MU Student Wins the Crown
A Columbia, Mo woman was crowned Friday night as the new Miss Missouri at the culmination of the pageant’s 15th anniversary celebration of being held in Mexico.
Esters is the daughter of Julie Fornadel of Hermitage, PA and Jeff Esters of Coconut Creek, Florida. Simone is a student at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Her platform, “Leave your MARK” focuses on mentoring youth in our state.
As Miss Missouri, she will receive a $14,000 scholarship as well as an official crown; wardrobe from the Miss Missouri Scholarship Program, Royal We, Rebekah Lane, Boston Proper, and Pink Magnolia; a fur jacket and photos from the Missouri Trapper’s Association and Fur Arts, Inc.; accessories from Melody’s Quality Jewelry; a training course; talent consultation with Bill Wolfe and more.
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Olivia Henson, Holly Enowski, Simone Esters, Debrielle Patee-Merrill and Chelsea Arnold
Photography by David Pickering Photography
The runners-up were:
- First runner up: Miss Forest Park Debrielle Patee-Merrill of Maryville. She is the daughter of David and Jean Merrill.
- Second runner up: Miss Fleur de Lis Holly Enowski of Eldon. She is the daughter of Bob and Lisa Enowski.
- Third runner up: Miss Branson Chelsea Arnold of Branson. She is the daughter of Paige Schmidt.
- Fourth runner up: Miss Springfield Olivia Henson of Belton. She is the daughter of Anthony and Tricia Henson.