Kent State University Student Crowned Miss Ohio 2013

Heather Wells, a post-undergraduate student in Kent State University's nutrition program, was crowned Miss Ohio 2013. 

She and 23 other young ladies competed in the competition June 22. 

“Being a Kent State graduate was definitely a confidence boost,” said Wells. “Kent State does an amazing job in preparing you for the real world, so I knew I’d be able to handle the stress and the pressure of the Miss Ohio competition.

Wells graduated from Kent State in August 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in broadcast journalism and a minor in dance.

"I owe a big thank you to the dance department at Kent State,” she said in a prepared statement. “Not only did they develop my dancing abilities, as well as my choreographic style, but they let me use their dance studios to rehearse in the weeks leading up to the pageant. I am so thankful for all of the support they have given me.”

The winner said she wants to represent Ohio and Kent State in the best way possible. 

As Miss Ohio, Wells said she will promote her platform — Divorce Recovery for Youth. 

She will also represent Ohio at the Miss America pageant in New Jersey this fall.

Kent State alumna and reigning Miss Greater Cleveland Meggie Wittman was fourth runner-up in the Miss Ohio 2013 competition.