2027 Young Miss Scholarship Competition
Friendship, scholarship, and hometown tradition.
A week of scholarship, fun, food, and friends for the 2027 Cheyenne County Young Miss Scholarship Competition.
Cheyenne County
Young Miss
A summer week filled with scholarship, friendship, hometown tradition, and unforgettable memories.June 27, 2027 @ 7:00 PM
See the girls' hardwork pay off by attending the Young Miss 2027 scholarship competition at St. Francis High School, 7:00pm.
Scholarship
Recognizing leadership, poise, service, talent, and future goals.
Food & Fun
Camp-themed gatherings, shared meals, and moments that make the week memorable.
Friends
A welcoming experience built around connection, confidence, and community.
Our Mission
Cheyenne County Young Miss
Strives for college-bound senior girls to:
Meet the Campers
Get to know the 2027 Cheyenne County Young Miss contestants.
Natalyn Bursch
Parents: Clint and Kayla Bursch
High School: Cheylin
Career Goal: Flower Shop Owner
College Choice: University of Nebraska Kearney
Performing Arts Presentation: Floral Arrangement presentation
Favorites
- TV Show: Downton Abbey
- Novel: The Summer I Turned Pretty
- Recording Artist: Ella Langley
- Athlete: Serena Sundell
- Personality of the Past: Mother Teresa
- Personality of Today: Angie Juenemann; Grandmother
Katia Kramer Vazquez
Parents: Dennis and Elda Kramer
High School: Cheylin
Career Goal: Cosmetologist
College Choice: Hays Academy of Hair Design
Performing Arts Presentation: Vocal Solo
Favorites
- TV Show: Stranger Things
- Novel: That’s Not My Name
- Recording Artist: Ivan Cornejo
- Athlete: Paige Bueckers
- Personality of the Past: Joe Kramer; Grandfather
- Personality of Today: Elda Kramer; Mother
Nina Martin
Parents: Zach Amster and Alice Barclay
High School: St. Francis
Career Goal: Graphic Designer
College Choice: University of Kansas
Performing Arts Presentation: Vocal Solo
Favorites
- TV Show: Stranger Things
- Novel: Better Than the Movies
- Recording Artist: Smashing Pumpkins
- Personality of the Past: Edgar Allen Poe
- Personality of Today: Kurt Cobain
Ash Barnhart
Parents: Derek Barnhart and Jamie Reich
High School: St. Francis
Career Goal: Ultrasound Tech and Paramedic
College Choice: Fort Hays State University
Performing Arts Presentation: Reciting an original poem
Favorites
- TV Show: Supernatural
- Novel: The Fault in Our Stars
- Recording Artist: Sofia Camara
- Personality of the Past: Marilyn Monroe
- Personality of Today: Tim Burton
Reagan Milne
Parents: Travis and Jennifer Milne
High School: St Francis
Career Goal: Undecided
College Choice: Kansas State University
Favorites
- TV Show: The Rookie
- Novel: Hunger Games
- Recording Artist: Alex Warren
- Athlete: Amit Elor
- Personality of the Past: Sybil Ludington
- Personality of Today: Nick Wilkens
Kira Sichler
Parents: Russell and Kathleen Berry
High School: St. Francis
Career Goal: Cosmetologist
College Choice: Fort Hays Tech Northwest
Performing Arts Presentation: Cheer routine
Favorites
- TV Show: The Last of Us
- Novel: Percy Jackson series
- Recording Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
- Personality of the Past: Rosa Parks
- Personality of Today: Billie Eilish
Bryanna Baca
Parents: Eduardo and Claudia Baca
High School: Cheylin
Career Goal: Nurse
College Choice: Fort Hays State University
Performing Arts Presentation: Vocal Solo
Favorites
- TV Show: Gilmore Girls
- Novel: The Fault in Our Stars
- Recording Artist: Ariana Grande
- Athlete: Sydney McLaughlin
- Personality of the Past: Mother Teresa
- Personality of Today: My Parents
Lilly Sabatka
Parents: Kasey and Jennifer Sabatka
High School: Cheylin
Career Goal: Nurse
College Choice: University of Mary
Performing Arts Presentation: Vocal Solo
Favorites
- TV Show: Gilmore Girls
- Novel: Educated
- Recording Artist: George Strait
- Athlete: Taylor McCarty
- Personality of the Past: Mother Teresa
- Personality of Today: Jennifer Sabatka; Mother
Ashlyn Schields
Parents: Kale and Darci Schields
High School: Cheylin
Career Goal: Oncology Nurse
College Choice: Fort Hays State University
Performing Arts Presentation: CPR demonstration
Favorites
- TV Show: Jane the Virgin
- Novel: It Ends with Us
- Recording Artist: Olivia Dean
- Athlete: Andi Jackson
- Personality of the Past: Jesus Christ
- Personality of Today: Drew Schields; Brother
Hayden Ketzner
Parents: Nick and Heidi Ketzner
High School: Cheylin
Career Goal: Agriculture Business
College Choice: Kansas State University
Favorites
- TV Show: Full House
- Novel: 1984
- Recording Artist: Flatland Cavalry
- Athlete: Caitlin Clark
- Personality of the Past: Helen Keller
- Personality of Today: Brady Ketzner; Brother
Camp Young Miss 2027
Program Highlights
Meet the people, traditions, and program details that help make the Cheyenne County Young Miss Scholarship Competition so special.
