Morgan Green didn’t have a long pageant resume – but she already had everything she needed to be named Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen 2014 and the 2nd Runner Up at Miss America’s Outstanding Teen! Using her delightful “Southern Charm”, Morgan describes the transformation that took place as she worked on every phase of competition – and how a Bearded Dragon is partially responsible for making it all possible…
As a self-proclaimed “science nerd”, Taylor Fitch absolutely knew where she wanted to go to college – But financially, it was out of reach. That is, until she won the title of Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2009… And you should hear the story of how she was introduced on campus! Plus, Taylor also talks about how she learned to deal with the difficult comments people occasionally made about her as a titleholder. Her perspective is practical and precious – all on today’s Pageant Junkies Podcast.
Growing up, Miss Nebraska’s Outstanding Teen Morgan Holen, had a “front-row seat” regarding the Miss America program. That’s because Morgan’s mom is a former Miss Nebraska – and every year, she personally witnessed that amazing moment when a new state titleholder is crowned. So, now that Morgan’s won a state title, is it everything she thought it would be? You might be surprised with Morgan’s answer – she’s wise beyond her years!
Kicking off our brand new series featuring Outstanding Teen titleholders – it’s Casey Shepard, Miss Virginia’s Outstanding Teen and 3rd Runner Up at MAOT!!! Today, Casey gives us the inside scoop on what it’s really like during Miss America’s Outstanding Teen week. Plus, her platform – Embracing Not Defining Disabilities – is the real deal. In fact, many a Miss Contestant will likely be inspired by what Casey is offering in today’s Pageant Junkies Podcast.
As a survivor of child sexual abuse, Miss Utah 2013, Ciera Pekarcik was told to “be quiet” on more than one occasion. But she wouldn’t. Thankfully, Ciera’s voice gave way to the creation of her platform issue – Child Sexual Abuse; Recognition and Recovery – and an incredible amount of significant, long-term impact in the state of Utah took place. What’s also quite interesting, is that Ciera actually lost her final chance at becoming Miss Utah, before fate intervened…