“She should be socially conscious. She should be an empowered woman and she should be worldly.”

— Emelia LaFortune, Kansas University senior, Lawrence

“She should have unique talents, brains, brawn and beauty. It's Kansas; we need a hearty farm girl.”

— Mike Payne, KU law student, Lawrence

“Someone who is genuine, honest and good-hearted. I think those are good qualities for anyone to have.”

— Betsy Kenny, T-shirt printer, Lawrence

“I would look for an outgoing, warm personality. She should have a good sense of humor and the ability to laugh at herself. Beauty comes from the inside.”

— Bob Derby, retired, Lawrence