Cody Smith

Cody Smith is a performer, director, choreographer, and real estate agent hailing from Lancaster, PA. He was a dancer/swing in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York for 18 years.  Cody has toured with the Christmas Spectacular and with Beauty and the Beast. He has also performed regionally in Chicago and in many productions at The Fulton including:  Brigadoon, Hello Dolly!, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, A Chorus Line, Joseph, Newsies!, 9 to 5, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Cody was the director of the Hempfield High School Theatre and Dance programs for many years. He has also directed and choreographed numerous shows for EPAC, the Fulton Theatre (TYA series and Main Stage), Gretna Theater, Prima, Dutch Apple, and Totem Pole Playhouse. Cody is a member of Actors’ Equity, the American Guild of Variety Artists, NAR, PAR, and LCAR.

Jeannette Wehye

Jeannette Wehye, Co-Founder of THEM The Collective (To Heal and Encourage Musically),is a versatile performer and teaching artist with a passion for touching lives through music. In the spring of 2018, Jeannette performed with the New York Contemporary Choir in “Rocktopia” on Broadway. She has also showcased her talent in “Lancarolers,” with PRiMA Theatre, “Amazing Grace” with Servant Stage Company, “The Color Purple” (Shug Avery) with the Ephrata Performing Arts Center. Jeannette is the Co-Creator and Producer of “A Celebration of the Evolution of Black Music” with THEM The Collective. With her many years of experience as a singer, speaker, youth mentor, and member of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Jeannette is dedicated to passing on her knowledge through teaching voice and performance as an arts educator in her vocal studio at Creative Pursuits Studio of Lancaster, PA.

Shirley Chapin

Shirley Chapin has been involved in pageantry since age 16, earning titles within the Miss America, American Coed, and International Junior Miss systems. Today, she enjoys being a “pageant mom” to her daughters, Violet, 7, Lily, 3, and baby Eden.

In 2021, Shirley and her family experienced the devastating loss of her son, Oliver, in a car accident shortly before his fifth birthday. Their grief strengthened their commitment to compassion, service, and creating hope for others. As a family, they remain active in philanthropy throughout Berks County, supporting organizations including the Adalyn Rose Foundation, Hope Rescue Mission’s Lighthouse, and New Journey Community Outreach. Violet also continues serving others through her platform, Share Your Happy.

Originally from New Jersey, Shirley has called Berks County home since 2012. After beginning her career in corporate America, she spent eight years at United Way of Berks County, where she led Emerging Leaders United and connected young professionals with volunteerism and philanthropy. She is also a graduate of the Leadership Berks Class of 2021.

Today, Shirley serves as Community Engagement Manager at Community Hive, formerly Ephrata Area Social Services. Through fundraising, advocacy, and storytelling, she helps support neighbors facing food insecurity, housing instability, and crisis.

As a judge, Shirley looks for candidates who lead with heart, remain grounded in their values, and view their titles as opportunities to serve. She believes the strongest titleholders use their voices to uplift others and create meaningful change in their communities.

Jasmine Bucher

Jasmine Ammons Bucher is an educator, arts leader, director, producer, and vocalist with extensive experience helping young people develop their talents, discover their voices, and pursue their goals. She serves as Senior Director of the Edward and Lynn Breen Center for Career and Professional Development and teaches in the Music Theatre program and Education Department at Lebanon Valley College.

Jasmine earned both her Bachelor of Arts in English and Master of Business Administration from Lebanon Valley College, as well as a Master of Arts in Humanities from Penn State University. Her multidisciplinary education supports her work at the intersection of career development, education, organizational leadership, and the performing arts.

Jasmine is also Board Chair of the Hershey Area Playhouse and serves as the theatre director and advisor to International Thespian Society Troupe #8430 at Palmyra Area High School. Her dedication to arts education earned her an Honorable Mention for the Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education. She is honored to serve as a judge for the Miss Lancaster County Scholarship Program and to celebrate the accomplishments, leadership, talents, and community engagement of this year’s candidates.

Jason Robinson

Jason Timothy Robinson was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Michigan — Go Blue! He also holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Hampton University and a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University. Jason currently serves as both a school administrator and English teacher and was honored as his school’s 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year.

An accomplished writer, Jason is the author of The Image of Love, a collection of love poems. His journalism career includes work as a newspaper reporter for Heritage Newspapers in Michigan and as a correspondent for The Times and Democrat in Orangeburg, South Carolina. His writing has also appeared in numerous other publications, including USA Today. In addition to writing, Jason is an actor, singer, and musician who has performed at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Jason’s involvement with the Miss America Organization began in 2009 when he served as the executive director of a local pageant in Virginia. Since then, he has judged local pageants in 15 states and eight state competitions. He is also the host of a pageant podcast where he has interviewed numerous Miss Americas, along with state and local titleholders from across the country.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Jason enjoys sports, museums, concerts, movies, theater, opera, hiking, and traveling. He is thrilled to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the Miss Lancaster County Scholarship Competition.

Stacia Smith

Stacia R. Smith is honored to join the Miss Lancaster County Judging Panel for this special 105th Anniversary Competition. She serves the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as the Director of Administration and Operations in the Governor’s Office of General Counsel. A lifelong vocalist, Stacia’s musical journey began with her first solo in a middle school choral concert, igniting a passion that led her to earn a degree in Music Education from Temple University. She has since shared her love for creativity by teaching music and art in preschool and kindergarten enrichment programs, inspiring artistry in young learners. For over two decades, the stage has been Stacia’s second home. She has embraced an array of beloved theatrical roles across Central PA theaters, including Eliza Doolittle in “My Fair Lady,” Mother in “Ragtime,” Marian in “The Music Man,” and both Miss Sarah and Adelaide in separate productions of “Guys &

Dolls.” Stacia resides in the Harrisburg area with her husband, Nicky—whom she serendipitously met through theater—and their three charming pugs, who bring endless joy and personality to their home.

Wendy Blake

Wendy Geesey Blake: Miss Lancaster County 1982

Wendy is a graduate of Penn Manor High School and attended West Chester University where she graduated with a BA in Theater Arts and Communications. She performed in many shows at EPAC as well as the Fulton Opera House. She worked with IU 13 from 1989 to 1995 as an interpreter for the deaf and hearing impaired. She was also a competitive swim coach for the YMCA, the Marauder Aquatic Club, the Lancaster Country Club, and Millersville Swim Team from 1997 through 2019. Wendy managed the Millersville Lions Club Pool from 2003 until 2023. She and her husband Russell love their three wonderful children as well as spending time with their two amazing grandchildren.