Ashley Warholic is crowned Miss Clayland 2012
Ashley Warholic, 22, of Mansfield was named Miss Clayland 2012 at the 56th pageant held on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Claymont High School auditorium. First runner up and winner of a $300 scholarship was operatic vocalist, Cayla Hellwarth, 20, of Celina, a student of The Ohio State University. Uhrichsville’s own, Alicia Huyghe, 23, daughter of Cindy and Mark Huyghe and a student at Cleveland State University, earned the second runner up spot and a $200 scholarship.
A large crowd was on hand to cheer on three local contestants. In addition to Huyghe, Dover resident Gabrielle Bailey, daughter of Wayne and Jennifer Greer and a senior at Dover High School, won the Ray King Talent award for her performance of a contemporary dance. Bailey’s platform is Being a Cancer Advocate – SPEAK UP! Also competing was Danielle Henry, 22, of Stone Creek, the daughter of Scott and Debbie Henry and a student at Kent State University; her platform is Taking a Stand Against Domestic Violence.
Warholic received a total of $1,900 in scholarship awards, which included $200 for winning the interview judging, $100 as the winner of the community service award, and a $500 scholarship to Kent State University at Tuscarawas.
Warholic’s platform is Creating Strong Leaders for Tomorrow, a topic she knows much about. “I am and was involved in an extracurricular activity called Family Career Community Leaders of America. It builds leadership skills in young adults,” she said. “It really helped me hone in on my skills and then I developed a minor in it in college.”
Developing the skills and focus needed to get ahead was also reflected in her answer to an impromptu question at the beginning of the event. Each contestant selected a question at random. Warholic was asked to give her opinion on the statement: The media spends too much time talking about the personal lives of celebrities and professional athletes.
“This is absolutely true; I believe that we should focus on the events that are causing our economic downfall right now. Things that are effecting the world... we would be better worrying about that than about Lindsay Lohan’s relationship status,” she said.
In interview, when Warholic was questioned by the judges to tell them something they would remember about her, she noted her cooking skills and described her grandmother’s recipe for cabbage and noodles.
As a Mansfield resident, Warholic has been involved in the Miss Ohio Scholarship program since the age of seven. “I was the helper who took the crown and flowers out on stage to give to the winner. I’ve just worked my way up,” she said with a laugh. Now she hopes to be the recipient of the Miss Ohio crown and flowers herself because for three out of the last four years, the Miss Ohio pageant winner held the title of Miss Clayland. “You get so much support,” said Warholic of the Miss Clayland organizers.
Former Miss Clayland 2011 and current Miss Ohio 2011, Ellen Bryan, shared emcee duties with Miss Clayland 2001, Heather McDonald.
Pageant attendees were treated to a presentation of Bryan’s video and photos of her recent bicycle trip through Ohio visiting hospitals in the Children’s Miracle Network to raise money for the organization. “I rode about 40 miles a day and so far, I have raised about $20,000 for CMN,” said Bryan. Contributions can still be made by visiting her website at http://www.missohiobiketour.com.
Bryan also performed at the event singing three songs including “On My Way” which she plans to sing at the Miss America competition.
Other contestants were Priya Sharma, 23, of Strongsville, Samantha Hartings, 20, of Coldwater, Ashley Bowman, 21, of Canton, and Michele Teramana, 20, of Brilliant. Each non-finalist received a $100 scholarship.
The judges were Cathy Hooker Sciarretti of Dayton, Shane Statler and Larry Sams, both of New Philadelphia, Willie Grove of Dover, and Wendy Schanz of Canton.
A large crowd was on hand to cheer on three local contestants. In addition to Huyghe, Dover resident Gabrielle Bailey, daughter of Wayne and Jennifer Greer and a senior at Dover High School, won the Ray King Talent award for her performance of a contemporary dance. Bailey’s platform is Being a Cancer Advocate – SPEAK UP! Also competing was Danielle Henry, 22, of Stone Creek, the daughter of Scott and Debbie Henry and a student at Kent State University; her platform is Taking a Stand Against Domestic Violence.
Warholic received a total of $1,900 in scholarship awards, which included $200 for winning the interview judging, $100 as the winner of the community service award, and a $500 scholarship to Kent State University at Tuscarawas.
Warholic’s platform is Creating Strong Leaders for Tomorrow, a topic she knows much about. “I am and was involved in an extracurricular activity called Family Career Community Leaders of America. It builds leadership skills in young adults,” she said. “It really helped me hone in on my skills and then I developed a minor in it in college.”
Developing the skills and focus needed to get ahead was also reflected in her answer to an impromptu question at the beginning of the event. Each contestant selected a question at random. Warholic was asked to give her opinion on the statement: The media spends too much time talking about the personal lives of celebrities and professional athletes.
“This is absolutely true; I believe that we should focus on the events that are causing our economic downfall right now. Things that are effecting the world... we would be better worrying about that than about Lindsay Lohan’s relationship status,” she said.
In interview, when Warholic was questioned by the judges to tell them something they would remember about her, she noted her cooking skills and described her grandmother’s recipe for cabbage and noodles.
As a Mansfield resident, Warholic has been involved in the Miss Ohio Scholarship program since the age of seven. “I was the helper who took the crown and flowers out on stage to give to the winner. I’ve just worked my way up,” she said with a laugh. Now she hopes to be the recipient of the Miss Ohio crown and flowers herself because for three out of the last four years, the Miss Ohio pageant winner held the title of Miss Clayland. “You get so much support,” said Warholic of the Miss Clayland organizers.
Former Miss Clayland 2011 and current Miss Ohio 2011, Ellen Bryan, shared emcee duties with Miss Clayland 2001, Heather McDonald.
Pageant attendees were treated to a presentation of Bryan’s video and photos of her recent bicycle trip through Ohio visiting hospitals in the Children’s Miracle Network to raise money for the organization. “I rode about 40 miles a day and so far, I have raised about $20,000 for CMN,” said Bryan. Contributions can still be made by visiting her website at http://www.missohiobiketour.com.
Bryan also performed at the event singing three songs including “On My Way” which she plans to sing at the Miss America competition.
Other contestants were Priya Sharma, 23, of Strongsville, Samantha Hartings, 20, of Coldwater, Ashley Bowman, 21, of Canton, and Michele Teramana, 20, of Brilliant. Each non-finalist received a $100 scholarship.
The judges were Cathy Hooker Sciarretti of Dayton, Shane Statler and Larry Sams, both of New Philadelphia, Willie Grove of Dover, and Wendy Schanz of Canton.
Published: October 16, 2011
