Miss Central Pennsylvania 2023 - Miranda Moore

Still doesn’t feel real. I am Miss Pennsylvania 2023.

I could write a novel so instead I’ll just say THANK YOU. Thank you to every single person who supported me on this journey, and for every word of encouragement and congratulations I have received, especially in the past few days. I am overwhelmingly grateful for this opportunity and for the people I get to share it with.

I cannot wait to serve our state as Miss Pennsylvania, and to represent us at Miss America! Please follow my year at ❤️

Last night, an incredibly deserving young woman was crowned as the new Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen, and my sweet teen was selected as 4th runner-up… and I am SO proud!!!

Maddie, being your Miss (well, one of them!) has been truly such a joy. You are one of the funniest, sweetest, most positive people, with drive and dedication like no other. Watching you shine onstage and seeing you achieve so many of your dreams is such a privilege, and I am so endlessly proud of you.

Lizzie, to know you is to love you, and your heart for this organization and the work that you do truly shines. We are so lucky to have you representing our state!

We also got to celebrate Alysa and Jersey on their incredible years of service, and we danced the night away at our pink gala!! Swipe to see a little bit of air guitar 🎸

find: Sherri Hill gown which I borrowed from Annika Wooton (Thank you!!!!) ✅

Today, I interviewed to be the next Miss Pennsylvania- and I represented by interviewing in a dress from , heels from , and my “Take Action” bracelet from the .

I am grateful for this opportunity, proud of the woman I have grown into through this organization, and excited to take the stage tonight in preliminary competition!

Showing my sneakers!! 👟 I hand-painted the characters and coasters, showcasing one of Central Pennsylvania’s most iconic landmarks (and my personal favorite)!!

I loved getting to wear these in the “Show Us Your Shoes” parade at the York Revolution game!

Take us out to the ball game ⚾️

Such a fun night with the !! We got to participate in a Show Us Your Sneakers parade, driven around in stylish jeeps from the Jeep Club of York, then enjoyed dinner graciously sponsored by !! We are so grateful to our supporters and sponsors.

The game included lots of fun and laughs, as pictured ❤️

Doesn’t get much better than with my Miss Pennsylvania roommate ❤️

“Gusa is a Swahili term for touch, so it’s Touch by Victoria. Here in York County we make things and at Gusa by Victoria, we make women’s clothing.”

Visiting Gusa by Victoria on our tour of York was absolutely a highlight!! This is a sustainable womenswear brand for the fashion conscious woman and is inspired by colorful textiles and classic silhouettes. It was so cool to see a local brand ❤️

Such a fun morning making our own soap with Sunrise Soap Company! Thank you so much for hosting us, we had such a great time and cannot wait to use our absolutely adorable new soaps!!

It was raining cats and dogs, so I stopped by Wild(cat)‘s revenge and won a stuffed Hershey (dog) in the giant claw machine!! Cannot imagine a more fun way to kick off this week than Hersheypark!! 🍫

Had an incredible day at the sweetest place on earth, Hersheypark! 🍫 What a fun way to kick off Miss Pennsylvania week. We are so grateful to Hersheypark for hosting us! Truly ❤️

The car is packed and we are off to Miss Pennsylvania!! 👑

Tomorrow, I will head to Miss Pennsylvania week. Thank you to every person who has been a part of this journey and for the outpouring of support I have received. I find so much peace in knowing that I cannot lose no matter the outcome, because I have people I love, meaningful work, and endless opportunities to make an impact in the communities that mean so much to me.

“What is meant for you will not pass you by.” Pennsylvania, let’s do this ❤️