Rikki Klaus is dedicated to having as much fun as she possibly can and making the most out of life. Dual majoring in telecommunication and theatre while minoring in Spanish, Rikki attends the University of Florida and will be returning as a junior for her second year. Rikki enjoys being a part of the Student Alumni Association, the Florida Players theatre group, and the Delta Epsilon Iota National Honor Society.
Through her studies, she plans to pursue a career in broadcast journalism.
As a junior in high school, Rikki was honored to be named the Governor's All Star for her county, where she traveled to Tallahassee to meet with Governor Bush to discuss what we can do to advance our schools; as a sophomore, she was a messenger for the House of Representatives. Rikki hosted a citywide television show called "Young Minds" and was president of her class for her last two years of high school. As a senior, she was awarded the John B. Witt Principal's Award, which is granted to one senior each year for his or her outstanding all around achievement and contribution to the school. That same year, Rikki was named Miss Vero Beach High School, a Next Step Magazine Super Teen, the National Epilepsy Foundation Essay and Scholarship Winner, and was awarded with several other scholarships, including the Florida Academic Scholars Award: 100% Bright Futures Funding.
Rikki gave over 2,000 hours of community service throughout high school and happily continues to volunteer her time. As a senior, Rikki was named Student Volunteer of the Year and has chosen to concentrate her work on youth. She is a proponent for the Best Friends Foundation, a national organization for teenagers that promotes self-respect and values. Rikki will be speaking at the national convention in Washington D.C. in November.
Since the age of eight, Rikki has been on stage acting and has been in over twenty plays. Acting is a passion for her, and she continues to study theatre at UF. Rikki has modeled for such companies as ATT, Disney, Universal, Tiffany Designs, Jacqueline Bridal, Rack Room Shoes and Pageantry Magazine for Prom Time.
Rikki loves her county and wouldn't want to represent any place else. She is thrilled to be representing Florida in the Miss Teen United States Pageant and is so excited for everyone.
"Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping-stone to greatness." -Oprah Winfrey
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