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MISS PENNSYLVANIA TEEN USA 2015

Jasmine Daniels is the 5’9, brown-eyed daughter of Kevin and Janelle Daniels of Collegeville. Jasmine is 18 years old and a student at Immaculata University. She currently does merchandising for Rachelle Boutique. Jasmine enjoys sewing, constructing designs, shopping, creating beauty and hair tutorials for YouTube and blogging on her Fashion and Bullying Blog. Jasmine’s career ambition is to be a fashion merchandiser, working as a buyer while designing clothes. She plans to graduate with an MBA and build her beauty and fashion-empire. She describes herself as humble, determined and optimistic.

Semifinalists were Isabel Batres of New Tripoli, Morgan Dower of Feasterville, Molly Sgarra of Spring City, Madison Brown of Pittsburgh, Julia Chiango of Philadelphia, Paige Padula of Bellwood, Mary Honkus of Johnstown, Robin Stoner of Canonsburg, Mariah Nicole Custer of Uniontown, Cassidy Mattiola of Collegeville.

Finalists- Fourth Runner up was Lauren Dunegan of Export, Third Runner up was Madonna Mantione of Wilkes Barre, Second Runner up was Sydney Dolanch of Pittsburgh, First Runner up was Alana Andersen of Lehighton.

Miss Photogenic was Cassidy Mattiola of and Miss Congeniality was Sabrina Nolan of Williamsport.

MISS PENNSYLVANIA USA 2015

Elizabeth Cardillo is the 5’7, green-eyed daughter of Vince and Sally Cardillo of Allison Park. Elizabeth is 24 years old and a graduate of Hampton High School and the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. She recently worked as a Bridal Consultant for Glamour Closet. Elizabeth enjoys Pilates, yoga, hiking and horseback riding. She hopes to own her own bridal and evening gown salon. She would really love to style brides for their big day and work with women preparing for big events.

Semifinalists were Krystal Gregorio of Philadelphia, Jessica Bermudez of Philadelphia, Alex-Taylor Deitz of Wexford, Nicolette Bendick of Pittsburgh, Laura DiFrancesco of West Chester, Julia Pauline of Conshohocken, Kelsey Landy of Connellsville, Alexandra Bristow of Warrington, Natalie Romano of Monongahela, Antonia Gore of Philadelphia.

Finalists- Fourth Runner up was Cassandra Angst of Feasterville, Third Runner up of Deana Vera of Furlong, Second Runner up was Andrea Shen of Philadelphia, First Runner up was Elena LaQuatra of Pittsburgh.

Miss Photogenic was Cassandra Angst and Miss Congeniality was Alexandra Bristow.

Katy Brown is the daughter of Connie and Garth Brown of Hebron. Katy is a graduate of Rham High School and is currently a Freshman at the University of Rhode Island, where she is maintaining straight A’s.

Her career ambition is to start a volunteer abroad rehabilitation program for adolescents who suffer from depression, suicidal tendencies, substance abuse and anxiety, giving them a chance to make a difference in the world and their own lives.

She enjoys hiking, cliff jumping, yoga, wake boarding, surfing, dirt bike riding and dancing. Katy’s social cause is Global Warming and she is committed to working with Habitat for Humanity

Katy’s school and community activities include: Community service, volunteering abroad, and Power of Words Anti-Bullying program.

Crowned by Savannah Giammarco, MISS CONNECTICUT TEEN USA® 2015, Katy will represent Connecticut at the 2016 MISS TEEN USA® Pageant.

The remainder of the Top 5 included: Shelby May Gallagher of Harwinton, Meera Gupta of Newtown, Alexandria Palmer of Middletown, and Sarah Barrett of Milford.

Meera Gupta was named Miss Photogenic and Sarah Barrett was voted Miss Congeniality.


Tiffany Teixeira is the daughter of Antonio Teixeira of Bridgeport. She is a graduate of Central Magnet High School and Quinnipiac University.

Her career ambition is to further her career as a Critical Care Registered Nurse by obtaining her Doctorates in Nursing Practice and specializing in Anesthesia.

Tiffany enjoys traveling, walking her three-pound Chihuahua (Ivy) along the beach, working on cars with her Dad on the weekend, bikram yoga, and working out.

Her school and community activities include: Alianza Americana Women’s Foundation in Nicaragua; Assisted with multiple flu clinics, providing free flu shots to the surrounding community Magnet; held Health Programs promoting health care within the community.

Crowned by Ashley Golebiewski, MISS CONNECTICUT USA® 2015, Tiffany will represent Connecticut in the 2016 MISS USA® Pageant.

The remainder of the Top 5 included: Samantha Sojka of East Granby, Dalila May of Bloomfield, Brittany Capozziello of Fairfield, and Olga Litvinenko of Greenwich.

The Semi-finalists were: Samantha Lusniak, Cara Cama, Hillary Scoville, Brianna Munoz, and Amaryllis Rodriguez.

Amaryllis Rodriguez was named Miss Photogenic and Katrina Kovalski was voted Miss Congeniality.

Pittsburgh, PA - On Sunday, December 6, 2015, Sydney Dolanch of Pittsburgh was named MISS PENNSYLVANIA TEEN USA® 2016 & Elena LaQuatra of Pittsburgh was named MISS PENNSYLVANIA USA® 2016. They were crowned at the conclusion of the three-day MISS PENNSYLVANIA TEEN USA® & MISS PENNSYLVANIA USA® Pageant, which was held at the Hyatt Regency International Airport Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

SYDNEY DOLANCH CROWNED MISS PENNSYLVANIA TEEN USA ® 2016

Sydney is the daughter of Tricia and Jim Dolanch of McMurray. A graduate of Peters Township High School, Sydney intends to graduate with a double major of Public Relations and Political Science at West Virginia University where she is currently a Freshman.

She enjoys skiing, snowboarding, photography and reading. Her school and community activities include: MOVE Mentorship Program, PTSA, Ski Club and Snowboarding Club.

Crowned by Jasmine Daniels, MISS PENNSYLVANIA TEEN USA® 2015, Sydney will represent Pennsylvania in the 2016 MISS TEEN USA® Pageant.

Semifinalists: Miranda Beaver of Selinsgrove, Madison Brown of Pittsburgh, Elizabeth Evans of McDonald, Hallie Jacobs of Leesport, Kayla Root of Oxford, and Hailey States of Punxsutawney.

Finalists: Fourth Runner up – Robin Stoner of Canonsburg, Third Runner up – Brooke Calle of Newtown, Second Runner up – Alana Andersen of Lehighton, and First Runner up – Madonna Mantione of Wilkes Barre.

Madonna Mantione was selected as Miss Photogenic and voted as Miss Congeniality.

The Miss Pennsylvania USA® and Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA® Pageants are independently produced by Sanders & Associates, Inc. for the Miss Universe Organization.

Sanders & Associates is located at
240 Driftwood Road
Brownsville, PA 15417.
State Director: Randy Sanders.
Telephone: 724-785-4648. Fax: 724-785-4654
 
ELENA LAQUATRA CROWNED MISS PENNSYLVANIA USA ® 2016

Elena is the daughter of Effie and Paul LaQuatra of Pittsburgh. She is a graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School and Point Park University and is currently an entertainment reporter for WTAE in Pittsburgh.

She enjoys playing with her Chihuahuas Miki and Taco, traveling internationally, adventurous snorkeling, hiking in exotic locations, playing the drum set, dance and choreography, and memorizing Shakespeare.

Elena is most proud of pushing the boundaries associated with deafness to accomplish the goals she has set in her life, including recently landing a job as an entertainment reporter for WTAE.

Crowned by Elizabeth Cardillo MISS PENNSYLVANIA USA® 2015, Elena will represent Pennsylvania at the 2016 MISS USA® Pageant.

Semifinalists: Natalie Romano of Monongahela, Nicolette Bendick of Pittsburgh, Kelsey Fanelli of Schuylkill Haven, Monet Tiberii of Allentown, Karla McCormick of Newfoundland, Cristina Virgilio of Philadelphia, Olivia Suchko of Belle Vernon, Julia Pauline of Conshahocken, Andrea Shen of Philadelphia, and Chelsea Koryak of Pine Township.

Finalists: Fourth Runner up – Jodelis Diaz of Philadelphia, Third Runner up – Antonia Gore of Philadelphia, Second Runner up – Krystal Gregorio of Philadelphia, and First Runner up – Cassandra Angst of Philadelphia.

Elena LaQuatra was selected Miss Photogenic and Georgia Kantner was voted Miss Congeniality.

The Miss Pennsylvania USA® and Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA® Pageants are independently produced by Sanders & Associates, Inc. for the Miss Universe Organization.

Sanders & Associates is located at
240 Driftwood Road
Brownsville, PA 15417.
State Director: Randy Sanders.
Telephone: 724-785-4648. Fax: 724-785-4654

Morgantown, WV, October 16, 2016 –
Pageant Associates is excited to announce the winners of the 2017 MISS WEST VIRGINIA USA® and MISS WEST VIRGINIA TEEN USA® competitions. After a weekend that showcased the accomplishments and dedication of young women across the state of West Virginia, Lauren Roush, age 21 of Morgantown was crowned MISS WEST VIRIGINA USA® 2017 and Olivia Hutchison, age 17 of Huntington was crowned MISS WEST VIRGINIA TEEN USA® 2017. Both of these young women will go on to represent the state of West Virginia in the next round of competitions for the prestigious, nationally televised National MISS USA® and National MISS TEEN USA® 2017 pageants.

