Miss Teen Great Lakes AmeriFest

06/14/2026

I would like to highlight the College of Wooster! I am here at tennis camp with BFF Annabelle Kasson. Ohio has a lot of wonderful colleges and universities, and I am so excited to experience tennis here at the College of Wooster this week.

06/08/2026

Having a fun time at the Universal theme parks in Orlando! Epic is the newest park and it is amazing! Especially the Mario World and of course the Harry Potter World!

06/02/2026

Did you know that veterinary offices and animal shelters can use your old towels and blankets to help make cages cozy for dogs and cats? My grandparents own Marion Animal Hospital, and they are the best at keeping your pet safe and healthy!

05/25/2026

05/20/2026

Love my sister queen Miss Teen Ohio AmeriFest Rilynn! At the Bruno Mars concert!

05/10/2026

Hi! I'm Marissa, your newly crowned 2026 Miss Teen Great Lakes AmeriFest. I am so honored and blessed to be able to represent AmeriFest this year. I value being a working queen and love giving back to my community. Through my platform Marissa's Mews&Chews, I work hard to help every animal find a fur-ever home. I also volunteer with Buddy Up tennis that helps Down Syndrome athletes learn tennis and fitness skills. I love my state of Ohio and can't wait for all of the festivals coming up!

05/05/2026

Giving back to my community is very important to me. I participated in my high school's diaper drive to provide diapers for moms and babies in need.

04/28/2026

Shout-out to Red Roof Inn for being a sponsor for AmeriFest pageants! They are upscale-economy lodging and offer pet friendly rooms. Thank you Red Roof Inn!

04/27/2026

A huge shout-out to AmeriFest Nationals U.S. Star Tanisha for this amazing t-shirt! She made this t-shirt for all the Great Lakes and Ohio queens that traveled to the Bluegrass Pageant. The shirt says "we lift each other up". Tanisha definitely lifts me up! She helps me put on my crown, gives me encouragement, and even prays with me. She's a beautiful person inside and out. I am so grateful and blessed that we are friends!

04/26/2026

I had a wonderful time at the Bluegrass Pageant in Kentucky! My sister queens and I got a lot of really good pictures. Miss Teen Ohio AmeriFest Rilynn and I even ate breakfast together! Can't wait for our next time together!