Alicia Cooper, a junior at Washington State University Vancouver, was named Miss Clark County 2016 in a program Saturday in Vancouver. Anna Countryman, a sophomore at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, was named Miss Clark County’s Outstanding Teen 2016.
It’s Cooper’s second time to wear the crown. She also won the title in 2013.
The program, which is a preliminary to Miss Washington and Miss America, was held at Fort Vancouver High School.
Cooper, 21, is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in social science specializing in personnel psychology and human resources. Her talent was tap dancing, and her platform was “Live on Purpose: Defining Your Legacy.” She’s the daughter of Bob and Lisa Cooper of Vancouver.
She will receive a $2,000 scholarship and about $3,600 in prizes, as well as the chance to compete in the Miss Washington program in July.
Countryman, 15, hopes to obtain a youth ministry degree and become a youth pastor at a church. Her talent was tap dancing, and her platform was “The Importance of Arts in Education.” She is the daughter of George and Jami Countryman of Vancouver.
She will receive a $750 scholarship and about $1,600 in prizes, as well as the chance to compete in the Miss Washington’s Outstanding Teen program in May.
Abbie Kondel, 18, a senior at Hockinson High School, was named first runner-up in the Miss Clark County program. Karsyn Brinkley, 14, an eighth grader at Alki Middle School, was named first runner-up in Miss Clark County’s Outstanding Teen, while Savannah Jones,16, a sophomore at La Center High School, was named second runner up.
Wanda McNeely, 21, a sophomore at Clark College, was named Miss Congeniality in the Miss Clark County program. Amie Beld, 15, a freshman at Camas High School, was named Miss Congeniality in the Miss Clark County’s Outstanding Teen program.
Emily Martin, 19, a freshman at Clark College, was the recipient of a $1,500 Clark College Foundation Scholarship.
