistakes."
Mackenzie Perry is Miss Northern Ohio.
Hometown: Nelsonville.
Age: 20.
Education: Ohio University.
Major: International Business, Business Pre-Law, Art History.
Talent: Vocal.
Hobbies: Community Theater, Singing, Violin, Reading, Juggling, Hiking.
Secret Dream or wish: To be a Disney Princess.
Favorite TV Show: Gilmore Girls.
Favorite Musical Performer: The Beatles.
Can’t Live Without: Books.
My Proudest Accomplishment: My mission trips to aid the homeless, my internship with Habitat for Humanity and the creating of Kenzie Care kits filled with basic necessities for those less fortunate.
Rosie Westerbeck is Miss Miami Valley.
Hometown: Minster.
Age: 19.
Education: Northern Kentucky University.
Major: Marketing.
Talent: Dance.
Hobbies: Watching baseball and cheering on the Cincinnati Reds, hiking, traveling, reading and journaling, spending time with my nephew Olen and playing basketball.
Secret Dream or wish: To meet Tom Hanks.
Favorite TV Show: Polar Express.
Favorite Musical Performer: Meghan Trainor.
Can’t Live Without: My journal.
My Proudest Accomplishment : Earning the Ohio School Boards Association “Humanitarian Award of the Year” award.
Platform: Rosie’s Red Wagon Campaign.
"Rosie’s Red Wagon Campaign works directly with the Cincinnati Reds, schools, civic groups and businesses to collect wagons and toys for the children’s hospitals."
Cameron Mohler is Miss Lake Festival.
Hometown: Celina.
Age: 20.
Education: Otterbein University.
Major: Nursing.
Talent: Vocal.
Hobbies: Running, singing, shopping, socializing, taking walks, graphic design.
Secret Dream or wish: To star in a musical production on Broadway and to travel to Israel an be baptized in the Sea of Galilee.
Favorite TV Show: Grey's Anatomy.
Favorite Musical Performer: Adele, Ben Platt and Bethel Music.
Can’t Live Without: Ice Cream and Family.
My Proudest Accomplishment: Completing my first 5K run with my Mom.
Platform: You Matter|Make Your Impact.
Encouraging and inspiring people of all ages to use their lives to make a positive impact on others. We can change the world.
Alli Lange is Miss Maple City.
Hometown: Mansfield.
Age: 20.
Education: Ashland University.
Major: Music Education.
Talent: Vocal.
Hobbies: Playing piano, songwriting and performing, playing board games with friends and family, travel and polka dancing.
Secret Dream or wish: To inspire others through music by becoming a singer/songwriter. My true ambition is to become a Christian artists.
Favorite TV Show: Friends.
Favorite Musical Performer: Audrey Assad.
Can’t Live Without: Chai Tea and Jesus.
My Proudest Accomplishment: Being able to work with middle school-aged students through Youth Ministry.
Platform: Not Yours To Take.
"Shedding a light on the issues of human trafficking to inspire awareness, activism and freedom."
Monique Booher is Miss Heart of Ohio.
Hometown: Sidney.
Age: 23.
Education: Miami University.
Major: Biology, Pre-Medical Studies.
Talent: Vocal.
Hobbies: Painting with acrylics, riding horses, international travel and learning to ice skate.
Secret Dream or wish: To compete in Cross Country Equestrian Jumping.
Favorite TV Show: New Girl, Criminal Minds and The Mentalist.
Favorite Musical Performer: Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift and Miranda Lambert.
Can’t Live Without: Books.
My Proudest Accomplishment: Providing Healthcare to over 200 grateful people per day during my international brigades.
Platform: Global Brigade: Empowering communities to reduce inequalities in healthcare.
"Global Brigades resolves health & economic disparities by changing lives, bettering lives & saving lives through a holistic model empowered by a community of change-makers."
Grace Brown is Miss Shawnee.
Hometown: Heath.
Age: 19.
Education: The Ohio State University.
