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Miss Harlan County Pageant
Support local seniors as they vie for the crown, scholarship money, and title of Miss Harlan County! The Miss Harlan County Scholarship Pageant will take place on Tuesday June 3, 2025 at Harlan Elementary School. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the Pageant begins at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children under 3.
Amelia Kazy
Amelia is representing Harlan County High School. She is a member of the Harlan County Raiders and the soccer team, as well as Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search. She enjoys reading books and horseback riding. Amelia will attend the University of the Cumberlands this fall and major in Human Services.
Ashton Evans
Ashton is representing Harlan County High School. She served as Secretary of the Beta Club; the Harlan County Yearbook Editor; and Historian of the National Honors Society. She was a member of both the track and field and the volleyball teams and was recently selected to the Cheer Team at LMU. Ashton was voted Most Dependable by her senior class. She enjoys teaching youth group and making birthday boxes for kids at local schools. Ashton will attend Lincoln Memorial University this fall and major in Exercise Science with hopes of pursuing a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
Katherine Adele Cornett
Katherine is representing Harlan County High School. She was selected as the 2025 Kentucky Mountain Laurel Princess Candidate for Harlan County; the 2025 Basketball Sweetheart Maid of Honor; Harlan County’s Prom Queen; and a WYMT Mountain Student Achiever. She was a member of the Harlan County Cheerleading Team earning numerous accolades. She was the Head Yearbook Editor; treasurer of the National Honor Society; and a member of both the Beta Club and the Spanish Honor Society. She enjoys cooking, traveling, and attending church. Katherine will attend the Lincoln Memorial University this fall and obtain a BSN/RN degree in Nursing and become a labor and delivery nurse.
Ella Farley
Ella is representing Harlan High School. She was a member of District Champion Softball Team and a State Qualifier in Cross Country. She was a member of the Beta Club and FBLA. She enjoys traveling, attending church, being with friends and family. A member of the University of the Pikeville Softball team, Ella will major in Education and pursue a career in Speech Pathology.
Ella Lisenbee
Ella is representing Harlan High School. She was a selected as the 2025 Kentucky Mountain Laurel Princess Candidate. Ella earned All A Honor Roll accolades and was a member of Gifted and Talented; Beta Club; FBLA; and Gear-Up Leadership. Ella was a member of the Volleyball, Softball, and Cross-Country teams. She enjoys going to the gym, reading, and crocheting. Ella will attend the University of the Pikeville this fall as a participant in the Optometry Scholars Program.
Addison Grace McLain
Addison maintained an exceptional GPA throughout high school. She was a First Priority member and a former member of the Harlan Lady Dragons Basketball Team. She participates in youth ministry through singing, mentoring, leading bible studies and prayer groups, as well as the Outreach Program serving meals to families in need. She is also a model for Gage Talent in Knoxville, Tennessee. Addison will attend the University of the Cumberlands this fall and pursue a degree in political science.
Audrey Lee Goss
Audrey is representing Harlan High School. She will be a member of University of Kentucky Blue Law Program; Captain of the Academic Team; and a Drum Major. She was a member of the Band and the Beta Club. Audrey enjoys painting, playing the guitar, and going on hikes. She will attend the Lewis Honors College at the University of Kentucky this fall and study political science.
Chloe Jaymes Bolton
Chloe is representing Harlan High School. She earned the honor of First in State Writing in Testing. Chloe was a member of the three-time State Championship Cheerleading team at Harlan City where she also earned a District Championship title. She was a member of FBLA the Beta Club, and the Prom Committee. Chloe enjoys gymnastics, painting and coloring, and reading. A member of the Lincoln Memorial University Cheer Team, she will major in Occupational Therapy and pursue a doctorate degree in the fall.
Abbigaile Brooklyn Jones
Abbigaile is representing Harlan High School. She earned the honor of Valedictorian of her senior class, as well as, ACT Scholar and All A Honor Roll accolades. She was selected as a 2025 Kentucky Mountain Laurel Attendant. She is a member of the member of FBLA; Beta Club; and Peer Forward. Abbigaile was a member of the Cross Country and Track teams. She enjoys running, photography, and shopping. She will attend Lincoln Memorial University and major in Biology-PreHealth in the fall plans to further her education at LMU at the Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine.