These β¨pageant shoesβ¨ were made for walkinβ and thatβs just what theyβll doππ» - - A huge thank you to @wiiiphotography for these beautiful competition photos!!!! I will treasure these forever!!!β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ - - - #missamerica #eveninggown #fitnesswear #rebelathletic #rebelathleticgirls #missamericafit #misscalifornia...
Happy Thursday everyone!!! I wanted to take the time today to talk about my CSI, The ABCβs of Acceptance: Fostering Autism Acceptance!!! The goal of my CSI is to educate our communities on what it looks like to live life on the spectrum and to foster acceptance through education!! Throughout my year, I plan to utilize social media as a tool to promote acceptance and I am planning to visit elementary schools throughout the Central Valley to talk about the importance or inclusion and how we can better support students with special needs!!πβΎοΈ
I chose this platform because I saw the need to uplift the voices of those with special needs especially in this community. When I am sharing my CSI online or onstage, I am always carrying with me the experiences I have had as a paraprofessional and I think of nothing but my wonderful students who deserve teachers who stand up and advocate for them even outside the classroom (shout out to my amazing coworkers who do this flawlessly and whom I am so thankful to work alongside)!!!!
I hope this glimpse into my CSI and career helped you all to understand life on the spectrum a little more!!!!πβΎοΈ - - - #abcsacceptance #autismacceptance #service #missamerica #autismadvocate #educator #paraprofessional #paraeducator #childdevelopment #specialeducation...
It was an honor to be a part of the 105th Annual Central Valley Veterans Parade today! What a blessing it is to be able to honor those who put their lives on the line for the pursuit of freedom. My grandfathers, who served in World War II and the Korean War respectively, are the ones I think of most when honoring our veterans. Thank you to the brave men and women who continue to serve in our armed forces, you are seen and you are deeply appreciated!!!β€οΈπ€π - - - #missamerica #veteransday #honoringourveterans #veteransusa #veteransdayπΊπΈ...
First appearance is in the books!!!! Thank you to @grillmastersbbq for having us!!!! I had some of the best BBQ EVER!!!!!!!!!!! I hope we get to partner again soonππ
Also got to mingle with some amazing local businesses!! Thank you to @butterbunches2022 , @cookiebottomdelights , & the Clovis Lions Club for speaking with us!!! I loved getting to be with my sister queens and our community members for this beautiful, fall day!!! Canβt wait till our next event in @old_town_clovis !!! - - - #cloviscalifornia #missclovis #pageantgirl #barbeque #misscalifornia #missamerica...
How was this already TWO WEEKS AGO???? Time flies, yβall!!! Words cannot describe how incredibly thankful I am for this opportunity!! Getting more and more excited for Miss California as the days go by!!! - - - #misscaliforniabound #missamerica #missamericaopportunity #service #style #scholarship #success #missclovis...
It is our job as Americans to use our voices for the betterment of our country!πΊπΈ
Today is Election Day, everyone!!! In California, polling centers are open until 8:00 PM!!! Make the time to make your voice heard!!! - - - #americanelection #electionday #yourvoicematters...
Some fun facts about me!!!!! (inspired by the beautiful @missfresnocounty π)
1. Iβve been competing in pageants since I was 15 and so far have held 3 titles!!!! 2. I LOVE all things fantasy and you can bet if thereβs a renaissance fair happening in California, I will absolutely be there!! In fact, the Kearney Park Renaissance Faire is happening next weekend here in Fresno!! Donβt miss out!!π§πΌββοΈπ 3. Like I said, I love fantasy so of COURSE I play Dungeons and Dragons!!! In case youβre wondering, Iβm playing as a half-elf Druid named Sondera!!! Sheβs super cool!! Iβm totally not biasedβ¦ 4. I love spending time with my friends as well as cooking for them. I share my love for others through food and quality time spent together!! ππ 5. My absolute favorite food is the Valley Veggie pizza from Me-n-Edβs!!! Here I am eating literally a quarter of a whole pizza the night I was crowned Miss Clovisβ¦ya girl was HUNGRY. 6 & 7. Iβve been working as a Paraprofessional for 4 years in Clovis Unified with students on the Autism Spectrum! My experiences with them, their families, and the communities Iβve worked in inspired my CSI; The ABCβs of Acceptance!! It is my goal as an advocate and an educator to help share resources for parents and educate our communities on what life on the spectrum looks like!!βΎοΈπ 8. Here I am with my Dad after harvest this season!!! I grew up working in our familyβs vineyard and I have a great appreciation for the men and women who work diligently tending to our crops every year!!!! 9. When I was crowned, the only thing I could think about was my mom!! She is my biggest cheerleader and the only way Iβm able to compete and do well is because she is in my corner always rooting for me! 10 & 11. I have been singing for as long as I could talk but I have been training classically since I was 12!! I am proud of my vocal journey as it has allowed me to perform on pageant stages and around Fresno singing the National Anthem for different events!!! The picture is from Kiss Countryβs Summer Concert Series & the video is from Miss Clovis!!!!!
