miss door county 2026
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Scholastic Ambition
Kaylee is a graduate of Southern Door High School and a current senior at UW-Madison. She is studying Journalism, Strategic Communications and Criminal Justice on course to earn her Juris Doctorate. Talent Kaylee competed in competitive forensics throughout high school, earning gold medals at the state level all four years. Her experience performing group interpretation developed her confidence in storytelling and public speaking, skills she now brings to the stage through her original monologue. Community Service Initiative In an era of information overload, "Behind the Headlines: Bringing Clarity to Our Communities" serves as a roadmap for navigating the modern media landscape. My initiative focuses on breaking down complex news and equipping citizens with the tools to distinguish between credible reporting and misinformation. By fostering a more informed community, we empower individuals to engage more deeply with the issues that affect their daily lives. |
miss door county's teen 2026
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Scholastic Ambition
Mia is a sophomore at Gibraltar High School, a top-ranked public school in Wisconsin. She excels academically and is active in volleyball, One Act, theater, softball, and band. Talent Mia has spent the past five years developing and refining her talent as a trumpet player, earning recognition for both her musical excellence and dedication. Among her honors is First Place State Recognition in Solo & Ensemble. She has also been selected for the highly competitive Wisconsin School Music Association State Honors Band and Orchestra for three consecutive years, including a performance at the Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, Wisconsin. Beyond her competitive accomplishments, Mia is an active and versatile performer. She performs regularly with her high school’s marching band in parades, Jazz Band, and Pep Band, and throughout Door County with the Peninsula Symphonic Band. Through these experiences, she continues to demonstrate both her commitment to musical excellence and her passion for sharing music with her community. Community Service Initiative "Mind Over Pressure: Prioritizing Mental Health in Schools –on Any Team, Stage, or Court" is dedicated to raising awareness about the mental health challenges young athletes and performers face. The program encourages teens to prioritize their well-being alongside their performance by promoting open conversations, stress-management strategies, and supportive team environments. Through outreach, workshops, and peer support, Mind Over Pressure empowers young people to build confidence, resilience, and healthy habits both on and off the stage, field, or court. |
miss cherryland 2026
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Scholastic Ambition
Paige is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor’s Degree in the Law of Sociology, Criminology, and Justice and will be pursuing a Juris Doctor degree in the Fall of 2027. Talent Paige has been twirling since age two and is a two-time gold medalist, three-time member of Team USA, and the youngest member selected to represent the United States in Italy at age 12; she also earned gold in Norway and qualified for the World Championships through the World Federation of National Baton Twirling Association. She served as Feature Twirler at the University of Minnesota from 2021–2024, has performed at Walt Disney World with featured Disney performers, and is a College Ambassador for Twirling to Fight Cancer. Community Service Initiative Inspired by her experience growing up in a home affected by addiction, “Stronger Than Substance: Empowering Families Affected by Addiction” provides resource guides, crisis support, and tools for families navigating a loved one’s substance abuse. Through school presentations and community outreach, Paige aims to amplify the voices of children of addiction while equipping them with healthy coping strategies, understanding, and hope. |
miss cherryland's teen 2026
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Scholastic Ambition
Elise, an ambitious junior at Southern Door High School, takes numerous AP courses, ranks first in her class, and maintains a perfect unweighted GPA. She is also a member of National Honor Society, while running both track and cross country and plays varsity basketball. Elise aims to attend an Ivy League university, go on to law school, and eventually become a member of the Supreme Court of the United States. Talent For over 10 years, Elise has passionately dedicated herself to pursuing excellence at the piano. She’s achieved numerous recognitions for her performances at both local and state levels of the WSMA Solo and Ensemble, and has utilized her skills to become the Sunday School music director at her church. Even throughout all the work she puts in as a serious musician, she still finds time to enjoy playing her favorite show tunes, improvising on the keys, and bringing duets to life with her friends. Community Service Initiative “Next Gen Civics: Igniting Youth Engagement” is a youth-focused civic education and engagement initiative, designed to make government, leadership, and community involvement accessible to young adults. Through social media campaigns, a developing partnership with League of Women Voters, a patch program for Girl Scouts, and a self-authored children’s book, each aspect of this initiative provides young adults with clear ways to understand how their civic community works and how to participate in it with confidence. |
