Kemeree Hodges named winner of scholarship pageant

Over 300 guests enjoyed the Miss Carnegie Pageant this past Saturday as seven young ladies competed for higher-education scholarships and the coveted crown.

Each contestant showed off their skills in the areas of a 10-minute interview, athleticism, talent, evening wear, and self-expression. Talents shared included monologue, Kiowa sign-language, singing, instrument playing, and even archery.

Grace Clark, contestant No. 6, won the hearts of the audience and received the Crowd-Pleaser Award, as well as a $50 scholarship, with her piano piece and singing of “Rainbows.”

Chaynee Horn, Contestant 3, received the Most-Spirited Award from her fellow contestants. In addition to a $50 scholarship for the Most-Spirited Award, she also received the Talent Award, a $50 scholarship, with her rendition of the song “Never Enough.”

Horn finished as the second runner-up, which earned her a $250 scholarship.

Isabel Bush, Contestant 1, received the Pageant Board Award for bringing positivity to the program, a $50 scholarship. She also earned the Athleticism Award, a $50 scholarship.

Bush was the first runner-up, which earned her a $500 scholarship.

Kemeree Hodges, Contestant 2, received a $50 scholarship by winning the Interview Award. She also was chosen as the Evening Wear recipient, a $50 scholarship, and the Self-Expression award, a $50 scholarship.

Hodges was also crowned the 2021 Miss Carnegie and earned a $1,000 scholarship.

Overall, each contestant received a $100 scholarship due to the overwhelming outpouring of love and support from our audience members in Crowd-Pleaser donations.

The Miss Carnegie Pageant Board wishes to thank its many sponsors and hard-working volunteers that helped make the evening a success. Special thanks to Carnegie Public Schools for the use of their facilities.