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Rylin Yerdon

@miss.rylinyerdon

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• Youth Leadership Advocate | @misssandhillssd
• M.Ed Student | @sdstate_chd
• Lover of Food & Fashion | @rylin_grace
• TikTok | Miss.RylinYerdon

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Get to know Miss Sandhills 2026! 💙

My Community Service Initiative is Pursuing Success: The First Step Forward. I founded this initiative in 2024 when I noticed a deficit in educational leadership curriculums that were made specifically for children and were accessible across the rural state of South Dakota. To help share my initiative, I’ve partnered with Junior Achievement of South Dakota and created a curriculum and supplemental website.

I am currently studying Counseling and Human Resource Development with a specialization in Student Affairs Administration at South Dakota State University. I graduated with my undergraduate degree in Advertising with minors in Marketing, Public Relations, and Digital & Social Media in the spring of 2025 from SDSU as well!

I’ve been performing since I was three years old. My childhood consisted both athletics and the arts, but I gravitated toward the stage. Growing up, I participated in dance, band, 8 different choirs, and 17 theatrical productions! by @miss.rylinyerdon

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Hello! My name is Rylin Yerdon and I am thrilled to introduce myself as the very FIRST Miss Sandhills! 👑✨

Some fast facts about me:
• Youth leadership advocate 🙋🏽‍♀️
• Lover of food & fashion 🍕👗✨
• 3rd year competing for Miss South Dakota 👑🙌🏼

I’m honored to represent the @misswestriverorg and stand amongst the incredible women competing at Miss South Dakota 2027! Let’s get to work ✍🏼

#missamerica #missamericaopportunity #misssouthdakota #misssouthdakotaorganization #misswestriverorg taken in Martin, South Dakota by @miss.rylinyerdon

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2 months ago

Miss SDSU Mini-Vlog! 👑💙💛🐰

Now that our newest SDSU titleholders have introduced themselves, I wanted to post some of the sweetest moments from Miss SDSU day!

Miss SDSU will always hold a special place in my heart. I won my very FIRST Miss America local title at the Miss SDSU competition— Miss McCrory Gardens 2024. It was a year of learning, serving, and growing into the person I was meant to become. Coming back to volunteer as a former titleholder in the @misssdsuorg felt like coming home 💙✨

Congratulations to the newest titleholders and welcome to the Miss South Dakota sisterhood! With loyal hearts so true 💙💛

#missamericaopportunity #missamerica #misssouthdakota #misssouthdakotaorganization #misssdsu taken in Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center by @miss.rylinyerdon

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8 days ago

Happy mail! Thank you @thesashcompany 👑📬📦

I’m so excited to debut this title and represent the @misswestriverorg 🤍

#thesashcompany #missamerica #missamericaopportunity #misssouthdakota #myamericangirldollmia by @miss.rylinyerdon

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14 days ago

National Depression & Mental Health Screening Month 🧠🫶🏼🫂

While doing some research on the impact of mental health in women with hyperthyroidism, I learned that October is National Depression & Mental Health Screening Month. Fitting that this awareness month also happens to occur over midterm season. 👩🏽‍💻📚✍🏼

A little message to all my fellow students— whether you’re still in high school, in your undergrad, or finding your way toward a Master’s/Doctoral degree— life will continue even if you don’t do well on one exam. Your worth is not measured in grades, academic success, or degree level. All we can do is our best and make an effort to be better than we were yesterday.

If you’re reading this and happen to be struggling, my DMs are always open. You are seen, you are heard, and you are valued beyond measure. Let’s chat 💬💌

#nationaldepressionscreeningmonth #midtermexams #missamericaopportunity #mentalhealth #counseling by @miss.rylinyerdon

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16 days ago

Tried something new this month (see 5th pic 🤭)

Having a job that requires long hours on the road can make finding hyperthyroid-friendly options challenging, but it also opens the door to new food finds! I discovered a plant-based smoothie bowl location and liked it so much I went back twice. Healthful foods are crucial for keeping energy up during this busy season!

#foodie #hyperthyroidism #plantbasedfood #spam #hyperthyroid by @miss.rylinyerdon

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National Arts in Education Week! 🎤🎶🎺🎹

With a background in performing arts that started at the age of three, I am a proud advocate for arts in education. Through my involvement with dance, band, choir, theatre, and show choir, I was able to bloom into the woman I am today— and that wouldn’t be possible without the many music teachers, band, choir and theatre directors, and private vocal and instrumental coaches who invested in me.

Growing up, the arts helped me gain discipline, leadership, creativity, and the courage to express myself authentically. I credit all my success in pageantry to my incredible arts education. I am so lucky to have grown up in a town that supports its arts programs, and to have teachers, directors, friends, and family who supported me in my arts endeavors!

#nationalartsineducationweek #performingarts #finearts #musicinourschools #music

The teacher who changed my life forever— Mrs. V 🩷

Mrs. V changed the landscape of fine arts in my school district and was a favorite teacher of many students.

My first trumpet solo! I was so proud to receive a superior ranking 🎺

One of my many piano recitals 🎹🎶

Elementary Honor Choir! 🎤🎶

Honor choir was one of my favorite things to be involved in growing up. I was so lucky to have been selected to participate during my 4th, 5th, and 6th grade years!

Elementary band 🎺🎶

My first show choir solo! I got to sing the intro to “Roar” by Katy Perry 🌟

My first solo EVER.

Sophomore year show choir! 🌟🎶💃 by @miss.rylinyerdon

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a month ago

Insect Festival with McCrory Gardens! 🐞🐛

Every time I earn a new title, I kick off my year of service by attending an event at McCrory Gardens in Brookings. The McCrory staff have been so supportive of my journey to Miss South Dakota, and for that I am so grateful! It was a beautiful day to learn about different types of insects and how they affect horticulture and agriculture here in our rural state of South Dakota.

Thank you @mccrorygardens for such a fun event and thank you @misssdsusd for inviting me! 🌸🫶🏼

#missamericaopportunity #missamerica #mccrorygardens #southdakotahorticulture #insectfestival taken in McCrory Gardens and South Dakota Arboretum by @miss.rylinyerdon

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a month ago

🎬🎥🎞️🥀

#jovanifashions #midwestmodel #westsiouxstudios #photoshoot #modeling taken in West Sioux Studios by @miss.rylinyerdon

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Sponsor Shoutout! 📣

The Miss South Dakota Organization would not be what it is without the work of sponsors and donors. Each Miss West River titleholder’s crowning package was made possible by people, businesses, and other organizations that simply want to see young women succeed— and I am so thankful for their generosity! 💌

Thank you so much to Courtney Adamson for these adorable tote bags that came with my Miss Sandhills crowning package! If you know me, you know that I can never have enough bags and purses! 👜✨🫶🏼

#missamerica #missamericaopportunity #misssouthdakota #sponsorship #misswestriverorg taken in Martin, South Dakota by @miss.rylinyerdon

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a month ago

A sweet treat typa month🍦

Fun Fact: Dairy is a recommended food for those with hyperthyroidism. Calcium helps strengthen bones that have been weakened by fast metabolism, which is a common side effect of the condition. Other anti-inflammatory foods such as fruits/vegetables, avocado, and high fiber carbohydrates such as potatoes are also beneficial. 🥛🍓🥑🥯🧋🍨

#hyperthyroidism #hyperthyroid #foodie #yogurtbowl #boba by @miss.rylinyerdon

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