VIDEO: Olivia Olvera – Miss North Carolina USA 2014

Olivia Olvera, 26, is the Spokesperson for the Helping A Hero Organization. Olivia is from Fayetteville, North Carolina where she graduated from South View High School. She then attended Methodist University for one year before transferring to the University of South Carolina at Columbia where she studied Political Science.

Olivia worked through college for the SC Vocational Rehabilitation Center as an Aquatic Instructor and PT Aid. Olivia began competing in pageants competitively when she moved to South Carolina for school. The first time competing at the state level, Olivia did not break the top 15. She continued three more times in South Carolina placing 3rd Runner-up twice and 1st Runner-up once.

Olivia enjoys being with family and friends, traveling, and fishing with her dad. She plans to open more doors during her year as Miss North Carolina USA and hopes to impact the lives of young girls who need a little extra love and inspiration in finding their personal self-worth. (Photo and bio courtesy of the Miss Universe Organization)

  

VIDEO: Jesica Ahlberg – Miss Alabama USA 2014

Jesica was born and raised in Selma, Alabama. She moved to Destin, Florida in the tenth grade, and graduated high school as a Bright Futures Medallion Scholar. She returned to Alabama for college, attended Auburn University, and graduated with a degree in Public Relations. She has been a full time actress and model since graduation.

Jesica won the prestigious title of Miss Alabama USA 2014 on November 16, 2013. She will represent Alabama in the 2014 Miss USA pageant, televised live on NBC. Miss USA is owned and operated by Miss Universe Organization, a Donald J. Trump and NBC/Universal partnership.

Jesica is an avocate for education. She is a volunteer for the Better Basics M.O.R.E. program, Motivators Of Reading Enrichment, which focuses on improving reading skills and comprehension in forth grade students. (Bio courtesy of JesicaAhlberg.com)

You can follow Jesica and her journey to Miss USA 2014 on Twitter: @JesicaAhlberg

Enjoy Jesica's exclusive interview below with thePageantGuy.com. Video by Zac Grimaldo/Pixelbroom.

-Will the Pageant Guy

  

VIDEO: Nia Sanchez – Miss Nevada USA 2014

During the Miss Nevada USA and Miss Nevada Teen USA 2014 pageant weekend, I had the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look with the staff and contestants including a few interviews.

Immediately after being crowned the new Miss Nevada USA 2014, Nia Sanchez spoke to Miss USA 2011, Alyssa Campanella about her win.

Be sure to follow Nia on Twitter at: @RealMissNVusa

-Will the Pageant Guy

  

VIDEO: Alexa Taylor – Miss Nevada Teen USA 2014

During the Miss Nevada USA and Miss Nevada Teen USA 2014 pageant weekend, I had the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look with the staff and contestants including a few interviews.

Immediately after being crowned the new Miss Nevada Teen USA 2014, Alexa Taylor spoke to Miss USA 2011, Alyssa Campanella about her win.

Be sure to follow Alexa on Twitter at: @RealMissNVteen

-Will the Pageant Guy

  

VIDEO: Miss Texas Teen USA 2014 – Crowning

Kellie Stewart, a 16 year old junior representing Dallas at the Miss Texas Teen USA 2014 pageant, was crowned Miss Texas Teen USA 2014 on December 1, 2013.

Moments before, Kellie responded to her onstage question regarding the removal of the Pledge of Allegiance from schools:

"I do not think so...at all. The Pledge of Allegiance is what represents our country, it represents all of the people that are fighting for our country, who have given their lives...the families that have sacrificed. 

I don't think -- at all -- that we should ever take that out. As long as we are American citizens, we should stand up EVERYDAY...to teach the younger generations what it is all about."

Watch the Miss Texas Teen USA 2014 crowning below.

Video by Zac Grimaldo/Pixelbroom and thePageantGuy.com

-Will the Pageant Guy                                                                                                 

VIDEO: Christina Zapolski – Miss South Carolina USA 2014

During the Miss South Carolina USA and Miss South Carolina Teen USA 2014 pageant weekend, I had the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look with the staff and contestants including a few interviews.

Immediately after being crowned the new Miss South Carolina USA 2014, Christina Zapolski spoke to Miss South Carolina USA 2013, Megan Pinckney about her win.

Be sure to follow Christina on Twitter at: @RealMissSCusa

-Will the Pageant Guy