The next contestant to be featured as part of our series, “The Road to Miss Virginia’s Outstanding Teen 2018,” is the reigning Miss Piedmont Region’s Outstanding Teen 2018, Carol-Ann Moore. This high school student is ready to share her piano skills with the judges on the MAOTeen VA stage! Continue reading to learn more about Carol-Ann and her journey to the crown!

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For those who may not be familiar with you, tell our readers a bit about yourself and your background within the pageant world.
My name is Carol-Ann Moore. I am 15 years old, and I live in Richmond, Virginia.

The four points of the Miss America crown represent: service, scholarship, style, and success. Which one is the most important to you and why?
The point of the crown that is most important to me is service. Throughout my life, I have been given the experience of working with the homeless ministry in my church. I have also gone on mission trips with my youth group, built ramps for the handicapped, hosted canned food drives, and so much more. Giving and helping others has always been something that I have loved doing, and it is my passion.

During Isabella’s reign, what is one characteristic you’ve seen her bring forth as Miss Virginia’s Outstanding Teen, and which do you hope to emulate if you were to win the title?
Isabella has been such an inspiration as Miss Virginia’s Outstanding Teen. She has a tireless work ethic and she is a role model to many. I hope to be as hardworking and dedicated as she is if I were given the job of Miss Virginia’s Outstanding Teen.

What have you learned from our current Miss Virginia’s Outstanding Teen, Isabella, that can help you be a better outstanding teen?
I think an important characteristic that Isabella has shown throughout her year would be kindness. She is so warm and welcoming to everyone, and I hope I can learn from her to do the same as Miss Virginia’s Outstanding Teen.


Please share with our readers your platform and why you’ve chosen to advocate for it.
My platform is “Let’s Can Hunger”. It focuses on feeding the homeless, which I’ve done my whole life. Ever since I was a little girl, I remember my Aunt Cari taking me to deliver bag lunches to the homeless. I was only four, so the only thing I could really do was carry 1 bag, but since then I have realized how much giving to others brings me joy.

If you were to win the title of Miss Virginia’s Outstanding Teen, how do you hope to better educate your generation about your platform and the importance it holds?
1 in 6 Americans face hunger every year. I have incorporated a hashtag called, #LetsCanHunger. I hope to not only raise awareness but help younger generations aid in this national issue.

Tell us about your talent and the decisions you made in proceeding with this talent.
I have been taking piano since I was 7 years old. My talent piece is “White Water Chopped Sticks” by Calvin Jones. I chose this song because I was captivated when I first heard it.

Having been in pageants and after winning a local title, what advice do you have for those who want to start competing in the MAO system?
The best advice I can give to girls who have just started competing is to be yourself.

Because of the way media and certain television networks have portrayed the lifestyle of pageantry, there is a preconceived notion of what a pageant girl is like. How do you think that being a part of the Miss America Organization you are able to break that barrier?
With or without a crown on my head, I have always lived my life by example. Pageant girls are perceived by their appearance; however, I break that barrier because my life is about my devotion to giving to others.


Regardless of who wins the title of Miss Virginia’s Outstanding Teen, what is one goal which you have for them, which you hope they will accomplish during their reign?
I hope that she sets a good example for young girls and inspires them to help make a difference in our world.

Bravura is an artistic word for exceptional. Tell our readers what make you “bravura.”
I am bravura because I am making a difference in our world. I have worked with people living in poverty and I truly live my live helping others and doing my platform everyday.

Where can fans follow you on social media?
Instagram: carolannm_.

Facebook: Carol-Ann Moore.

Snapchat:  ca_moore26

Do you have any final words for the readers of Bravura Magazine?
If I become Miss Virginia’s Outstanding Teen, I hope to set an example in our state about how important it is to get up and help. Even holding the door for someone matters.