Miss Northern Suburbs' Teen

02/11/2026

365 days ago, I heard my name announced as the new Miss Northern Suburbs’ Teen.

I knew I wanted to make the most of this opportunity, but I never could have imagined just how much this year would change me.

From growing my CSI, Morgan’s Message: starting the conversation to end the stigma surrounding athletes and mental health, to meeting Miss America and Miss America’s Teen, competing at Miss Illinois’, and experiencing my very first year as part of the Miss America Organization, this year has given me memories and lessons I’ll carry forever.

Miss Illinois’ Teen taught me that one competition doesn’t define you. Morgan’s Message taught me the power of using your voice. And this title taught me that being a titleholder is about so much more than a crown and sash, it’s about serving, leading, connecting, and leaving an impact.

To my directors, thank you for believing in me, pushing me, teaching me, and giving me opportunities I never could have imagined.

To my pageant friends, thank you for the laughs, memories, late nights, travels, and for making this experience so much more special. Some of my favorite memories have nothing to do with the stage. 🤍

And to my Mom and Dad, thank you for every car ride, hotel room, outfit, pep talk, late night, and “you’ve got this.” Thank you for supporting every crazy idea and dream I’ve chased this year. I truly couldn’t have done it without you.

And to everyone who supported me along the way, thank you. Whether you came to an event, shared a post, donated, listened to me talk about my platform, or simply cheered me on, you became part of this chapter.

365 days later, I’m not the same girl who walked onto that stage. I’ve grown, I’ve learned, I’ve stumbled, I’ve laughed, I’ve served, and I’ve found a bigger purpose behind the crown.

365 days of Miss Northern Suburbs’ Teen.
365 days of memories I’ll never forget.
And a lifetime of lessons I’ll carry with me. 👑

Thank you, to the Miss Northern Suburbs Organization, for giving me a year I’ll always be proud to call mine. 🤍
✨

So for the last time, peace out! (I’ll be back soon)

04/10/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week 💚

For FAU’s Mental Health Awareness Game, our helmets were decorated with stickers representing mental health awareness — a simple but powerful reminder that athletes’ mental health matters just as much as their physical health. 🧠🏈

As someone whose service initiative is focused on ending the stigma surrounding athletes and mental health, this was especially meaningful to me. I’m proud to represent this message both through my crown and as a member of the FAU football equipment staff. 💚🦉

Human > athlete

29/07/2026

24/07/2026

In case you were wondering what I have been doing lately. Just taking in the last few days of being in Illinois before I go off to college in Florida.

30/06/2026

I can’t stop reminiscing on these memories while looking at Matty Jacobsen pictures. Truly a magnificent photographer. I’ll miss posing with a peace sign for all the pictures but I’ll be back sooner then later for round ✌🏼. Thank you Matty!

21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day to my one and only dad! I love you so much! 💙

21/06/2026

Kylie,

I am so incredibly proud of you. Watching you take the stage and earn a spot in the Top 11, Top 5, and announced as 2nd Runner Up, were such a special moments, and it is a true reflection of all the hard work, dedication, and heart you’ve poured into this journey. One of the things I admire most about you is your passion for athlete mental health. Having the same CSI has made this year even more meaningful, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work alongside someone who cares so deeply about making a difference. Thank you for being such an amazing role model, teammate, and friend. I truly could not have asked for a better first and last Miss. You represented yourself and our organization with so much grace, and I hope you know how proud I am of you. Congratulations, you deserve every bit of this success, and I can’t wait to see what comes next for you. I love you so much Kylie Ryder Miss Northern Suburbs

14/06/2026

We da real flag at Miss Finals! 🇺🇸👑

13/06/2026

Today I went to two of our amazing sponsors, Eccentrics Boutique and KB’s BBQ!

12/06/2026

Peace out night ✌🏼
New tradition unlocked with Matty Jacobsen 🫣