Ashley Melnick, Southlake, Texas, age 21
Education: Southlake Carroll High School and Texas Christian University
Platform Issue: The Voice of Autism
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism and a Juris Doctorate degree
Talent: Vocal
Scholastic Honors: Texas Christian University Dean's List, TCU Academic Merit Scholarship recipient, Graduated high school with Texas Scholars Distinction
Career Ambition: To become a national news broadcaster
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Fort Worth Organization
State Competition Sponsor: Miss Texas Organization