Amelia Beard
HILL COUNTYAmelia lives an active lifestyle involving cheerleading, 4-H, and track and field. Between these activities, she can be found volunteering in the soup kitchen, cleaning the sides of roads, helping anyone in need and always looking for a way to make someone’s day brighter! She is studying to become a pediatrician to work abroad within developing countries. Amelia aspires to make global pollution an educated topic.
Breah Jackson
FRAZERBreah is an enrolled member of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes. She is a freshman at Frazer High School. Her favorite subject in school is art and she loves to play volleyball, basketball and softball. She is also involved in track and cross country. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, drawing, painting, and spending time with family and her dog, Elsa. After high school she plans on becoming a veterinarian.
Brynn Barriger
BILLINGSBrynn is a senior at Billings West High School. She has spent the past 14 years focusing on dance, academics and enjoying time with family and friends. Her passion for dance has allowed her the opportunity to travel the country and even spend time dancing with, and assisting a non-profit dance company in LA. Brynn plans to continue her education in her beloved home state and focus her artistic gifts on studying architecture in college.
Dani Mayeaux
WHITEFISHDani is driven by determination & ambition. Her passions include Speech & Debate and Modeling. As an Equestrian, you will find with her horse Daire. Active with the Rotary Leadership Academy she will start a school club “Service above Self.” She hopes to bring a voice to address Teen Bullying & Teen Suicide by letting Teens know they are not alone and the importance of being themselves. Her Motto: “It’s OK to be ME”.
Dejana Ridens
FLATHEAD LAKEDejana moved to Montana a year ago. She has a twin brother and enjoys spending time with her family. Dejana enjoys hiking, camping, horseback riding and the outdoors. She spends her free time volunteering at church and hospitality houses. She was the Vice President in Student Council. Dejana also runs track. Dejana’s goal in life is to become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Dejana would like to thank her friends, family and community for their love and support.
Ellie Felton
DOWNTOWN BILLINGSEllie is a caring considerate girl who loves her family and friends. She grew up around boys and she is not afraid to get her hands dirty. Ellie loves cheering for her school at football games, basketball games, and other events. She excels at math and strives to be an architect, designing homes. Ellie is so thankful to have an amazing family. She knows they are always there for her, through thick and thin.
Hannah Lorenzen
DOWNTOWN MISSOULAHannah Lorenzen is a Missoula native who enjoys mountain biking, hiking, swimming, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends. Hannah attends the University of Montana and will pursue a career in nursing. Hannah is currently getting her CNA certification, and is CPR/First Aid certified. She would like to thank her family, friends, and sponsors who have helped support and shape her into the person she is today.
Jillian Donaldson
GREAT FALLSJill enjoys hanging out with friends, hiking, reading, and watching movies in her free time. Jill gets along great with people because of her energy, outgoingness and love for others. Upon graduating high school, she plans to attend the military while earning her degree and eventually starting her own cosmetology business in L.A. or New York.
Jocelyn Pierson
FLORENCEJocelyn Pierson is Miss Florence Teen USA 2018. She loves singing, cheering, playing volleyball, and swimming. She is a senior and wants to go into college to become an FBI agent in the future. This is her first time being in a pageant and she is so excited for the new experience. Jocelyn loves animals and just being outside. She can’t wait for the pageant to meet all the wonderful women.
Kaitlyn Carter
KALISPELL TEEN USABorn and raised in Whitefish, Montana, Kaitlyn spends the majority of her free time hiking, horseback riding, and skiing. She is a Senior at Glacier High school where she has excelled both in and out of the classroom. While maintaining a 3.99 GPA, Kaitlyn’s leadership skills landed her Senior Class President and DECA Vice President of Marketing. Additionally, her strong track record of success in Speech and Debate puts a State Title within reach.
Kaitlyn Workman
HELENAKaitlyn Workman is a junior attending Jefferson High School in Boulder, Montana. Her favorite subject is history and she enjoys cheerleading. She currently lives in Helena where she enjoys training her new puppy, cooking with her family, and hanging out at the lake with friends. Kaitlyn is proud of being a military kid and her favorite activity is to travel. She has aspirations of attending a Montana college and is proud to be representing Helena.
Keylee Croteau
DOWNTOWN HELENAKeylee is a freshman at Carroll College where she is majoring in Health Science. With the goal of becoming a Physician’s Assistant, she loves volunteering with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. After a career ending injury, her love for gymnastics moved into a different light as she is now coaching. Keylee enjoys traveling, photography and spending time with her family who continue to be her biggest supporters.
Lauren Sedgwick
HUNTLEYLauren is a 5th generation Montanan that grew up in an agricultural family. She is trying to raise more awareness on Celiac Disease because it is something that plays a huge part in her life. Lauren will be going into her senior year at Huntley Project and is excited to see what comes in her future!
Lexi Cooper
YELLOWSTONE COUNTYLexi was born and raised in Billings, Montana. She is going into her senior year of high school. For the past four years she has kept herself busy playing lacrosse and doing community theatre productions. Her most recent production was “Grease” where she played the role of Frenchy. She would like to thank her family and friends for pushing her to do her best and cheering her on!
Megan Brewer
MUSSELSHELL COUNTYPassionate and driven, Megan balances volleyball, basketball, track, 4-H, BPA, FFA, Band, National Honor Society, and student council as a Senior at Melstone High School. After graduation, Megan plans to begin her journey to become a reconstructive surgeon. Miss Montana Teen USA allows Megan to bring awareness to SmileTrain, which provides surgeries for children with cleft lips and palates. Megan would like to thank her sponsors and her community for all of their support.
Morgan Hall
MISSOULAMorgan is a Senior at Loyola Sacred Heart High School. She is involved in Speech and Debate, Softball, and Cross Country. In her free time, Morgan enjoys spending time with friends and family, volunteering, and traveling. After high school, she hopes to join the Peace Corps after pursuing a degree in Marketing and Interior design. Lastly, Morgan would like to thank her family and sponsors for pushing her to achieve her goals.
Morgan Pierce
FERGUS COUNTYMorgan will be a freshman at Fergus High School in Lewistown. She fell in love with dance at the age of five and has traveled as far as California, Florida and New York to perform. She is very active at her studio and loves teaching class to the younger dancers. This fall, she looks forward to being involved with cheerleading, her school’s mentoring program and FCCLA. After college, she plans to be a nurse or counselor.
Samantha Gummer
GREATER BILLINGSSamantha is 16 years old, and a junior at Billings West High School. She also plays the cello in the high school orchestra. In her free time, she enjoys caring for her many pets, and spending time with her family. Samantha has a twin brother and two little sisters who are also twins. Currently, she enjoys working at the local Dairy Queen. In the future, she would like to become a model and actress, where she can be a role model for others, in hopes of improving self-love around the world.
Sophia Wruck
LEWIS AND CLARK COUNTY TEEN USASophia is a 13-year-old student of Helena Middle School. She likes to spend her time reading and working on her art with a strong interest in drawing and painting. Sophia donates her time and baking skills to the local humane society by baking dog treats and once a month she visits with local veterans in her community. She loves nature and enjoys collecting wild herbs and flowers.