Here is the new Miss Nevada USA 2012 - Chelsea Caswell in her first interview after being crowned.
Interview by Alyssa Campanella for thePageantGuy.com.
-Will the Pageant Guy
VIDEO: Chelsea Caswell – Miss Nevada USA 2013
PHOTOS: Miss Nevada USA 2013 – Behind the Scenes
This past weekend I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Miss Nevada USA 2013 pageant in Las Vegas...and join the contestants, titleholders, sponsors, and staff as they prepared for the last Miss USA state preliminary pageant for 2013.
Again, I was treated to an "all-access backstage pass" to cover the pageant and show everyone what many don't get to see at a pageant.
It was at this very same pageant last year when it all began...and since then I've been able to keep everyone plugged in with what's going on behind-the-scenes with live photos and updates over Twitter at other pageants across the country!
But in case you missed it...
...I've included a gallery below with the photos and captions of events happening LIVE during the entire weekend including the rehearsals, contestants' night out, preliminaries, finals and of course crowning the the new Miss Nevada USA 2013 - Chelsea Caswell and Miss Nevada Teen USA 2013 - Amanda Jenkins.
Thanks again to Shanna Moakler for yet another amazing pageant weekend in Las Vegas, and to the wonderful contestants, titleholders, staff, and friends that made this visit an exciting and memorable experience!
And keep following me on Twitter at @thePageantGuy so you can join us behind-the-scenes at the next pageant!
P.S. It may take a moment to load the photo gallery below. Click here if you are having difficulty viewing the gallery.
P.P.S. To view and save a full size version of the photo go to http://www.twitter.com/thePageantGuy and click the photo gallery to the left.
-Will the Pageant Guy
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VIDEO: Rachel Massie – Miss Arizona USA 2013
Words written by a friend of Rachel Massie:
"It has been so rewarding watching her start her career and work so hard at accomplishing her goals. Not only is she a stunning young lady, she is a shining diamond inside with a heart of gold. I couldn’t think of a better way to kick off the new year than with the success of my girl!!
Never give up on your dream no matter how hard the path may seem. Life is not always easy but when you put your heart and soul into it, you go far."
First time ever as a contestant. First time ever on a stage...Winner!
Could her second time on a stage and as a contestant result in being the second ever Miss USA from Arizona?
Stay tuned to Rachel's journey to the crown at @RealMissAZUSA
-Will the Pageant Guy
POLL: Miss America 2013 Predictions
53 contestants. 1 title.
On January 12, 2013, 1 lucky young lady will take her walk as Miss America 2013.
The odds are that a preliminary award winner has a better chance to take home the Miss America crown, but will a non-preliminary award winner come out on top?
We took this question to the fans and polled their prediction on who will be crowned the next Miss America 2013.
Hundreds of votes were submitted and here are the results of the Miss America 2013 - Prediction Poll.
Photos and bios courtesy of the Miss America Organization.
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10th place (tie): Alabama - Anna Laura Bryan
Name: Anna Laura Bryan
Hometown: Decatur, Alabama
Age: 22
Education:
Decatur High School
Samford University
Platform Issue: P.A.W.S. for Autism: People and Animals Working Side-by-side
Scholastic Ambition: To attend graduate school in the design field.
Talent: Classical Vocal
Scholastic Honors: Dean's List, Gamma Sigma Alpha Greek Academic Honor Society, Samford University Academic Achievement Scholarship
Career Ambition: To become a Registered Interior Designer and work for an Architecture Firm.
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Hoover
10th place (tie): Florida - Laura McKeeman
Name: Laura McKeeman
Hometown: St. Petersburg, Florida
Age: 23
Education:
Celebration High School
University of Florida
Platform Issue: The Miracle League
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain my Master of Art's Degree in Mass Communications-Multimedia Journalism
Talent: Ballet en pointe
Scholastic Honors: Dean's List, UF College of Journalism - Red Barber Award for Broadcasting, UF College of Journalism Award for Storytelling
Career Ambition: To produce/host an original television show and to be a College Professor of Broadcast Journalism
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Pinellas County
10th place (tie): Illinois - Megan Irvin
Name: Megan Ervin
Hometown: Rushville, Illinois
Age: 23
Education:
Rushville-Industry High School
Western Illinois University
Platform Issue: "The Heptathlon of Healthy Habits"
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology
Talent: Lyrical Dance
Scholastic Honors: WIU Dean's List, National Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
Career Ambition: To own and operate my own dance and fitness studio; Eventually, marketing my "Cross-Lates" Fitness Method on DVD.
