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Teens from across the state competed in Miss Massachusetts’ Teen 2025, here are the results
FALL RIVER —It was a day that she will never forget for Ava Dooley of Shrewsbury, a rising freshman at Louisiana State University, who was named Miss Massachusetts’ Teen 2025. The 25th Silver Anniversary competition was held at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester. Maggie Leighton of Leominster, Miss Massachusetts’ Teen 2025 crowned her successor before an audience of more than 300 attendees.
Dooley, who competed as Miss Freedom Trail’s Teen, will compete at the Miss America’s Teen competition in Orlando, Florida in September. As Miss Massachusetts’ Teen, she will receive $3,000 in scholarships and various awards and gifts from competition sponsors. At the national competition, she will have the opportunity to compete for thousands of dollars more. Dooley will dedicate her year of service to her personal Community Service Initiative, “Choreograph Your Future: Helping the Next Generation Find Their Path.” Ava states “The benefits of having incredible mentors throughout one’s life are immeasurable – they provide guidance during uncertainty, boost momentum in self-improvement and achievement in all areas of life, open doors to new opportunities, and inspire confidence by believing in your potential even before you do. That’s what inspired me to start my CSI. I’m passionate about giving back and mentoring younger generations to help them believe in themselves and follow their dreams, just as my mentors did for me. Their support shaped my journey, and now I’m committed to paying it forward with purpose and heart.” She will also promote the Miss America Opportunity’s national platform; The American Heart Association’s Go Red campaign. At the state competition, the 17 candidates collectively raised $10,000 for The American Heart Association and the Miss America and Miss Massachusetts scholarship organizations.
Ava had an incredible experience at Shrewsbury High School. Beyond her academic achievements, Ava was deeply respected by both staff and fellow students. Now, following her recent graduation, Ava sees this milestone not as an end, but as the beginning of even greater accomplishments. Her recent successes are a true reflection of her determination, courage, and unwavering commitment to pursuing her goals with conviction.
An accomplished dancer, Ava is a national and regional dance champion for solo and group dances with Elite Academy of Dance. Prior to this year, Ava was a five-time dancer at the annual Miss Massachusetts competition. Ava had the honor of being a Glamour Costume Cover Model and a Kidz Bop dancer. She is a second-generation U.S. Citizen and loves to travel and learn about different cultures. She has been dancing since the age of two, is a Broadway enthusiast and an avid baker.
Dooley’s plan is to obtain a degree in Marketing with a minor in Fashion Merchandising from LSU. She is the daughter of Rocio and David Dooley of Shrewsbury. For the talent portion of the competition, she performed a contemporary dance to “Con Te Partiro” by Andrea Bocelli, which was her parent’s wedding song.
The Miss Massachusetts’ Teen competition includes teenagers from ages 13 to 18. Other winners received scholarship awards. They included:
The first runner-up was Maddie Mathias, a rising senior at Ludlow High School. She resides in Ludlow and was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. She competed as Miss Bay State’s Teen.
The second runner-up and the recipient of a $750 scholarship was Lillian Annette Rankin of Plympton, who will be a freshman at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth in the fall. She competed as Miss Taunton’s Teen. She also received the Marketing Award Scholarship in the amount of $100 for being the combined highest fundraiser for ad sales and the SpotFund American Heart Association.
The third runner-up was Noelle Kennedy O’Hanlon who received a $500 scholarship. A resident of North Attleboro, she is a rising junior Bishop Feehan High School. She competed as Miss Boston’s Teen. O’Hanlon also was the recipient of the 5th Annual Millie Perry Community Service Award and the recipient of a $100 scholarship. This award was judged by an outside panel and was named in honor of the late mother of the State Teen Director Donna Klamkin. Noelle’s Community Service Initiative is called “Conquering Congenital Heart Disease”.
The fourth runner-up was Olivia Rae Bellas of Taunton. A rising senior at Taunton High School she competed as Miss Worcester County’s Teen. She received a scholarship of $250. She was also the winner of the Online SpotFund People’s Choice Award. She received half of the money she raised for a total of $863. For the month leading up to the competition, voters could choose their favorite candidate and vote for her online to be eligible for this scholarship award. Olivia is a resident of Taunton.
The Non-Finalist Interview Award winner and the recipient of a $100 scholarship was Miss Old Colony’s Teen Madison Cabucio. She is a rising senior at Fairhaven High School and resides in Acushnet.
The Non-Finalist Evening Gown winner and the recipient of a $100 scholarship was Addison Kohler of Fairhaven. She is the current Miss Cranberry Country’s Teen. She is a rising sophomore at Fairhaven High School.
The Non-Finalist Health & Fitness winner was Serena DaRosa of North Attleboro. She is a rising junior at Bishop Feehan High School and will receive a $100 scholarship award. She competed as Miss Commonwealth’s Teen.
The Spirit of Miss Massachusetts’ Teen which was voted by her peers was Miss Blue Hills’ Teen, Kercheena Pamphile of Dartmouth. She is a rising senior at Dartmouth High School.
The other candidates included:
Laila Hosnander, of Hampden, is rising senior at Minnechaug Regional High School. She competed as Miss Blackstone Valley’s Teen.
Sydney St. Onge, of Acushnet, is a rising sophomore at Fairhaven High School. She competed as Miss Fall River’s Teen.
Kathryn Thomas, of Fall River, is a rising junior at B.M.C Durfee High School. She competed as Miss Mayflower’s Teen.
Ava Pasquarello, of Middleboro, is a rising freshman at Middleboro High School. She competed as Miss Middleboro’s Teen.
Bree LeFavor, of Marion, is a rising sophomore at Old Rochester High School. She competed as Miss New Bedford’s Teen.
Marianna McCallum of Walpole, a rising senior at Walnut Hill School for the Arts in Natick. She competed as Miss Southeastern Massachusetts’ Teen.
Faith Ramos, a rising senior at Granby Jr/Sr High School. She competed as Miss Western Massachusetts’ Teen and resides in Springfield.
Olivia Villandry of Dighton is a rising senior at Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical High School. She competed as Miss Whitman’s Teen.
