Rossman crowned Miss OSU 2025-26

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Media Contact: Jordan Bishop | Editor, Department of Brand Management | 405-744-7193 | jordan.bishop@okstate.edu

Jaselyn Rossman won the 2025-26 Miss Oklahoma State University crown on Saturday, where eight highly accomplished young women competed in the Student Union Theater.

The Sapulpa, Oklahoma, native is pursuing her bachelor's degree in accounting and is a Pi Beta Phi sorority member. Rossman is an OSU pom dancer and the former Miss Oklahoma Teen USA 2023. 

“Getting to compete for the title of Miss OSU was an amazing and fun experience,” Rossman said. “For me, I wanted to win the experience and not just the title. Although I took the preparation seriously, I made sure to have fun in rehearsals and get to know all the girls competing with me.” 

Brooklyn Barnett finished as first runner-up and Morgan Burchfield was second runner-up. Each talented woman stood out to the judges for their exceptional leadership, community engagement and desire to improve themselves and the lives around them. 

“My favorite thing about pageants is making new friends,” said Burchfield, a double major in agricultural business and accounting. “I also like being able to challenge myself to step out of my comfort zone and accomplish things I never thought I would have done.” 

Miss OSU will receive a $1,000 scholarship and financial support for her on-stage performance at the Miss Oklahoma pageant. The first runner-up will receive a $750 scholarship and the second runner-up will receive $500. 

Five judges were selected for the competition, two of whom must be vetted as judges for Miss America. Four judges were from OSU staff and faculty, and one came from Langston University. 

“I absolutely loved every part of the experience — it was so much fun,” said Barnett, a human development and family science major. “My favorite moment was walking the stage and seeing my cheer team in the audience wearing shirts with my face on them. Their support meant the world to me.”

Competing in Miss OSU requires poise under immense pressure. Candidates must participate in mock interviews, public speaking and detailed routines while looking like perfection. 

Rossman will appear at special community events for OSU and Oklahoma and participate in Miss Oklahoma events before the competition. This year, Miss Oklahoma will be held at Rose State College in Midwest City during the first week of June. 

“In pageantry, you're always your biggest competitor,” said Katlyn Woods, former Miss OSU 2024. “Just letting go. Knowing everything is in hands above you, and you really can't control it, this is something I had to learn, but it was always super hard.”

This competition goes deeper than beautiful gowns and detailed routines. Each delegate must bring a platform to promote during the competition. The platform can be any area of the community that the contestant feels needs more attention, and they can achieve that through their platform as Miss OSU. 

“My CSI is Get Up & Move. I chose this initiative because I have personally experienced how movement can be transformative for both physical and mental health. I’ve seen how simple activities like walking, dancing, or playing sports can uplift moods, reduce stress, and improve my overall well-being.”

This was the first year the Miss OSU pageant was hosted by the Division of Access and Community Impact under the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Broghan Altermatt and Dr. Rachel Kim coordinated the event, which celebrated its 65th anniversary this year. 

Story By: Darby Rains | darby.rains@okstate.edu