Davis, Ryerson Set to Compete in Miss Oklahoma contests June 4-7
May 28, 2025
These three young women – Madeline Ryerson, Jessica Davis and Lawsyn Howard (front) -- will take part in the Miss Oklahoma and Miss Oklahoma’s Teen contests June 4-7 at Rose State College in Midwest City.
Miss Northwestern Oklahoma State University Jessica Davis and Miss Northwestern’s Teen Madeline Ryerson will soon take part in the Miss Oklahoma competition and the Miss Oklahoma’s Teen contest on June 4-7 at Rose State College in Midwest City.
Davis, a sophomore nursing major from Woodward, will compete as contestant No. 33 in the Omega group at Miss Oklahoma. Her interview is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, with the talent competition on Wednesday, followed by on-stage question, health and fitness and evening gown on Thursday. Finals will take place Saturday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m.
She will perform a jazz dance to “La Malagueña.” Her community service initiative, “Unplugged: Disconnect to Reconnect,” encourages people to put down their phones and live with intention.
As Miss Northwestern, Davis has donated $6,000 worth of athletic cleats to youth and completed more than 150 hours of community service. She is employed at the J.R. Holder Wellness Center and Daisy Village Boutique.
Lawsyn Howard of Woodward, named Miss Northwestern’s Star 2025, will accompany Davis to the Miss Oklahoma contest. She is the daughter of Josh and Destiny Howard.
Ryerson, an Alva native and senior at Alva High School this fall, is contestant No. 24 in the Omega group for Miss Oklahoma’s Teen. Her interview will take place Thursday, June 5. She will compete in all judged categories on Friday, June 6, with finals and crowning to be held Saturday, June 7, at 2 p.m.
Her talent is a vocal performance of “Beyond My Wildest Dreams” from “The Little Mermaid.” Her community service initiative, “Your Message Matters,” promotes positive self-talk and self-image.
Northwestern graduate and former Miss Northwestern Emily Smith will make her third appearance in the Miss Oklahoma contest as Miss Northwest Passage.
For more information about the Miss Oklahoma Pageant visit https://missoklahoma.org/ .
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