“As a resident of West Virginia, I am incredibly honored to represent the pride and glory of our beautiful state as MISS WEST VIRGINIA USA® 2017,” said Miss Roush. “Through my participation in the pageants, I am overjoyed at the chance to showcase everything that being a West Virginian means to me, and I pledge to continue to make our great state proud.”

The 2017 pageants were held in Morgantown, WV October 15-16, 2016. The Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre, located within the Creative Arts Center on the campus of West Virginia University, served as the venue for all pageant activities. Contestants were judged in three equal categories consisting of Personal Interview; Swimsuit for MISS and Active Wear for TEEN; and Evening Gown. The competitions shined a spotlight on some of the best, brightest and most accomplished young women throughout the state.

“The pageant brought together a group of amazingly talented, smart, confident, hard-working, kind and young women from every part of West Virginia,” said Miss Hutchison. “I am bursting with pride at being named MISS WEST VIRGINIA TEEN USA® 2017 and am excited for every step of this amazing journey and year ahead.”

Titleholders will travel throughout West Virginia making appearances and acting as ambassadors of the state at a variety of charitable events, social functions and more. To stay up-to-date with this year’s West Virginia pageant activity, follow the social media hashtags #RoadtotheCrown, #ConfidentlyBeautiful, #MissWestVirginiaUSA and #MissWestVirginiaTeenUSA. For more information on future pageants in West Virginia, visit www.misswestvirginia.com.

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About the MISS WEST VIRGINIA USA® and MISS WEST VIRGINIA TEEN USA® pageants
The MISS WEST VIRGINIA USA® and MISS WEST VIRGINIA TEEN USA® pageants are independently conducted and produced by Sanders & Associates, Inc., under license by IMG Universe, LLC dba-The Miss Universe Organization. For more information, please visit the Pageant Associates website at www.pageantassociates.com, contact the Pageant Office at (724) 785-4648 or by email at coordinator@pageantassociates.com.

2017 WV Teen USA Winner - Lauren Roush
1st Runner Up - Isabel Kathleen Raese
2nd Runner Up - Presley Slater
3rd Runner Up - Kinsington Hammack- McClure
4th Runner Up - Lexi Webb

2017 Miss WV USA Winner - Olivia Hutchison
1st Runner Up - Dominique Collins
2nd Runner Up - Chelsi Rose
3rd Runner Up - Mahalie Hargis
4th Runner Up - Haley Gray Hinchman

The Crowning of Miss Vermont USA 2016 and Miss Vermont Teen USA 2016

Neely Fortune is the daughter of John and Jan Fortune of Burlington and a graduate of the University of Vermont where she studied Wildlife Biology Forestry.

Her career ambition is to achieve her Masters in Conservation Wildlife biology to help protect our environment and endangered mammals so that future generations can enjoy the mental, spiritual and health benefits of a healthy ecosystem.

Neely’s favorite hobbies include competing in Spartan Races/endurance races, adventure hiking, CrossFit, rock climbing, knitting hats and scarves, and vegetable gardening. She describes herself as adventurous, determined, and courageous.

Crowned by Jackie Croft, MISS VERMONT USA® 2015, Neely will represent Vermont in the MISS USA® 2016 Pageant.

The remainder of the “Top 3” included: First Runner-up Karly Fereday of South Burlington; Second Runner-up Joanna Nagle of Colchester.

Karly Fereday was named Miss Photogenic and Morgan Bazyk was voted Miss Congeniality.

Tammy Vujanovic is the daughter of Danijela and Dalibor Vujanovic. Tammy resides in South Burlington and is a 16-year-old junior at South Burlington High School. She plans to combine her passion of helping people with her interest in healthcare to pursue a career as a nurse.

She enjoys volunteering in her community, spending time outdoors, working as a lifeguard and staying active and fit.

Tammy is fluently bilingual speaking not only English but also Serbo-Croatian, a language spoken in Southeastern Europe.

Crowned by Alexandra Marek, MISS VERMONT TEEN USA® 2015, Tammy will represent Vermont at the 2016 MISS TEEN USA® Pageant.

The remainder of the Top 3 included: Alexina Federhen of Bennington and Kelsey Golonka, of Montpelier.

Alexina Federhen was named Miss Photogenic and Mariah Griffin was voted Miss Congeniality.