America's Ideal Miss
Haleigh
Ryan Hurst
Haleigh is a published children’s book author, blogger, vlogger, and podcast host. Haleigh is a junior pursuing a pre-law dual degree in Political Science and Public Relations with Honors at the University of Oklahoma. After college, Haleigh plans to pursue a Juris Doctorate in Constitutional Law and work on Capital Hill as a political advisor. She currently works at a Political Campaigns Advocacy Group called Team Thrive in Oklahoma City, running campaigns, social media, and direct mail handouts for candidates all over the nation. Haleigh is a member of Pi Beta Phi at Oklahoma Alpha and serves on the executive council as Vice President of Risk Management and Director of Social Events. Outside of her sorority, Haleigh serves on-campus as the Director of External Recruitment for Gaylord College of Mass Communications, Director of Public Relations for the Glasscock & Mortazavi Student Government Presidential Campaign, a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America, Women in Gaylord, and Girls Club.
After growing up with a speech impediment, she learned the value of hard work and dedication when it came to correcting her speech. Now Haleigh talks to whoever will listen, and that’s why she launched her podcast, “Hangin’ with Haleigh”! She has also hosted a national leadership conference called “Shine Your Light” which empowered 135 young women from across the nation and equipped them with the necessary skills to succeed in life, pageantry, and the workplace. Haleigh loves traveling all over the nation, sharing her expertise, and creating intentional relationships with young women.
Haleigh has also been in the pageant industry for over a decade, holding numerous titles and serving as the current 2023 America’s Ideal Miss. She has become very passionate about her education reform initiative, “Teach Next Gen,” and has written two public policies in the state of Oklahoma. In her free time, she loves to read, learn how to cook, and travel around the world.
America's Ideal Miss Teen
Siara
Caspari
Siara resides in Georgia and is a senior at Cass High School, where she will be graduating with a 4.0. She is a current honors student with plans to attend the University of Alabama and pursue a career in healthcare. Siara currently serves as a member of the National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Beta Club, and Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA). She also serves as the captain of the varsity cheerleading team. Siara has modeled for various fashion designers, including Sherri Hill, and in her spare time she enjoys traveling, reading, and trying new cuisine.
She enjoys serving the community through various volunteer opportunities and is passionate about being able to help those in need. Five years ago, Siara began her own initiative called H.E.R.O. (Helping Everyone Respect Others), where she has been able to spread her anti-bullying message throughout classrooms to more than 500 kids and counting. Siara is honored to represent the title of America’s Ideal Miss Teen, and her goal is to be an impactful leader throughout her reign.
America's Ideal Miss Jr. Teen
Alana
Dixon
High school sophomore Alana lives in Dallas, Texas with her mother and older brother. Alana is active in her local community and has volunteered with local nonprofits since she was 7. Alana’s platform is the loveheALSmovement which raises awareness and funds for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Unfortunately, Alana lost her dad to this disease in 2020, but she continues his legacy by teaching others about the disease. The movement also encourages the world to spread love through random acts of kindness.
An honor roll student, Alana enjoys participating in school activities, including student clubs and track. She was recently honored as her school’s 2023 Sophomore Homecoming Princess. Outside of school, Alana enjoys playing volleyball, reading, traveling, modeling, and hanging out with friends and family. One of the prizes Alana won at the National America’s Ideal Miss pageant was the Sherri Hill model search, where she became a Sherri’s Girl! Alana aspires to attend a top university to study broadcast journalism and then attend law school with the hopes of becoming a sports agent. Alana is thrilled to be your America’s Ideal Miss Jr. Teen and plans to use this opportunity to showcase the benefits of pageantry and encourage others to participate in the America’s Ideal Miss pageant system where dreams do come true.
America's Ideal Miss Preteen
Haylee
McCarthney
Haylee is a vibrant 5th grader from the heart of Georgia with a passion for adventure and a heart full of kindness. If you don’t find her in the city, you might find her shopping with her 2 big sisters or around her family farm. Where she is known as the “Cow Whisperer,” spending countless hours bonding with her animals and a fearless 4-wheeler adventurer with family and friends.
But Haylee’s talents don’t stop there. She’s a blue belt in Karate, teaching her peers valuable self-defense skills while boosting their self-confidence through her “Karate Queen Tour.” She’s also the driving force and founder of “S.A.F.E. Cuddles, LLC,” an organization that brings stuffed animals to foster children, offering them endless comfort and companionship.
In her quest to make the world a better place, her compassion extends beyond leading initiatives close to her heart like The Sandwich Project, ensuring no one faces food insecurity alone. Linked Together, now a nationwide campaign co-founded by her and a few friends, where plastic grocery bags are collected and transformed into mats for the homeless a testament to her commitment to community and sustainability.
She believes in serving her community and having fun while doing it!!
America's Ideal Miss Princess
Lila
Truex
Lila is an ambitious 4th Grader who strives to serve others. She is honored to represent America’s Ideal Miss Princess and wear its prestigious crown. Her mission is to influence other kids to know they can make a big difference from right where they are.
Lila works closely with the Jambos organization. Jambos provides brand-new pajamas to kids in foster care. Lila hosts pajama collections and has donated more than 500 pairs of pajamas to Jambos. Her goal is to double that number during her America’s Ideal Miss Princess reign. Lila enjoys spending time at the Jambos headquarters preparing and inventorying the pajamas before they are sent to foster agencies and families. Lila and her friends began the Linked Together Project. What began as a simple activity for Earth Day grew into a national initiative drawing participation from all over the country. Linked Together repurposes grocery bags into cozy sleeping mats. These mats are given to people experiencing homelessness. They are light to carry, easy to clean, and surprisingly comfortable! The resources for these mats are readily available and easily accessible. Lila and her friends host Zoom calls and Plarn Parties to teach others how to fold, cut, and weave the bags into the mats. Linked Together’s initiative helps the planet by keeping plastic bags out of landfills and shows care for others by providing a soft surface to rest on.
Lila is an all-A Honor student and active athlete. She enjoys tumbling year-round and swimming in the summer. Lila sets big goals and works hard to achieve them.
America's Ideal Miss Jr. Princess
Lakin
Dunnington
Lakin lives in North Florida with her parents Chris and Amanda and little sister Lucy Kate. She is 5 years old and in Kindergarten, where she is excited about learning to read. She loves promoting her platform, Lakin’s Little Libraries. She has collected and donated over 1,000 books to schools and placed them in little libraries around her hometown. Lakin loves to play with her sister, swimming, and doing gymnastics. Her favorite place to go is Disney World. Lakin always gives her all and she strives to do her best. She lives by her quote, “Little girls can be role models, too!”
