Hi everyone! My name is Stephanie Skinner. I am the reigning Miss High School America 2021 and will be spending my year of service promoting all things MHSA, B.R.A.V.E, Hands of Hope, and serving my community. I will be going into my senior year of high school this upcoming fall with the plan to graduate with the completion of 12 AP courses and at the top 10% of my class. I am currently apart of my school’s National Honor Society, Mathletics team, Leadership Core, and French Club. Outside of school, I am either in the dance studio, on the Varisty field hockey field, or traveling with family and friends. What I love doing most is serving those around me. I have completed over 500 hours of community service within this last year. I am involved with numerous organizations such as Gigi’s Playhouse, Special Olympics, Salvation Army, Feed our Vets, and so many more. However, many of those hours came from working with my own organization Hands of Hope in classrooms and Girl Scout troops nationwide. Hands of Hope is my own youth empowerment organization that instills confidence in today’s youth while teaching others how to lend a hand and take a stand against bullying. So far my message of self love and inclusivity has reached 5,000 students and that number is only growing. If you are interested in getting involved please message me on Instagram @thestephanieskinner or @hands._of_hope for more information. I know that together we can create an uplifting, inclusive society! ️