Hannah Whatley-Blaine ~ Miss Spirit of Missouri 2024

Hannah is a senior at Nerinx Hall School where she is a member of the National Honor Society and a volleyball player. Her long-term goal is to become a Dermatologist and plans to use her own struggles with skincare to teach people to love the skin they’re in. Well on her way to obtaining this goal, Hannah has been awarded one Dean’s Scholarship, secured admission into four universities, and earned $406,00 in merit scholarships across all acceptances.

She has created a curriculum that teaches teens how to develop deep friendships and connections that includes her “Check In Circles” that teaches teens how to use this curriculum.

Miss Spirit of Missouri Top Four; 2nd Runner-Up Harley Pilkenton, Hannah Whatley-Blaine, 1st Runner-Up Talya Weinstien, 3rd Runner-Up Finley Whitt

Miss Spirit of Missouri Teen is a new endeavor for the Miss Missouri Volunteer Organization and is held the same weekend as the Miss Missouri Volunteer pageant. This is a separate pageant from Miss Missouri Teen Volunteer! The winner will have the opportunity to spend the year making appearances with our titleholders. In addition she will win the following:

  • Entry fee for Miss Missouri Teen USA

  • Pageant Prep with our Board of Directors and sponsors

  • Official Crown and Sash

Stages of Competition:

Miss Spirit of Missouri is comprised of three stages of competition:

  • Interview - 1/3 of score

  • Evening Gown - 1/3 of score

  • Active Wear - 1/3 of score

    There is no talent competition.

 Pageant Details:

  • Pageant Date: January 2-4, 2024

  • Pageant Location: Kirkwood, MO

  • Venue: Ross Family Theater, Kirkwood Performing Arts Center

  • Pageant Type: At-Large

Contestant Requirements:

  • Contestants must be at least 14 years of age and under 19 years of age before January 1, 2024.

  • Residency: Be a resident or employee in the state of Missouri. Be a full-time student at a high school or an accredited college or university in the state of Missouri for at least 90 days.

  • Entry requirements will follow those of Miss Missouri Teen USA.

  • If you have questions, please feel free to email Ashley Wicks, Contestant Director, at ashley@missmissourivolunteer.org

Miss Spirit of Missouri Teen Information:

  • Entry fee is $400

  • A $100 deposit is required to reserve your title and order your local sash.

  • Contestants will arrive on Thursday for rehearsals and participate in the Red Carpet Arrival event on Thursday evening. Competition will be Friday night and we will crown our winner that night. Contestants will participate in the production number on Saturday evening.

    To secure your title, please click the registration link below.