Miss Henderson State University Pageant will be held Jan. 26

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

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.