Local Delegates Earn Scholarships at Miss Missouri Competitions

By Emily Bontrager

Several delegates with ties to northeast Missouri earned scholarships and awards during the 2026 Miss Missouri and Miss Missouri’s Teen competitions held June 10 through 13 at the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico.

Representing the Lewis & Clark and Clark County organizations, local delegates brought home scholarship awards for their accomplishments throughout the week.

Miss Lewis & Clark, Ananya Senthil, received a $500 Non- Finalist Scholarship in the Miss Missouri competition.

Miss Lewis & Clark’s Teen, Celia Medeiros, earned $1,000 as the 1st Runner-Up in the Miss Missouri’s Teen competition.

Miss Clark County’s Teen, Darby Rollins, was awarded a $300 Non-Finalist Scholarship.

Other area delegates also received recognition during the competition. Miss Southern Missouri’s Teen Emma Pitford earned a $300 Non- Finalist Scholarship and was named a finalist for the Whipple Teens in Action Award.

Miss College Town Kampbel James received a $500 Non- Finalist Scholarship, while Miss River City Emma Harvey also earned a $500 Non- Finalist Scholarship.

The Miss Missouri and Miss Missouri’s Teen organizations provide scholarship opportunities while promoting service, leadership, academic achievement and personal growth among young women across the state.