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| Semari Moore's vision board |
I believe the children are our are future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside*
This I believe.
I'm just one of the villagers helping raise our children. I'm doing my best to support all the kids within my influence.
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| Semari Moore, the current Miss Teen Globe Illinois |
She's a high achiever. A sophomore at Evanston Township High School, Semari has received numerous academic honors. She has played on ETHS' soccer, basketball and volleyball teams. Currently she is a cheerleader.
She has been recognized by her teachers and coaches as a leader who helps other students in need.
Her current goals include improving healthcare delivery, as well as to attend Howard University and become a neurosurgeon, besides being crown Miss Teen Globe USA in October 2019.
Semari is the current Miss Teen Globe Illinois.
In the meantime, here's a bit more about her.
Q: Congratulations on becoming Miss Teen Globe Illinois. Have you been having a good time representing Illinois?
SM: Yes. It has been a lot of fun. It has brought new experiences. What I’ve enjoyed the most is not only giving back to my community, but putting a smile on strangers faces.
Q: What have you learned since winning your Teen Globe titles?
SM: I learned how to communicate better. I am still working on it. I’m definitely better at the way I present myself. The first meeting with someone is everything, so me looking my best and behaving best is the way to go.
Q: You tend to be shy. Has speaking to crowds become easier for you?
SM: Over time speaking to crowds has become easier for me. There’s just little things that I continue to work on.
Q: What, or who, inspired you to get involved in the Miss Teen Globe competitions?
SM: My mother inspired me to do pageants. I wasn’t really a pageant person until she introduced me to it.
Q: What happens during the competitions? What do the judges judge you on?
SM: During a pageant you are judged on your appearance, the way you carry yourself, evening gown, swimsuit, speech and platform. For the local pageant it consist of interview, workout outfit and evening gown.
Q: What are your prescribed duties?
SM: Duties of a queen varies. For the most part it includes public appearances, fulfillment of your platform and community service. Oh, and lots of pictures!
Q: How do you balance all that you have going on: Cheerleading, sports and scoring straight A's?
SM: I balance academics and sports all through time management. If I know I need to get something done, I’m gonna plan out my day/week accordingly. My mom helps me with a lot of the planning and prioritizing. I always make sure everything gets done to the best of my ability.
Q: What do you hope to accomplish with the platform the Miss Teen Globe movement provides? What kind of impact do you want to have on the community? How are you using your celebrity?
Q: How has your family, friends and classmates reacted to you winning Miss Teen Globe Evanston ad Miss Teen Globe Illinois?
SM: Family and friends has reacted positively they push me to do my best. At first some girls at the high school didn’t understand why I was doing a pageant and thought it was stupid. I ignored the negative comments and moved along with the friends and family that supports me.
Q: Beauty pageants have been around for a long time. What would you tell people who think we should be done with them? What do you think makes them relevant these days?
SM: Pageant are not just based on physical beauty these days. Judging is also the person that you are. I don’t know why anyone would think we should be done with pageants. You would be taking away an amazing experience for thousands of girls. Pageants help your self-esteem. They give college scholarships. They give you a platform and a voice to express matters that are important to young girls and women.
Q: What tips do you have for other girls who are thinking about getting involved in beauty pageant competitions?
SM: Be your own person. Yes, you might be tempted to follow someone who is famous, but, hey, the best person is you. Make sure your platform is something that YOU truly care about. Take advantage of every opportunity during your reign. Show off your best qualities and you got it.
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| Semari Moore dons her Miss Teen Globe Evanston crown last summer. |
If you'd like to contribute to Semari Moore's pageant fund, you can donate online.
Semari is available for public appearances at Illinois events. To book her, contact her mom.
* With a wink and a nod to songwriters Linda Creed and Michael Masser and a tear in my eye for Whitney Houston.
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As some friends and neighbors know, despite not birthed any children, I claim many as my own. One of then is Kemone Hendricks. I've known her since she was a student at Evanston Township High School when I was one of her photo coaches during a summer youth program. Now she's raising her own ETHS student, Semari Moore. I think of them as the Gilmore Girls of Evanston.
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