Pageant Performance

Speechless. Grateful. So incredibly proud. Even through the exhaustion, my heart is overflowing with love for the girls who wrapped up their journey this weekend. To the new 2026 Queens: welcome to something truly special. And to Kristel, Candy, and the amazing staff: SC/NC High School America and Elementary pageants are untouchable. The consistency, care, and excellence speak for themselves every 👏 single 👏 year.

Congratulations to Team Pageant Performance on an incredible showing!

From Miss Elementary through Collegiate, every placement tells a story of discipline, resilience, and belief. I’m so proud of each young woman and every competitor on that stage this weekend.

Miss NC Jr. Elementary:
👑 Marleigh S. – Miss North Carolina Jr Elementary 2026 & Junior Division Overall Evening Gown
• Vivienne R. – 1st Runner-Up

Miss NC Sr. Elementary:
• Joyanna G. – 1st Runner-Up

Miss SC Elementary:
• Cali S. – 4th Runner-Up

Miss SC Sr. Elementary:
👑 Aryana G. – Miss South Carolina Sr Elementary 2026
• Junior Division Overall People’s Choice (winning over $11,000)
• Junior Division Overall Black & White Photogenic

Miss SC Junior High School America:
• Emory C. – 1st Runner-Up
• Rabun C. – 2nd Runner-Up
• Mills S. – 3rd Runner-Up
• Anya P. – 4th Runner-Up

Miss SC High School America:
👑 Brooke W. – Miss South Carolina High School America 2026
• Senior Division Overall Interview
• Overall Evening Gown
• Overall Style Award

Miss NC High School America
👑 Abigayle A. – Miss North Carolina High School America 2026

Miss NC Collegiate America
👑 Aly M. – Miss North Carolina Collegiate America 2026
• Senior Division Overall Fun Fashion
• Aubrey B. – 3rd Runner-Up
• Makalia M. – 4th Runner-Up

So proud of every single one of you! 💫

We’re checked in, registered, and rolling: SC/NC Elementary, High School, and Collegiate America!

Farewell Weekend has begun. 🥺
Soaking up every moment with my SC + NC Collegiate’s tonight…
Let’s be honest, two pairs of Louboutins that’ll be real hard to fill. 👠

North Dakota is shining bright in Orlando! Huge congratulations to Tinsleigh for taking home the National Dream Model title, National Casual Wear title, and more!

So stinking proud!!