Pageant Performance

So proud of - National Miss US Face of the Year Supreme 👑 High Point Supreme!! So excited that JuJu is back!!

National Queen Sunday! Huge congrats to for capturing hearts and the title at Coed! So proud of you, sweetheart! 👑❤️

Every engagement is a reason to celebrate, but when it’s one of your tribe, it’s a full-blown heart party! , my happiness for you knows no bounds. We’ve been through so much, and I just know this next adventure will be the best yet. Let’s get ready to celebrate your wedding!
I love you. ❤️💍

The First SC/NC High School America/Elementary prelim of the year kicked off with a bang! The Pageant Performance ladies took the stage and brought home 5 titles!

Crosby: Miss Ocean Isle Jr. Elementary

Anya: Miss Grand Strand Sr. Elementary

Mills: Miss Coastal Carolina Jr. High School America

Presley: Miss Ocean Isle Jr. High School America

Charleston: Miss Coastal Carolina High School America

Mary Jayne Dickerson, the road may have had some detours, but this summer’s victory was always meant for you, kiddo. Congratulations on winning the Ultimate International Miss Pr***en Title!!!
Your unwavering grit and determination to pursue your dreams are nothing short of inspiring. I am so proud of you, and I love you dearly.

Teagan, you’ve shined so brightly as the Ultimate International Miss Jr. Princess. I couldn’t be prouder, and I can’t wait to see what incredible moments this year will bring. The world better be ready—she may be little, but she’s fierce!

When your Miss NC Teen USA 1st and 2nd RU’s slay the modeling scene ❤️🫶🏼

Little Miss America’s United States and INTERVIEW Winner!! 💜 Not only did this spitfire take home the National title, but her interview skills melted the judges’ hearts along the way! So proud of you, CB!

Last night was all about our sweet Baby A at SC National American Miss, and she was stunningly beautiful on that stage! ✨
Casual Wear Winner
Photogenic Winner
Runway Winner
Spirit Award Winner
1st RU Thank You Note
1st RU Academic Achievement
1st RU Heart of Service

1st RU for SC National American Miss

Congratulations to the new SC NAM! I can’t wait to see what accomplishes next! ❤️😘

Congrats to the beautiful Ideal Miss Winners!!

Lakin, I am so proud of you and the year that you had. Well done, baby girl. 👑

The Pageant Performance doll babies did a beautiful job!

• Hope Hensley .hopehensley 4th RU; Ideal Miss Overall National Supermodel Princess
• Lily-Grace Terrell Top 15

Shout out to Rocklynn on 3rd RU! You know I love you in that royal blue. 💙

Back-to-back National Jr. Pr***en Winners for Pageant Performance:

👑 2024 USA AMBASSADOR JR PR***EN 👑, Janae Smith!!

USA Ambassador Pr***en Results:

• Harper Rickards - 1st RU
• Lexi-Grace Cavanaugh - 👑 2024 NATIONAL SLICC 1 AMBASSADOR Titleholder👑; 2ND RU
• Madyson Cole - 4TH RU
• Kendra Vipperman - Top 7

Every Pageant Performance team member made the cut, placed, and won optionals, competing with grace and beauty all week. I am privileged to teach such outstanding young ladies who are dedicated to their communities and service projects, with hearts more beautiful than anything.

Things to celebrate 👏🏻 .hopehensley
👑 Ideal Miss Overall Supermodel 👑
* 1st Ru Casual Wear
* 1st Ru Spokesmodel
* 1st Ru Photogentic
* 1st Ru OSQ
* 2nd Ru Fitness Wear
* 2nd Ru Talent

Incredible job with the optional competitions Hope!!

4th RU at USA National Miss!!! You’ve done an outstanding job this summer! Top 5 in two national pageants? That’s extraordinary! The sky’s the limit for you, and I’m thrilled to be on this journey with you. 🎀😘

Representing your state is a prestigious honor, and wearing one of the Little Miss South Carolina crowns in the Palmetto State is a true privilege! Congratulations to all the incredible ladies who competed this week.

