Sophomores
Mary Margaret Smith is a varsity cheerleader, a member of the National Honor Society and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She is also active in Tryon First Baptist Church’s youth group, Refuge. She is the daughter of Mike and Susan Smith of Columbus.
Scarlett Victoria Frisbee is the daughter of Jerry Frisbee of Asheville and Tammy Frisbee of Saluda. She is active in chorus and is a member of the Foods Club and the Humane Society.
Olivia Grace Clayton, daughter of Clay Clayton of Columbus and Tracey Clayton of Inman, S.C., is a member of the Marching Cadets Color Guard. She is also a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the FACS club president.
Hailey Kristine Moore is the daughter of George and Christina Ledbetter of Mill Spring. Hailey is a member of Skills USA club and rides with TROT.
Juniors
Chelsea LeRae McCoyle is a member of the Marching Cadets Color Guard and plays trumpet in concert band.  She is active in Student Action for Global Awareness (SAGA), played JV soccer and is a member of the Science Olympiad team. She is the daughter of Stephen and Susan Miller of Mill Spring.
McKayla Ashley Mullis, daughter of Robert and Michelle Mullis of Columbus, has been a varsity cheerleader for three years. She is a member of the Foothills Humane Society and volunteers at White Oak nursing home.
Shelby Lynn Cash is a member of the Marching Cadets, the snowboarding team, and percussion ensemble.  She volunteers with Operation Hope as a cashier. She is the daughter of Robert Cash of Landrum and B. J. Bayne of Tryon.
Seniors
Susan Stanhope Sams is a member of the National Honor Society, A+ Project and the International Thespian Society. She tutors each week at local elementary and middle schools. She is the daughter of Gus Sams of Southern Pines and Winn Sams of Columbus.
Savannah Lee Callahan is the daughter of Kevin and Blythe Seay of Saluda. She is a varsity cheerleader, a member of Key Club, FCA, Interact and National Honor Society. She is also a member of FFA and the Humane Society.
Emery Viehman, daughter of Pete and Cindy Viehman of Tryon, is a member of the Marching Cadets and concert band. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Interact Club, Ultimate Frisbee Club and the yearbook committee.
Ciera Danielle Wilson is a member of the National Honor Society, International Thespian Society, FTA and FCA. She has served on homecoming court all four years. She is the daughter of Jeffrey and Dottie Wilson of Columbus.
Brittany Richelle Stein, granddaughter of James and Candace Stein of Rutherfordton, is captain of the Marching Cadets Color Guard. She is also in concert band and Vocal Impressions, and she plays soccer.
Alyssa Elaney Montgomery is a member of Tryon First Baptist Church and an active member of the youth program, Refuge. She plays gold, basketball, and softball for the Wolverines. She is also a member of FFA and the Humane Society. She is the daughter of Donna Greer of Tryon.
Tickets for the pageant are available by contacting any contestant or by calling the school at 828-894-2525, ext. 261. Tickets will also be available the evening of the pageant, May 12, beginning at 7 p.m.
– article submitted by Donna Everett