West Seattle High School senior Taryn Smith is Miss Seattle 2015

9:53 PM: Another victory of note tonight: Congratulations to West Seattle High School senior Taryn Smith, just crowned Miss Seattle 2015! More info to come.

ADDED SUNDAY MORNING: Thank you to Melinda Fredericks for the photos. She says Taryn is also varsity cheer captain at WSHS and, “She is an amazing woman, fantastic leader and will do even more amazing things in the future!” The Miss Seattle competition is part of the Miss America program. P.S. Video from the announcement last night is here.

Cliff Villados January 10, 2015 (10:41 pm)

Congratulations Taryn, from your family in Sacramento California, we are all so proud of you!

Paula Tortorice January 11, 2015 (12:30 pm)

Wow! Congratulations, Taryn! This teacher is very proud of you too!

Jennifer Hall January 11, 2015 (8:22 pm)

Goooo Taryn!

CONGRATULATIONS, and way to represent West Seattle High School!! EVERYONE is PROUD of YOU!!

Alki Girl January 11, 2015 (10:13 pm)

Congratulations Tarya!!!! My daughter is a student at WSHS and says Tarya is the sweetest and most genuinely nicest girl there. Great job Tarya and thank you for being so nice to my little girl.

Paula Rippe January 12, 2015 (2:46 pm)

Salut Taryn et Felicitations! I knew you were special when I first met you in French class at Madison MS. You have done so well and worked so hard that you’ve certainly earned the honors.

Bonne Chance a jamais!

Madame Rippe
French Teacher
Madison MS