Kayla Lowmiller 4 MKSOT 2022

I am so proud! The class of 2022 is a HUGE success thanks to YOU! Thank you Kansas for demonstrating how big our hearts are!

This past weekend the Miss Kansas’ Outstanding Teen program received 1st runner up in the nation for state organization fundraising. Collectively the class of 2022 teen candidates raised $12,670 through spotfund fundraising for scholarships.

We are proud of our class of 2022 teens and the team of volunteers who helped make this possible. Thank you to everyone who donated to spotfund fundraising pages this past year as you supported your candidate. As a reward the Miss America Organization has given the MKSOTeen program additional scholarship funds that will be used to continue providing scholarships to MKSOTEEN candidates.

Can you help keep a look out?? In the Wichita Area.

🚨HELP!!🚨

One of our pet ambassadors has gone missing. 😰

Bougie was last seen right next to the Sedgwick County Zoo!

If Bougie is found, there will be a $1,000 reward!

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We’re going to very honest – things are really hard right now and we are at a breaking point.

Both Kansas Humane Society (KHS) and the Wichita Animal Shelter (WAS) are at ABSOLUTE MAX CAPACITY – and more animals arrive each day. Intake is at record highs for both shelters and adoptions and pets reclaimed by their owner are at record lows. The flow of animals doesn’t stop, but no one is coming to save them. This is an absolute crisis situation, and we need our community to rally together for the next several months to get through it. We desperately need your help to save lives so very difficult decisions don’t have to be made due to lack of kennel space. Innocent animal lives are at severe risk.

ADOPTION FEES FOR ALL ADULT DOGS AT KHS HAVE BEEN REDUCED. Most are $49 and below. This includes spay/neuter, microchip and age appropriate vaccinations. Please don’t wait - stop by KHS today to adopt! All adult dog adoption fees will be reduced to $25 this Saturday (6/18/22).

If you can’t adopt, please consider fostering a dog in your home while they are available for adoption. Fostering for KHS is free – we provide the food, supplies and any needed medical care – you provide a safe, temporary home. Contact our foster staff with any questions or sign up to foster here: https://kshumane.org/how-to-help/foster.html

With adoption fees so low, KHS also needs donations to help us cover the cost of care so we can continue to provide for the needs of homeless pets in our community. To make a donation, please visit kshumane.org/give.

View all adoptable dogs: https://kshumane.org/adopt/dogs.html

View all adoptable cats: https://kshumane.org/adopt/cats.html

Today I received a kind response from the White House congratulating me on my efforts for helping with the current crisis our nation's environment is facing with underfunded/overcrowded animal shelters and the financial needs towards spaying/neutering to reduce pet overpopulation. This issue is so near and dear to my heart. Regardless of politics, its nice to be heard and speak to the president on this important issue. The Kansas Humane Society is still at capacity currently and still in dire need of your support. Whether that be through volunteering, sharing information, sharing a KHS post on social media, donating (both financially or tangibly), and adopting animals in need. You could be the missing link that makes a change for the better. Help your local animal shelter today be the power in "Paw"sitivity.

The best part of my day is puppy kisses! Look how handsome my new friends look in their KHS bandanna! Come bring your furry friend to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with the Kansas Humane Society at North Woodland Park from 11-4.

Hello friends!! Join me for an exciting time at the KHS' booth today at North Woodland Park! We're here from 11-4. We're celebrating Cinco De Mayo with open streets ICT and the city of Wichita. We're located right next to Radio Lobo 1065 and the delicious food trucks!! We have lots of goodies to share and would love to tell you how you can be an animal advocate for KHS! Come join the fun!!

Thank you Kansas!! Thank also to you, Bill Rea for the beautiful photos! It has been an honor to run as a candidate for Miss Kansas Outstanding Teen. I was incredibly humbled to take home the award for onstage question. Though I didn't win the crown, I am still proudly the teen ambassador for the Kansas Humane Society. I hope you'll all stay tuned to my page for many upcoming events I will be a part of this next upcoming year as I continue to make a powerfully "paw"sitive difference in my local community!

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I'm finally home snuggling my kitties. I have many thoughts right now, but not much to say. I'm in need of rest and time to process the last several months. There is a new Miss Kansas Outstanding Teen and she's amazing. They picked an awesome and authentic girl. Congratulations to Niomi Ndirangu and to all my sisters for all the work you put in and for sharing your hearts with the world. I was honored to be a small part of it all. For now, goodnight. After all, tommorow is a new day.

