Spotlight: Carrie Everett, Miss Johnston County 2024 | Miss North Carolina Organization

Talent Category: Vocal

Previous MAO Titles: Lea Hill’s OT (WA) ’19, Auburn (WA) ’22

Hometown: Auburn, WA

Current Schooling: I am a first year vocal performance major at North Carolina Central University. I plan to study composition alongside my current discipline. I would like to earn up to my doctorate degree in music.

What are your scholastic and/or career ambitions? I plan to become a professional musician, taking my talents and education I will then venture to West Africa. There I will do humanitarian work through music and arts education.

Community Service Initiative (CSI): We Need Equity To Build Communities

What are some objectives you have as a titleholder? “We Need Equity To Build Communities” aims to break down systemic barriers in our society and within the Miss America organization. I believe Education is the most powerful tool that can be use to drive a culture of equity, so I’ve worked with a number of schools on curriculum, after school programs, and accessibility to resources. Next, community outreach and civic engagement. I have partnered with Grassroots organizations and I plan to speak to more throughout my year of service. Through them I can be an advocate for change and get more people involved in voting and organizing. Last recruiting girls from all walks of life to participate in the Miss America organization, because I believe we all deserve a seat at the table.

What are some interesting facts abut you? I hear music in colors; I was a football player; I can deadlift 300 lbs

What do you enjoy doing for fun? I love to find new music and artists to enjoy, reading and writing. I find joy in being around my family, friends and community.