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Ten University of Alabama students are among this year’s field of 43 contestants set to compete for the title of Miss Alabama June 23-28 at Samford University in Birmingham.

Contestants are evaluated in the categories of interview, talent, evening gown, health and fitness and on-stage question. They also each have their own community service initiative, a cause they championed while reigning in their respective titles.

The UA students competing include:

Hannah Adams

• Miss Phenix City
• Hometown: Birmingham
• Talent: Jazz Ballet en Pointe to “Get Lost”
• Community Service Initiative: Hannah’s Hope – Finding a Cure for Pediatric Cancer

Carson Champion

• Miss Historic Springville
• Hometown: Valley
• Talent: Lyrical Dance to “What the World Needs Now is Love”
• CSI: Champions SERVE

Rylie Dewley

• Miss Eastern Shore
• Hometown: Grand Blanc, Michigan
• Talent: Baton to “Thunderstruck”
• CSI: Start Heart Smart

Ashley Gattis

• Miss Autauga County Fair
• Hometown: Arab
• Talent: Tap Dance to “Boogie Shoes”
• CSI: Giver of Blood, Giver of Life

Liliana Geier

• Miss Mobile Bay
• Hometown: Dadeville
• Talent: Baton to “Last Dance”
• CSI: Live with a Passion for Compassion – Bullying Prevention

Reagan Hanson

• Miss Trussville
• Hometown: Trussville
• Talent: Lyrical Dance to “One Moment in Time”
• CSI: Reagan’s Rally – Encourage to S.E.R.V.E.

Imani Muse

• Miss Tuscaloosa
• Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
• Talent: Vocal Performance of “I’m Every Woman”
• CSI: #SAM – Small Acts Matter: Encouraging Tangible Change

Abby Sosa

• Miss Hidden River
• Hometown: Cullman
• Talent: Latin Jazz Dance to “Bailar/Mi Gente”
• CSI: Bridging the Gap – Inspiring Latina Generational Transformation

Ruby Tilghman

• Miss University of Alabama
• Hometown: Panama City, Florida
• Talent: Vocal Performance of “I Dreamed a Dream”
• CSI: Many Mini Musicians – Answering the Needs of Your Community

Chloe Yates

• Miss Birmingham
• Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
• Talent: Gymnastics to “Ease on Down the Road”
• CSI: Special Olympics – Deleting the “Dis” in Disabled

Learn more: https://news.ua.edu/2025/06/10-students-seek-miss-alabama-crown/

The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service. With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides a forward-thinking environment and over 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus. A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers. As the state’s largest higher education institution, UA drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond.