Re: MISS TEEN USA 2018 is Kansas

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:31 am

IOWA - Isabella Russell

17, 5'6 From Marshalltown

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Bella Russel is 17 years old high school graduate. She was actively involved as the captain of the cheer squad, swimming and diving, golf, show choir, orchestra and the annual school musical. Bella would describe herself as an ambitious, athletic, and open-minded individual who is always willing to try any opportunity that comes her way. Miss Iowa Teen USA was Bella's first pageant, and she encourages others to trust in themselves and takes a risks, as she believes that anything can happen if you just try new things and experiences.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:33 am

KANSAS - Hailey Colborn

17, 5'4 From Wichita

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Hailey Colborn loves spending time onstage, having trained in classical ballet for fourteen years. This self-proclaimed book nerd adores time with her family and her two dogs. Hailey started a mentorship group titled SelfPosi where she travels to middle schools around the school district to mentor and talk to girls about the importance of self love, a cause close to her heart. She will attend Princeton University for a political concentration this fall. Following college she intends to be a political journalist, strategist, or possibly a politician someday.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:34 am

KENTUCKY - Jordan Crozier

18, 5'4 , From Somerset

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Since graduating from high school at age 16, Jordan Crozier has attended college where she hopes to earn her degree in criminal justice and counseling. Jordan has always put a positive spin on life and enjoys spending time on the lake nearby. If Jordan brings home the Miss Teen USA crown she will use her new position to encourage less fortunate children that all things are possible with encouragement and positive thinking.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:36 am

LOUISIANA - Lindsey Conque

17, 5'6, From Lafayette

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Lindsey Conque is dedicated to spreading positivity and unity. She aspires to use her artistic abilities and love for biology to become a medical illustrator. Her next goal is to cheer in college, so she is perfecting her tumbling skills and enjoys being thrown in the air. Her kind heart and openness has led her to meet friends from all walks of life, experiences, religions, and cultures. Being Miss Louisiana Teen USA has brought many new opportunities her way, like flying alone across the country, making friends from other states, speaking to large audiences, and realizing her true potential.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:37 am

MAINE - Erin McPherson

17, 5'6 , From Hartford

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Erin McPherson is always keeping busy in her community. While at school, she peer tutors in the special education room. Outside of school, Erin likes to travel, volunteer or play sports. She would describe herself as caring, fun-loving and hard-working. Erin hopes to find herself volunteering closely with the Best Buddies Organization, as students with intellectual and developmental disabilities reserve a place close to her heart.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:38 am

MARYLAND - Caleigh Shade

18, From Cumberland

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Caleigh Shade is a freshman political science and communications major at Salisbury University. When Caleigh isn't working toward her degrees, she is actively involved organizing local political campaigns, interning for the Governor of Maryland, or teaching elementary school children about the civic process. She is also an animal lover who spends time volunteering at the same local animal shelter where she rescued her fur baby, Roanoke.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:40 am

MASSACHUSETTS - Lexi Woloshchuk

18, 5'7, From Monson

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18-year-old model, Lexi Woloshchuk, is going into her freshman year of college at Sacred Heart University where she will major in Communications and Business. She loves the feeling of making other people feel proud of themselves, so she created a vlog called 'Life with Lexi' where she speaks about cultivating ones inner beauty to empower outer beauty. Through Life With Lexi, she encourages women to be the best version of themselves and to feel confident in who they are. Lexi also volunteers with She’s the First, an organization that helps women in low income countries receive an education, and has helped them raise over $26,000. Lexi enjoys skiing and is a self-proclaimed “horse whisperer” having been an equestrian for 8 years and owning several horses.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:44 am

MICHIGAN - Anane Loveday

16, 5'2, From Grosse Ile

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Anane Loveday was born into poverty in Ethiopia and after her birth mother could not take care of her, she lived on the streets and eventually in an orphanage with her baby sister Zoe. When Anane was eight, she and Zoe were adopted by an American couple from Michigan. Anane came to America speaking no English. Eight years later, she was crowned Miss Michigan Teen USA 2018 and hopes to help children with similar backgrounds find a better life.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:46 am

MINNESOTA - Peyton Schroeder

18, 5'5, From Rosemount

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Peyton Schroeder's love for dance and being on stage came to an abrupt halt in the Summer of 2017 due to a knee injury requiring reconstructive surgery. To not feel defeated post-surgery, through physical therapy she focused on her goals for another dream, the Miss Minnesota Teen USA pageant. Peyton has been active with DECA throughout high school, is an Arts Honor Society member, and had been fortunate enough to pursue modeling opportunities. She loves to meet new people, travel, and try new foods. Peyton is proud to say she has lived in Minnesota her entire life and loves it more and more everyday. Peyton enjoys weekends up north at her cabin with extended family playing games, pontooning, snowmobiling, four-wheeling and sitting around a bonfire.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:47 am

