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Cydnee Miller

Miss American Indian OSU 25-26

Cydnee is a Chickasaw citizen and an OSU Junior from Ada, Oklahoma, majoring in Accounting and Finance. Her platform is “Mental Wellness among Native Americans.”

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$1000

Miss/Mister American Indian OSU

$500 per semester

$500

First Runner-Up

$250 per semester

$250

Second Runner-Up

$125 per semester

2026-2027 Pageant
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Email nasaosu@gmail.com to learn more!

The mission of Miss and Mister American Indian OSU is to further develop the leadership, confidence, and creativity of undergraduate students on the OSU campus. Miss and Mister American Indian OSU represent Oklahoma State University and its Native American community as both role models and ambassadors.

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Cydnee Miller after being crowned Miss American Indian OSU 2025, holding an orange rose bouquet, and wearing the Miss American Indian OSU crown and sash.

Cydnee Miller after being crowned Miss American Indian OSU 2025, holding an orange rose bouquet, and wearing the Miss American Indian OSU crown and sash.

Jaden Waters after winning Mister American Indian OSU 2025, holding up his beaded MAIOSU medallion, wearing a MAIOSU stole and his Kiowa traditional regalia, and holding a bouquet of orange roses.

Jaden Waters after winning Mister American Indian OSU 2025, holding up his beaded MAIOSU medallion, wearing a MAIOSU stole and his Kiowa traditional regalia, and holding a bouquet of orange roses.

Miss American Indian OSU Cydney standing in front of the Center for Sovereign Nations American Indian Studies sign, smiling, wearing jeans, a sweater, and the MAIOSU crown and sash.

Miss American Indian OSU Cydney standing in front of the Center for Sovereign Nations American Indian Studies sign, smiling, wearing jeans, a sweater, and the MAIOSU crown and sash.

Miss American Indian OSU MaCaylin pictured with a former MAIOSU titleholder Cathrine. The former titleholder wears a ribbon skirt. Both women are smiling and looking at the camera, wearing their MAIOSU sashes, while the newly crowned Miss wears the MAIOSU crown and shawl and holds a traditional women’s feathered fan.

Miss American Indian OSU MaCaylin pictured with a former MAIOSU titleholder Cathrine. The former titleholder wears a ribbon skirt. Both women are smiling and looking at the camera, wearing their MAIOSU sashes, while the newly crowned Miss wears the MAIOSU crown and shawl and holds a traditional women’s feathered fan.

Miss American Indian OSU MaCaylin standing in front of Center for Sovereign Nations popup signs, smiling at the camera. She is wearing her MAIOSU crown and sash, a Center for Sovereign Nations polo, and jeans.

Miss American Indian OSU MaCaylin standing in front of Center for Sovereign Nations popup signs, smiling at the camera. She is wearing her MAIOSU crown and sash, a Center for Sovereign Nations polo, and jeans.

Miss and Mister American Indian OSU Cydney posing in a group photo with other NASA executive members, smiling at the camera. Both are wearing their sashes, and Miss Americ

Miss and Mister American Indian OSU Cydney posing in a group photo with other NASA executive members, smiling at the camera. Both are wearing their sashes, and Miss Americ

Miss American Indian OSU MaCaylin pictured in a candid photo, smiling and clapping, wearing the MAIOSU crown.

Miss American Indian OSU MaCaylin pictured in a candid photo, smiling and clapping, wearing the MAIOSU crown.

Jaden and Cydnee (MAIOSU 2025-2026) with Amira at 2025 NASA Taco Sale

Jaden and Cydnee (MAIOSU 2025-2026) with Amira at 2025 NASA Taco Sale

Miss American Indian OSU Cydney, Mister American Indian OSU Che, and a former Miss American Indian OSU pictured together, smiling at the camera. All are wearing sashes and crowns with their traditional clothing Meg.

Miss American Indian OSU Cydney, Mister American Indian OSU Che, and a former Miss American Indian OSU pictured together, smiling at the camera. All are wearing sashes and crowns with their traditional clothing Meg.