Each Team Pageant Performance girl placed in the Top 5, and we’re thrilled to bring home the Little Miss SC title! 👑💥

Little Miss South Carolina:

👑 August McDowell - LITTLE MISS SOUTH CAROLINA 2024
and OVERALL Runway Winner 👑
• Addie Pace - 3rd RU

Young Miss South Carolina:

• Mills Sanders - 1st RU
• B Mays - 2nd RU
• Emory Cooler - 4th RU

Each of these girls makes me so proud. I adore their precious souls and am honored to teach such angelic faces with the sweetest hearts.

Congratulations to Reestyn on Top 16 at Royal International Miss 💜 Such a great kid with so much in her future ☀️

Let me tell you about this amazing girl… I’ve taught her for close to 7 years, and at first, she detested interviewing... Tonight: SHE RECEIVED A PERFECT INTERVIEW SCORE AT A NATIONAL PAGEANT!!!!!

Rylie got 1st Runner-Up tonight at National United Miss, and my heart couldn’t be fuller with pride. Her tremendous dedication and work ethic in every aspect of her life are amazing.

Another little bit WINS Talent! Way to go ❤️ incredible job!! LMSC keeps on going today!

…And we have a Talent Winner and a Runway Winner! Congratulations & — so proud of you both! Keep up the great work at Little Miss SC!

👑👑👑👑FOUR NATIONAL QUEENS 👑👑👑👑

In each lesson, you met every challenge head-on, and I’m so proud of you for it. Girlfriend, your energy and enthusiasm are unlike anyone, and no one can rock a bob like Miss Millie Jean. Thanks for being you, kiddo 💕
e.carter We did it, my CocoNUT! So many years, so many lessons, and I’m incredibly proud of your growth this year. Those big girl conversations we’ve had recently show just how far you’ve come. You make me proud both on and off the stage. Keep rocking those TikToks—they’re clearly our secret to success! 🤣🤣🤭

Demi!! Wow, you did it! The first kid to win Miss Elementary America twice. Huge congratulations! I’m so proud of you. Let’s celebrate with some Chick-fil-A, don’t you think? 😘 You’re such a dedicated kid, and I’m blessed to be your bud and coach.

Charley, it’s hard to know where to begin. Since we started this journey two years ago, your growth and maturity have been amazing, and our bond has grown so strong. What will we do now that you’ve won? I’ll miss you so much biweekly! 😂 I love you and couldn’t be prouder of you.

Ashley, Lauren, Brandi, and Amanda, thank you for trusting me with your daughter(s). I never take it for granted that you selected Pageant Performance and me. I truly appreciate you.

My 15 powerhouse big girls rocked the stage in Little Rock tonight and brought their A-game! Proud is an understatement.

✨Team Pageant Performance took home the NATIONAL 👑 MISS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL AMERICA TITLE 👑 and captured 1st runner-up positions in all divisions! ✨

➡️ 6 Top 5 Placements
➡️ 11 Top 16 Placements
➡️ 1 OVERALL Fun Fashion
➡️ 1 OVERALL Gown

JUNIOR HIGH:

👑 MISS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL AMERICA 👑 and Overall Fun Fashion - Miss Peach State Jr High – Charley Martin (Amanda Edwards)
• Miss North Carolina Jr High- Abigayle Abrams (Morgan Jones) 1st RU and Overall Evening Gown
• Miss Pacific Islands Jr High – Aspen Taylor Hanohano (Rae Ioane) T16
• Miss Longhorn State Jr High – Rocklynn Berumen T16

HIGH SCHOOL:
• Miss Old North State High School - Leigh Ariel Staten 1st RU
• Miss Tennessee High School – Ivy Kate Morris 3rd RU
• Miss North Carolina High School - Mia Nicole PaniaguaT16
• Miss South Atlantic High School - Kallyn Long T16

COLLEGIATE:
• Miss Palmetto Collegiate - Megan Caroline Grubbs 1st RU
• Miss Tar Heel Collegiate - Lera Bogdanova 4th RU
• Miss North Carolina Collegiate - JaiMaria Howard T16

Picture and Video: Danyel Phelps

It’s time for the big girls to make their mark at the banquet. ✨

What an achievement! Congrats to each of my High School America ladies who received the $4,000 scholarship to High Point University. Keep shining! 💫

• Peach State JR High School America, Community Service Award
• Pacific Islands JR High School America, Community Service Award
• North Carolina JR High School America, Community Service Award
• North Carolina High School America, Community Service Award
• Palmetto Collegiate America, Community Service Award
• Florida Collegiate America, Community Service Award

• Pacific Islands JR High School America, Black and White Photogenic
• Old North State High School America, Black and White Photogenic

• Pacific Islands JR High School America, Color Photogenic
• NC High School America, Color Photogenic

Filled with joy for my 29 awesome kiddos who dazzled the judges and audience in Little Rock this week!

