2nd runner-up 2024, Miss Florida Teen USA 2018 (Top 10 Miss Teen USA)
A native of Winter Park, Lou Schieffelin was crowned Miss Florida USA on 25 May 2025 and will represent Florida at the Miss USA 2025 pageant in Reno, Nevada. A professional model for over 16 years, an aspiring pilot, and the granddaughter of one of Florida’s legendary ranchers, Lou embodies the very spirit of the Sunshine State: resilient, radiant, and deeply rooted in tradition.
Lou Schieffelin, 24, proudly represented Palm Beach Island at the Miss Florida USA pageant this past weekend and with immense gratitude she brought home the coveted title. A professional model for over 16 years, an aspiring pilot, and the granddaughter of one of Florida’s legendary ranchers, Lou embodies the very spirit of the Sunshine State: resilient, radiant, and deeply rooted in tradition. Her journey within the Miss Universe Organization began with a transformative reign as Miss Florida Teen USA in 2018, a year that shaped her purpose and passion. She went on to place in the Top 10 at Miss Teen USA, and now, with renewed dedication, she sets her sights on making history by bringing Florida its first Miss USA crown. With a heart grounded in grace, driven by grit, and unwaveringly devoted to service, Lou Schieffelin is more than a titleholder, she is a beacon of inspiration.
— from the Miss Florida USA website
The on-stage moments, the tension of the final two and the glory of the crowning, here are Lou’s state pageant photos.
Lights, camera, action! Professional photoshoots are one of the perks that comes from winning a title.
There’s nothing better than watching a contestant progress from year to year! Here’s a look back at Lou’s previous pageant photos from her reign as Miss Florida Teen USA 2018 and competing at Miss Florida USA 2024.
