2023 Miss DHS crowned

Kaylee Hazel (center) was crowned the 2023 Miss DHS. She is the daughter of Brandon Hazel. From left Second Alternate Addie Medley, the daughter of Kelly and Mike Medley, Hazel and First Alternate Katarah Churchill, daughter of Dan and Rhonda Churchill.

The 2023 Miss DHS Court

Addie Medley - Medley is the daughter of Kelly and Mike Medley. Addie's activities include varsity football cheerleading, dance team, STUCO, Beta, FCA, and the school musical. After graduation, Addie plans to attend Paul Mitchell cosmetology school in Springfield, Missouri, and then return back home to Dexter and open her own salon. Addie's escort is Chase Farmer. He is the son of Jeff and Gina Farmer. The 3 words Chase used to describe Addie are ravishing, lively, and pesky.

Abbie Lloyd - Lloyd is the daughter of Jamie Rowe and Shawn Lloyd. Abby’s activities include FCA, FCCLA, FBLA, Beta, and Pep Club. She is also a member of the cross country, lady bearcat basketball and track teams. Abbie plans to start college next fall and earn a degree in business. Abbie’s escort is Anistin Kyle. Anistin is the son of Ben Kyle. When asked to describe Abbie, Anistin said, “She’s pretty fast.”

Brooklynn Link - Link is the daughter of Halona Hillis and Josh Link. Brooklyn is a member of FBLA, Pep Club, BETA, NHS, Stuco, and the varsity volleyball team. In the future, Brooklyn hopes to attend a four year university to get a bachelor's in biology and continue on to medical school to become a CRNA. Brooklyn's escort is Sawyer Rascher. Sawyer is the son of Ryan and Heather Rascher. Sawyer describes Brooklyn as intelligent, amusing, and loud.

Reanna Laden - Laden is the daughter of Angie and Scott Laden. Reanna is a member of Beta Club, musical theater, Chamber Choir, Women’s Choir, and Honors Choir. Her future plans are undecided. Reanna’s escort is Luke Gentry, the son of Sara Selvidge and Caleb Gentry. Luke describes Reanna as “incredibly talented, very beautiful, and ridiculously smart.”

Amelia Holden - Holden is the daughter of Ryan Holden and Sarah Watkins. Her activities include BETA, HOSA, Pep Club, National Honors Society, Chamber Choir, and the musical. In the future, Ameilia plans to attend a 4 year university and earn a bachelor's degree. Her major is undecided. Amelia's escort is Frederic Nesselrodt. When asked to describe Amelia, Banks said “my future wife.

Kaylee Hazel - Hazel is the daughter of Brandon Hazel. She is a varsity football cheerleader. Her future plans include attending cosmetology school and living a long life. Her escort is Rhyder Williams. Rhyder is the son of Ashley and Austin Williams. Rhyder describes Kaylee as lovely, thoughtful, and gorgeous.

Shelby Driskill - Driskill is the daughter of Gena and Derek Driskill. Shelby is a member of Pep Club, FCA, FBLA, and the varsity volleyball team. After high school, Shelby plans to attend Arkansas State University and enroll in the ultrasound program. Her escort is Beau Carrier. Beau is the son of Brett and Charla Carrier. Beau describes Shelby as "athletic, unique, and supportive".

Emerson Dorton - Dorton is the daughter of Brett and Christy Dorton. Emerson is a member of Student Council, Pep Club, Beta Club, and FCA. She is also a member of the girls tennis, basketball cheerleading, and track and field teams. Emerson plans to attend Arkansas State University and major in journalism. Her escort is Luke Worley. Luke the the son of Beth and Paul Gresham. When asked to describe Emma, Luke said, "Carter's little sister".

Katarrah Churchill - Churchill is the daughter of Dan and Rhonda Churchill. Her activities include STUCO, FBLA, DECA, HOSA, Varsity Band, BETA, NHS, Book Club, FCA, Pep Club, varsity girl's tennis, Scholar Bowl, and the track team. In the future, Katarrah plans to attend college to get a degree in nursing and go on to become a nurse practitioner. Her escort is Cameron Bell. Cameron is the son of Christian and Mendy Bell. Cameron describes Katarrah as "pretty much perfect".

Alexis Bennett - Bennett is the daughter of Rachelle and Chris Bennett. Alexis is a member of Beta Club, STUCO, HOSA, National Honor Society, and the Basketball Cheer Team. After graduation, Alexis plans to attend a 4-year university and later become a CRNA. Escorting Alexis today is Landon Jarrell. Landon is the son of Ashley Mosier and Josh Jarrell. Landon describes Lexie as "Smarter than me."

Crowning Miss DHS was the 2023 Mr. DHS, Tyson Carmode. Tyson is the son of Michele and Ken Carmode. He was crowned Mr. DHS last spring.