2014 Miss America Pageant Contestants: Part 9

Are you ready for one of the biggest nights in the pageant world? This Sunday, at 9 pm Eastern, all of the 2014 Miss America Pageant contestants will take the stage for the 2014 Miss America Pageant. While we can’t wait to see everyone in their beauty pageant dresses, Pageant Designs has been counting down the weeks until this momentous pageant by introducing you to this year’s contestants.

Miss Texas: On July 6^th, Ivana Hall was crowned Miss Texas 2013. This 23 year old Cedar Hill native is a student at Texas Woman’s University. She is a member of the National Honor Society and the Business Professionals of America. In addition to being crowned Miss Texas, Ivana was also Miss Tarrant County 2012, and Miss North Texas 2013.

Miss Utah: Ciera Pekarcik has dreams of becoming a news anchor and with her many scholastic honors she’s very well on her way to achieving her dream. Ciera is a student at the Utah Valley University, where she’s received the Sons of Utah Pioneers Scholarship, the Excellence in Academic Performance Award and several other scholarships and achievements. Ciera was also crowned Miss Panoramaland 2012.

Miss Vermont: Jeanelle Achee is a 22 year old from Rochester, Vermont. Jeanelle is a nursing major at the University of Vermont, and hopes to obtain a doctorate in nursing. Eventually, Jeanelle wishes to open a women’s clinic and support survivors of violence.

Miss Virgin Islands: A student at the University of the Virgin Islands, Ashley Massiah is excited to participate in the 2014 Miss America Pageant. This talented young beauty queen is 21 years old, and has goals of becoming a criminal attorney.

Pageant Designs would like to wish all of the 2014 Miss America Pageant contestants good luck!