BT天堂

By: Kyra Waller
Office of Media Relations

University of Central Arkansas students and alumnae will be among 45 contestants competing for the 2024 Miss Arkansas title this week.聽

BT天堂students Ana Brandon of Conway, Kennedy Holland of Greenwood, Tori Lane Kiser of Cabot and Jada Simpson of Maumelle and BT天堂alumnae Kassidy Bell of Green Forest and Mattison Gafner of Conway will carry the BT天堂Bear spirit with them as they compete at Robinson Auditorium in Little Rock to become the next Miss Arkansas.聽

Competition begins June 8.聽

Bell is Miss Ozark Highlands. Bell鈥檚 community service initiative is 鈥淒isabilities Do Not Define.鈥澛�

Brandon is Miss Conway. She is a sophomore at BT天堂double majoring in broadcast journalism and theatre. Brandon鈥檚 community service initiative is 鈥淎rts for All: Empowering Youth to discover their part in the Arts.鈥澛�

Gafner is Miss Natural State. Gafner鈥檚 community service initiative is 鈥淪upporting First Responders; Our Heroes.鈥澛�

Holland is the current Miss UCA. She is a junior majoring in communication. Holland鈥檚 community service initiative is Compassion Legacy, a nonprofit she founded, that focuses on making public places accessible and inclusive for intellectually and developmentally disabled youth.聽

Kiser is Miss Lake Dardanelle. Kiser鈥檚 community service initiative is 鈥淚nclusion is Key: Advocating for Special Olympics.鈥澛�

Simpson is Miss Greater Little Rock and was the 2023 Miss UCA. Simpson is a senior majoring in elementary education. Simpson鈥檚 community service initiative is 鈥淗EROES Against Bullying.鈥�

Miss Arkansas is an official preliminary to the Miss America competition. Learn more about the Miss Arkansas competition at .