Clinton High School Crowns Winners of 52nd Annual Beauty and Beau Pageant

Previous winners Amanda (Mandy) Leach and Grayson Fortenberry are pictured with Makenzie Taylor and Hunter Cannon, the 2026 CHS Beauty and Beau

Clinton High School recently hosted its 52nd Annual Beauty and Beau Pageant, celebrating student talent, poise, and school spirit. The event, a long-standing tradition at the school, showcased the confidence, dedication, and charm of participating students in front of an enthusiastic audience of family, friends, and community members.

This year’s pageant crowned Hunter Cannon and Makenzie Taylor as the winners. Both students impressed the judges with their talent, composure, and stage presence, earning the distinction of representing Clinton High School as its Beauty and Beau for the year.

The pageant has been a hallmark of Clinton High School for more than five decades, emphasizing not only outward presentation but also community involvement, leadership, and dedication to academic and extracurricular pursuits. Participants showcased a variety of talents, from performance skills to personal interviews, highlighting the well-rounded achievements of CHS students.

Parents, classmates, and school staff attended the event, celebrating the winners and all participants for their hard work. The pageant serves as a reminder of Clinton High School’s commitment to fostering student confidence, leadership, and pride in the community.

With 52 years of tradition, the Beauty and Beau Pageant continues to be a highly anticipated event on the Clinton High School calendar, recognizing the accomplishments and potential of the school’s students while bringing the community together for a memorable evening of celebration.