Meet Miss Montana 2007 - Kristen Mantooth!

~June 16 - Glendive, Montana~

Kristen Mantooth of Lewistown was crowned Miss Montana 2007.

Kristen, 21, is majoring in English Education and Art. She is the official spokewoman for the Montana Highway Patrol Project Hope. Her platform is R.E.A.C.H. She is writing and illustrating a children's book to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. A BLM fire fighter and long distance runner, Kristen performed a lyrical dance entitled "Beauty From Pain"

Named in the Court of Honor were:

First Runner-Up: Kari Rude (Cut Bank) - Vocal

Second Runner-Up: Jennifer Hepner (Great Falls) - Raqs Sharki Dance

Third Runner-Up: Katrina Valkenburg (Billings) - Piano

Fourth Runner-Up: Nicole Dowson (Great Falls) - Vocal

Top Ten Semi-Finalists

Kali Green (Billings) - Tap Dance

Josie Adams (Helena) - Vocal

Allison Linhart (Hobson) - Piano

Rachel Markovich (Butte) - Ballet

Lesli Furniss (Frenchtown) - Bull Whip Artistry

Awards

Miss Congeniality: Bridget Clawson (Plentywood)

State Scholar: Gillette Vaira (Lambert)

State Community Service: Jennifer Hepner (Great Falls)

Miss Promotion: Fallon Elhard (Bozeman)

Miss Spirt & Leadership: Bridget Clawson (Plentywood)

Over-all Interview: Lesli Furniss (Frenchtown)

Non-finalist Interview: Gillette Vaira (Lambert)

Four-Points Award: Caitlin Jenne (Dillon)

International Air & Hospitality Academy Scholarship: Heather Wilson (Shepherd)

Miss Photogenic: Caitlin Jenne (Dillon)

Preliminary Awards

Preliminary Talent: Kristen Mantooth & Jennifer Hepner

Non-finalists Talent: Fallon Elhard & Gillette Vaira

Preliminary Fitness: Nicole Dowson & Kali Green

Non-finalist fitness: Janelle Clark & Caitlin Jenne

Prelimary Evening Gown: Kali Green & Jennifer Hepner

Non-finalist Evening Gown: Emily Marie & Caitlin Jenne

Hats off to the twenty-one state finalists for Miss Montana 2007!