Miss American Indian OSU Kait Pinkerton wearing tradional clothing, and crown posing with Miss Oklahoma State at pagent

Miss American Indian OSU Kait Pinkerton wearing tradional clothing, and crown posing with Miss Oklahoma State at pagent

Miss American Indian OSU pictured with other Miss American Indian OSU contestants. All are smiling at the camera, wearing their traditional clothing.

Miss American Indian OSU pictured with other Miss American Indian OSU contestants. All are smiling at the camera, wearing their traditional clothing.

Miss American Indian OSU Kait pictured with NASA executive members at the OSU Powwow. All are wearing matching pink powwow shirts.

Miss American Indian OSU Kait pictured with NASA executive members at the OSU Powwow. All are wearing matching pink powwow shirts.

Miss American Indian OSU MaCaylin pictured smiling, wearing her traditional clothing, MAIOSU crown, shawl, and sash, standing with a cake labeled “Congratulations Miss American Indian OSU!”

Miss American Indian OSU MaCaylin pictured smiling, wearing her traditional clothing, MAIOSU crown, shawl, and sash, standing with a cake labeled “Congratulations Miss American Indian OSU!”

Miss American Indian OSU Kait pictured wearing Cherokee Tear Dressclothing and the MAIOSU crown, posing with Hadley, a contestant from the Miss Oklahoma State University pageant, who is wearing a silver ball gown.

Miss American Indian OSU Kait pictured wearing Cherokee Tear Dressclothing and the MAIOSU crown, posing with Hadley, a contestant from the Miss Oklahoma State University pageant, who is wearing a silver ball gown.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh, wearing the MAIOSU crown and sash along with an orange Center for Sovereign Nations polo, speaking into a microphone at an event.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh, wearing the MAIOSU crown and sash along with an orange Center for Sovereign Nations polo, speaking into a microphone at an event.

Mister American Indian OSU Caleb, wearing the MAIOSU sash and an OSU beaded medallion, along with an orange Center for Sovereign Nations polo, speaking into a microphone at an event.

Mister American Indian OSU Caleb, wearing the MAIOSU sash and an OSU beaded medallion, along with an orange Center for Sovereign Nations polo, speaking into a microphone at an event.

NASA 2024-2025 with MAIOSU 2025-2026 Jaden and Cyndee Group Photo

NASA 2024-2025 with MAIOSU 2025-2026 Jaden and Cyndee Group Photo

Miss American Indian OSU pictured standing with NASA executive members and OSU President Burns Hargis.

Miss American Indian OSU pictured standing with NASA executive members and OSU President Burns Hargis.

Miss American Indian OSU Cydney pictured with a former Miss American Indian OSU Meg, showing off their crowns, sashes, and shawls.

Miss American Indian OSU Cydney pictured with a former Miss American Indian OSU Meg, showing off their crowns, sashes, and shawls.

Miss American Indian OSU Veronica pictured wearing orange traditional Choctaw clothing, along with the MAIOSU crown and shawl.

Miss American Indian OSU Veronica pictured wearing orange traditional Choctaw clothing, along with the MAIOSU crown and shawl.

Miss American Indian OSU Veronica pictured with Miss Asian OSU and Miss Hispanic OSU at the Homecoming Parade, sitting in the royalty car.

Miss American Indian OSU Veronica pictured with Miss Asian OSU and Miss Hispanic OSU at the Homecoming Parade, sitting in the royalty car.

Miss American Indian OSU Lauren Pictured with fromer Misses Shaleigh, Kait, and MaCaylin and former Mr Caleb alongside Delegate Kim Teehee of Cherokee Nation

Miss American Indian OSU Lauren Pictured with fromer Misses Shaleigh, Kait, and MaCaylin and former Mr Caleb alongside Delegate Kim Teehee of Cherokee Nation