MISSISSIPPI - Julieanna Jackson

15, 5'7, From Mize

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Literacy advocate, entrepreneur, world traveler, and budding rock star, 15-year-old Julieanna Jackson is a teen with a mission. She has an obsession with Netflix and is the proud parent of 3 dogs. As a homeschooler, this Mississippi native likes to tell people that the world is her classroom. Julieanna is honored to represent Mississippi at Miss Teen USA and is excited to share her passions with the rest of the world.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:49 am

MISSOURI - Chloe Bartlett

19, 5'8 From Liberal

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Chloe Bartlett graduated high school early with honors and is a licensed Cosmetologist. She plans to continue her undergraduate degree in Business and Marketing. She is from a small town in Missouri and loves horseback riding, basketball, volleyball, singing and performing. Chloe’s passion is serving others in her community and volunteers for many organizations such as Make-A-Wish, Special Olympics, as well as her local hospitals and schools. She is an advocate for children with chronic illnesses and disabilities as well as victims of bullying and cyber bullying. She wants to share her personal experiences and motivate young adults to unapologetically who they are.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:50 am

MONTANA - Elley Munson

17, 5'7 From Billings

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Elley Munson is best described as busy, and she wouldn't want it any other way. She is very determned to reach her goal of becoming a veterinarian and raising a family. Elley stays busy with soccer, cheer, student council, and spending time with her friends and family. Elley loves to travel even if she doesn't get to do it very often. She is caring and determined, and if she takes the crown she plans to advocate for animal testing.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:52 am

NEBARASKA - Michaela Edstrand

18, 5'7 From Omaha

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Michaela Edstrand is a senior in high school in Omaha, Nebraska. She plans to pursue a degree in Public Relations and Marketing at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Michaela enjoys spending time on her school’s tennis team, yearbook staff, secretary of her school’s student council, debate team, and running her school’s volunteer service club. Not only does she stay busy with school, but she also volunteers with various special needs groups in her state and speaks to adolescents about social media safety. If she wins Miss Teen USA, she hopes to advocate for social media safety, building confidence in youth to teach me they can find their passions and be the change they want to see in the world, and as well advocating for special needs rights and activities.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:53 am

NEVADA - Britney Barnhart

17, 5'9, From Las Vegas

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Britney Barnhart is a Scholar Honor Roll student who is a member of Faith Lutheran High School's Honor's Institute and the National Society of High School Scholars. As a dancer for fourteen years, she has competed on national award-winning teams, and is a member of Faith Lutheran's Varsity Dance Team and the Conservatory of the Fine Arts. She has authored and published "Katie The Caterpillar," a children's anti-bullying book that has been read to 6,000 elementary students, speading the message of kindness across the state of Nevada.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:55 am

NEW HAMPSHIRE - Natalie Jenkins

17, 5'7 From Nashua

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17-year-old Natalie Jenkins is a 2018 graduate of Nashua High School South. In her free time, Natalie enjoys studio art, dancing, camping, and keeping up with current events through social media. She was a JOVANI It Girl Finalist in 2016 and hopes to continue growing her modeling career. Natalie will be attending college this fall to major in Hospitality Management, and hopes to one day own a successful resort in New Hampshire. Natalie plans to continue her work with her platform, First Responders- America’s Heroes and to expand her support of first responders on a national level.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:56 am

NEW JERSEY - Diana Smerina

16, 5'4 From Freehold

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Diana Smerina is currently attending high school in Colts Neck, New Jersey where she takes college-level courses as a sophomore and maintains a 4.2 GPA. Diana hopes to become a Geneticist and positively affect the lives of people with genetic disorders. In her free time, she is a cheerleader and volunteers with various causes. Diana is passionate about mental health awareness and is advocating for programs in middle and high schools. She is a self-described "bookworm" who enjoys spending time reading and playing with her dogs.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:59 am

NEW MEXICO - Madison Turner

18, 5'7 From Mosquero

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Madison Turner is not the typical teenage girl. At the young age of 18, she had undergone brain surgery, developed a business, and acts as a voice for others with rare health conditions. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, and working with children. In the future she will create her own non-profit organization called "Cruising for Chiari," which will give away cruise trips to children who have undergone the same brain surgery as herself. Madison is a very outgoing and high achieving individual who hopes to make a change within society.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 8:01 am