THREE NATIONAL QUEENS!!!

👑 MISS ELEMENTARY AMERICA 1ST GRADE
👑 MISS ELEMENTARY AMERICA 2ND GRADE
👑 MISS ELEMENTARY AMERICA 3RD GRADE

💥 24 TOP 16 Placements
➡️ 11 TOP 5 Placements
➡️ 2 OVERALL INTERVIEW AWARDS
➡️ 4 OVERALL FUN FASHION AWARDS
➡️ 3 OVERALL EVENING GOWN AWARDS

1st GRADE:
👑 MISS ELEMENTARY AMERICA 1ST GRADE - TX - Millie Jean Melancon Overall Interview, Overall Fun Fashion, and Overall Evening Gown
• Lonestar – Royce Wehmeyer 2nd RU
• Tar Heel - Crosby Austin 4th RU; People’s Choice

2nd GRADE:
👑 MISS ELEMENTARY AMERICA 2ND GRADE - Coastal Carolina - Collins Carter – Overall Fun Fashion and Overall Evening Gown
• Razorback State - Baylor Monroe Brasel T16

3rd GRADE:
👑 MISS ELEMENTARY AMERICA 3RD GRADE - Georgia – Demi Davenport – Overall Fun Fashion, Overall Gown
• Palmetto - Avika Panugantiganti 1st RU and Overall Interview
• FL - Avie-Lou Soles 2nd RU
• Pacific Islands - Liliana Hoohuli 3rd RU
• Volunteer – Hope Hensley T16

4th GRADE
• North Carolina- Joyanna Greenup 1st RU and Overall Fun Fashion
• South Carolina- August Eloise McDowell 4th RU
• Arkansas – Virginia-Kate Vann T16
• Palmetto - Elizabeth Ahmed T16

5th GRADE:
• Lonestar – Bostyn Pardue 3rd RU
• Florida – Poppy Harlow Blue T16
• Hawaii – Moena Denis-McRight T16
• Music City – Mary Jayne Dickerson T16
• Palmetto- McKenzie Keasler T16
• Tennessee – Sutton Jezierny T16

6th GRADE:
• Coastal Carolina- Lakeley Cannon 2nd RU
• Last Frontier - Annabella Frazier T16
• South Carolina- Caroline Swaim T16
• Tar Heel- Lexi Grace Cavanaugh T16

Filled with joy for my 29 awesome kiddos who dazzled the judges and audience in Little Rock this week!

THREE NATIONAL QUEENS!!!

👑 MISS ELEMENTARY AMERICA 1ST GRADE
👑 MISS ELEMENTARY AMERICA 2ND GRADE
👑 MISS ELEMENTARY AMERICA 3RD GRADE

💥 24 TOP 16 Placements

➡️ 11 TOP 5 Placements

➡️ 2 OVERALL INTERVIEW AWARDS

➡️ 4 OVERALL FUN FASHION AWARDS

➡️ 3 OVERALL EVENING GOWN AWARDS

1st GRADE:
👑 MISS ELEMENTARY AMERICA 1ST GRADE - TX - Millie Jean Melancon Overall Interview, Overall Fun Fashion, and Overall Evening Gown

• Lonestar – Royce Wehmeyer 2nd RU
• Tar Heel - Crosby Austin 4th RU; People’s Choice

2nd GRADE:
👑 MISS ELEMENTARY AMERICA 2ND GRADE - Coastal Carolina - Collins Carter – Overall Fun Fashion and Overall Evening Gown

• Razorback State - Baylor Monroe Brasel T16

3rd GRADE:
👑 MISS ELEMENTARY AMERICA 3RD GRADE - Georgia – Demi Davenport – Overall Fun Fashion, Overall Gown