Miss American Indian OSU Gabby Pictured with Mr Luke sitting together at table

Miss American Indian OSU Gabby Pictured with Mr Luke sitting together at table

Cydnee and Jaden at a stomp dance 2025 wearing their sashes

Cydnee and Jaden at a stomp dance 2025 wearing their sashes

4 Miss American Indian OSU Pictured standing together showing thier MAIOSU shawls at Annual Powwow

4 Miss American Indian OSU Pictured standing together showing thier MAIOSU shawls at Annual Powwow

Miss American Indian OSU Pictured standing outside wearing sash and crown

Miss American Indian OSU Pictured standing outside wearing sash and crown

Miss American Indian OSU Pictured smiling with friends for a selfie

Miss American Indian OSU Pictured smiling with friends for a selfie

Miss American Indian OSU Cathrine Pictured with NASA Exec Team at Powwow

Miss American Indian OSU Cathrine Pictured with NASA Exec Team at Powwow

Miss American Indian OSU pictured smiling, wearing the MAIOSU sash, and posing with OSU President Burns Hargis.

Miss American Indian OSU pictured smiling, wearing the MAIOSU sash, and posing with OSU President Burns Hargis.

Miss American Indian OSU pictured wearing Southern Cloth regalia, posing with a male fancy dancer wearing traditional regalia at a powwow.

Miss American Indian OSU pictured wearing Southern Cloth regalia, posing with a male fancy dancer wearing traditional regalia at a powwow.

MAIOSU 24-25 Lauren Branham with 25-26 Cydnee Miller at NASA Honoring Ceremony 2025

MAIOSU 24-25 Lauren Branham with 25-26 Cydnee Miller at NASA Honoring Ceremony 2025

Miss American Indian OSU Pictured smiling in a selfie with Miss Indain World

Miss American Indian OSU Pictured smiling in a selfie with Miss Indain World

Miss American Indian OSU pictured wearing Southern Cloth regalia, smiling in a group photo with NASA executive members.

Miss American Indian OSU pictured wearing Southern Cloth regalia, smiling in a group photo with NASA executive members.

Miss American Indian OSU Veronica posing with former Misses and contestants from the MAIOSU pageant.

Miss American Indian OSU Veronica posing with former Misses and contestants from the MAIOSU pageant.

Miss American Indian OSU Cathrine posing with former MAIOSU titleholder Veronica.

Miss American Indian OSU Cathrine posing with former MAIOSU titleholder Veronica.

Mr American Indian OSU Luke posing on a horse with NASA Exec Jenna at OSU homecoming paradePictured

Mr American Indian OSU Luke posing on a horse with NASA Exec Jenna at OSU homecoming paradePictured

Miss American Indian OSU Cathrine wearing yellow and blue choctaw tradional dress in OSU gardensPictured

Miss American Indian OSU Cathrine wearing yellow and blue choctaw tradional dress in OSU gardensPictured

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeligh with Mr AMerican Indain OSU caleb standing next to Dawna Riding In-Hare NASA co AdvsiorPictured

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeligh with Mr AMerican Indain OSU caleb standing next to Dawna Riding In-Hare NASA co AdvsiorPictured

Miss American Indian OSU MaCaylin wearing crown and sash smiling in photo at Center for Soverign Nations Birthday Event

Miss American Indian OSU MaCaylin wearing crown and sash smiling in photo at Center for Soverign Nations Birthday Event

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh and Mister American Indian OSU Caleb standing next to Elizabeth Payne, founding director of the Center for Sovereign Nations.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh and Mister American Indian OSU Caleb standing next to Elizabeth Payne, founding director of the Center for Sovereign Nations.

Mister American Indian OSU Luke pictured wearing the MAIOSU sash, standing at a NASA tabling event.

Mister American Indian OSU Luke pictured wearing the MAIOSU sash, standing at a NASA tabling event.

Miss American Indian OSU Cathrine smiling, pictured with Elizabeth Payne, founding director, and Sky Rogers, interim director, at the Center for Sovereign Nations birthday event.

Miss American Indian OSU Cathrine smiling, pictured with Elizabeth Payne, founding director, and Sky Rogers, interim director, at the Center for Sovereign Nations birthday event.

