Makenzie Muse graduated from Yukon High School and now live in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where she is a junior at Oklahoma State University. She majors in elementary education, hoping to be a positive impact on children some day.
Miss Oklahoma USA was Mackenzie’s first and only pageant. With only two months under her belt as a titleholder, she has accomplished a lot. Her achievements include volunteering at the Special Olympics dance and making numerous appearances at schools and after school programs.
Makenzie comes from a very close family and feels they are her biggest support system. (Bio courtesy of the Miss Universe Organization)
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
"DaNae graduated with distinction from Baylor Universitys 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.
DaNaes personal platform is Hope for Family Recovery: Life Beyond Addiction. Her platforms 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 Universitys 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.
During the Miss Texas Teen USA 2013 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 new Miss Texas Teen USA 2013, Danielle Rodriguez spoke to Miss Texas USA 2011, Ana Rodriguez about her win.
Concluding "Miss Teen USA 2012" week on thePageantGuy.com is a short film giving you a glimpse of the day the Miss Teen USA 2012 contestants spent in Las Vegas during the Miss USA 2012 pageant.
Thanks again to the Miss Universe Organization and The Atwell Group for allowing us to capture great footage! Video produced by Zac Grimaldo/Pixelbroom Studios in association with thePageantGuy.com.
After spending all day inside working on pageant preparation, the Miss Teen USA 2012 contestants took a Bus Tour through Las Vegas during the Miss USA 2012 pageant...
...but a Bus Tour isn't complete without jammin to their favorite music from the Playlist!
Thanks again to the Miss Universe Organization and The Atwell Group for allowing us to capture great footage.
P.S. I have posted two versions of the same video. The top (YouTube) version cannot be viewed on mobile devices (iPhone, iPad, Android, etc.) however the bottom (Vimeo) version CAN be viewed on mobile devices