Featured Queen
Laurel Stiekes
MRM Pageant Gowns had the pleasure of sitting down and speaking with Miss Laurel Stiekes. Laurel is the reigning Miss Illinois Pre-Teen for Royal International Miss (www.royalinternationalmiss.com). Laurel is a great example of beauty, brains and athletic ability. A perfect winning combination. MRM has dressed Laurel in our award winning interview suits for years. We are honored to have her as a loyal customer and she looks amazing in all of them! We wish Laurel much success in all of her endeavors.
Q. How does it feel to be Royal International Miss Illinois Pre-Teen and how has winning the title changed your life?
It feels amazing!!! Being part of the Royal International Miss (RIM) family has allowed me to spend a lot of quality time with the system’s director, Mrs. Sharon Nordquist. Ms. Sharon is one of the most generous, caring & confident women I know. She is such a fantastic role model and I am thankful for the investment she has made in my life.
Q. What are your plans for the year?
To meet lots of great people, to volunteer my time with community service opportunities and do well at Nationals next month.
Q. What do you like to do for fun?
I enjoy golf lessons with my three brothers, shopping with my mom and texting with friends. I love to travel with my family and see new places.
Q. What do you like about competing in pageants?
The interview is my favorite part! The judges are always so nice. I love to meeting new people and I have been blessed with the gift of gab!
Q. Where do you see yourself after graduating from (high) school or 5 years from now?
I see myself attending college and working towards a degree in journalism. My goal is to be a network news anchor someday.
Q. What is your “motto?”
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.”
—David Thoreau
Q. Tell us something we do not know about you!
I have a huge mountain dog named Samson, a turtle and 5 chinchillas! I am also a second degree Black Belt.
Q. Tell us the titles you hold or have held:
2011 – 2012 RIM Illinois Pre-Teen Queen
2011 USA Ambassador National 1st Runner Up Pre-Teen
2011 USA Ambassador Florida Pre-Teen Queen
2010 4th Runner Up NAM National Jr. Pre-Teen
2010 NAM Florida Jr. Pre-Teen Queen
2010 IJM National Princess Queen
2010 IJM Florida Princess Queen
2009 3rd Runner Up NAM Nationa Jr. Pre-Teen
2009 2nd Runner Up NAM Jr. Pre-Teen Florida
2008 3rd Runner Up NAM Jr. Pre Teen Florida
2006 NAM Florida Princess Queen
2005 2nd Runner Up NAM Princess Florida
2004 Pee Wee Port Charlotte Sunburst
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