MISS OWATONNA
Maura Erickson
Class of 2026
Class of 2026
Talent: Acro Jazz Dance
Community Service Initiative: No Paw Left Behind Directors: Jennifer Burt - Miss Southern MN/Miss WCSC/Miss Owatonna Molly Kopischke, Teen Email: [email protected] Next Competition Date: TBA Triple competition with South Central and Waseca County Sleigh & Cutter |
Hi! My name is Maura Erickson, and I am so excited to be Miss Owatonna 2026! I am from New Prague, and I am currently a sophomore at Hamline University where I am majoring in exercise science. I am also a student athlete, competing on the Hamline University gymnastics team. In my spare time I like to hang out with friends and take care of my 2 cats, Vayda and Fiona.
My Community Service Initiative is No Paw Left Behind, advocating for pet adoption and education. Through my volunteer work in local shelters and rescues I have seen all of the work that goes into taking in, taking care of, and adopting out animals in their care. People who want to adopt need to understand what goes into adopting an animal. Through my Community Service Initiative I share with people the importance of having enough time, money and space before adopting an animal. If you are not able to adopt, I also share ways to support animal shelters and rescues in the area. |