Morgan-Dior Knowles
Junior Miss of America
Morgan-Dior is 15 years old, a junior in high school from Dallas, Texas, and has been passionate about pageantry and service since 2016. Her journey began at a local Las Vegas pageant, where she placed 1st runner-up, and in 2017 she returned to win the title of Little Miss Nevada Princess. In 2022, she competed in Michigan, where she won the Actress and Runway Award and the Spirit of Pageant Award. In 2024, Morgan-Dior joined the American Pageants family as Junior Miss of Michigan before going on to capture the national crown of Junior Miss of America.
Outside of pageantry, Morgan-Dior has shown herself to be a dedicated leader and scholar. She was double-promoted in seventh grade and has continued to excel both academically and in extracurriculars. In ninth grade, she was a member of the JV Palms team, undefeated in speech and debate, and active in community service. In tenth grade, she served on student council, became cheer captain, participated in poetry slams, and maintained a 3.5 GPA.
Morgan-Dior’s future goals are just as inspiring. She plans to attend NYU to study neuroscience with the dream of becoming a neurosurgeon. She also aspires to create a foundation dedicated to feeding the homeless, combining her drive for academic excellence with her passion for serving others.