NEW YORK - Saige Guerin

17, 5'5 , From Staten Island

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Saige Guerin, a senior at Michael J. Petrides High School in New York City, is one of six children who was raised by her single mother. Saige decided to pursue a career in nursing when she became a caregiver to her sister who was severely injured during a domestic violence incident. She plans on becoming a traveling nurse and hopes to help bring comfort to patients needing emotional and medical care. Saige hopes to become a spokesperson for domestic violence organizations like Break The Cycle. She also works with Safe Horizon, an organization focusing on finding shelter for abused women and children.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 8:02 am

NORTH CAROLINA - Kaaviya Sambasivam

18, 5'10 From Winston-Salem

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Kaaviya Sambasivam just completed her first year as a double major in International Business and Psychology at the University of Georgia. She hopes to acquire a law degree while specializing in humanitarian policy, such as environmental protection and civil rights. She has an affinity for telling funny stories, giving advice, and being a reliable friend. Her ultimate goal is to be a part of major societal movement; to make change happen.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 8:04 am

NORTH DAKOTA - Ashlyn Erickson

18, 5'8 From Fargo

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Ashlyn Erickson, an 18 year-old native of Fargo, North Darkota, is living proof of the mantra, "Positive in-come, positive outcome." As captain of her high school dance team, which placed third nationally in 2018, this leader knows what it takes to motivate young people and inspire them to achieve success in their lives. With her never-give-up attitude, positive outlook, and contagious, radiant smile, she has inspired others along her pageant journey, placing as 3rd runner-up in 2015, first runner-up in 2016, and capturing the 2018 Miss North Dakota Teen USA title in 2017. Ashlyn loves helping others by volunteering for the iCan Bike organization (teaching children with disabilities to ride bikes), Luv 4 Dogs Rescue, and Feed My Starving Children. In addition to her primary goal of achieving a successful career in the fashion industry after obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fashion Merchandising, her passions include dance, wake surfing, modeling, and serving as a volunteer makeup artist to help teens look and feel their very best for special high school events.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 8:06 am

OHIO - Sofia Durina

18 From Columbiana

Although Sofia Durina was born and raised in Ohio, she has traveled around the world to countries like Belize and Italy. When not volunteering at her local food bank, she can be found in the spa performing facials, waxing and other services. Sofia's dream is to encourage every teen to use their passion to volunteer in his or her community. Currently in esthetician school, she plans on continuing her studies at Cleveland State University with plans to become a nurse practitioner.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 8:07 am

OKLAHOMA - Zoe Ferraro

17, 5'9 From Bixby

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After struggling with literacy throughout her childhood, Zoe Ferraro is particularly proud to now be an honor roll student with straight A’s and a member of the National Honor Society. When she isn’t Irish Step-Dancing, 17-year-old Zoe volunteers for the Community Action Project, working with families who lack basic necessities such as nutrition, clothing, and housing. As an advocate for at-risk youth, she hopes to gain the ability to be a national voice for kids in need. Zoe plans to merge her love for business and fashion as a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC and later pursue a career as a celebrity stylist in Hollywood.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 8:09 am

OREGON - Jaycie Forrester

16, 5'9 From Tualatin

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Jaycie Forrester has been keeping herself occupied through athletics and multipe school programs. She would best describe herself as outgoing, athletic, and ambitious. Jaycie continues to stay focused on her goals, while having great memories along the way. If Jaycie brings home the Miss Teen USA crown, she hopes to help others follow their dreams and stay confident along the way.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 8:10 am

PENNSYLVANIA -Kailey Grill

18, 5'5 From Mars

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Kailey Grill is an 18-year-old senior at Mars Area High School. Upon graduation, she plans to major in both Communications and Political Science. Until then, Kailey remains busy in and outside of the classroom as a High Honor Roll and National Honors Society student. She is co-captain of her high school’s lacrosse team, a member of class council, REACH/SADD (Responsible Educated Adolescents Can Help/Students Against Destructive Decisions) and show choir. Kailey works closely with The Reality Tour, a program in her community with the goal to combat and prevent substance-abuse. She also enjoys public speaking, reading, and spending time with her family.

**bonner** Sat Mar 24, 2018 8:12 am

RHODE ISLAND - Aliyah Moore

18, 5'9 From Pawtucket

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Aliyah Moore is a senior studying dance at Jacqueline M. Walsh School for the Visual and Performing Arts. She describes herself as open minded, optimistic, and ambitious. Aliyah loves her jobs; she is a dietary aide at a nursing home as well as a camp counselor in the summer. She enjoys working with both children and the elderly; they have taught her so much and she loves bringing smiles to their faces. Aliyah loves to dance and is proud of her African American, Colombian, and Puerto Rican heritage. She hopes to one day become an occupational therapist and fashion model. Aliyah genuinely believes that no day should go by without laughing.

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