Hadley O’Toole Crowned Queen Alalah at 2024 Coronation

We are pleased to announce that Hadley O’Toole has been crowned the 92nd Queen Alalah! At just 19 years old, Hadley exemplifies a remarkable commitment to leadership, service, and community, truly embodying the spirit of this prestigious honor.

We would also like to recognize Riley Perdue as the first runner-up, who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and community involvement.

Hadley O'Toole, a Pre-Nursing major at Cowley College, boasts a GPA of 3.79 and is deeply involved in campus life as Student Senate President, Student Ambassador, and Phi Theta Kappa honor society member. Inspired by her parents’ legacy at Cowley, she also shines in the arts as a lead in the upcoming musical "James and the Giant Peach." Actively participating in her community through Sacred Heart Catholic Church and working at the Cowley Wellness Center, Hadley plans to transfer to a university to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). She aims to make a meaningful impact in nursing and her community.

The evening featured spectacular performances by the Queen Alalah Candidates, Visiting Queens, the Arkansas City Middle School Show Choir, the Arkalalah Dancers, and the Cowley College Theatre Group. 

We were honored to receive a special message from our 2024 Arkalalah Grand Marshal, Mrs. Carol Hearne, who said, “I was beyond shocked and thrilled to be named as Grand Marshal for 2024. What a great honor! When Clayton Pappan, Arkalalah Chairman, presented me with the award, I told him that was the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me”. 

Additionally, congratulations to Bentley Helphingstine and Baylor Sims, who have been crowned Little Mister and Miss Arkalalah!

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated and contributed to this wonderful event, the achievements of our new queen, and all candidates who made this evening memorable.

Photo Credit: Gabby Avery Photography

Hunter Ferguson | Integrated Communications Specialist
Cowley College
125 S. 2nd Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005
hunter.ferguson@cowley.edu