Forever grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside Feed My Starving Children at their Mobile Meal Pack! Together we packed 81 boxes of meals that will bless families in need around the world. Seeing the impact a small group can make in just a few hours fills my heart with purpose. @driveouthungerorg
Thankful for this experience and for every chance to make a difference. šāØ
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⨠Feeling so blessed for the chance God has given me to serve and spend time with all the little angels at church. These kiddos always brighten my day and fill my heart with so much joy.
Thank you to everyone who welcomed me with so much love.Iām truly grateful for every moment and every memory weāve made together.šš
More than a pageant⦠an unforgettable experience.
This is how we lived Universal Teen International Georgia 2026
Road to Nationals
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āØWinning the Universal Preteen title still feels like a dream. Iām super honored to have won. My heart is so full. This journey gave me memories Iāll cherish forever and introduced me to some of the most incredible girls Iāve ever met.
Each of you have made this experience super special to me , and Iām so grateful for the friendships, the laughs, the support, and every moment we shared.
Thank you to everyone who believed in me and allowed me to experience something this beautiful. I will forever be grateful for this opportunity and Iāll carry it with me always. šš
Closing this chapter as Universal Preteen Georgia šš
A year ago, I stepped into this title with big dreams and so much excitement⦠and today, I walk away with a heart full of memories, lessons, and growth that I will carry with me forever. This journey has stretched me, challenged me, and shaped me into a stronger and more confident version of myself.
Being Universal Preteen Georgia wasnāt just about the crownāit was about the moments no one sees, the hard work behind the scenes, and the responsibility of representing something greater than myself. Through every high and every challenge, I learned how to keep going, how to believe in myself, and how to stand with grace no matter what.
To everyone who supported me along the way, thank you for pouring into me, encouraging me, and reminding me of my purpose when I needed it most. Your support has meant more than words can ever express.
As I take my final walk, I do it with so much pride, gratitude, and love for everything this title has given me. This isnāt the endāitās the beginning of everything Iāve been working toward.
To the next Universal Preteen Georgia, your journey is about to change your life in the most beautiful way. Embrace every moment, and never forget the power you hold š
With a grateful heart, I say goodbye⦠but I will forever carry this title with me āØš #UniversalPreteenGeorgia #FarewellYear #NextChapter
Saying goodbye to my year as Universal Preteen Georgia šš
Itās so hard to put into words what this journey has truly meant to me. This title was never just about wearing a crownāit was about the responsibility, the growth, the lessons, and the memories that came with it. Over this past year, Iāve learned so much about who I am, what I stand for, and what it really means to represent something bigger than yourself.
There were moments of excitement, moments of pressure, moments of doubtābut through all of it, I kept going, I kept growing, and I kept believing. This experience has shaped me in ways I will carry with me for the rest of my life. It taught me confidence, resilience, and how to stand strong even when things arenāt easy.
To everyone who supported me throughout this journeyāthank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for believing in me, for cheering me on, and for reminding me why I started. Representing Georgia has been one of the greatest honors of my life, and I will never take that for granted.
As I take my final walk, Iām not just closing a chapterāIām stepping into a new one, stronger and more determined than ever. I leave this title with a heart full of gratitude, memories I will cherish forever, and a passion that continues to grow.
To the next Universal Preteen Georgia, embrace every moment, trust yourself, and know that this journey will change you in the most beautiful way š
Forever grateful, forever proud, forever changed āØš #UniversalPreteenGeorgia #FinalWalk #GratefulHeart
last day⦠and honestly, i donāt even know where to begin.
being your universal preteen georgia has been more than a titleāitās been a part of who i am. every early morning, every late night, every moment on stage⦠it all meant something. and now, having to let it go feels heavier than i ever expected.
this crown carried my dreams, my growth, my memories, and pieces of my heart. i learned how to stand tall even when i felt small, how to smile even when things werenāt perfect, and how to keep going no matter what.
it wasnāt always easy. there were moments that challenged me, moments that hurt, and moments that made me question everything. but through it all, i kept showing up⦠because this meant that much to me.
and thatās why today hurts.
walking away isnāt just about passing on a titleāitās about leaving behind a chapter that changed me forever. a chapter iāll never get back.
to everyone who supported me, believed in me, and stood by meāthank you. you were the light in moments i didnāt show.
and to the girl who will take my place⦠cherish every second. because one day, youāll blinkāand it will all be over.
forever your universal preteen georgia š
Today marks my final full day as your Universal Preteen Georgia š
What a journey it has been. From the moment I was crowned, I knew this title was bigger than just a sash and a crownāit was a responsibility, a purpose, and a platform to make a difference.
This year has shaped me in ways I could have never imagined. Iāve grown stronger, more confident, and more passionate about serving others. Through every appearance, every smile, every challenge, and every opportunity, I gave my whole heart.
To everyone who supported me, believed in me, and stood by my sideāthank you. You made this journey unforgettable. To my director, my Georgia team, and everyone behind the scenes, I am forever grateful for your guidance and love.
This chapter may be closing, but my purpose doesnāt end here. I will continue to serve, inspire, and lead with the same passion that this title has taught me.
To the next Universal Preteen Georgia⦠cherish every moment. It will change your life just like it changed mine.
Forever your Universal Preteen Georgia 2025 šāØ
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Just a few days away until you meet the next Universal Preteen Georgia 2026⦠šāØ
This Sunday, February 26, Iāll be passing down a title that has meant more to me than words can ever fully express.
This journey has shaped me, challenged me, and grown me into someone stronger, more confident, and more purpose-driven. From every stage I stepped on to every moment behind the scenesāthis title has been a blessing I will carry with me forever.
To everyone who has supported me, believed in me, and walked alongside me on this journeyāthank you. You are the reason this experience has been so unforgettable. š
As I prepare to crown my successor, I do so with so much pride and excitement for whatās aheadāfor her, and for me. Because this isnāt the end⦠itās just the beginning.
Forever your
Universal Preteen Georgia 2025-Jade Maeda ššāØ
Just a few days away from meeting our new queens of Universal Teen Georgia 2026 āØ
Tickets are now on sale! You can purchase them in advance or on the day of the event. VIP tickets are sold out, but general admission is still available.
Join us at Essence Event Hall
š 2399 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Donāt forget ā April 26th. Doors open at 5 PM.