MEET MISS LEXINGTON: Kailey Boyles is the first Latina Miss Lexington All American and she is gearing up to compete in the national Miss All American pageant in August. Her philanthropy work centers around making sure all voices are heard, especially those of the elderly, homeless, and adults with special needs. Boyles is a graduate of Center College in Danville. She said next she will be attending NYU to get her masters in social work. #pageant #kentucky #lexington | LEX 18

STORY OF INSPIRATION: The new Miss Kentucky, Ariana Rodriguez, is using her platform to help others who have faced similar struggles as her. Growing up in the foster care system, Ariana experienced immense challenges. By the age of 16, she found herself homeless, living out of her car. Despite these hardships, Ariana found her voice and purpose in founding the Lucky Ones Foundation while she was a senior in high school. This nonprofit, based at the University of Kentucky, is dedicated to amplify