I am super excited to tackle this year and get to show our community who I am and what I love!!!!...
Photo evidence of when I realized how many amazing sponsors the @missclovisfresnoorg has and that I get to work with them for an entire year!!!
I wanted to give a quick shoutout to some of our generous sponsors from competition night!!
Thank you @caltrophy559 for providing our beautiful plaques, mine is already on display next to one of my favorite headshots by @nm7.photo !!!
No crowning is complete without a gorgeous bouquet of roses!! A HUGE thank you to @dandl_floral for providing some of the most beautiful roses Iβve ever seen!!!!!
MASSIVE THANK YOU to @wiiiphotography for your time and skill as a photographer!!!! I have not stopped staring at these photos since I got them!!!! Thank you for capturing such priceless moments for myself and my sister queens!!!
And of course, a big big BIG thank you to @savoryandsweet.charcuterie , @thehumanbean_clovis , @casacorona_fresno , & @hummusrepublicfresno for providing much needed nourishment and caffeine for our audience members and our judges on competition day!!!! As someone who loves to eat & eat well, I am very thankful for your generous contributions!!!!!!
Last but CERTAINLY not least, I want to thank my family for always supporting my endeavors in pageantry AND our amazing directors, Jordan and Megan, for their endless efforts to create a safe and empowering space for women in the Central Valley!!!!!!...
My name is Rachel Nichole Axt, and I am ready to get to work as your NEW MISS CLOVIS 2025!!!!!!!
I cannot believe how fortunate I am to be representing such a wonderful city in our beautiful Central Valley. I was raised in Fresno County, & I am the daughter & granddaughter of farmers who help provide for this community!! I am an advocate for and educator of children with special needs and I devote my free time towards researching the effects of globalization on adolescents in Thailand!! I am ready to make a difference in this community and to represent Clovis at Miss California in June!!
With that being saidβ¦letβs get to work, Clovis!! Iβm all yours!!! - - - #missamerica #pageantrywithapurpose #missamericaopportunity #misscalifornia #centralvalley #cloviscalifornia #clovis...
In honor of the @missclovisfresnoorg pageant happening tomorrow, Iβm reflecting on life one year ago as a contestant! From shopping for my pageant day wardrobe to prepping for my talent, the moments leading up to competition day are truly a whirlwind β¨ I couldnβt have done it without the support of my family and friends π₯° love you guys!!...
Following @missclovisteen post bc Iβll love these girls forever π₯Ίπ«Άπ½ grateful for the year weβve had together π€ thank you @nm7.photo for capturing these photos!...
π Celebrating the Pillars of the Miss America Organization! π
Did you know the Miss America Organization stands strong on four foundational pillars? Scholarship, Service, Style, and Success. Each pillar represents our commitment to empowering young women through education, community engagement, personal expression, and leadership!
π Scholarship: Providing opportunities for young women to achieve their academic goals and pursue their dreams.
π€ Service: Inspiring us to give back and make a positive impact in our communities through meaningful outreach.
π Style: Emphasizing the importance of confidence and self-expression, showing that true beauty comes from within.
π Success: Fostering leadership skills and resilience, preparing women for success in all aspects of life.
I love how these pillars support our mission to empower the next generation of female leaders. Letβs continue to uplift and inspire one another! πͺβ¨
We had the best time at the #cocktailsforacause event this weekend! Getting to raise awareness and funds for @valleychildrens means so much to us and our community π¦π€
Had an incredible day at the American Heart Association walk this Saturday! β€οΈ Supporting heart health is crucial because it affects so many lives, and Iβm proud to be part of the Miss America Organization, which raises awareness for vital health issues like these. Together, we can make a difference! #HeartHealth #MissClovis #makingadifference...