News Summary
Anna Wyatt Ford, a standout junior at Starkville High School, has been crowned the 2025 Miss Yellow Jacket. The annual beauty pageant included 25 contestants showcasing their talents, with Anna winning the title for her excellence in academics and community service. Involved in various school activities and volunteer programs, she aims to succeed in her future studies to become a physician’s assistant.
Starkville’s New Crown Jewel: Anna Wyatt Ford Named 2025 Miss Yellow Jacket
Starkville, Mississippi, was buzzing with excitement last month as the annual beauty pageant crowned its newest star! Anna Wyatt Ford, a spirited junior from Starkville High School, was officially named the 2025 Miss Yellow Jacket, a title she’ll hold proudly for the next year. This year’s pageant was a magnificent showcase of talent and charm, with a total of 25 contestants strutting their stuff for the judges.
The Glamorous Event
The pageant took place on April 1, 2025, and it was nothing short of a joyous celebration. Participants displayed their beauty, grace, and skills in various categories, giving the judges a tough job! Besides crowning the esteemed Miss Yellow Jacket, four Alternates were chosen, alongside class Beauties and several other recipients of coveted awards.
Meet the Crowned Queen
Anna isn’t just a pretty face. She’s tackling her junior year with vigor and is deeply involved in school activities. Alongside being crowned Miss Yellow Jacket, Anna serves as the Junior Class Representative on the Starkville High School Student Council and has been a vital member of the Varsity Tennis Team for an impressive five years! Talk about multitasking!
Academically, Anna is smashing it! She has been selected for the Oktibbeha Young Leaders program and is a member of several honor societies, including the National Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society. In addition, she’s part of both the BETA Club and the Crown Club. It seems like this girl is set for success!
Community Engagement
But that’s not all! Anna is passionate about giving back to her community as well. She regularly volunteers at the Casserole Kitchen at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Starkville. Plus, she has the distinguished honor of representing her church’s youth group at the 2025 Annual Council. It’s clear that this young woman is committed to making a difference.
A Bright Future Ahead
Aside from her many accolades and responsibilities at school, Anna also has a modeling contract with the Ursula Weidmann Agency based in Atlanta. It seems like the sky is truly the limit for her! In her downtime, she enjoys letting her creative juices flow through drawing and exploring new places through travel.
Looking towards the future, Anna has her sights set on attending either Mississippi State University or the University of Mississippi to become a physician’s assistant. With her determination and talent, there’s no doubt that she’ll achieve her goals!
A Round-Up of Winners
Along with Anna, the pageant had many winners who showcased their individual talents:
- Miss Yellow Jacket: Anna Wyatt Ford
- 1st Alternate: Mary Margaret Powell
- 2nd Alternate: Margaret Ann Sullivan
- 3rd Alternate: Emily Stephens
- 4th Alternate: Mary Frances Whatley
- Freshman Beauty: Caitlyn Collier
- Sophomore Beauty: Ava Williams
- Junior Beauty: Crosby Taylor
- Senior Beauty: Zoie Williams
- Spirit Award: Margaret Ann Sullivan
- Photogenic Award: Crosby Taylor
- Academic Award: Catherine Shapley
- Community Service Award: Jaden Clair Everett
The Miss Yellow Jacket pageant showcased the importance of student involvement and community representation. Anna Wyatt Ford’s reign begins with a promise of enthusiasm, dedication, and a commitment to serve not just her school but the Starkville community as well!
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