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Dariah McGee 👑 Miss South Dakota Volunteer 2026
S.E.R.V.E. Hear Her Here - Endometriosis Awareness 💛
Competing for @missvolunteeramericapag

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“Shine so brightly that doubt doesn’t stand a chance.” ✨💫

@missvolunteeramericapag is back, and y’all already know we’re tuned in. 📺

These Queens are volunteering, serving their communities, interviewing, competing, and somehow still looking flawless while doing it. ✨

Let’s show these Queens some love and send them all the good vibes as they compete for the crown. 💐💕

Now for the question we’ve been asking ourselves…could the next Miss Volunteer America also be the FIRST Black woman to hold the title? 👀

We’re seated, we’re watching, and we’re rooting for history. 🫶🏾

#missvolunteeramerica #missvolunteeramericapageant #blackgirlsinpageants #pageantlife #pageantry

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Gorgeous @portiaandscarlett ✨

Featuring @shimmerboutique , proud sponsor of @missvolunteeramericapag !!🩵 #portiaandscarlett #missvolunteeramerica #fypシ

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The final show 👑

There are truly no words to describe my year as Miss Nebraska Volunteer. I could not have had more fun representing my lovely home state, and I am both excited and in disbelief of the end of my reign.

Sophie, I know you'll be an incredible representative and I cannot wait to support you this year!!! You will do such amazing things sweet girl ❤️

Mom, Dad, and all my family members, thank you for always being my biggest supporters and inspirations. I love you all so so much, you always inspire me to kick some sash and I could not do it without you 🤍

My friends, thank you for being there for me in spirit through everything. I know many of you can't always come in person but I love reading every text and heartfelt message 💜

Wyn, thank you for being the best director I could have asked for. From helping me style myself for nationals to texting me updates throughout the week, you were always there for me and I will forever cherish that 💙

Abi, you are such an angel and I could not imagine having any other girl as my teen. I will always hold this year with you so close to my heart and I know you'll do such incredible things in the future 🩷

My sister queens, thank you for being the best friends I could have asked for. Soon we'll all be "formers", but I can't imagine a better class to have experienced MVA week with 💛

And to you, Nebraska, thank you for allowing me to represent you this past year. I am blessed to have such an incrediby difficult thing to say goodbye to 🖤

Signing off, I am your Miss Nebraska Volunteer 2025, Rylie Wright.
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missnevol #missneteenvol #missnevol25 #missryliewright #missvolunteeramerica #missvolunteeramericapag #missvolunteeramericapageant #mva #interview #lasttime #goodbye

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How blessed am I to have gotten to experience something so life-altering?
Miss Volunteer America Week has come and gone and yet I have been so incredibly changed. Like I told the judges in my interview— these girls, this program, and these people are all so special!! I’m walking away from this experience with a heart so full of gratitude!
I am thankful to be walking away from this experience not only with a non-finalist award but also with the President’s Gold Volunteer Service award. But more important than any award are the amazing relationships I’ve made and the pride I feel in getting to represent my state at the National level!
I have so many thank yous and they will have to be spread out across many posts (so expect multiple pageant posts from me!!) but here are just a few of my thank yous!
To my gads: @gmpageantandprom and @dcoff2010, thank you for everything. None of this is possible without you. From the dress of my dreams to the walking sessions and headshots and ad pages to the tears, frustrations, and everything in between. Y’all have seen it and been there through it all. Thank you for making this dream possible.
To my family: Thank you for dealing with all the pageant things and relentlessly showing up to support me.
To my @missscvolpageant board: thanks for allowing me to be your girl and sending me love all week!
To @missvolunteeramericapag staff (Allison, Scott, Christine, Frank, Tina, Alexa, Debbie & Deanna and all the host moms, Victoria & all the dressing room ladies, and so many more people I’m forgetting): Thank you for putting your all into this so that we could have the experience of a lifetime. You don’t get enough credit for your impact!
To @laurensalimbene, our new Miss Volunteer America: YOU DID IT!! You have a beautiful soul, a heart for service to others, and big plans for this organization! As I said in my phone recording, you’re meant for this moment! I can’t wait to see the amazing things you do!! You always have a room in SC!
To my 2025 class: I’m so glad to have 48 new besties! I think we were the best class ever and I can’t believe I get to cherish these memories forever. Love y’all!!

More to come, but enjoy these for now!!

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Back home after the most incredible week 🥹
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My time at Miss Volunteer America was more than I could have ever dreamed thanks to the village of people that supported me in each step - Hannah, Heidi, & the entire @missmdvol board, family & friends, @_hairby_holly, @the.gleamco, @pitcrewglamteam, @regaliagowns, @thebronzedstudio - there are not enough words to express my gratitude and appreciation. Thank you thank you thank you for helping me represent Maryland with so much love & pride 💙
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In my final on-stage question, I shared that crowns aren’t worn to make us more visible, but worn to help us see others more clearly. Miss Volunteer America has been the sweetest final chapter to six years of competing in organizations that have shaped me, challenged me, and helped me learn so much about myself through meaningful moments shared with others. I am so grateful 🫶
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All my love to the incredible class of inspiring women I had the honor of getting to know last week, especially our incredible new representative Lauren! Honored to make Maryland history finishing 2RU, grateful for all the growth of this year, and can’t wait for the next titleholder to begin her journey in just a few short weeks 🥰✨
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If you are on the fence of whether to try this organization, I encourage you to take the leap of faith! The @missmdvolpageant and @missvolunteeramericapag are paving the way for new and exciting things in the pageant world, and I am so lucky to have seen firsthand how these leadership teams put so much care and love into the women they serve, with so much respect and integrity! Without a doubt, I know these programs are the best in the business! Please DM me with any questions you have about my experience, I’m happy to share! 😘

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a moment for the dress🩵

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Finals!!

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The smile you have when you know you have accomplished your goal. Walking the runway full of confidence knowing you’re a winner no matter who walks away with the crown. That’s what pageantry is all about. Challenging yourself to achieve your goals IS winning. We couldn’t be more proud of Rio and all she has accomplished.

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👗 @sherrihill
💄@pamela_chamber

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Miss Volunteer America Evening Gown! @missvolunteeramericapag @allisondemarcus @missteenvolunteer

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Ending prelims with a bang! Nothing better than a pjs and pizza party with my girls🥰

As we go into finals tonight, I’m just remembering one sentence I’ve been using all week, “I just feel blessed to be in the room”. And I can’t think of a more true statement. This has truly been of the most amazing weeks of my life, I’ve made lifelong friendships, laughed, cried, cheered on my girls and so much more. So yes I 100% am just blessed to be in this room with all 51 of these amazing women. No matter what happens tonight, I thank God for this experience and for bringing these amazing people in my life. Going into tonight with a full heart and huge smile🥰👑🤍

@missvolunteeramericapag
@missakvolpageant

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Rio it has been such an honor to have you as my miss this year. You have been someone I can look up to and learn from. You have absolutely killed every phase of competition this week you have not only made me proud but South Dakota as well 🥹 best of luck tonight!!

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👑Night 1 Visitation at Miss Volunteer America👑

I’m so grateful I got to attend Night 1 Visitation @missvolunteeramericapag and catch up with so many of my favorite people. There’s nothing like the Volunteer family!

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