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Quincy
Preliminary Awards: Winner of Lifestyle & Fitness award on Night Two of preliminaries
9th place: Mississippi - Marie Wicks
Name: Marie Wicks
Hometown: Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Age: 23
Education:
Ocean Springs High School
University of Mississippi
Platform Issue: eyeS.TA.R.-Eyesight To All Regions
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Doctorate of Medicine.
Talent: Piano
Scholastic Honors: The Salley McDonnell Barsdale Honors College, Ole Miss Hall of Fame, Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Career Ambition: To pursue a career in Ophthalmology.
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Dixie
State Competition Sponsor: Miss Mississippi Corporation
8th place: Missouri - Tippe Emmott
Name: Tippe Emmott
Hometown: Springfield, Missouri
Age: 21
Education:
Glendale High School
Drury University
Platform Issue: "POINTE" Towards Self-Confidence to Achieve Success
Scholastic Ambition: To graduate with honors from Drury University.
Talent: Ballet en Point
Scholastic Honors: ACT Achievement Award
Career Ambition: To own and operate my own dance studio.
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Branson
7th place: District of Columbia - Allyn Rose
Name: Allyn Rose
Hometown: Newburg, Maryland
Age: 24
Education:
La Plata High School
University of Maryland
Platform Issue: Breast Cancer: Planning a Marathon, Running a Sprint
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain my Juris Doctorate in Constitutional Law.
Talent: Artistic Roller Skating
Scholastic Honors: Dean's List 8/8 Semesters, University of Maryland Senate Member, NAVSEA Environmental Protection Award
Career Ambition: To serve my country in public office.
Local Competition Sponsor: N/A
6th place: Minnesota - Siri Freeh
Name: Siri Freeh
Hometown: Lake Park, Minnesota
Age: 22
Education:
Park Christian High School
University of Minnesota
Platform Issue: Living Heartstrong
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Doctorate degree in Cardiac Research.
Talent: Contemporary Ballet
Scholastic Honors: 4.0 College GPA, 2012 Hartford Emerging Scientist Award, 2011 Camp Odayin Staff Scholarship
Career Ambition: To conduct Cardiac research with Mayo.
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Northwest
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4th RU: Texas - Danae Couch
Name: DaNae Couch
Hometown: Coppell, Texas
Age: 24
Education:
Trinity Christian Academy High School
Baylor University
Texas Tech School of Law
Platform Issue: Hope for Family Recovery: Life Beyond Addiction
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Doctorate of Jurisprudence
Talent: Twirling
Scholastic Honors: Defended Honors Thesis on Complete works of Oscar Wilde, 1L/Adv Mock Trial Champion & Best Advocate, CALI Criminal Procedure & Jurisprudence Award Criminal Law
Career Ambition: Civil litigation or criminal prosecution
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Dallas Organization
3rd RU: Kentucky - Jessica Casebolt
Name: Jessica Casebolt
Hometown: Pikeville, Kentucky
Age: 19
Education:
Pikeville High School
Georgetown College
Platform Issue: Heart Health Awareness
Scholastic Ambition: To graduate with a BA in Political Science, and continue my education in pursuit of a Law degree.
Talent: Vocal
Scholastic Honors: Oxford Honors Scholar, Presidential Scholar, Christian Leadership Scholar
Career Ambition: To pursue a career as an Attorney in the field of Corporate Law.
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Goldenrod
2nd RU: Wyoming - Lexie Madden
Name: Lexie Madden
Hometown: Torrington, Wyoming
Age: 21
Education:
Torrington High School
University of Wyoming
Platform Issue: Forever Fit
Scholastic Ambition: Obtain a Doctorate degree in Pediatric Physical Therapy.
Talent: Piano
Scholastic Honors: Hathaway Honors Scholarship Recipient, Cardinal Key National Honors Society, Sheridan College Dean's List
Career Ambition: To provide rehabilitation care for children as a Pediatric Physical Therapist.
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Goshen County
1st RU: Oklahoma - Alicia Clifton
Name: Alicia Clifton
Hometown: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Age: 21
Education:
Moore High School
University of Oklahoma
Platform Issue: "Tap" Into Lifelong Volunteerism
Scholastic Ambition: To receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism.