Mr American Indian OSU wearing MAISOU Sash posing with NASA Exec Jenna at OSU Powwow

Mr American Indian OSU wearing MAISOU Sash posing with NASA Exec Jenna at OSU Powwow

Miss American Indian OSU Cathrine, wearing the MAIOSU crown and sash, speaking to a Center for Sovereign Nations partner at the Center for Sovereign Nations birthday event.

Miss American Indian OSU Cathrine, wearing the MAIOSU crown and sash, speaking to a Center for Sovereign Nations partner at the Center for Sovereign Nations birthday event.

Miss American Indian OSU Gabby and Mister American Indian OSU Luke riding horses in the OSU Homecoming Parade, smiling and waving at the crowd.

Miss American Indian OSU Gabby and Mister American Indian OSU Luke riding horses in the OSU Homecoming Parade, smiling and waving at the crowd.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh, wearing a purple and white traditional Choctaw dress, and Mister American Indian OSU Caleb, wearing a button-up and tie, wrapped in a Pendleton blanket and holding a feathered fan, standing and smiling for the camera after winning the 2023–2024 MAIOSU pageant.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh, wearing a purple and white traditional Choctaw dress, and Mister American Indian OSU Caleb, wearing a button-up and tie, wrapped in a Pendleton blanket and holding a feathered fan, standing and smiling for the camera after winning the 2023–2024 MAIOSU pageant.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh and Mister American Indian OSU Caleb, both wearing black, standing with OSU President Kayse Shrum.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh and Mister American Indian OSU Caleb, both wearing black, standing with OSU President Kayse Shrum.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeligh and Mr American Indain OSU caleb speaking at N7 event Pictured

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeligh and Mr American Indain OSU caleb speaking at N7 event Pictured

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh and Mister American Indian OSU Caleb, both wearing Pendleton blankets, standing with all 2023–2024 OSU pageant royalty at the OSU Homecoming Parade.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh and Mister American Indian OSU Caleb, both wearing Pendleton blankets, standing with all 2023–2024 OSU pageant royalty at the OSU Homecoming Parade.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh, wearing a sash and ribbon skirt, and NASA co-advisor Dawna Riding-in-Hare at a tabling event, speaking to a guest.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh, wearing a sash and ribbon skirt, and NASA co-advisor Dawna Riding-in-Hare at a tabling event, speaking to a guest.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh and Mister American Indian OSU Caleb sitting in a convertible car, wrapped in Pendleton blankets, smiling and waving at the crowd at the OSU Homecoming Parade.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh and Mister American Indian OSU Caleb sitting in a convertible car, wrapped in Pendleton blankets, smiling and waving at the crowd at the OSU Homecoming Parade.

Miss American Indian OSU Lauren pictured standing and speaking at the OSU Royal Dinner with all 2024–2025 OSU royalty.

Miss American Indian OSU Lauren pictured standing and speaking at the OSU Royal Dinner with all 2024–2025 OSU royalty.

Miss American Indian OSU Lauren, wearing the MAIOSU crown, pictured smiling with Sky Rogers, interim director of the Center for Sovereign Nations.

Miss American Indian OSU Lauren, wearing the MAIOSU crown, pictured smiling with Sky Rogers, interim director of the Center for Sovereign Nations.

Miss American Indian OSU Lauren pictured with contestant Krysha, both wearing ribbon skirts, smiling at the 2024–2025 MAIOSU pageant.

Miss American Indian OSU Lauren pictured with contestant Krysha, both wearing ribbon skirts, smiling at the 2024–2025 MAIOSU pageant.

Miss American Indian OSU MaCalyin, wearing traditional clothing and the MAIOSU crown and sash, pictured smiling.

Miss American Indian OSU MaCalyin, wearing traditional clothing and the MAIOSU crown and sash, pictured smiling.

Miss American Indian OSU Gabby, wearing traditional clothing and holding a feather fan, and Mister American Indian OSU Luke, posing with Pistol Pete and an N7 child at the N7 event.

Miss American Indian OSU Gabby, wearing traditional clothing and holding a feather fan, and Mister American Indian OSU Luke, posing with Pistol Pete and an N7 child at the N7 event.

