Clark County women finish in top three at Miss Washington pageant
Two Clark County women finished in the top three at this past weekend’s Miss Washington contest in Burien
By Clark County Today · July 3, 2018
Abbie Kondel (left) and Kallie Hutchinson, both of Clark County, finished as first and second runner-up at last weekend’s Miss Washington pageant in Burien. Photo courtesy Sheri Backous
Miss Spokane ended up taking the top prize, and a $10,000 scholarship
CLARK COUNTY — It was a good showing for Clark County this past weekend during the Miss Washington contest in Burien. While Danamarie McNichol-Carter of Spokane took home the crown, two Clark County natives finished as first and second runner-up. Miss Rainier, Abbie Kondel, finished as first runner-up. The Brush Prairie native was last year’s Miss Clark County. She’s currently going to school to become a nurse practitioner specializing in dermatology. Kondel receives a $2,500 cash scholarship for finishing second, and would take over as Miss Washington if McNichol-Carter were unable to fulfill her duties.Abbie Kondel (left) and Kallie Hutchinson, both of Clark County, finished as first and second runner-up at last weekend’s Miss Washington pageant in Burien. Photo courtesy Sheri BackousSecond runner-up went to Kallie Hutchinson, the current Miss Clark County. The 18-year old will be attending New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts this Fall, with a goal to eventually dance on Broadway. Hutchinson receives a $2,000 cash scholarship as part of her prize. McNichol-Carter will head to Atlantic City, New Jersey for the Miss America pageant on September 8th. It’s the first year the pageant will not feature a swimsuit competition as the world of beauty competitions tries to modernize for the times. The Miss America organization says looks will also no longer play as strong a role in picking the winner from now on.
Miss Washington: Danamarie McNichol-Carter — Spokane Washington
1st Runner up to Miss Washington
Abigail Kondel, Miss Rainierdaughter of Jeff and Karrie Kondel of HockinsonBringham Young University JuniorPlatform: Be Smart Don’t Start, Drug & Alcohol Awareness and PreventionAwards: $2,500 scholarship$24,000 Marian University scholarship$40,000 St. Norbert College scholarship$4,000 Washington Technical Institute scholarship
2nd Runner up
Kallie Hutchinson, Miss Clark CountyDaughter of Alice Hutchinson of VancouverNew York University FreshmanPlatform: #ThisisMe, Building Positive Self ImageAwards: $2,000 scholarship$24,000 Marian University scholarship$40,000 St. Norbert College scholarship$3,000 Washington Technical Institute scholarship