• Palmetto - Avika Panugantiganti 1st RU and Overall Interview
FL - Avie-Lou Soles 2nd RU
• Pacific Islands - Liliana Hoohuli 3rd RU
• Volunteer – Hope Hensley T16

4th GRADE
• North Carolina- Joyanna Greenupnup 1st RU and Overall Fun Fashion
• South Carolina- August Eloise McDowell well 4th RU
• Arkansas – Virginia-Kate Vann T16
• Palmetto - Elizabeth Ahmed T16

5th GRADE:

• Lonestar – Bostyn Pardue 3rd RU
• Florida – Poppy Harlow Blue T16
• Hawaii – Moena Denis-McRight T16
• Music City – Mary Jayne Dickerson T16
• Palmetto- McKenzie Keasler T16
• Tennessee – Sutton Jezierny T16

6th GRADE:
• Coastal Carolina- Lakeley Cannon 2nd RU
• Last Frontier - Annabella Frazier T16
• South Carolina- Caroline Swaim T16
• Tar Heel- Lexi Grace Cavanaugh T16

Pictures coming soon!!

Congratulations to these ladies:
• Taylor, Non-Finalist Talent Winner
• Julia, People’s Choice and Top 10 finalist
• Abby, Top 10 finalist

Awestruck by the exceptional poise and discipline of these women. Congrats to on her Talent WIN and to for her Talent WIN at Miss North Carolina.

Incredibly proud of on receiving 1st RU at Miss Hawaii last night! What an honor!
Your unwavering hard work and dedication have shown everyone that you’re a powerhouse. Miss America, watch out for Tati!

1st RUNNER UP, Miss Missouri Teen USA .adley.carr - Stop the madness!!! At 15 years old, this kid just showed out, won the evening gown award, and told everyone that she was here to stay!! Sooooo proud of my Reesey-Cup!!! Love you big.

MISS TEEN USA HERE WE COME!!! , I am beyond proud of you! Your willingness to dive headfirst into so many changes and your hard work have truly paid off. Your crown is well-deserved!

👑👑MISS SOUTH CAROLINA TEEN USA 2024, Jules Grass!!!!!👑👑

NC USA:
• Western Carolina - Caroline Credle 3rd RU
• Mid-Carolina - Courtney Smith 4th RU
• Carolina Coast - Lyndsey Locklear T15

NC Teen USA:
• Raleigh Teen - Emma McGill 1st RU
• Mid Carolina Teen - Sophie Pittman 2nd RU
• South Park Teen - Kayla Samayah T10
• Western Carolina Teen - Sofia Console T10 & Congeniality

SC USA:
• Clemson - Marler Askew 1st RU
• Mountain Lakes - Marler Askew T15 & Photogenic

SC Teen USA:
• Clemson Teen - Windsor-Rose Fousek T10

Being an RPM sponsor has been a profound honor and privilege. I am proud of all the RPM women I've supported over the years, including this upcoming 2024 season. Paula Miles, you are a woman of character and an exemplary role model.

To my amazing, outgoing State RPM Queens, an unexpected move prevented me from being there to say farewell, but I want you to know I love you and am incredibly proud of the dedication and passion you've shown this past year.

For the past 17 years, my girls have illustrated what it means to be true volunteers. It is with great pride and honor that I teach young women who consistently serve their communities, states, and country with all their hearts.

Exemplifying volunteerism and compassion, the North Carolina Governor’s Award for Service honors those who excel in service and philanthropy. While many students of mine have been nominated, only four of my clients have received this prestigious recognition.
cox - Literacy
- Youth Volunteerism
- Homelessness
- Anti-Bullying

My cup runneth over — these young women have shown everyone that pageantry is more than a mere hobby. It’s about making a lasting impact and learning that by helping one person, you might not change the world, but you can change that person’s world.

There are many ups and downs in this business, but the relationships we build are everlasting.

Tonight, I had the joy of witnessing the wedding of a student I’ve had for well over a decade. Revisiting memories with former students and families and learning about their new journeys filled me with pride and love.

Find someone who loves their job more than me; I double-dog dare you. ❤️