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GOODMAN — Haylee Jones of Scobey was crowned Holmes Community College’s Most Beautiful during the 2026 Parade of Beauties pageant held Feb. 24 in McDaniel Auditorium on the Goodman Campus. She was crowned by 2025 Most Beautiful Lillie Kate Jones of Winona. Jones was also named Most Photogenic.
Jones, a student on the Grenada Campus, is the daughter of Lisa and Michael Jones. A Business Management Technology major and graduate of Grenada High School, she is a young entrepreneur who dedicates much of her time to building and managing her boutique while balancing her academic responsibilities. Jones has extensive pageant experience and uses her platform, “Be the Change,” to mentor young girls while promoting confidence, kindness and leadership. She enjoys volunteering in her community and spending time with family. She hopes to continue growing her business while inspiring others to make a difference through service.
In addition to Jones, the Top Five included Allie Bates of Flora, Elizabeth Beard of French Camp, Tearshanae Mallett of Kosciusko and Alli Sparks of Kosciusko. The Top 10 included Jones, Bates, Beard, Mallett, Sparks, Jrace Jamison of Madison, Abi McMichael of Clinton, Harley Grace Rayburn of West, Mattelyn Reed of Eupora and Alexia Strong of Grenada.
The pageant included interviews with judges earlier in the day and the evening gown competition. Tina Boyette, administrative assistant to the Goodman Campus vice president, directed the pageant with student activity directors Haley DeNoon and Jordan Heflin serving as assistant directors. Recruiter Nikki Boutwell served as Master of Ceremonies, with Houston Griggs and Gregory Windham escorting the contestants. Additionally, members of the Holmes Coachmen singers and Lauren Lindsey, a singer-songwriter from Kosciusko and freshman at Holmes, provided entertainment at intermission.
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Pictured are the Top Five in the 2026 Holmes Community College Parade of Beauties pageant. They are (left to right) Elizabeth Beard of French Camp, Tearshanae Mallett of Kosciusko, 2026 Most Beautiful Haylee Jones of Scobey, Allie Bates of Flora and Alli Sparks of Kosciusko.
