TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Ten University of Alabama students are among this year’s field of 43 contestants set to compete for the title of Miss Alabama June 23-28 at Samford University in Birmingham.
Contestants are evaluated in the categories of interview, talent, evening gown, health and fitness and on-stage question. They also each have their own community service initiative, a cause they championed while reigning in their respective titles.
The winner will represent Alabama at the Miss America pageant in September. Last year’s Miss Alabama, Abbie Stockard, went on to be crowned Miss America in January.
Many of the students listed have participated in the Miss University of Alabama competition during their time at UA. The Miss UA program recently earned recognition as the “Best Large School Program” by the Miss Alabama organization.
The UA students competing include:
- Hannah Adams
Miss Phenix City
Hometown: Birmingham
Talent: Jazz ballet en pointe to “Get Lost”
Community Service Initiative: Hannah’s Hope – Finding a Cure for Pediatric Cancer
- Carson Champion
Miss Historic Springville
Hometown: Valley
Talent: Lyrical dance to “What the World Needs Now is Love”
Community Service Initiative: Champions SERVE
- Rylie Dewley
Miss Eastern Shore
Hometown: Grand Blanc, Michigan
Talent: Baton to “Thunderstruck”
Community Service Initiative: Start Heart Smart
- Ashley Gattis
Miss Autauga County Fair
Hometown: Arab
Talent: Tap dance to “Boogie Shoes”
Community Service Initiative: Giver of Blood, Giver of Life
- Liliana Geier
Miss Mobile Bay
Hometown: Dadeville
Talent: Baton routine to “Last Dance”
Community Service Initiative: Live with a Passion for Compassion – Bullying Prevention
- Reagan Hanson
Miss Trussville
Hometown: Trussville
Talent: Lyrical dance to “One Moment in Time”
Community Service Initiative: Reagan’s Rally – Encourage to S.E.R.V.E.
- Imani Muse
Miss Tuscaloosa
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Talent: Vocal performance of “I’m Every Woman”
Community Service Initiative: #SAM – Small Acts Matter: Encouraging Tangible Change
- Abby Sosa
Miss Hidden River
Hometown: Cullman
Talent: Latin jazz dance to “Bailar/Mi Gente”
Community Service Initiative: Bridging the Gap – Inspiring Latina Generational Transformation
- Ruby Tilghman
Miss University of Alabama
Hometown: Panama City, Florida
Talent: Vocal performance of “I Dreamed a Dream”
Community Service Initiative: Many Mini Musicians – Answering the Needs of Your Community
- Chloe Yates
Miss Birmingham
Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
Talent: Gymnastics routine to “Ease on Down the Road”
Community Service Initiative: Special Olympics – Deleting the “Dis” in Disabled
About Miss Alabama
The mission of the Miss Alabama organization, part of the Miss America organization, is to help educate young women of Alabama by providing scholarships to further their college education.
According to the Miss Alabama organization, the state title comes with a $15,000 cash scholarship along with several in-kind scholarships, sponsor gifts and services made available to her.