Talent: Tap Dance
Scholastic Honors: University of Oklahoma Honors Scholar, University of Oklahoma President's Honor Roll, President's Outstanding Academic Excellence Award
Career Ambition: To become a National News Anchor.
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Edmond LibertyFest
Preliminary Awards: Winner talent award on Night Two of preliminaries
WINNER: South Carolina - Ali Rogers
Name: Ali Rogers
Hometown: Laurens, South Carolina
Age: 20
Education:
Laurens District 55 High School
Clemson University
Platform Issue: Make a Difference
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies and a Master's Degree in Public Relations
Talent: Piano
Scholastic Honors: P.W. McAllister Full Scholarship Recipient, Dean's List, Academic Advisory Board & College Representative
Career Ambition: To own a public relations firm
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Laurens County Organization
Ali was the Lifestyle & Fitness winner on Night One of preliminaries. If Ali does win, this would first time since the inception of Miss America's Outstanding Teen in 2005 that both Miss America and Miss America's Outstanding Teen would come from the same state.
We weren't the only ones that have Ali as the front runner for Miss America 2013. In a recent article, Johhny Avello, Director of Race and Sports Operations for the Wynn and Encore has Ali Rogers as the odds on favorite to win at 8-to-1.
In case you are wondering, it's illegal in Las Vegas to bet on the Miss America pageant, but for entertainment purposes here are the remaining contestants and their odds to win:
Miss Oklahoma (Alicia Clifton, 10-1), Miss Wyoming (Lexie Madden, 12-1), Miss Kentucky (Jessica Casebolt, 13-1) and Miss Minnesota (Siri Freeh, 15-1), Miss Missouri (Tippe Emmott, 16-1), Miss Kansas (Sloane Lewis, 18-1) Miss Maryland (Joanna Guy, 20-1), Miss Florida (Laura McKeeman, 22-1) and Miss Arkansas (Sloane Roberts, 24-1).
VIDEO: DaNae Couch – Miss Texas 2012
From the Miss Texas Organization website:
"DaNae graduated with distinction from Baylor University’s Honors College with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Public Relations. After graduation, she began pursuing her Doctor of Jurisprudence at Texas Tech University School of Law where she is in her third year.
DaNae’s personal platform is “Hope for Family Recovery: Life Beyond Addiction.” Her platform’s message is to educate people on the signs of alcoholism and addiction and encourage family members of addicts that they are not alone.
DaNae is also the spokesperson for the “Unconscious Truth: The Legal and Physical Effects of Binge Drinking” that educates students and parents on the signs and consequences of binge drinking.
DaNae is the recipient of numerous state, regional, and national twirling titles and was the Feature Twirler for Baylor University’s Golden Wave Marching Band! She has also performed in two Disney parades and at the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium."
Follow DaNae's year as Miss Texas 2012 on Twitter at: @MissTX2012
Watch DaNae's interview with thePageantGuy.com below and watch her compete alongside 52 contestants seeking the title of Miss America 2013 on Saturday, January 12th at 9pm EST live on ABC.
Headshot by Zac Grimaldo. Video by PixelBroom Studios and thePageantGuy.com.
-Will the Pageant Guy
PHOTOS: Miss Arizona USA 2013 – Behind the Scenes
This past weekend I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Miss Arizona USA 2013 pageant in beautiful in Phoenix, AZ...with an "all-access backstage pass" -- thanks to Executive Director, Britt Boyse -- with the Miss Arizona USA titleholders, contestants, and staff.
All weekend I kept everyone plugged in with what was going on behind-the-scenes with live photos and updates over Twitter.
In case you missed it...
...I've included a gallery below with the photos and captions of events happening LIVE during the entire weekend including the contestants welcome party, rehearsals, preliminaries, finals and of course crowning the the new Miss Arizona USA 2013 - Rachel Kasang and Miss Arizona Teen USA 2013 - Olivia Argue.
Thanks again to Britt and Jessica of Casting Crowns Productions for the amazing hospitality all weekend, and to the wonderful contestants and titleholders that made my visit to Arizona an exciting and memorable experience!
And keep following me on Twitter at @thePageantGuy so you can join us behind-the-scenes at the next pageant!
P.S. It may take a moment to load the photo gallery below. Click here if you are having difficulty viewing the gallery.
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-Will the Pageant Guy
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