Two lovely ladies were crowned Saturday and will now begin preparations for state competitions in March. Both Ashlyn Sparks and Corbin Hinson will represent McMinnville in the teen pageants held in March in Jackson.
Newly crowned Miss McMinnville Outstanding Teen Ashlyn Sparks is a 16-year-old Clarksville resident. She competed in the talent portion with a dance presentation. She was also awarded the lifestyle and fitness award.
First runner-up in the Outstanding Teen competition was Addison Poole, a junior high school student from Martin. She was also awarded the best interview award, and she sang for her talent.
The Miss McMinnville Teen Princess title went to Corbin Hinson, who promotes anti-bullying in her pageant platform. She is from Hampshire and a student at Columbia Central High School.
First runner-up honors went to Sara Pittman, a Coffee County Central High School student. Emma Conn was named second runner-up, and hails from College Grove. Contestant Bailey Gordon won the lifestyle and fitness category.
The best interview award was presented to McMinnville resident McKayla Stubblefield. She is a student at Warren County High School, and the daughter of Janice and Mike Stubblefield.
Outstanding Teen Anna Grace Smith and Teen Princess Kaylee Paige Solomon relinquished their titles and crowned their successors.
Miss McMinnville Princess Pageants
A slate of age divisions in the Miss McMinnville Princess Pageants were available for competition. The princess pageants are a fundraiser for the Outstanding Teen, Teen Princess and Miss McMinnville. Peyton Kirby Wilson was crowned Miss McMinnville in an early pageant, and will compete in Miss Tennessee in June.
Preteen Miss
McMinnville
Kaylee Hollifield was awarded the title. The sixth-grader is the daughter of Chris and Monica Hollifield. She was also awarded most photogenic and prettiest smile. Court members are Bayli Alley, first, and the daughter of Jason and Terry Alley. She was awarded the prettiest hair title and People’s Choice. Allie Beth Hamby, second, is the daughter of Dena Williams. She was also awarded prettiest smile and prettiest eyes honors. Grace Sparkman, daughter of Katherine and Josh Sparkman, was given the award for best personality.
Young Miss
McMinnville
Nine-year-old Isabella Figueroa was named Young Miss, as well as prettiest hair, dress and smile awards. She is the daughter of Nancy Cox. Court members include: Leela Kate Beaty, first, daughter of Philip and Candy Beaty; Christa Cowan, second, daughter of Chris and Carrie Cowan; Laney Mullinax, third and best personality, is the daughter of David and Angela Mullinax; and Lilyanne Grace Mitchell, fourth and most photogenic, daughter of Natasha Lenderman and Eric Mitchell. Contestant Makayla Cagle, daughter of LeAnn Cagle and Kurt Lusk, was awarded prettiest eyes. The People’s Choice Award was presented to Hayden Holder, daughter of Brian and Robin Emigh.
Little Miss McMinnville
Hallie Grace Tipps, 6, claimed the Little Miss title, as well as most photogenic, prettiest smile and best personality. She is the daughter of Jason and Carla Tipps. Joining her in the court is first runner-up Avery Bolding, daughter of Clay and Misty Bolding. She also earned prettiest hair honors. Kate Gribble, daughter of Darrell and Jennifer Gribble, was awarded second-runner-up, as well as prettiest dress. Prettiest eyes honor went to contestant Kadynce Kirby, daughter of Stacey and Matt Kirby. The People’s Choice winner was Saydee Carpenter, daughter of Jason and Leslie Carpenter.
Petite Miss McMinnville
Three-year-old Emma Lee Pope was crowned Petite Miss McMinnville in the competition. She was also honored with prettiest hair, dress and smile. The little miss is the daughter of Jason and Mandy Pope. Other awards presented include: most photogenic and prettiest eyes to Aubrey Wisner, daughter of Andy and April Wisner; and best personality and People’s Choice to Kinsley Emigh, daughter of Aaron and Nikki Emigh.
Tiny Miss McMinnville
Tylee Herriman, 16-month-old daughter of Brittany and Tyler Herriman claimed the title, along with most photogenic and best personality. Aspen Templeton, daughter of David and Tanisha Templeton, was first runner-up and People’s Choice. Second runner-up is Isabel MacFarquhar, daughter of James and Shannon MacFarquhar. She was also awarded prettiest hair honors. Macy Jo Davis, daughter of Kerri Baxter Davis, was named third runner-up and prettiest dress. Alissa Starr, daughter of Michael and Shonna Starr, was named fourth runner-up.
Also receiving awards were Haylee Emigh, daughter of Brian and Robin Emigh, pettiest smile; and Moni Harris, daughter of Domonique Kniffin and Kyrie Harris, prettiest eyes.
