Category: Miss USA

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VIDEO: Mary Margaret McCord – Miss Alabama USA 2013

Mary Margaret McCord attended the University of Alabama where she majored in Public Relations with a double minor in Communication Studies and Entrepreneurship.

She is currently in graduate school at the University of Alabama where she is pursuing a Master of Science in Marketing.

Mary Margaret is the youngest of three children. She has an older brother, Roy McCord, and an older sister, Catherine McCord Bailey.  Her hobbies include reading, traveling, modeling, and volunteering. (Bio courtesy of the Miss Universe Organization)

After the interview we still wanted to know more about Mary Margaret and what goes on in her pageant brain, so we got her to fill out thePageantGuy.com’s “Here’s What I’m Thinking” questionnaire :)

See below to read what she’s thinking!

-Will the Pageant Guy

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VIDEO: Ashley Mills – Miss North Carolina USA 2013

Ashley Love-Mills of Raleigh, is a 2010 graduate of North Carolina State University and received a BA in Media Communications as well as a minor in TV/Film Production. She works full time in the Southeast market as model and actress.

Being a victim of bullying herself, Ashley is most passionate about being a spokesperson for Peaceful Schools-NC, a local anti-bullying program founded by the North Carolina Psychoanalytic Foundation.

Earlier this year she conducted a series of self-esteem workshops for young girls and plans to continue to do so throughout her year of reign. (Bio courtesy of the Miss Universe Organization)

After the interview we still wanted to know more about Ashley and what goes on in her pageant brain, so we got her to fill out thePageantGuy.com’s “Here’s What I’m Thinking” questionnaire :)

See below to read what she’s thinking!

-Will the Pageant Guy

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VIDEO: Kristen Girault – Miss Louisiana USA 2013

Kristen Girault is a 2009 graduate of Mount Carmel Academy. Currently, she attends the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing in New Orleans, LA, where she is involved in the Student Government Association and Student Nurses Association.

Dancing has been a large part of Kristen’s life. She began dancing at the age of 3 and was a member of her high school dance team, the Carmelettes. Kristen is currently a three-year member of the New Orleans Saintsations, the official Cheerleaders for the New Orleans Saints.

Kristen hopes to continue being an advocate for a healthy lifestyle, focusing on the importance of eating healthy and being active. When she is not studying, Kristen enjoys traveling, running, reading, cooking, and watching her two favorite sports teams, the LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints. (Bio courtesy of the Miss Universe Organization)

After the interview we still wanted to know more about Kristen and what goes on in her pageant brain, so we got her to fill out thePageantGuy.com’s “Here’s What I’m Thinking” questionnaire :)

See below to read what she’s thinking!

-Will the Pageant Guy

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VIDEO: Megan Pinckney – Miss South Carolina USA 2013

Megan Tyler Pinckney is from Charleston, South Carolina, and is currently a senior fashion-merchandising student at The University of South Carolina.

She has served as an intern to the Sherri Hill team, accompanying them at markets and New York Fashion Week, as well as serving as a member of the National Retail Federation.

She has had the opportunity to study abroad in Italy where she studied the food and fashion of the Italian culture. Megan is also a Legislative Aide for a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. In 2011, she was a recipient of the Presidential Service award.

In her free time she enjoys travelling and immersing herself in new cultures, collecting and reading Vogue magazines, and cheering on the Gamecocks! (Bio courtesy of the Miss Universe Organization)

After the interview we still wanted to know more about Megan and what goes on in her pageant brain, so we got her to fill out thePageantGuy.com's "Here's What I'm Thinking" questionnaire 🙂

See below to read what she's thinking!

-Will the Pageant Guy

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VIDEO: Miss USA 2013 Welcome Party

It's that time of year again...only a few weeks away from crowning the new Miss USA 2013.

If you are planning to attend the Miss USA 2013 pageant in person, there is one event that you absolutely have to attend -- the (unofficial) Miss USA 2013 Welcome Party!

Easily one of the more exciting events to attend all weekend, this free event will include contests and prizes, the chance to mix and mingle with pageantry's biggest names, and the opportunity to form new pageant friendships.

Below are more details about the event including a short video from last year's Welcome Party!

  • The glittering gala is THE kickoff of the Miss USA pageant weekend and is attended by a Who's Who of Pageantry's most recognized celebrities, title holders and up-and-coming talent.
  • Our annual "Catwalk" competition and "Cutest Cocktail Dress" award will be judged by a superstar panel consisting of former Miss USA title holders and the new Mr. USB, who will be coronated at the event.
  • A prize package worth thousands of dollars goes to the new "Catwalk Queen"! Make plans now to be a part of the glamour and excitement!
  • Friday, June 14th - Dal Toro at The Palazzo - 9:00 p.m.
    Hosts: Meredith McCannel, JJ Smith, and Jimmy Langhoff.

Video by Zac Grimaldo/PixelBroom in association with thePageantGuy.com

-Will the Pageant Guy