Semi-finalist 2016, Miss Nebraska’s Outstanding Teen 2013
A native of Lincoln, Samantha Washington was crowned Miss Nebraska Teen USA on 15 January 2017 and represented Nebraska at the Miss Teen USA 2017 pageant in Phoenix, Arizona. Samantha is the daughter of former NFL player Brian Washington. She was adopted at 2 years old & is passionate about adoption and foster care. Samantha & her “big sister” Jasmine were Nebraska’s 2013 Teen queens as Miss Nebraska’s Outstanding Teen (Samantha) and Miss Nebraska Teen USA (Jasmine).
The on-stage moments, the tension of the final two and the glory of the crowning, here are Samantha’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 Samantha’s previous pageant photos.
All beautiful things must come to an end, no matter how bittersweet. See Samantha’s farewell walk and other candids from the weekend she crowned her successor Michaela Edstrand as Miss Nebraska Teen USA 2018.
Winning a state title is a sisterhood for life. Here are Samantha’s “after the crown” photos.
