Spotlight On Miss Nebraska USA 2018, Bree Coffey

Imagine her surprise when Miss Nebraska USA Sarah Rose Summer was called as the new Miss USA 2018, and suddenly she realized -- she would be taking her place! 

We caught up with Bree Coffey, the newly crowned Miss Nebraska USA 2018 who was obliged to take over the duties of Sarah Rose Summers as the first runner-up to the Miss Nebraska USA pageant.

She is honored and excited to hold this title and forever be a part of the close-knit Vanbros sisterhood.

Up Close And Personal  

Claim to fame.

I have yet to discover my claim to fame, but I do make great Guacamole!

Fun fact about you.

I played Badminton for my Junior College, and we ended up going to State!   

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

I wish that anyone waiting for a life-saving organ would get one so that they have a second chance at life.

Tell us something that people don't know about you.

Coffey hasn’t always been my last name, I was blessed with this last name at the age of 21 when my stepdad adopted me.

Bree As The Newest Member Of The Miss Universe Organization Sisterhood

What was your first thought when you heard that Miss Nebraska is Miss USA 2018?

My first thought was holy cow did that just happen as I screamed out loud “OH MY GOSH SARAH!!!” I mean, honestly how cool is it that Sarah Rose Summers is the first ever to win Miss USA from Nebraska?!

How does it feel to be the new Miss Nebraska USA 2018?

To be crowned the New Miss Nebraska USA is a blessing, and I am so honored and humbled to take over for Sarah Rose Summers.

What's your mission or plan as Miss Nebraska USA?

I plan to bring awareness to many different causes that are close to my heart. My platform is Organ and Tissue donation, but I would love to get involved with places like Open Door Mission, Rainbow House, Ronald McDonald House, Children’s Hospital, and many more great organizations.  

Life And Pageants 

When did you start getting involved in pageants? 

My first pageant was in June of 2014 when I competed for Miss Hollywood USA. Ever since that pageant, I've fallen in love with what pageantry is all about, and I haven’t been able to stop since.

Any piece of advice to girls who are planning to join a pageant?

The advice I would love to give girls who are planning to compete in a pageant is to have fun and be you. If the outcome isn’t what you wanted that’s okay because I always say everything happens for a reason. If you win, that’s amazing and if you don’t, try again. Every year there are different judges, and you never know what they’re looking for. 

Always stay positive because what you put out into this world will come right back to you, and I believe that your positivity will show on that stage or an interview.

Also, if you’re the first runner-up remember you can end up filling the winner's shoes so be ready and get ready for your life to change for the better.

The best piece of advice you have ever received in your life?

Always go with the choice that scares you the most because that’s the one that is going to help you grow.

What's your passion aside from pageantry?

One of my passions is to travel. I love to meet new people, experience new places, and I enjoy getting to eat foods I’ve never had and be around different cultures.  

Tell us something you can't live without and why?

The one thing I can't live without is my family. Family means everything to me, and I’m not sure what I would ever do without them. Friends are equally as important as they are family you choose, and with, that you gain an extended family.

Bree On Women Empowerment

I believe Sarah Rose said it best in her onstage answer, “Speak your voice.” Your voice is the most powerful thing you have, your ideas, beliefs, and those are what empower you.

Social Media

Facebook: Miss Nebraska USA

Instagram: @Missneusa

Twitter: @RealMissNEusa

By: Natalie McGovern

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Miss Nebraska USA Recap: Sarah Rose Summers Crowned!

Every now and then in theatre, things go awry, such as power outages during a show. Pageants are no different, especially when the production is being held in a ninety-one-year-old historic theatre building in downtown Omaha, Nebraska at the beautiful Rose Theatre. Sometimes they too, are faced with technical or in this case electrical difficulties.

A power outage occurred hours before the Miss Nebraska USA 2018 pageant on Sunday night. Contestants scrambled to get ready despite the mishap and made the best of the situation. Miss Nebraska USA, the final State pageant to the crown before the Vanbros 2018 class was complete.

Only a record seven contestants vied for the prestigious title to go on to compete at Miss USA on FOX, with returning 2016 second runner-up and Miss Nebraska Teen USA 2012 Sarah Rose Summers claiming the title. Even with very few girls competing nonetheless it was a tough competition. 

There was no announcement of a top 10, another first, as the audience anxiously awaited to see who would make the cut. Instead, all delegates went on to compete in swimsuit, and evening gown minus an intermission before they whittled it down to a final five. 

