Twenty-four contestants seek title of Ms. ABAC

Twenty-four contestants will compete in Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s 56^th annual Ms. ABAC Pageant on Thursday, Feb. 26.

The event, sponsored by the ABAC Agripreneurs, will begin at 7 p.m. in Howard Auditorium on the ABAC campus. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m., and admission is $10. Tickets will be available for purchase in Donaldson Dining Hall on Monday, Feb. 23, and Wednesday, Feb. 25 from noon-1:30 p.m.  Attendees may also purchase tickets at the door before the event.  

The Ms. ABAC Pageant is an impactful event for both participants and organizers. “Each contestant competes for the crown that will allow them to represent ABAC, but deeper than that, they gain lifelong friendships and confidence through the process. The Agripreneurs Club members that help organize the event gain real-world event planning, problem-solving and budgeting skills that will follow them throughout their career,” said Jennifer Culpepper, lecturer of Agribusiness and Agripreneurs Club advisor.

Those attending the pageant will see contestants compete in both casual and evening wear. Participants are evaluated based on a written essay and a judges’ interview. The top 10 contestants will respond to an on-stage question.

Contestants for Ms. ABAC 2026:

• Avery Allen, from Warner Robins, Georgia, sponsored by Alpha Sigma Alpha
• Chloe Boatright, from Hazlehurst, Georgia, sponsored by E&E Farms
• Emily Bolen, from Butler, Georgia, sponsored by ABAC Ambassadors
• Jillian Bone, from Lake Park, Georgia, sponsored by ABAC Ambassadors
• Brooklyn Bowen, from Gainesville, Georgia, sponsored by the ABAC Agricultural Engineering Technology Club
• Kandace Brake, from Colbert, Georgia, sponsored by ABAC Intramural Sports
• Addison Cook, from Climax, Georgia, sponsored by ABAC Residence Life and Housing
• Yanah Edmundson, from Panama City, Florida, sponsored by Sigma Alpha
• Madisyn Gonzalez, from Perry, Georgia, sponsored by Student Success – Tutoring Center
• Stephanie Hasty, from Madison, Florida, sponsored by the ABAC Education Club
• Sara Helton, from Gainesville, Georgia, sponsored by ABAC Collegiate Young Farmers & Ranchers
• Emma Hornick, from Toccoa, Georgia, sponsored by the ABAC Golden Girls
• Alice Lewis, from Hazlehurst, Georgia, sponsored by ABAC Cross Country
• Eliza Jane May, from Lake Park, Georgia, sponsored by Alpha Sigma Alpha
• Andi Grace Moore, from Winterville, Georgia, sponsored by ABAC School of Agriculture and Natural Resources Leaders
• Olivia Newsome, from Shiloh, Georgia, sponsored by the ABAC Student Government Association
• Jade Stanton, from Palmetto, Florida, sponsored by the ABAC Campus Activities Board
• Aleigha Stephens, from Dublin, Georgia, sponsored by Sigma Alpha Sorority
• Ashlyn Thompson, from Donalsonville, Georgia, sponsored by the ABAC Student Government Association
• Lily Thurman, from Ellijay, Georgia, sponsored by Sigma Alpha
• Addisyn Turner, from Surrency, Georgia, sponsored by the ABAC Agronomy Club
• Janie Turner, from Metter, Georgia, sponsored by ABAC Collegiate Young Farmers & Ranchers
• Lacie Wheeler, from Leesburg, Georgia, sponsored by the ABAC Collegiate FFA
• Emma Zimmerman, from Guyton, Georgia, sponsored by the ABAC Stallion Society

Contestant headshots can be found at link.abac.edu/msabac26.