Miss American Indian OSU Cathrine, wearing a purple and white Choctaw traditional dress, smiling with the NASA executive team in a playful manner. Cathrine is crouched on the ground with arms open, smiling, while the executives are turned around, showing their matching shirts with “EXEC” written on the back.

Miss American Indian OSU Cathrine, wearing a purple and white Choctaw traditional dress, smiling with the NASA executive team in a playful manner. Cathrine is crouched on the ground with arms open, smiling, while the executives are turned around, showing their matching shirts with “EXEC” written on the back.

Miss American Indian OSU Kait pictured with her friend Tylie, smiling at the camera in front of Center for Sovereign Nations popup signs.

Miss American Indian OSU Kait pictured with her friend Tylie, smiling at the camera in front of Center for Sovereign Nations popup signs.

Miss American Indian OSU Cydnee and Mister American Indian OSU Che, wearing sashes and crowns in traditional regalia, smiling with the NASA executive team and co-advisors Dr. Kathern Gage and Dawna Riding-in-Hare, and Center for Sovereign Nations founding director Elizabeth Payne at the MAIOSU pageant.

Miss American Indian OSU Cydnee and Mister American Indian OSU Che, wearing sashes and crowns in traditional regalia, smiling with the NASA executive team and co-advisors Dr. Kathern Gage and Dawna Riding-in-Hare, and Center for Sovereign Nations founding director Elizabeth Payne at the MAIOSU pageant.

Miss American Indian OSU Meg, wearing the MAIOSU crown and sash along with a Cherokee Tear Dress and Cherokee feather cape, standing at the OSU Gardens.

Miss American Indian OSU Meg, wearing the MAIOSU crown and sash along with a Cherokee Tear Dress and Cherokee feather cape, standing at the OSU Gardens.

Miss American Indian OSU Cydnee and Mister American Indian OSU Che standing together, wearing MAIOSU crowns, sashes, and shawls, dancing together during Grand Entry at the OSU Powwow.

Miss American Indian OSU Cydnee and Mister American Indian OSU Che standing together, wearing MAIOSU crowns, sashes, and shawls, dancing together during Grand Entry at the OSU Powwow.

Miss American Indian OSU Cydnee pictured standing outside, wearing the MAIOSU crown and sash, along with traditional dress, smiling at the camera.

Miss American Indian OSU Cydnee pictured standing outside, wearing the MAIOSU crown and sash, along with traditional dress, smiling at the camera.

Mister American Indian OSU Luke posing at the MAIOSU pageant, holding flowers and wearing the MAIOSU sash over his Army uniform.

Mister American Indian OSU Luke posing at the MAIOSU pageant, holding flowers and wearing the MAIOSU sash over his Army uniform.

Miss American Indian OSU Gabby pictured speaking into a microphone at the MAIOSU pageant, wearing a traditional buckskin dress.

Miss American Indian OSU Gabby pictured speaking into a microphone at the MAIOSU pageant, wearing a traditional buckskin dress.

Miss American Indian OSU Gabby and Mister American Indian OSU Luke, newly crowned by former Miss American Indian OSU Kait at the pageant ceremony. Miss Gabby is wearing her tribe’s traditional dress, and Mister Luke is wearing his Army uniform.

Miss American Indian OSU Gabby and Mister American Indian OSU Luke, newly crowned by former Miss American Indian OSU Kait at the pageant ceremony. Miss Gabby is wearing her tribe’s traditional dress, and Mister Luke is wearing his Army uniform.

Mister American Indian OSU Luke pictured laughing and talking with his friend and NASA executive member Josiah at the Center for Sovereign Nations birthday event.

Mister American Indian OSU Luke pictured laughing and talking with his friend and NASA executive member Josiah at the Center for Sovereign Nations birthday event.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh, wearing an orange and white Choctaw dress along with her crown and sash, standing on stage with other OSU royalty members, all wearing their crowns and sashes.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh, wearing an orange and white Choctaw dress along with her crown and sash, standing on stage with other OSU royalty members, all wearing their crowns and sashes.

