Tatum Smith Wins Miss Polk County 2020, LIVINGSTON, January 26, 2020 - Out of a field of twelve formidable contestants, 17 year old Senior, Tatum Smith of Livingston High School rose to the top and won Miss Polk County, 2020. First Runner Up was won by Yasmine Lozano, and Second Runner Up was won by Maisie Cherry. In the Junior Miss Polk County Competition, Calie Ray took the top spot, First Runner Up was Sandra Tolar and Second Runner Up was Chloe Cox. The theme of the evening was City of Light, Paris, France. All the worthy candidates put on a bang up show and every contestant is a winner just for taking the stage in front of a large audience. The Studio C Dancers also put on a top shelf performance from the musical, "The Wiz". The entire evening was fun, and was lively with Masters of Ceremony once again Joel Casiday and Aaron Kerss.
Miss Polk County Awards:
Ad Sales - Yasmine Lozano Committee Choice - Coryn Dirden People's Choice - Caroline Harrison Photogenic - Coryn Dirden Congeniality - Maisie Cherry Interview - Tatum Smith Talent - Caroline Harrison Evening Gown - Tatum Smith 2nd Runner Up - Maisie Cherry 1st Runner Up - Yasmine Lozano Miss Polk County - Tatum Smith Junior Miss Polk County Awards: Photogenic - Chloe Cox 2nd Runner Up - Chloe Cox 1st Runner Up - Sandra Tolar Junior Miss Polk County - Calie Ray
Please enjoy the pics and videos below!
Miss Polk County, 1982, Jamie Alexander is part of the backbone of Miss Polk County.
Masters of Ceremony: Aaron Kerrs (left) and Joel Casiday
OFFICIAL VOTE TABULATOR: Darla Dear, CPA, with the accounting firm Belt, Harris, Pehacek
Coryn Dirden won over the audience with her dance routine from Hanna Montana's "Hoe Down Throw Down".
"Someone You Love"... Julia Pulley's dance routine.
"Get Happy" Melanie Patranella does a tap dance routine to perfection.
"Someone You Love" Yasmine Lozano sings beautifully.
Errin Ficklin effortlessly throws a rifle into the air during a dance routine.
TRUE TALENT: Caroline Harrison plays a Fender ukulele while singing "Wild Flowers" by Dolly Parton.
Maisie Cherry hit a home run with her rendition of "When He Sees Me" from the Musical "Waitress".
Miss Polk County: Tatum Smith has a crown placed upon her head by Miss Polk County 2019, Alyssa Rood.
Miss Polk County, 2020, Tatum Smith, makes the customary walk.
Miss Polk County, 2020, Tatum Smith
Allyssa Rood (left) and Tatum Smith
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