2025 Howard County Pageant Crowns New Royalty

The 2025 Howard County Pageant was a celebration of poise, personality, and community pride, as young contestants from across the county competed for titles in a variety of age divisions.

Lola Jean Mounts was crowned Baby Miss Howard County and also took home the Photogenic Award, impressing judges with her charm and bright smile.

In the Toddler Miss division, Tilley Grace Frachiseur was named the winner. Elayia Skye Morris earned 1st Runner-Up and the Photogenic Award, while Miranda Garate was named 2nd Runner-Up.

Tiny Miss Howard County honors went to Ivy’ Ray Hawthorne, who also won the Photogenic Award. Myla Kate Mounts was named 1st Runner-Up.

In the Little Miss category, Hadley Garner claimed the crown and the Photogenic Award, with Adaleya Valladares finishing as 1st Runner-Up.

Gunter Furr was named Little Mister Howard County, representing the division with confidence and charm.

In the Petite Miss division, Savannah McElyea took top honors, winning both the title and Photogenic Award. Taiya Hall and Raelynn Lanicek were named 1st and 2nd Runners-Up, respectively. The Spirit Award went to Kaitlyn Morris.

Myla Lewis was crowned Young Miss Howard County, with Elidia Leyva and Delta Lockwood taking 1st and 2nd Runner-Up spots. Delta also won the Photogenic Award.

Teen Miss Howard County went to Olivia Grace Simmons, who also earned the Photogenic Award. Julianne Kate Webb was named 1st Runner-Up, and Kamryn Claire Wright was 2nd Runner-Up.

In the Junior Miss category, Dede Robinson took the title. Edie Meshelle Copeland was 1st Runner-Up and won Photogenic, while Payeton Bagley earned 2nd Runner-Up.