I felt calm and ready during the interview yesterday. I am ready to serve as Miss Kansas Outstanding teen and make a "paw"sitive difference in Kansas and the nation. Today, is showtime! The rest is up to the judges today. Who will they pick to represent the state of Kansas? You'll have to stay tuned to find out! Let's do this today! I'm excited!

I've finally arrived in Pratt, Kansas!! This morning, I reunited with all of my MKSOT2022 sisters for the MKSOT opening red carpet ceremony. We exchanged presents, hugs, and a few selfies along the way. I have been looking forward to this day for a long time, and it's finally come! My sisters Niomi, Riley, and Tiana have placed in the top three for the teens in action show, which will be held this evening. It's a special event held by separate judges from the final competition and a big deal for scholarship dollars for the girls. I can't wait to cheer as loudly as I possibly can for each of my sisters. I am incredibly proud of them and excited to hear what they've been doing to impact their community. The fun doesn't end there! Tomorrow my sunflower princess Emily will arrive and I will get to interview for the job of a lifetime. I cannot wait. I'm loving every second. As I look back on the first MKSOT workshop, I've come such a long way. I've gained 14 new best friends and dozens of inspiring mentors and encouragers. I've gained skills in resume building, public speaking, and leadership. I've learned how many people care about me and genuinely care about my social impact. I've learned just how powerful it can be to spread positivity to everyone you meet and the power behind a servant's heart. I can't wait to see where my next chapter will lead to next! Follow me as I share my journey this weekend!

Tune in to the 2022 Miss Kansas’ Outstanding Teen Opening Ceremony. Meet the candidates and find out who our top three Teens in Action finalists are!

Thank you to Miss Kansas sponsor, Pat Myers for pampering me and helping my nails look healthy and fabulous for pageant weekend! I love my nails!

Another unique aspect of my talent for the Miss Kansas Outstanding Teen Competition is that it will be my first time singing a solo in front of a live audience. Apart from singing in a children's choir, I've never performed solo on stage. I enjoy singing at home and have been waiting for an opportunity like this to share my passion for singing with the rest of the world. I've been practicing hard weekly with Garten's and building my courage for singing on stage. The Song, "Say Something" has a powerful meaning behind it both for my platform AND for just myself personally. It is an emotional and moving song. As the lyric's mention, "I'll be the one if you want me to." I hope you will want me to be the one to say something and speak up as a shelter animal advocate and also as Miss Kansas Outstanding Teen 2022. I cannot wait to perform!
Thank you again to Garten's Music for helping me prepare for my shining moment.

I think Little Missy loves my talent almost as much as I do! For the Miss Kansas Outstanding Teen Competition, I will be performing a vocal performance of the song, "Say Something" by A Great Big World. I chose the song because animals don't have a voice. It is up to us to say something and take action in a powerfully "paw"sitive way. I want to thank Garten's music and my vocal teacher, Amira for helping me prepare to deliver this powerful message on competition Sunday.

The Miss Kansas Outstanding Teen competition is just a week away! There's just 25 tickets left for the show! Will you be there? Purchase your tickets at: https://selectaseat.com/mkot

Who will she be?

Should I win the title of Miss Kansas Outstanding Teen, I have an exciting vision with a lot of aspirations for helping shelter animals all around the nation. Expanding voucher programs to assist with the costs of spaying and neutering is one of my top priorities. I plan to conduct a number of entertaining and interesting fundraising events to assist animal shelters in covering the costs of spaying and neutering. I'm bursting at the seams with ideas! Pet fashion shows, shelter adoption awareness walks, pet picture contests, puppy yoga, and kid summer camp programs to learn about volunteerism and care for local shelters are just a few examples. I intend to work closely with my social impact partners and bring my Power in "Paw"sitivity educational program to schools around the country to inspire students to make a positive impact in their communities and maintain a positive attitude. I plan to talk about how the Miss Kansas Outstanding Teen platform has propelled my aspirations ahead at lightning speed, and how anyone may do the same if they work hard enough. The question is, will I be the one to wear the crown? We'll have to wait and see. Follow along as I make my journey to Pratt on Sunday, March 27th at 2 p.m. to compete for the title of Miss Kansas Outstanding Teen.

