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Tess Ferm, an 18-year-old from Charleston, was crowned Miss South Carolina’s Teen 2024 during a vibrant ceremony at the Township Auditorium, impressing judges with her talent and community service commitment. Ferm, a recent graduate of Porter-Gaud High School, received a $12,500 scholarship and will pursue a psychology degree at Furman University. Her advocacy focuses on food allergy awareness through her initiative, ‘From Fear to Freedom.’ She will represent South Carolina at the Miss America Teen competition, following a competitive week against 25 contestants.
Columbia – Tess Ferm, an 18-year-old from Charleston, was crowned Miss South Carolina’s Teen 2024 during a vibrant ceremony at the Township Auditorium on Friday night. Ferm’s victory came after a competitive week where she showcased her talent, poise, and commitment to community service while competing against 25 other contestants.
Ferm, a recent graduate of Porter-Gaud High School, received a scholarship worth $12,500 as part of her title winnings. She plans to pursue a degree in psychology at Furman University this Fall. Her advocacy work focuses on food allergy awareness through her initiative titled “From Fear to Freedom,” where she shares her own experiences managing anaphylactic food allergies on her Instagram account.
During the talent portion of the competition, Ferm impressed the judges and audience alike with her rendition of “Tomorrow” from the beloved musical “Annie.” Her performance played a significant role in her overall score, contributing to her success in securing the title.
Ferm will now represent South Carolina in the upcoming Miss America Teen competition. The event highlights the talents and social initiatives of young women across the nation, focusing on both personal growth and community impact.
The first runner-up in the competition was Lilykate Barbare, who represented Greer High School. Following her, Logan Gabrielle Wells from Columbia earned the second runner-up position, while Madison Harbin from Greenville County secured third runner-up. The fourth runner-up was Cleo Floyd-Johnstone from Greenwood. Each of these young women also showcased remarkable talents and dedication throughout the competition.
Tess Ferm takes over the crown from Mary Elle Marchant of Lexington, the previous titleholder, who held the position with distinction. The nature of the Miss South Carolina Teen pageant emphasizes not only beauty and talent but also the dedication to various causes and community service, making it a platform for young women to promote their initiatives and interests.
Following the Teen competition, the Miss South Carolina competition was scheduled for the following evening at 8:30 p.m. at the Township Auditorium, featuring contestants vying for the Miss South Carolina title. This annual event is part of a series of state and national competitions emphasizing scholarship, community service, and personal growth.
The Miss South Carolina’s Teen competition continues to be a prestigious event, drawing participation from talented young women across the state seeking to develop their skills and contribute positively to their communities. The recent event celebrating Tess Ferm marks another chapter in the long-standing tradition of excellence upheld by the contestants and titleholders in South Carolina.
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