Susie Evans is a Lindenwood University freshman who recently won the title of Miss Mark Twain Lake 2012. She is currently preparing for the Miss Missouri pageant, which will be held in June of this year.

Susie gave up her title of Miss Virginia USA this fall. She then decided to compete in Missouri local pageants.

If Susie wins Miss Missouri, she will go on to compete in the Miss America pageant.

The four points of the Miss America local crown represent service, style, success, and scholarship. Susie is preparing to represent all of these qualities at the Miss Missouri pageant.

Susie wears this African bracelet to remind herself about the struggles that many Africans have.

Finding the right dress is very important. Susie is modeling one of her gowns that she wore at past pageants.

Pageant contestants are judged on their poise and confidence while modeling in eveningwear . Here Susie is practicing her pageant walk.

Susie shows off her perfect pageant posture.

Pageant contestants spend a lot of time in high heels, so practice makes perfect when it comes to perfecting the pageant walk.

Susie stays in shape through consistent exercise. This helps her feel confident during the swimsuit portion of the competition.

Swimsuit counts for 15% of the overall score at Miss Missouri, so Susie is making sure that she is prepared.

Susie works out her arms to make sure that she will be looking her best at Miss Missouri.

Susie will be singing for her the Miss Missouri talent competition. Talent accounts for 35% of the overall scoring.

Susie finds it helpful to play guitar while practicing her singing.

During the interview portion of the competition, Susie will be asked about current events. She often reads the news online to prepare for her Miss Missouri interview.

The interview portion counts for 35% of the overall score, so Susie makes sure that she does her research.

Susie still finds time for homework, even with all of her Miss Missouri preparations.

Jordyn Hawkins is impressed by all that Susie does.