Congratulations
to
Kelsey Cartwright (Delta Delta-Oklahoma
City), who was crowned Miss Oklahoma 2008 in June,
and
Ashton Joseph (Delta Delta-Oklahoma
City), who was crowned Miss Black Oklahoma 2008 in
July. A sophomore honor role student, Kelsey
performed a lyrical dance during the talent aspect
of the pageant and took away a $16,000 scholarship.
Kelsey will compete for the Miss America title in
January. For more information, visit
www.missoklahoma.org.
Just
months earlier, Ashton had been diagnosed with and
undergone surgery for cervical cancer. Her platform
during the state pageant was titled “Beating the
O.D.D.S.”, the acronym standing for Ashton’s drive
and
Kelsey Cartwright
determination to overcome her disease;
Photo courtesy Jim Grillot
she sought to educate women about the truth
of cervical cancer and dispel the myth of shame
surrounding it.
Ashton Joseph
