Jessica Haas’s family is “aggressive about their dreams.” It’s one of the first things she tells PEOPLE in a phone interview from her house in Tennessee, fresh off several whirlwind months of travel.

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Pageant director Debbie Pruitt taught contestants opening and closing numbers and contestants rehearsed their talent Monday night. Cathy Solarski made sure everyone had tickets for family and friends ...

When an injury prevented 17-year-old Ella Morris from being a part of New Palestine High School’s wrestling team this year — ...

A 6-year-old Elyria girl cleaned house at a recent beauty pageant and will be headed to the national competition later this year. Jayda Holt, a second grade student at St. Mary’s School in Elyria, ...

A sea of people covered the lawn in the center of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor campus, sitting beneath the sun’s ...

A Spectacular Showcase of Beauty and Talent A grand beauty pageant held in Rajasthan showcased an impressive blend of glamour and talent. Vedika Jain emerged victorious, claiming the title of 'Miss ...

Jessica Haas opens up to PEOPLE about her humble beginnings and her legendary career in speed-painting Jessica Haas came from humble beginnings, rising up in the pageant world as a speed-painter The ...