1st runner-up 2014, 4th runner-up 2013, 3rd runner-up 2012
A resident of Detroit, Miss Michigan USA 2015 Rashontae Wawrzyniak represented Michigan at the Miss USA 2015 pageant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Rae has a psychology degree from Siena Heights University where she had both an academic and athletic scholarship. She has traveled across the United States as a spokesmodel for Chrysler.
Rashontae Wawrzyniak moved to Michigan, from Minnesota, with her father when she was just three. She was raised by her father and moved to many places in Michigan before settling in a small town, Fowlerville. Upon high school graduation, Rashontae attended Siena Heights University where she had both an academic and athletic scholarship. She ran indoor/outdoor track and field as well as cross country for her university. After she graduated with a degree in psychology, she pursued her modeling and acting career. Rashontae also started working as a spokes model for one of Detroit’s big three – Chrysler. She travels the country either speaking or presenting for Chrysler or off to Miami for a fashion show and then to NYC for a photo shoot. Rashontae also enjoys traveling the state of Michigan, inspiring young women with her story and teaching them that no matter what happens in life, you must love yourself and be proud of who you are.
The on-stage moments, the tension of the final two and the glory of the crowning, here are Rashontae’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 Rashontae’s previous pageant photos.
All beautiful things must come to an end, no matter how bittersweet. See Rashontae’s farewell walk and other candids from the weekend she crowned her successor Susie Leica as Miss Michigan USA 2016.
Winning a state title is a sisterhood for life. Here are Rashontae’s “after the crown” photos.
