Sophia Kellstrom

Throughout the year as Miss North Carolina, working with Marlana Semenza has been about so much more than photography. Her gift for capturing purpose, growth, and the woman behind the crown has made every session meaningful, personal, and unforgettable.

An Affair To Remember and the Gown of My Dreams “I will never forget that moment, stepping into the gown, seeing myself in the mirror, and realizing that my eight-year-old self had been right all along. This was the dress I had been dreaming of.” – Sophia Kellstrom, Miss North Carolina 2025, on shopping at

Miles of Gratitude: My Miss North Carolina Journey with Knox Auto Sales “I learned Knox Auto Sales always goes above and beyond.” – Sophia Kellstrom, Miss North Carolina 2025, on shopping at Knox Auto Sales There are moments in life that feel like something out of a dream, and for me, one of those moments

More Than Fitness: My Journey with DPT | Dynamics Performance Training “Alyssa is passionate, knowledgeable, and deeply dedicated to helping each client reach their personal goals.” – Sophia Kellstrom, Miss North Carolina 2025, on training with DPT Dynamics Performance Training has been such an impactful partner during my year as Miss North Carolina, and I

06/29/2025 High Point, NC – Sophia Kellstrom, representing Davidson County in the Miss North Carolina Competition, was crowned Miss North Carolina 2025 at the High Point Theater on Saturday evening. Kellstrom promoted her community service initiative of “Make A Change”, fighting food insecurity, a cause she has supported since she was 6 years old. She

More than 70 young women compete for spots at Miss America, Miss America’s Teen national pageants HIGH POINT (June 28, 2025) – The Miss North Carolina and Miss North Carolina’s Teen preliminary competitions continued at the High Point Theatre yesterday evening. More than 70 contestants from across the Tar Heel state competed in the third night

More than 70 young women compete for spots at Miss America, Miss America’s Teen national pageants HIGH POINT (June 27, 2025) – The Miss North Carolina and Miss North Carolina’s Teen preliminary competitions continued at the High Point Theatre yesterday evening. More than 70 contestants from across the Tar Heel state competed in the second night

Hey there, Fabulous Folks from the Miss North Carolina Organization Community! We’re thrilled to bring to you two exceptional new profiles from the Miss Asheville / Blue Ridge Valley / Carolina Foothills Organization. Let’s welcome Sophia Kellstrom, Miss Asheville 2024, and Marin Beesley, Miss Asheville’s Teen 2024! These inspiring young women are more than just

Honoring 100 Years of Miss Asheville 100 Years of service, leadership, volunteerism, community engagement, and so much more. Guest post by Sophia Kellstrom, Miss Asheville 2024 From our very first Miss Asheville 1923 Rose Hildebrand to our centennial celebration. I am honored to share the title, opportunity and legacy of Miss Asheville with so many