I am so very proud to be the reigning Miss Austin Teen USA and “thank you” for reading my Bio. I am so very blessed and honored to be serving the Austin Community.
I was born on November 19, 1989 at Seton Hospital in Austin, Texas. I’m proud to be a 5th Generation Austin-Texas-Native. I’ve grown up in both Austin and Round Rock, Texas the past 17 years living with my parents and two adorable younger brothers, Landon, 12 and Braden, 8. My family and I attend St. Mary’s in Taylor, TX and St.William’s Catholic Church in Round Rock. I am currently attending Stony Point High School as a Junior and Varsity Cheerleader. I look forward to graduating with my class in 2008! I have many ambitions in life. My future plans are to attend college at The University of Texas in Austin receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Business-Fashion Merchandising. I also have a passion for becoming a Model and travel the world! Long term ambition is to someday own a successful fashion design or makeup line having both career and a loving family. Presently my main focus for ambition is to be honored by winning the title and crown fulfilling the role in 2008 as the next MissTexasTeenUSA! My ultimate dream would be to then compete earning and winning the prestigious role of MissTeenUSA!
From the young age of four, my parents encouraged me to try different things so I would learn my passions in life. I did! I learned to play the piano, took singing & guitar lessons, dance & ballet, riding horses, played soccer, fast-pitch softball, learned to swim & water ski, took gymnastics and competitive cheerleading.
I’m very happy to be born and raised in Austin because I’m a huge music buff and love listening to live music. I enjoy all kinds of music from hard rock to the Beatles and back to my roots listening to country music and George Strait! To live in Texas is to love country music and BBQ! I’m proud to admit that my dad taught me how to Two-step in our kitchen. I believe in eating healthy and staying healthy and enjoy going to the YMCA, taking yoga classes with my best friend. Our health is our most important asset to living life to the fullest. I love boating and enjoy both Lake Austin and Lake Travis. This is a favorite part of my summers. I love animals and adore my small white Maltese dog named Tini.
I’ve worked since turning 16 at such places as Sonic, TGIF’s, Snowie Sno Cones at UT football games and at SXSW. I truly enjoyed working as an opposing cheerleader on the TV show “Friday Night Lights” filmed in Austin last year. I take pride knowing that I was once a Girl Scout, participated in little Miss Round Rock, and before winning my current title I was given the title of Miss Williamson County Teen USA for placing 4th Runner-up in the previous MissAustinUSA Pageant. This allowed me my first opportunity to experience the MissTexasTeenUSA Pageant. I am a volunteered for the Williamson County Crisis Center and our SPHS Cheer Squad was awarded 2006 Partners In Education-Youth Volunteer Award; I have been nominated for our Homecoming Queen Court, Cheered for eight consecutive years winning National Cheer Championship awards.
Other than family, I believe it’s extremely helpful and important in life to have more than one mentor or someone to look up to as I do with our current MissAustinUSA, Allison Seale, my Director, Betty Warner and our past reigning MissUSA, Kandace Krueger. They’ve all inspired me in one way or other to be true to myself, be my best so that I can reach for my dreams. I hope you will too no matter life’s challenges or obstacles. Keep believing and always be yourself! There are so many rewards that come with achieving life’s goals and ambitions. The most important reward of all is to give to others in and outside of our communities. With each experience you will learn something new by giving. I know I have and it’s a blessing. I’ve enjoyed giving and sharing what I have learned thus far and look forward to finishing my reign with a determined win for becoming your next MissTexasTeenUSA making Austin Proud!
Love, Holly~