Young Miss 2026
Avery Jensen
Being selected as Cheyenne County Young Miss 2026 is something I am truly grateful for and will always cherish.
Young Miss week taught me confidence, leadership, and the importance of representing my community with pride. It was also a blessing to meet so many amazing people and step outside of my comfort zone!
To Cheyenne County Young Miss 2027: be yourself, stay present, and enjoy every moment, because it goes by fast.
I wish the greatest of luck to all participants!
Program
Order of Events
- Music Prelude
- Presentation of Flag
- National Anthem
- Opening Number & Parade of Contestants
- Meet the Judges
- Grace and Elegance Presentation
- Performing Arts Presentation
- Endurance Presentation
- Intermission
- Presentation of Awards
- Presentation of Finalists
- Presentation of Young Miss
Tonight’s Emcee
John Simmonds
John grew up in McDonald, Kansas and graduated from Cheylin High School before attending Kansas State University.
He has remained involved in the Cheyenne County community and is honored to support the Young Miss program.
Meet the Judges
Tonight’s Panel
Becky Wright
Becky Wright is a southwest Kansas native. Served in the dental field for 38 years and now resides in Scott City, KS with her husband Steven. Together they own and operate a trucking company. They have 5 grown children with spouses and 13 grandchildren. Becky’s hobbies include seeing family, cooking and decorating. She is excited to be a part of the Cheyenne County Young Miss competition.
Margaret Miller
Margaret Miller of Colby is a Rawlins County native who graduated from Atwood High School in 2003. She earned her degree in education from Hastings College in Hastings, Neb., and has taught public school in Colby; Lumberton, N.C.; and Denver, Colo. She is married to Bryan Miller, who teaches PE at Colby Grade School. The couple homeschool their four children, Sawyer, 13, Clara, 11, Madsen, 9, and Bowen, 7, and they are involved in the many activities of their homeschool group. Margaret enjoys baking, reading, hosting family and friends, and being in nature. Having been named Rawlins County Junior Miss in 2002, she is excited to be part of the Junior Miss Program again.
Lesley Marshall
Lesley is an elementary educator entering her tenth year of teaching sixth grade at Dundy County Stratton. Originally from Bloomington, Indiana, Lesley attended Indiana University before finding her calling in the classroom — where she has spent the past decade nurturing young minds and cheering on her students every step of the way.At home, Lesley is blessed with a wonderful family. She and her husband, Andrew, have been married for eleven years and are the proud parents of a seven-year- old daughter, Olivia. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, baking, and running. She is thrilled to serve as a judge for this year's Young Miss pageant and looks forward to celebrating each contestant's hard work.
Katie Conley
Katie was born and raised in Bloomington, Indiana, and graduated from Indiana University. Shortly after college, she relocated to Denver, Colorado, to begin her career in the oil and gas industry. In 2014, she met her future husband, a resident of Bird City, Kansas, and in 2016 she moved there to build their life together and start a family. Katie and her husband welcomed two daughters before deciding to return to Denver in 2022. She currently works as a Landman for Bison Oil & Gas, LLC, where she continues to build her career in the energy sector. In her free time, Katie enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends.
Jenna Brubaker
Jenna was born and raised in St. Francis and is proud to call Cheyenne County home. She graduated high school in 2017 and went on to attend Fort Hays State University where she earned both a degree in Elementary Education and a Bachelors of the Arts in vocal performance. During her time at Fort Hays, Jenna performed in numerous musical productions, with her favorite roles being Marian Paroo in The Music Man and Cherubino in The Marriage of Figaro. In addition to her involvement in music and theater, she served as chapter president of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Panhellenic Council treasurer, and managed an online Etsy business throughout college. Following graduation, Jenna remained in Hays for three years, where she worked as an elementary music teacher and served as the children’s ministry coordinator at her church. She and her husband recently returned to Bird City, where she is enjoying life at home with their son, Harrison. Jenna is excited to be back in the community and looks forward to becoming increasingly involved throughout the county.
Cheyenne County Young Miss Chairman
Mandie Boone
Mandie is entering her third year as chairman of Cheyenne County Young Miss. This program has had a special place in her heart since she was crowned Cheyenne County Young Miss 2009.
Mandie is a successful business owner, mother of two, Karsen and Owen, wife to Jared, daughter, and friend. The sacrifice she makes each year to support the contestants of Cheyenne County Young Miss is not something she takes lightly, and we are very grateful for her.
Mandie and her team would like to say a heartfelt thank you to all the fantastic people who make this program possible. Mandie feels so blessed to live in such a kind and generous community that gives through time, meals, donations, and support.
To the next Cheyenne County Young Miss, I hope you find the experience as fulfilling and rewarding as I did. I wish you the best of luck!