Miss Amador Contestants

Meet the Miss Amador Contests

MAKENZIE THOMAS

Mackenzie is 18 years old and a 2025 graduate of Amador High School. She plans to attend college, become an EMT, and possibly become a Nurse. She is the daughter of Jennifer and Manny Anecito of Pine Grove and the daughter of Raymond and Jennifer Thomas of Stockton. Mackenzie is sponsored by Tera Davenport Donahoo from Davenport Properties in Jackson and by Heather Shortridge of Java Drive in Jackson.

MADALYN RECOR

MAKENZIE THOMAS

Madalyn is 17 years old and a 2026 graduate of Amador High School/North Star Academy. This fall, she plans to attend Folsom Lake College and then later transfer to a four-year University. Madalyn’s career goal is to become a Forensic Psychologist. She is the daughter of Jerry and Jesssica Recor of Sutter Creek. Madalyn is sponsored by Neil Carlson of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty in Jackson.

ANIKA JONES

MAKENZIE THOMAS

ANIKA JONES

Anika is 17 years old and a Senior at Argonaut High School. Upon graduation she plans to attend a University to become a Physical Therapist. As a Physical Therapist, Anika’s goal is to ensure that people have a positive experience while healing. She is the daughter of Danielle Farris of Jackson. Anika is sponsored by Adam and Janet Dalton of Jackson.

CAROLINE RIES PRITCHARD

Caroline is 17 years old and a Senior at Amador High School. After graduation, she plans to attend UC Davis to Major in Graphic Design and Marketing and Minor in Spanish. Caroline’s career goal is to work in a field where she can exercise her creativity and social skills, while also being able to communicate fluently in Spanish. She is

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ELIZABETH McGEE

CAROLINE RIES PRITCHARD

Elizabeth is 17 years old and a Senior at Argonaut High School. Upon graduation, she plans to attend UC Berkeley to pursue a degree in Political Science and then go to Law School. Elizabeth plans to become an attorney with her own private practice, and she wants to travel the world. She is the daughter of Chuck and Kendra McGee of Jack

Jackson.

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PAYTON WHITE McCARTY

CAROLINE RIES PRITCHARD

PAYTON WHITE McCARTY

Payton is 16 years old and will be a 2028 graduate of Amador High School. Upon graduation, she

plans to attend a University, such as UC Davis, where she also wants to play college volleyball. After

finishing her Bachelor’s Degree, she plans to attend Medical School. Payton’s career goal is to become an

Orthopedic Surgeon. She is the daughter

Payton is 16 years old and will be a 2028 graduate of Amador High School. Upon graduation, she

plans to attend a University, such as UC Davis, where she also wants to play college volleyball. After

finishing her Bachelor’s Degree, she plans to attend Medical School. Payton’s career goal is to become an

Orthopedic Surgeon. She is the daughter of Chris and Jessica McCarty of Sutter Creek and James and Kaycie White of Modesto. Payton is sponsored by

her grandfather, Tom Hoover, of Sutter Creek.

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COOPER CHEETHAM

Cooper is 17 years old and a Senior at Amador High School. She currently holds the title of Miss Amador County Fair Rodeo Queen. Upon graduation, Cooper plans to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to major in Agriculture Communications. She plans to utilize her degree to promote Agriculture and its great benefits to our society. She is the daughter of Chrissy Cooper Cheetham and Dave Cheetam of Plymouth. Cooper is sponsored by Cooper Vineyards of Plymouth.

CLAIRE KAY

COOPER CHEETHAM

Claire is 17 years and a Senior at Argonaut High School. After graduation, she plans to attend West Point Military Academy and then serve in the United States Army. Her career aspirations are to serve something bigger than herself in life and to make a difference in this world. She is the daughter of Robert Kay of El Dorado Hills and Diane Kay of Jackson. Claire is sponsored by Swingle Meat Company in Jackson