Category: Teen Pageants

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VIDEO: Rachel Wyatt – Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2013

On August 18, 2012, Miss South Carolina's Outstanding Teen 2012, Rachel Wyatt, became the eighth Miss America's Outstanding Teen.

Wyatt won more than $25,000 in college scholarships and the title of Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2013.

This historic crowning moment marked her first steps on a journey that will take her across the country promoting scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, community involvement and healthy living for our nation's youth. She won the hearts of the audience and judges when she performed a lyrical dance to The Climb.

Rachel will be starting her senior year at Wren High School and serves as the President of her class, yearbook editor and member of the National Honor Society. In addition, she will be traveling the country speaking to audiences about her platform Dance Therapy – Miracles through Movement and acting as the teen ambassador for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children's hospitals, is the national platform of the Miss America's Outstanding Teen Organization.

Rachel is one quarter Japanese and comes from a diverse family background. She enjoys sewing and fashion design. She has trained under famous dance choreographers such as Mandy Moore, Mia Michaels and Sonya Tayeh. Rachel assists in teaching a special needs dance class and has danced as part of a Bible teaching ministry at a maximum security women's prison.

She hopes to obtain a Bachelor's degree in English and pursue a career in speech therapy. Rachel would also like to continue dancing in local theater productions and be a dance instructor. (Bio taken from MAOTeen.org)

-Will the Pageant Guy
  

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ARTICLE: Angie Layton – Survivor: Philippines

Angie's words during her initial interview before competing for Survivor: Philippines:

"After competing at Miss Teen USA, it has honestly helped me believe in myself more and I feel like I can do anything I set my mind to. I've had to compete against cut-throat girls, and I think in this game there are cut-throat people...I think that will really help me."

I recently had the opportunity to chat with Angie Layton. Here is our interview...

Will: How did you get involved with pageants?
Angie: When I was 14, I competed in a local pageant in my town that was called Miss Independence -- like Miss 4th of July -- and all the girls in ninth grade do it...and I went and did that and I won! From there, I wanted to do try a larger pageant, so I competed in Miss Utah Teen USA 2010 and I won in my first year!

Will: What's tougher, preparing for Miss Teen USA or preparing for Survivor: Philippines?
Angie: It depends, both are very hard. They are both so different. It's really hard to compare. Going into the pageant you have to mentally know that you can win and that you are the best to win that title. And going into Survivor, you have to mentally know that you can survive...that you can be away from your family and away from your friends...and know that you'll be OK and survive the elements.

Will: What made you audition for Survivor: Philippines?
Angie: I really wanted to do the challenges. When I would watch the challenges my adrenaline would start pumping and it made me want to do them! It looked so awesome.  Having to wear no makeup or fix my hair, I wanted people to see that side of me. The side that everyone usually sees is competing in a pageant or modeling, and I wanted people to see that I'm not just a pageant girl or model, that I can do it all.

Will: You weren't the only pageant contestant competing on Survivor...did you have a chance to interact with Katie Hanson - Miss Delaware USA 2011?
Angie: No, I didn't get to. But during the challenges we smiled at each other 🙂

Will: If you had a second chance how would you play the game differently?
Angie: I would love a second chance! I would probably play a bit smarter...perform better in challenges. And always know what is going on around camp....that was one thing that I wasn't quite sure about. I never knew that Russell was looking for the idol, I didnt know that Roxy was talking crap about me. Things like that I would be more aware of next time, and I would play it more strategically that way.

Will: They hinted during the show that you had some chemistry with Malcolm, is there any love interest there?
Angie: Love interest?! Haha, no were just really close friends. He's a great guy. It was cold so we cuddled for mutual warmth. He saved my life, I thank him for that! But no, we are just really good friends.

Will: After Survivor: Philippines, what is the next step for you?
Angie: This year I'll continue to model. I model for Sheri Hill quite a bit. Next year I will compete for Miss Utah USA. Winning Miss Utah USA next year is my next goal!

Unfortunately Angie, was voted off Survivor: Philippines on Week 3, but look out for her next year as she competes for the crown of Miss Utah USA!

Photos: Monty Brinton/CBS Broadcasting Inc. and Angie Layton

-Will the Pageant Guy

  

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VIDEO: Maurissa Gunn – Miss Montana Teen USA 2013

During the Miss Montana USA and Miss Montana 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.

Just moments after crowning the new Miss Montana Teen USA 2013, Maurissa Gunn, shared her thoughts on finally achieving her dream. Special thanks to Miss USA 2011, Alyssa Campanella for conducting the interview.

Be sure to follow Maurissa on Twitter at: @RealMissMTteen

-Will the Pageant Guy
  

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VIDEO: Miss Teen USA 2012 Contestants’ Day In Vegas

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.

-Will the Pageant Guy

  

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VIDEO: Miss Teen USA 2012 – “The Playlist”

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 :)

-Will the Pageant Guy

  

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VIDEO: Miss Teen USA 2012 contestants part 5

Here's the 5th video documenting a full day (12 hours) with the Miss Teen USA 2012 contestants 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 and to Zac Grimaldo/Pixelbroom Studios for videos.

-Will the Pageant Guy