Spotlight: Summer Carson, Miss Cleveland 2024 | Miss North Carolina Organization

Talent Category: Dance (Lyrical)

Previous MAO Titles: –

Hometown: Clayton, NC

Current Schooling: I went to Riverwood Middle and Elementary School when I was younger. I am a Senior at Corinth Holders High school, I plan on continuing my education at a college in North Carolina after I graduate in 2024.

What are your scholastic and/or career ambitions? I want to attend a 4-year University once I graduate High school and get a degree in Entrepreneurship with a minor in dance. I want to have an Entrepreneurship degree so I can continue to grow my own photography business once I graduate. I would love to go back to my home studio and teach dance after my college career!

Community Service Initiative (CSI): Empowering Expression – The support of underfunded arts

What are some objectives you have as a titleholder? My Community Service initiative is Empowering Expression the support of Underfunded arts in Schools and our Community! I plan to hold several fundraisers to be able to raise money for the arts in Cleveland and Johnston County, I want to be able to raise awareness for the benefits of arts and the great impact it can have in your life!

What are some interesting facts abut you? This is my first year competing in the Miss America Organization.

I dance five days out of the week.

Charlie Daniels is my 5th cousin.

I am the middle child in my family!

Me and my first cousin were born on the same day and year just 11 hours apart!

I am captain of the Dance Team at my School!

My favorite drinks are Dr. Pepper and Iced Coffee!

What do you enjoy doing for fun? I enjoy dancing, spending time with my family and friends, and shopping!