Miss American Indian OSU Lauren pictured on stage with NASA executive members, OSU President Kayse Shrum, and Pistol Pete, accepting an award during the 2023–2024 event.

Miss American Indian OSU Lauren pictured on stage with NASA executive members, OSU President Kayse Shrum, and Pistol Pete, accepting an award during the 2023–2024 event.

Miss American Indian OSU Meg pictured alongside two former Miss American Indian OSU titleholders and Miss Black OSU at her MAIOSU pageant.

Miss American Indian OSU Meg pictured alongside two former Miss American Indian OSU titleholders and Miss Black OSU at her MAIOSU pageant.

Miss American Indian OSU Meg pictured holding flowers after winning Miss American Indian OSU, wearing a Cherokee feather cape and Cherokee cloth blouse and skirt.

Miss American Indian OSU Meg pictured holding flowers after winning Miss American Indian OSU, wearing a Cherokee feather cape and Cherokee cloth blouse and skirt.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh and Mister American Indian OSU Caleb, wearing traditional clothing, posing with Pistol Pete at the N7 event.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh and Mister American Indian OSU Caleb, wearing traditional clothing, posing with Pistol Pete at the N7 event.

Miss American Indian OSU Cathrine pictured smiling at the camera at an event in Taylor’s Restaurant on campus, with NASA executive members.

Miss American Indian OSU Cathrine pictured smiling at the camera at an event in Taylor’s Restaurant on campus, with NASA executive members.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh and Mister American Indian OSU Caleb smiling together. Shaeleigh is wearing a ribbon skirt, crown, and sash, while Caleb is wearing a button-up shirt, and cowboy hat.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh and Mister American Indian OSU Caleb smiling together. Shaeleigh is wearing a ribbon skirt, crown, and sash, while Caleb is wearing a button-up shirt, and cowboy hat.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh and Mister American Indian OSU Caleb, both wearing traditional clothing, posing with NASA co-advisor Sky Rogers at the N7 event.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh and Mister American Indian OSU Caleb, both wearing traditional clothing, posing with NASA co-advisor Sky Rogers at the N7 event.

Mister American Indian OSU Caleb, wearing traditional clothing and a sash, standing on a basketball court and smiling at the N7 event.

Mister American Indian OSU Caleb, wearing traditional clothing and a sash, standing on a basketball court and smiling at the N7 event.

Jaden, Sky, and Cydnee at N7 Field Day

Jaden, Sky, and Cydnee at N7 Field Day

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh pictured handing out flyers about Indigenous Peoples Day, wearing a ribbon skirt, sash and crown.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh pictured handing out flyers about Indigenous Peoples Day, wearing a ribbon skirt, sash and crown.

Miss American Indian OSU Gabby, wearing traditional regalia, posing for a photo with a fancy dancer in Fancy Dance regalia.

Miss American Indian OSU Gabby, wearing traditional regalia, posing for a photo with a fancy dancer in Fancy Dance regalia.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh pictured at a Center for Sovereign Nations tabling event with CSN employees Josiah, Tylie, and Hayley, posing with Pistol Pete, all wearing matching orange CSN polos.

Miss American Indian OSU Shaeleigh pictured at a Center for Sovereign Nations tabling event with CSN employees Josiah, Tylie, and Hayley, posing with Pistol Pete, all wearing matching orange CSN polos.

Miss American Indian OSU Gabby wearing crown and tradional clothing posing with children at N7 event Pictured.

Miss American Indian OSU Gabby wearing crown and tradional clothing posing with children at N7 event Pictured.

Miss American Indian OSU Cydney and Mr American Indain OSU Che Pictured posing in front of Center for Soverign Nation pop up banner

Miss American Indian OSU Cydney and Mr American Indain OSU Che Pictured posing in front of Center for Soverign Nation pop up banner

MAIOSU 25-26 Cydnee Miller wearing Crown and sash.

MAIOSU 25-26 Cydnee Miller wearing Crown and sash.

MAIOSU 25-26 Cydnee Miller and Jaden Waters at OSU Royals Dinner

MAIOSU 25-26 Cydnee Miller and Jaden Waters at OSU Royals Dinner