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

  

VIDEO: A Day in the Life of MAOTeen 2013

Rachel Wyatt in her own words:

"Being able to put the crown on these little girls' heads is really special because they just look at it and see a crown and they think, 'Wow, you're a princess!' but the meaning behind it and the four points mean so much more than that. For me to be able to tell them about that and let them try it on and take pictures, its really neat, fun, and special for them...and and it means a lot too!"

Last month, Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2013 - Rachel Wyatt visited Dallas and I was invited to document a typical day in her life as MAOTeen.

We began as she arrived at the airport in Dallas and dinner afterwards. Early the next morning, Rachel attended a private session with Mental Management Systems.  During her short time in Dallas, Rachel was able to make a few appearances to speak to children and give back to the community.  She spoke to the children of Heart House Dallas, spent time with them and handed out books to the group.  Following the Heart House, Rachel helped with the Toys for Tots toy drive.  Concluding her long day was a relaxing dinner with friends from Baseball Diamonds and a few laughs 🙂

Come take a glimpse into "A Day in the Life of MAOTeen 2013" video below...

Video by thePageantGuy.com. Photo by Jenn Cady.

-Will the Pageant Guy
  

VIDEO: Rachel Massie – Miss Arizona USA 2013

Words written by a friend of Rachel Massie:

"It has been so rewarding watching her start her career and work so hard at accomplishing her goals. Not only is she a stunning young lady, she is a shining diamond inside with a heart of gold. I couldn’t think of a better way to kick off the new year than with the success of my girl!!

Never give up on your dream no matter how hard the path may seem. Life is not always easy but when you put your heart and soul into it, you go far."

First time ever as a contestant. First time ever on a stage...Winner!

Could her second time on a stage and as a contestant result in being the second ever Miss USA from Arizona?

Stay tuned to Rachel's journey to the crown at @RealMissAZUSA

-Will the Pageant Guy