Stormy Keffeler is the new Miss Washington Teen USA and Claire Wright is Miss Washington Teen USA 2016! Stormy is 23 and from Seattle. She was a non-finalist in 2015 and semi-finalist in 2014. Claire is 18 and from Fall City. She is a newcomer to Miss Washington Teen USA but has previously competed in other pageant systems (as has Stormy).
"“With good work ethic and determination it is impossible to be ignored." As a former professional football player and business owner this is Stormy's motto. Being a freelance hair and make-up artist, Stormy enjoys bringing women's inner beauty outward while studying journalism to pursue her dream of becoming a sports sideline commentator. Keep an eye on ESPN for 23 year old, Stormy Keffeler."
"After experiencing severe bullying in middle school, Claire became passionate to change the mindset of youth. She created an inspirational program, PROJECT CLAIRE BEAR, which has aided hundreds of children in learning to overcome their challenges. Claire is a senior at Eastside Catholic High School, where she is a National Honor Society member and leader. She plans to obtain her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and become a broadcast journalist for a major network."
"“With good work ethic and determination it is impossible to be ignored." As a former professional football player and business owner this is Stormy's motto. Being a freelance hair and make-up artist, Stormy enjoys bringing women's inner beauty outward while studying journalism to pursue her dream of becoming a sports sideline commentator. Keep an eye on ESPN for 23 year old, Stormy Keffeler."
"After experiencing severe bullying in middle school, Claire became passionate to change the mindset of youth. She created an inspirational program, PROJECT CLAIRE BEAR, which has aided hundreds of children in learning to overcome their challenges. Claire is a senior at Eastside Catholic High School, where she is a National Honor Society member and leader. She plans to obtain her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and become a broadcast journalist for a major network."
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The Miss top five was unusually packed with returning contestants, and Stormy herself is only the fourth returning contestant to win Washington since 2006. First runner-up went to Kelsey Schmidt, who also competed with Stormy in 2014 and 2015, third runner-up was 2015 semi-finalist Chael Stenchever and fourth runner-up was India Everett, a past non-finalist in Missouri. The only newcomer in the top five was second runner-up Julianne Fingado. Among the semi-finalists were last year's fourth runner-up Gelly Lirio and past Teen runner-up Kyla Dixon.
Holding hands with Claire at the end of the Teen pageant was Noelle Tapang who was 4RU last year and the only returning runner-up. Second runner-up Abigail Hill and fourth runner-up Sylvia Coulson were both new. Third runner-up went to 2015 semi-finalist Taylor Mann.
Holding hands with Claire at the end of the Teen pageant was Noelle Tapang who was 4RU last year and the only returning runner-up. Second runner-up Abigail Hill and fourth runner-up Sylvia Coulson were both new. Third runner-up went to 2015 semi-finalist Taylor Mann.
Full results
Miss Washington USA 2016: Stormy Keffeler (NF 15, SF 14)
1RU: Kelsey Schmidt (SF 15, SF 14)
2RU: Julianne Fingado
3RU: Chael Stenchever (SF 15)
4RU: India Everett (NF MO USA 13)
Semi-finalists:
Jean-Sun Ahn
Aida Cardona
Carly Davis (SF 15)
Kyla Dixon (4RU WA TUSA 12, SF 11, 3RU 10)
Brittany Eiseman (NF 15)
Abigail Houck
Gelly Lirio (4RU 15)
Shelby Meader (SF 15, NF 14, SF 13)
Arianna Pride
Gen Saechao (SF 15, NF 14)
Christi Snyder
1RU: Kelsey Schmidt (SF 15, SF 14)
2RU: Julianne Fingado
3RU: Chael Stenchever (SF 15)
4RU: India Everett (NF MO USA 13)
Semi-finalists:
Jean-Sun Ahn
Aida Cardona
Carly Davis (SF 15)
Kyla Dixon (4RU WA TUSA 12, SF 11, 3RU 10)
Brittany Eiseman (NF 15)
Abigail Houck
Gelly Lirio (4RU 15)
Shelby Meader (SF 15, NF 14, SF 13)
Arianna Pride
Gen Saechao (SF 15, NF 14)
Christi Snyder
Stormy Keffeler, Kelsey Schmidt, Julianne Fingado, Chael Stenchever, India Everett
Miss Washington Teen USA 2016: Claire Wright
1RU: Noelle Tapang (4RU 15)
2RU: Abigail Hill
3RU: Taylor Mann (SF 15)
4RU: Sylvia Coulson
Semi-finalists:
Ellyanna Barnes (SF 15)
Norah Bell
Brielle Black (SF 15)
Kathleen Crosby
Mary Fudge
Gurbani Gill
Swarathmika Kakivaya
Megan McBride (NF 15)
Loann Nguyen
Carley Surina
Jesi Williams
1RU: Noelle Tapang (4RU 15)
2RU: Abigail Hill
3RU: Taylor Mann (SF 15)
4RU: Sylvia Coulson
Semi-finalists:
Ellyanna Barnes (SF 15)
Norah Bell
Brielle Black (SF 15)
Kathleen Crosby
Mary Fudge
Gurbani Gill
Swarathmika Kakivaya
Megan McBride (NF 15)
Loann Nguyen
Carley Surina
Jesi Williams
Claire Wright, Noelle Tapang, Abigail Hill, Taylor Mann, Sylvia Coulson
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