2011 Tween Winner, Gracie Fusco, (Ohio)

America’s U.S. Tween~ Gracie Fusco, age 10 • Kirtland Hills, Ohio
I was so excited when my name was called as the new 2011 “America’s U.S. Tween”! I cannot put my happiness into words!
I am so honored to be able to represent AUS Miss! It is an amazing pageant system! I love the idea that I am representing all of the tweens out there! I just love that title “tween”!
Favorite memory from pageant weekend: Every part of AUS Miss Nationals! The pageant was so much fun! My very favorite memory was definitely meeting Josh Golden and listening to him sing. He is an amazing singer and so cool! He even stayed and danced with all of us girls! That was a great time!
Quote or saying you live your life by:
“Speak kind words ~ Receive kind echoes.”
Who do you most admire:
I most admire my mother. I love knowing that she is always there for me no matter what. She loves and cares about me so much! She does so much for me! She is very kind to everyone and never yells at anyone. I love that about her! She says she is so blessed and lucky to have me, but I think I am the lucky one. I would like to be just like her one day. She is the best mom ever and I love her!