Last year Abby Floyd became the first former Teen titleholder to win Miss AR USA in twenty years. This year she was succeeded by another former Teen titleholder, Arynn Johnson, who was her 1RU at Miss AR Teen USA 2013. Arynn was Miss Arkansas Teen USA 2015 (check out her Teen profile here) and is the first 2015 Teen to win a Miss title. Miss Arkansas Teen USA 2017 is newcomer Allison Tucker, who was also the recipient of the Photogenic and Evening Gown awards.
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Arynn Johnson is crowned Miss Arkansas USA 2017 and Allison Tucker is Miss Arkansas Teen USA 2017! Photos by Laurel Austin Studio.
Both divisions' 2016 first runners-up, Haley Pontius in Miss and Alexia Vannuci in Teen,were first runner-up this year as well! Haley was also the Photogenic award this year. Second runner-up in the Miss division was Miss AR Teen USA 2014 Lauren Weaver and third runner-up was another former Teen, 2009 winner Allison Kusenberger who made the top five for the sixth year - all either second or third runner-up placements. Fourth runner-up was two-time Teen runner-up Paige Webb. Haley won the Swimsuit award, Lauren won Evening Gown and Arynn was the Interview winner.
Among the semi-finalists was newcomer and fan favourite Kourtney Kellar - I'm usually slow to buy into hype but after watching the competition I was shocked she missed the top five! Another semi-finalist Brejamin Perkins was the Congeniality winner.
In the Teen competition, not only did 2016 first runner-up Alexia Vannucci repeat her placement, but second runner-up Kailey Hula did as well! Third and fourth runners-up were both newcomers - Alexis Montgomery and Kenzie Harley respectively. Kenzie is the sister of Miss AR Teen USA 2011 Mary-Kate Hartley. Last year's fourth runner-up Caleigh Coenen made the top 11 this year, and also won the Activewear award. Alexis won the Interview category.
Among the semi-finalists was newcomer and fan favourite Kourtney Kellar - I'm usually slow to buy into hype but after watching the competition I was shocked she missed the top five! Another semi-finalist Brejamin Perkins was the Congeniality winner.
In the Teen competition, not only did 2016 first runner-up Alexia Vannucci repeat her placement, but second runner-up Kailey Hula did as well! Third and fourth runners-up were both newcomers - Alexis Montgomery and Kenzie Harley respectively. Kenzie is the sister of Miss AR Teen USA 2011 Mary-Kate Hartley. Last year's fourth runner-up Caleigh Coenen made the top 11 this year, and also won the Activewear award. Alexis won the Interview category.
Miss Arkansas USA 2017: Arynn Johnson (AR TUSA 15, 1RU 13)
1RU: Haley Pontius (1RU 16, SF AR TUSA 13, NF 12)
2RU: Lauren Weaver (AR TUSA 14, 3RU 13, 3RU 12)
3RU: Allison Kusenberger (3RU 16, 2RU 15, 3RU 14, 2RU 13, 3RU 12, AR TUSA 09, SF AR TUSA 08)
4RU: Paige Webb (2RU AR TUSA 15, SF 13, 4RU 12)
Semi-finalists:
Kourtney Kellar
Brejamin Perkins
Madison Scott (NF MO TUSA 16)
Kelsey Theall (SF AR TUSA 11, NF 10)
Kaylee Vanstory
Ashton Williams (SF AR TUSA 15)
Congeniality: Brejamin Perkins
Photogenic: Haley Pontius
Swimsuit: Brejamin Perkins
Gown: Haley Pontius
Interview: Arynn Johnson
1RU: Haley Pontius (1RU 16, SF AR TUSA 13, NF 12)
2RU: Lauren Weaver (AR TUSA 14, 3RU 13, 3RU 12)
3RU: Allison Kusenberger (3RU 16, 2RU 15, 3RU 14, 2RU 13, 3RU 12, AR TUSA 09, SF AR TUSA 08)
4RU: Paige Webb (2RU AR TUSA 15, SF 13, 4RU 12)
Semi-finalists:
Kourtney Kellar
Brejamin Perkins
Madison Scott (NF MO TUSA 16)
Kelsey Theall (SF AR TUSA 11, NF 10)
Kaylee Vanstory
Ashton Williams (SF AR TUSA 15)
Congeniality: Brejamin Perkins
Photogenic: Haley Pontius
Swimsuit: Brejamin Perkins
Gown: Haley Pontius
Interview: Arynn Johnson
Arynn Johnson, Haley Pontius, Lauren Weaver, Allison Kusenberger, Paige Webb
Miss Arkansas Teen USA 2017: Allison Tucker
1RU: Alexia Vannucci (1RU 16)
2RU: Kailey Hula (2RU 16)
3RU: Alexis Montgomery
4RU: Kenzie Hartley
Semi-finalists:
Hannah Barbaree
Caleigh Coenen (4RU 16)
Cassadee Dunlap (NF 16)
Kaitlyn Hubanks
Tessa Pack
Dakota Smith
Congeniality: Kenzie Hartley
Photogenic: Allison Tucker
Activewear: Caleigh Coenen
Gown: Allison Tucker
Interview: Alexia Vannuci
1RU: Alexia Vannucci (1RU 16)
2RU: Kailey Hula (2RU 16)
3RU: Alexis Montgomery
4RU: Kenzie Hartley
Semi-finalists:
Hannah Barbaree
Caleigh Coenen (4RU 16)
Cassadee Dunlap (NF 16)
Kaitlyn Hubanks
Tessa Pack
Dakota Smith
Congeniality: Kenzie Hartley
Photogenic: Allison Tucker
Activewear: Caleigh Coenen
Gown: Allison Tucker
Interview: Alexia Vannuci
Allison Tucker, Alexia Vannucci, Kailey Hula, Alexis Montgomery, Kenzie Hartley
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