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VIDEO: Mandy Schendel – Miss Washington 2012

Taken from Mandy's official bio:

"Making a difference is the mission statement of my life. Inspiring young people to do something for others, which in turn inspires their own lives, is a simple concept that can make an immense impact.

I started a nonprofit company, The Difference Maker Organization, at the age of 11, and from these experiences, I published my book, “Do Something.” We have a generation of young people who need to be mentored and inspired to become leaders through volunteer service or they may not attempt to later in life. To that end, I am diligently working with our Washington State Governor and others to create new legislation requiring a volunteer component to the middle school curriculum."

In the 10 years I've been involved with pageantry, I've been lucky enough to meet some great people, visit amazing places, and develop some lifelong friendships. One such friendship was made when I first got started with pageants. I was very lucky to have met Mandy and her family, and from day one they have always made me feel a part of theirs. It's always great to see your friends succeed in life, and I have been fortunate to witness Mandy succeed in pageants as Miss Washington Teen USA 2008 and now as Miss Washington 2012.

You can watch Mandy compete for the title of Miss America 2013 on ABC, January 12 at 9pm EST and vote for her in as a viewers choice finalist at www.votemisswashington.com.

-Will the Pageant Guy

  

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VIDEO: Daniella Rodriguez – Miss Texas Teen USA 2013

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.

Be sure to follow Daniella on Twitter at: @RealMissTXteen

Video by PixelBroom Studios.

-Will the Pageant Guy  

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VIDEO: Miss Virginia USA 2013 crowning

So if you missed the Miss Virginia USA 2013 pageant webcast, had a bad connection, or missed the pageant altogether, below is a not-so-professional video of the Miss Virginia USA 2013 crowning (and no I wasn't filming it lol).

You can't see the contestants reaction, the footage is out of focus, and the video is super shaky...pretty much this video stinks...haha

But it's real video with real emotion, much like the ones you or your family have taken when your girl wins...which makes it all the more glorious 🙂

You can follow the new Miss Virginia USA 2013 - Shannon McAnally and her journey on Twitter at @MissVAusa2013

-Will the Pageant Guy
  

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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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PHOTOS: Miss Montana USA 2013 – Behind the Scenes

Just a few weekends ago, I had the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look the Miss Montana USA and Miss Montana Teen USA 2013 pageant.

If you were following me on Twitter (@thePageantGuy) that pageant weekend, you were treated to live pageant updates and photos.

Along with exclusive interviews and original videos, keeping YOU directly connected with what's happening backstage and behind-the-scenes at pageants is what I love to do for thePageantGuy.com.

This is the 3rd time doing a live, behind-the-scenes, Twitter photo updates...having covered Miss Nevada USA 2012 and Miss Texas USA 2013 prior.

In case you missed it live, I’ve included a gallery below with the photos and captions of the events as they happened LIVE during the Miss Montana USA 2013 weekend (orientation, rehearsals, finals backstage, and crowning of Miss Montana USA 2013 - Kacie West and Miss Montana Teen USA 2013 - Maurissa Gunn).

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. Click the center of the pic to view the entire image in full screen 🙂

-Will the Pageant Guy

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