A huge congratulations goes to two-time runner-up Sydney Halper for winning Miss Idaho USA 2016 and to newcomer Kate Pekuri for winning Miss Idaho Teen USA! Sydney, who is from Moscow in Latah County, was first runner-up in 2014 and fourth runner-up last year. Third time was the charm. Kate is from Boise. Click their names to view their titleholder profiles.
"Sydney, 21, is a senior honors student at the University of Idaho majoring in clothing, textiles and design with an emphasis in marketing. She feels fortunate to have been adopted at a young age into a loving family that instilled in her compassionate virtues and a strong work ethic. Sydney hopes to use the Miss Idaho, USA platform to support and publicize adoption advocacy initiatives. Mahatma Gandhi encouraged us to "be the change you wish to see in the world." Sydney aims to do exactly that."
"Growing up in a special needs household, Kate has been involved in the special needs community her entire life. Through her involvement she has also contributed to an organization known as Camp Rainbow Gold for cancer patients and siblings. Kate is a member of the National Honor Society, and now as a senior maintains a 3.9 GPA. She has spent the past 4 years working at her local mountain as a Ski Instructor, teaching and learning from the 3-6 year olds. In her free time, Kate enjoys traveling, skiing and cheering on her Capital High School Eagles."
"Sydney, 21, is a senior honors student at the University of Idaho majoring in clothing, textiles and design with an emphasis in marketing. She feels fortunate to have been adopted at a young age into a loving family that instilled in her compassionate virtues and a strong work ethic. Sydney hopes to use the Miss Idaho, USA platform to support and publicize adoption advocacy initiatives. Mahatma Gandhi encouraged us to "be the change you wish to see in the world." Sydney aims to do exactly that."
"Growing up in a special needs household, Kate has been involved in the special needs community her entire life. Through her involvement she has also contributed to an organization known as Camp Rainbow Gold for cancer patients and siblings. Kate is a member of the National Honor Society, and now as a senior maintains a 3.9 GPA. She has spent the past 4 years working at her local mountain as a Ski Instructor, teaching and learning from the 3-6 year olds. In her free time, Kate enjoys traveling, skiing and cheering on her Capital High School Eagles."
 |  Photos by Justin Hebert Photography |  |
Unusually the top three in the Miss division were all from northern Idaho. First and second runner-up spots went to newcomers Ashley DeBoer of Coeur D'Alene and Cassie Lewis of Moscow respectively. Third runner-up was Ashley Southern, Miss Idaho's Outstanding Teen 2012 and Claira's first runner-up at Miss ID Teen USA 2011. Miso Jang, first runner-up at Miss ID USA last year, dropped to fourth runner-up this year. At first I felt really sad for Miso, but then it hit me that's exactly what happened with Sydney, and look what position she's in this year! Miss Nevada Teen USA 2010 Audrey Denison finished in the top nine.
In Teen, 2015 second runner-up Amanda Kelly repeated her placement. The rest of the top five were all newcomers.
In Teen, 2015 second runner-up Amanda Kelly repeated her placement. The rest of the top five were all newcomers.
Full results
Miss Idaho USA 2016: Sydney Halper (4RU 15, 1RU 14)
1RU: Ashley DeBoer
2RU: Cassie Lewis
3RU: Ashley Southern (Miss ID's OT 2012, NF ID TUSA 12, 1RU ID TUSA 11)
4RU: Miso Jang (4RU 15)
Semi-finalists: (not a typo, yes only 4!)
Audrey Denison (NV TUSA 10, 2RU 09)
Danika Jensen (SF 14, NF 13)
Allie Mulanix (NF 15, NF 14)
Charlene Muraski
Congeniality: Charlene Muraski
Photogenic: Katie Davis
1RU: Ashley DeBoer
2RU: Cassie Lewis
3RU: Ashley Southern (Miss ID's OT 2012, NF ID TUSA 12, 1RU ID TUSA 11)
4RU: Miso Jang (4RU 15)
Semi-finalists: (not a typo, yes only 4!)
Audrey Denison (NV TUSA 10, 2RU 09)
Danika Jensen (SF 14, NF 13)
Allie Mulanix (NF 15, NF 14)
Charlene Muraski
Congeniality: Charlene Muraski
Photogenic: Katie Davis
Sydney Halper, Ashley DeBoer, Cassie Lewis, Ashley Southern, Miso Jang
Miss Idaho Teen USA 2016: Kate Pekuri
1RU: Hailey Kelso
2RU: Amanda Kelly (2RU 15)
3RU: Gabriella Simpson
4RU: Natalie Campbell
Semi-finalists:
Kylie Costa
Chelsea Hilde
Sheva Mozafari
Kaily Ode (SF 15)
Lizzi Zieba (NF 15)
Congeniality: Ashley Tripp
Photogenic: Gabriella Simpson
1RU: Hailey Kelso
2RU: Amanda Kelly (2RU 15)
3RU: Gabriella Simpson
4RU: Natalie Campbell
Semi-finalists:
Kylie Costa
Chelsea Hilde
Sheva Mozafari
Kaily Ode (SF 15)
Lizzi Zieba (NF 15)
Congeniality: Ashley Tripp
Photogenic: Gabriella Simpson
Kate Pekuri, Hailey Kelso, Amanda Kelly, Gabriella Simpson, Natalie Campbell
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