MISS MOORHEAD OUTSTANDING TEEN
Maura Erickson
Class of 2022
Class of 2022
Talent: Gymnastic Routine
Platform: No Paw Left Behind School: New Prague High School Director: Melissa Kroetsch Miss Moorhead OT Director & Moorhead Princess Coordinator Pageant Date: TBA September 17, 2022 Local Director: Click here to update this local page
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Hi! My name is Maura Erickson and I am the newly crowned Miss Moorhead Outstanding Teen! I am 15 years old and I am a sophomore at New Prague High School. I am involved in band and gymnastics. I started gymnastics when I was 2 years old and this year will be my 6th year competing. I am currently on my high school gymnastics team. I competed varsity vault and floor last year, and went to state as a team. In band, I play the flute and I have been playing for 5 years. I am part of the highest level band, which is meant for upperclassmen.
I started my journey in the Miss America Organization when I was 8 years old as a Northern Lights Princess. I was a princess in the program for 5 years. When I was 12, I went to Orlando to participate in the Princess Camp at Miss America’s Outstanding Teen. I gained lots of experience with going to appearances and public speaking when I was a National Princess. The next year I attended the Teens in Training program down at Miss America’s Outstanding Teen. While I was there, I learned about what it takes to compete in the teen program and it convinced me to compete. |
My Social Impact Initiative is “No Paw Left Behind.” It is, advocating for pet adoption. I volunteer at Carver Scott Humane Society every other week, and I regularly collect donations to bring to other shelters in the Twin Cities area. Because I love animals so much, I work at a dog kennel. I get to go there and play with the dogs, and cuddle with the cats! My favorite part is watching dogs reunite with their owners because I know that they are going back home with a loving owner. Throughout my year I will continue to volunteer at the local Humane Society, and I will reach out to more shelters to see how I can help.
If you want to follow along with my journey as Miss Moorhead’s Outstanding Teen, my instagram is @missmoorheadot and @no.paw.left.behind , and my facebook is Miss Moorhead’s Outstanding Teen 2022: Maura Erickson. I look forward to the exciting year ahead as your Miss Moorhead Outstanding Teen!
If you want to follow along with my journey as Miss Moorhead’s Outstanding Teen, my instagram is @missmoorheadot and @no.paw.left.behind , and my facebook is Miss Moorhead’s Outstanding Teen 2022: Maura Erickson. I look forward to the exciting year ahead as your Miss Moorhead Outstanding Teen!