Miss HSU pageant slated for Jan. 26

Competing for the title of Miss HSU 2025 are, from left: Ryleigh Nitzke, McKenzie Sanders, Alexandra Bice, Zaniyah Thompson, Reagan Mosley, Katie Batts, Felicity Frushour, and Jaide Tatum. | HSU photo

By Henderson State University

Eight Henderson State University students will vie for the title of Miss HSU 2025 January 26 at 5 p.m. in Arkansas Hall. The 65th annual competition categories will include private interview, talent, on-stage question, and evening gown. The pageant is a preliminary event for Miss Arkansas.

Competing for Miss HSU are:

• McKenzie Sanders, a junior Pre-Med Biology major from Little Rock
• Jaide Tatum, a freshman Health and Human Performances major from DeQueen
• Katie Batts, a sophomore Aviation Management major from Shreveport, Louisiana
• Zaniyah Thompson, a freshman Health and Human Performance major from Monticello
• Reagan Mosley, a senior Interdisciplinary Studies major from Memphis, Tennessee
• Felicity Frushour, a junior Nursing major from Texarkana, Texas
• Alexandra Bice, a junior Middle Level Education major from Denton, Texas
• Ryleigh Nitzke, a freshman Criminal Justice major from Malvern

General admission is $10, and $5 for 18 and under. Admission is free for HSU students with a valid university ID, visiting royalty, sponsors, and children 5 and under.