Saturday, April 7, 2018

PageantLIVE Red Carpet Highlight: Ardelle Dickerson, Miss Teen DC United States 2018


Ardelle Dickerson, Miss Teen District of Columbia United States 2018

Claim to Fame:

I inherited my late grandmother’s name that just so happened to be the same as a cosmetic company. So, whenever I introduce myself to people (girls specifically), they always respond: “Oh Ardell(e)! Like the eyelashes?!” 

Fun Fact About You:

I work as a secret shopper at an amusement park. I get paid to ride roller coasters all day. 

If you have one wish to be granted in 2018, what is it and why?

I would wish for 1,000 more wishes! If that’s not an option, my one wish would be to receive acceptance letters from all of the universities I applied to. 

Tell us about your platform or yourself, choose one or both.


Falling into the stigma as an African American battling mental adversities, I felt conflicted to open up about my severe depression and anxiety. I want to ensure that minorities in my state understand the importance of being self-aware regarding their mental health. 

Working as a Suicide Hotline Responder, I console many adolescents who are LGBTQ+, low-income and are Hispanic or black. From my experience, teens in this demographic deal with so much social backlash. It’s imperative that they know the available resources in order to prevent the prolonging of an invisible illness. 

As Miss Teen DC United States, it’s my obligation to provide support because of representation matters.

What is your passion or interest outside pageantry?

I love filming makeup tutorials! I’m high school, I dealt with cystic acne and covering my blemishes was an everyday thing. A once problematic routine turned into an artistic passion of mine. I even spent my summers working at Sephora showing girls proper skincare and how to feel beautiful even with hectic pimples.

Where can we follow you on social media?

Instagrams: @Ardelledickerson & @MissTeenDCUS






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Monday, April 2, 2018

PageantLIVE Red Carpet Highlight: Summer Raquel Keffeler, Miss Washington Teen USA 2018


Summer Raquel Keffeler, Miss Washington Teen USA 2018
Hometown: Monroe, Washington

Claim To Fame: 

Pageantry runs in my family.

Fun Fact About You: 

I have been to Disneyland over 25 times!

If you have one wish to be granted in 2018, what is it and why?

I would wish to be Miss Teen USA! I believe that I am qualified and have the characteristics to be a strong and empowering title holder. Pageantry has been a part of my life for many years now and being involved with the Miss Universe Organization has always been a goal of mine. I am so humbled to have the opportunity to carry my state title. I hope to grow not only my organization but as an individual with the national title.

Tell us about your platform or yourself, choose one or both.

About my platform: I am an advocate for a happy and healthy lifestyle, I grew up watching my sister play every sport under the sun but I lacked in the field of athletics until I found Dance and that completely changed my life. 

I am now the Vice President of the “Play On Sports” organization. The organization is geared towards young athletes in low-income families, we raise money to supply the athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment because I believe everyone should have the opportunity to pursue their passion.


About me: I am a 16-year-old honor roll student at Monroe High School, as well as a competitive dancer at Platinum Dance Center. I love yoga, kickboxing, and sports medicine. 

I am currently deciding between getting a degree in early childhood education and pursuing the career of a preschool teacher or becoming a pharmaceutical representative while attending undergraduate school to become a registered nurse in hospice care. 

And finally I am a very family oriented person, my favorite past time is watching Disney movies or football games with my family.

What is your passion or interest outside pageantry?

I especially enjoy dance and literature.

Where can we follow you on social media?


You can follow my journey at @misswateenUSA or @summerkeffeler 



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