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Lillie Kate Jones of Winona was crowned Holmes Community College’s Most Beautiful during the 2025 Parade of Beauties pageant held Feb. 25 in McDaniel Auditorium on the Goodman Campus. She was crowned by 2024 Most Beautiful Mason Harrell of Flora.
Jones is the daughter of Cindy and Shane Jones. She is a pre-med major on the Goodman Campus where she is a member of the cheerleading squad. A graduate of Winona Christian School, she enjoys shopping, working, cheering for her Bulldogs and spending time with friends and family. After graduating from Holmes, she plans to become a nurse practitioner specializing in sports medicine.
In addition to Jones, the Top Five Beauties included Macey Bowman of Pelahatchie, Ella Hendry of Madison, Caitlin Mullins of Kilmichael and Gracie Summers of Coffeeville. The Top 10 included Jones, Bowman, Hendry, Mullins, Summers, Kaylyn Barrett of Kosciusko, Morgan Chism of Flowood, Haylee Jones of Scobey, Abigail Redwine of Grenada and Chloe Tharp of French Camp. Lelani Montgomery of Yazoo City was named Most Photogenic.
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 Mistress of Ceremonies, with Hudson Haffey and Nathan Wilson escorting the contestants. Additionally, members of the Holmes Connection! show choir, under the direction of Mike Yates, provided entertainment at intermission.
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Pictured are the Top Five in the 2025 Holmes Community College Parade of Beauties pageant. They are (left to right) Gracie Summers of Coffeeville, Macey Bowman of Pelahatchie, 2025 Most Beautiful Lillie Kate Jones of Winona, Caitlin Mullins of Kilmichael and Ella Hendry of Madison.