On stage question consisted of personality icebreakers and questions written by other contestants. Summers answer alluded to her advocacy of inspiration and motivation on social media, referencing "Mantra Mondays," she likes to post about. The eye-catching blonde wore a stunning red gown with a plunging neckline and floor-length train.

First Runner-up was Bree Coffey, who won the interview. Summers won the Swimsuit and Mentorship Awards. 

Composed, poised, and unabashedly confident, Summers took the title with ease and fulfilled one of her childhood dreams and adult goals- to be crowned Miss Nebraska USA. 

We are so excited to see what she does with the crown and look forward to following her journey to Miss USA!

By: Natalie Mc Govern

Disclaimer: Photo credit, Omaha World-Herald. www.omaha.com

Spotlight on Jasmine Fuelberth, Miss Nebraska USA 2017 By Natalie McGovern

Miss Nebraska USA Jasmine Fuelberth.

Okay, ladies and gents. We have final confirmation that Miss USA will be held in Las Vegas, so we are putting the spotlight on one of our noteworthy favorites to win the title this year, Miss Nebraska USA Jasmine Fuelberth.

Meeting Jasmine Fuelberth is like meeting your favorite Disney princess. You instantly feel warmth as she exudes a radiating love and kindness and her sweet personality is real and genuine. When I competed for Miss Nebraska USA 2014 she was the outgoing teen. Now at age 20, Jasmine has just as much heart and soul as she does beauty.

I had the privilege to conduct a little Q&A session when she made a stop in Omaha on Feb 4th at the sister franchise Three Eighteen

she works for in Norfolk. If you could sum up one thing about Jasmine, it is that she does not see the title as a fast way ticket to a glamorous and famous lifestyle. Rather she sees it as a vehicle to touch as many lives as she can and be an ambassador to people,
showing love and heartfelt kindness. “It’s not about the dresses and crowns but it’s about the people. For me, it is all about people, spreading love, giving encouragement, telling people they are valuable and loved, and that is my mission — not only this year but throughout my whole life.”

In every essence she is the perfect role model, embodying Miss USA with a lot of heart and desire to make a difference in the lives of others. Jasmine is as authentic as they come. We are hardcore fangirling over this beauty queen who is a stand out in this year’s competition, and also has an uncanny likeness to actress Margot Robie. We couldn’t also help but notice how stunning her super glam headshot is which won photogenic!

FUN FACTS:

 Jasmine is a theatre lover and when she was eleven she put on a backyard production of “High School Musical.” She even got local news coverage!

 This beauty queen is very skilled at doing her own makeup with tips and tricks she learned while professionally modeling. She had a flawless photograph ready look when she won Miss Nebraska USA. Some of her favorite brands she uses are Youngblood Cosmetics, and Sephora.

 Jasmine once had the opportunity to be a hired audience member for The Voice and Lip Sync Battle during her time in L.A.

 When asked about her opinion of the newly crowned Miss Universe, Jasmine said she loves Iris and would love to be able to speak French to her since she took it in high school!

 Jasmine was Miss Nebraska Teen USA 2013 and she won Miss Congeniality at Miss Teen USA. Along with the prestigious title of Miss Nebraska USA, she was awarded an award package valued at $80,000 and the chance to become the next Miss USA!

What She Did To Prepare: Jasmine came as prepared as ever to earn the Nebraska crown and earn a spot in Miss USA. On top of fitness and mental preparation, Jasmine shared these words of wisdom:

“Be able to let go, and let God. Prepare all you can, but then leave the outcome in His hands! Trust His timing and His plan for your life-because it’s a wonderful plan for each and every one of us."

The Crown

This is a sparkly piece of hardware you won’t want to take off! The rhinestone crown is iconic image of the Miss USA pageant and a coveted one at that. Jasmine has been dreaming of being Miss Nebraska USA since she was a little girl.

The Gown

Jasmine’s custom made Sherri Hill gown was tailored to fit her like a glove, and the burgundy velvet is perfection with a cascade of multicolored rhinestones forming a high neckline. So regal and elegant!

The Miss USA pageant was formed in 1952 and is run by WME/IMG and publicized on the FOX TV network. The winner goes on to represent the United States of America in the Miss Universe pageant. The Miss Universe Organization owns both
the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA 
pageants. http://www.fox.com/miss-usa

Good luck to Jasmine Fuelberth as she competes for the crown May 14th in Las Vegas!