06/19/2026
For the last time, this is Ava Dooley, Miss Massachusetts’ Teen 2025, signing off. 💙
When I was a little girl dancing backstage at Miss Massachusetts, I never imagined where this journey would take me. From Elite Academy and “Beast Mode” with Lauren, to the friendships, mentors, and memories made this year, I have been surrounded by incredible people who believed in me every step of the way.
To Katrina, Khailah, Emma, Maggie, Rocky, Jack, Maya, and the entire Miss Massachusetts family—thank you for your love, guidance, and support. To our sponsors, board members, and everyone who cheered me on, I am forever grateful.
Most of all, thank you to my family. Mom, you have been my biggest supporter, my safe place, and my built-in best friend. Thank you for every sacrifice, every long day, every encouraging word, and every quiet moment when you put my dreams ahead of your own. You have shown me what unconditional love looks like, and I hope you know that I notice every little thing you do. I wouldn’t be the young woman I am today without you, and I will always be grateful to call you my mom and my greatest role model.
Dad, thank you for embracing this crazy pageant world and cheering me on every step of the way. Alex, thank you for always showing up for me. I truly have the best family.
What I’ll cherish most from this year isn’t the crown—it’s the sisterhood, the laughter, the car rides, the backstage moments, and the friendships that will stay with me forever.
To the young women competing tonight, soak up every second—it goes by far too quickly. And to my successor, get ready. This year is truly what you make it.
As I officially close this chapter and hand over the title that has meant so much to me, I do so with a full heart and endless gratitude. Being your Miss Massachusetts’ Teen 2025 has been the honor of a lifetime, and while this chapter is ending, the memories and the sisterhood will stay with me forever.
✨ Officially signing off, with love and gratitude.
Ava Dooley
Miss Massachusetts’ Teen 2025 👑💙
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