After a night filled with sequins and suspense, Alexis Thompson was named Miss Murray 2025. It was Thompson’s third attempt to win the Miss Murray crown and she said the growth she’s made over the last three years made a difference in this competition. 

“I became more confident in myself,” she said. “I hated being on stage before, so that massively changed, as well as how I’m able to articulate myself. Those interviewing skills are a massive part of it. They really want a spokesperson. All of that took a lot of developing and finding out how to present myself in a way that’s still me.”

The 20-year-old Murray High grad ran on the community service initiative “Every Second Counts,” which promotes CPR training. Thompson works as a cadet with the Murray Fire Department and had an experience where CPR skills were needed, and she couldn’t help. 

“My CSI is to promote CPR awareness and education and teach people how to do CPR, or the different roles in CPR,” she said. “That way, they don’t ever have to be in that position where they don’t know how to help. It’s just to encourage people to jump into action, because every second does count in those types of emergencies.”

Lyn Sullivan was selected as the Miss Murray 2025 first attendant, with Sarah Christenson named as second attendant and awarded Miss Congeniality. Sullivan attends Utah State University, majoring in social work with a minor in criminal justice. Christenson is a pediatric dental assistant, training to become a dental hygienist. 

Six other young women competed for the title: Georgia Collings, Anna Morris, Abigail Riches (Leesa Lloyd Friendship Award and Community Partnership Award), Monae Klingler (People’s Choice), Paisley Mitchell and Lizzie Davis (Spirit of Miss Murray). 

The participants competed in private interviews, onstage questions, fitness and health, evening gown and talent segments. Thompson presented a herstory about martial arts, Sullivan performed a self-choreographed dance and Christenson played a violin piece, “Introduction and Polonaise” by German composer Carl Bohm. 

Murray City provided scholarship money for Miss Murray participants, with Thompson winning $3,000, Sullivan awarded $800 and Christenson receiving $600. Each non-finalist won $200. 

Miss Murray 2024 Allysa Sullivan ended her reign at the event, but will compete for the title of Miss Utah June 12-14. Murray Mayor Brett Hales thanked her for her dedication to the community. 

“Allysa, you have been a true light in our community, not just through your title, but through your passion and purpose. Your efficacy for suicide prevention has opened up conversations that matter,” he said. “While your time as Miss Murray may be ending, your impact will be felt for years to come.”

During the Miss Murray competition, Lynda Smart Brown was presented with the Woman of Achievement award. Brown’s community contributions include decades of service at the Boys & Girls Club, founding Kids Eat and establishing Kids Eat Uganda and Kids Read Salt Lake. 

“I want to congratulate all of the contestants tonight on moving forward with their platforms and doing such good service and starting, hopefully, a legacy in their own world,” Brown said. “There’s so much to do. I’d like to invite everybody to get involved; do something that you love.”

To follow the new Miss Murray royalty, visit @MissMurrayUT on Instagram.  

“I am looking forward to the service aspect of this position, going to all of the city events, being in the community and being a face in the community,” Thompson said. “It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a while. We’ve had some amazing Miss Murrays who are at every single event. I look forward to filling those shoes myself.” λ