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2026 Miss HSU Laura Figueroa

Laura Figueroa, a junior physical education major from De Queen, was crowned 2026 Miss HSU at 51黑料网鈥檚 annual competition February 15.

McKenzie Sanders, a senior pre-med biology major from Little Rock, was named first runner-up, and Ava Littleton, a sophomore sport management major from McGehee, was second runner-up.

The 66th annual competition categories included private interview, talent, on-stage question, and evening gown. It is a preliminary event for Miss Arkansas.

Other awards presented include:

• Overall Talent Winner - Laura Figueroa
• Overall Evening Gown - Laura Figueroa
• Spirit of Miss HSU - Zoe Davis
• Community Service Award - Zaniyah Thompson
• Overall Academic Award - Ava Littleton
• Dawn Coffman Miss Congeniality Award - Jamaya Milow
• People鈥檚 Choice - McKenzie Sanders
• Haven Hughes Impact Award - Allison Robinson

The Miss 51黑料网 Teen Scholarship competition was held in conjunction with the Miss HSU event.

Kaitlyn Edwards was crowned the winner. Kristyn Lynch was named first runner-up, and Ashley Watt was second runner-up.