Jaylynn Hicks, the 23-year-old daughter of Carol Hicks, grew up on the rolling hills of Dunn Center, North Dakota. She completed her undergraduate education in 2024 at North Dakota State University, where she double-majored in Animal Biomedical Science and Equine Science. Her goal is to attend veterinary school in Billings, Montana, with aspirations of practicing as a large animal veterinarian specializing in genetics and reproduction. After college, Jaylynn returned home to western North Dakota, where she now works at Killdeer High School as a science teacher for grades 10 through 12. In her spare time, Jaylynn enjoys being outdoors, attending rodeos, riding horses, and working cattle. Most importantly, she cherishes time spent with her large and supportive family. Her niece Kyler-affectionately known as "Sissy" is one of Jaylynn's biggest inspirations and the heart behind her platform, "Live Limitless", which encourages children and young adults to pursue their goals without letting challenges define their limits.

 

As Miss Rodeo North Dakota 2026, Jaylynn plans to use her platform to establish a nonprofit program that hosts exceptional rodeos across North Dakota. Her mission is to give children and young adults with disabilities the opportunity to experience the thrill of being in the arena dirt.

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In June of 2025, while serving as Miss Rodeo Killdeer Mountain Roundup, Jaylynn entered the Miss Rodeo North Dakota Pageant held in scenic Medora, North Dakota at the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame. She won the categories of Horsemanship, Appearance, Personality, Written Test, and Speech; along with receiving the Legacy of the Cowgirl Award and an educational scholarship. 

 

Throughout her year, Jaylynn plans to share the values and stories that make our community unique while also keeping the rodeo in rodeo queen. ​She will travel the region during 2026 promoting the sport of rodeo and the western heritage and will compete for Miss Rodeo America in December 2026. Her duties involve promoting and assisting with rodeos and other events throughout North Dakota and will serve as an ambassador at numerous rodeos throughout the country. By winning the title, Jaylynn will be awarded a Chevy vehicle to drive during her year by Heartland Chevy & Wilhelm Chevrolet of Jamestown, along with cash prizes, trophy saddle, buckle, and more!

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The Miss Rodeo North Dakota Organization is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. For more information or ways to support, please visit www.missrodeond.org

 

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Miss Rodeo North Dakota promotes and assists with rodeos and other events throughout

North Dakota and serves as an ambassador at numerous rodeos throughout the country.

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Want to book Jaylynn at your event or youth function? Contact missrodeonorthdakota@gmail.com or message us through Facebook!