Major: Pre-professional Biology.
Talent: Tap Dance.
Hobbies: Modeling, dancing, working out, reading, Netflixing, shopping.
Secret Dream or wish: To be the face of a National Campaign.
Favorite TV Show: The Bachelor.
Favorite Musical Performer: Billie Eilish.
Can’t Live Without: Chocolate.
My Proudest Accomplishment: Walking in New York Fashion Week.
Platform: Girl2Girl; Inspiring Future STEM Leaders.
"Girl2Girl is a middle-school STEM program designed to educate, motivate and inspire girls to pursue their interests in STEM and choose STEM fields as a career path."
Rachel Gombosch is Miss Clayland.
Hometown: Ontario.
Age: 24.
Education: Graduate of University of Cincinnati.
Talent: Singing.
Hobbies: Reading Personal Development books, podcasting, collecting sand from different areas I visited and exercise.
Secret Dream or wish: to be on the Ellen DeGeneres or Jimmy Fallon show.
Favorite TV Show: Friends.
Favorite Musical Performer: Carrie Underwood.
Can’t Live Without: My yellow blanket from my childhood days.
My Proudest Accomplishment: Competing on the Miss Ohio Stage! I set a goal for myself to pursue my passions without the influence of anyone else.
Platform: I Choose Joy Movement.
"Showing society through education and action that the joy we seek daily is based on our principles, values and identity; not on circumstances."
Megan Riehle is Miss Cuyahoga Valley.
Hometown: Edgerton.
Age: 20.
Education: Indiana University Fort Wayne.
Major: Nursing.
Talent: Vocal.
Hobbies: Baking cookies with my Grandpa, Hunting with my Dad, trap shooting, yoga, watching baseball and rooting for the Cubs.
Secret Dream or wish: To be a professional photographer for the Chicago Cubs.
Favorite TV Show: The Bachelor and Bachelorette, Greys Anatomy and Law and Order SVU.
Favorite Musical Performer: Rascal Flatts and Dan & Shay.
Can’t Live Without: My dog Gunner.
My Proudest Accomplishment: I became a nationally and internationally published photographer at the age of 17.
Platform: Serving Those Who Served for u.S. Proudly Supporting Our Local Veterans.
"Raising awareness about giving our veterans the thank you and respect they deserve."
Mara Mason is Miss Franklin County.
Hometown: Columbus.
Age: 22.
Education: The Ohio State University.
Major: Public Affairs Journalism.
Talent: Vocal.
Hobbies: Baking, reading, weightlifting, politics, public speaking, lobbying and volunteering.
Secret Dream or wish: To be a Food Critic ... or the President of the United States.
Favorite TV Show: New Girl.
Favorite Musical Performer: Adele.
Can’t Live Without: Podcasts and my corgi Henley.
My Proudest Accomplishment: Being an early honors graduate from the Ohio State University.
Platform: One in Five: Empowering Women, Ending Sexual Violence.
"Educating the community members about sexual violence, being a social and policy advocate, and working towards making positive legislative and cultural change."
Danielle Vivcharenko is Miss South Central Ohio.
Hometown: North Royalton.
Age: 20.
Education: Kent State University.
Major: Musical Theatre.
Talent: Singing/Dancing.
Hobbies: Aerial yoga, figure skating, composing music, writing poetry.
Secret Dream or wish: To be a performer in Cirque du Soleil.
Favorite TV Show: X-Files.
Favorite Musical Performer: Florence and the Machine.
Can’t Live Without: Bubble Tea.
My Proudest Accomplishment: Nominee for “Best Actress in a High School Musical” in Cleveland at the Dazzle Awards for two consecutive years.
Platform: stART-Art Education Advocacy.
"Supporting accessible arts education for every child throughout the State of Ohio."
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This year 22 young ladies will vie to earn the crown won last year by Miss Maple City Matti-Lynn Chrisman, of Cambridge. The Miss Ohio Finals and Crowning are scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Theatre.
