JEWELIA REECE
My name is Jewelia Ysobella Serrano Reece, and I’m a proud student at Rogers High School, currently on track to graduate with over 30 hours of college credit already completed. But beyond the academics, cheer routines, and early mornings, I live each day with one core mission: to build “A Forever Legacy”, a personal platform inspired by the woman who taught me what true purpose looks like, my grandmother.
Growing up, my grandmother was a shining example of grace, grit, and generosity. She lived a life so full of love and appreciation of others, that when she passed, I realized her legacy didn’t end it passed on to me. That realization became the spark behind “A Forever Legacy”, my personal initiative to empower the next generation, to find there purpose with the tools they need to create meaningful, lasting impacts in their own communities as well as their lives.
This journey has led me to the world of pageantry, something I have dreamed about of for years. Competing for Miss Arkansas Teen USA has been so much more than a goal, it’s been the embodiment of my grandmother’s influence and my passion for uplifting others. And now, as Miss Arkansas Teen USA representing the incredible state of Arkansas, I carry on her spirit and my mission with pride through every door I walk through.
In just two months, while preparing for Miss Arkansas Teen USA, I have been blessed to reach out to over 2500 children across Arkansas, speaking with them about leadership, work ethic, time management, and the importance of crafting their own legacy. Seeing their eyes light up with curiosity and confidence has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.
Outside of my platform, I’m also in the process of writing and illustrating my first children’s book. It’s a colorful and imaginative story based on my childhood cat, Carlos, as he discovers how to be a leader in his own wild, wonderful way. Through storytelling, I hope to inspire young readers to find their voice and recognize the leader within them, carrying that passion into their future legacy.
When I’m not speaking, mentoring, or creating, I proudly represent Rogers High School as part of our Competition Cheer Team. In 2023, we brought home our first State Championship title, and later went on to place 7th in the Nation, a moment I’ll never forget and a testament to what hard work, dedication, and teamwork can accomplish.
Every step I take, whether in the classroom, on the cheer mat, or on the pageant stage is guided by a promise I made to myself and to my grandmother, to live a life of legacy. Because what we leave behind starts with how we lead today.