My latest blog post! https://thepowerinpawsitivity.mystrikingly.com/blog/ohana-means-family

Ohana Means Family Hello my "Paw"sitive friends! Today I'd like to discuss "Lilo and Stitch," one of my favorite Walt Disney pictures. I can proudly do a pretty amazing stitch inpersonation, if you a

A special thank you to Pet Supplies Plus of Wichita, Ks for also sponsoring my journey towards Miss Kansas Outstanding Teen. Your dedication to helping the shelter animal community is Powerfully "Paw"sitive!

There's just 9 days left until the new Miss Kansas Outstanding Teen will be crowned. I am ready to serve and eager to start a ripple effect for helping shelter animals across the nation. Powerfully "Paw"sitive things can happen when we can be in the service of others. I can't wait to see what happens next.

I want to also take a quick moment and send a special shout out and thank you to Holly Roniger for taking my official headshot for Miss Kansas Outstanding Teen. Holly is a college student studying alongside at WSU with my mother. They are both student teachers and are extremely passionate about helping encourage youth to achieve their dreams. To help pay for college, Holly has a side business taking photos. Teachers are heroes in my opinion. I am grateful for her being so generous with her time and her great big heart for helping others. She has been so encouraging of my visions and passions and was always willing to serve unselfishly! Serving others is what it's all about! Thank you Holly for everything!! You are Powerfully "Paw"sitive!

Thank you Brad Rogers for the modeling session! I had so much fun!

An unfortunate incident happened yesterday. My signature glasses decided to take the day off! Oh no!! I love my glasses and I wear them with pride. Grene Vision Group, Miss Kansas' sponsors, stepped in and rescued the day!! I'll be able to see clearly on competition day because to their kindness. Thank you Grene Vision Group!!! You are Powerfully "Paw"sitive!

Today could be a shelter pet's lucky day! Yours too!! Visit The KS Humane Society for their St. Patrick's Day Adoption Event!

I want to send a special thank you to Drea Lamb with Salon 30 for agreeing to be my personal stylist for the pageant final. Drea is a true artist and can leave you feeling flawless! Go visit her in Hutchinson, you'll see what I mean!

I'd like to express my gratitude to Sydney's Pet Resort for sponsoring me during my Miss Kansas Outstanding Teen campaign. I strongly recommend you to bring your pet to Sydney's if you are traveling out of town and need a place for them to stay. They are Wichita's #1 pet hotel with a variety of services for your pet, including daycare, training, and grooming. They're the best for making your pet feel pampered! Take it from me, you should make a reservation today!
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Also don't forget to bid on my silent auction basket featuring a very generous Sydney's vacation package!
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The Silent Auction for Miss Kansas Outstanding Teen is now open! You may bid online or in person. All money will be used to support Kansas women like myself in achieving their educational goals!

Online bidding is only open until March 24th and then will be LIVE and IN PERSON on March 25-27, 2022! Help support the Miss Kansas Organization!
(*winning bids are only guaranteed if you purchase a ticket to and attend the MKSOTeen Competition! All items must be paid for and picked up immediately following the competition.)

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I had the best morning! Today I went to De'Al salon to see my friend and Miss Kansas sponsor, Al Melchiorre. He styled and cut my hair himself to make sure I looked my best for Miss Kansas Outstanding Teen competition weekend. I felt so spoiled and pampered. Stop by De-Al salon if you're seeking for a stylist that can provide you tips on how to keep your hair healthy and beautiful! You'll leave feeling like your red carpet ready! Thank you De'Al salon!

Are you following me on Instagram? I will fur-ever be a KHS volunteer and advocate. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CbGatPLF1pq/?utm_medium=copy_link

Watch this reel by kayla4mksot2022 on Instagram Ellie Goulding • How Long Will I Love You

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Meet our 2022 candidates! Here is candidate 14, Kayla! Watch it now and discover more trending videos on TikTok!

Thank you to my social impact partners, Pet Rescue Piolets for recognizing this important day. We salute our veterans and the powerfully "Paw"sitive K-9's that work alongside with them! My cousin, Bryan Dell and his pup "Hapy" (One P) were my heroes who safely returned from Afghanistan. Thank you to all the veterans for your service!

Happy National K-9 Veterans Day! Thank you to all veterans - K9 and human - that go the distance to keep all of us safe. Your incredible contribution allows us to make ours. You are truly the wind beneath all our wings!​​​​​​​​
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