Shareece Pfeiffer Miss Idaho Teen USA

Shareece, 17 is currently a senior at Idaho Falls High School where she's lived for the past fourteen years. She was born in Littleton, Colorado and moved to Idaho when she was three. Her parents are Phillip and Shandra Pfeiffer. She's the oldest of three children... her younger brother Blake is 13 and her sister Sharelle is 10.

As she was growing up, she struggled in reading. She was often teased for this so through determination and hard work, she received extra help during school and tutor programs after school. By the time she entered Junior High, she had caught up and soon became a member of the National Junior Honor Society. Shareece became much more confident in herself and her ability to overcome challenges. She worked hard to balance school, vocal performing groups, musical theater, and competition cheerleading and volunteering in her church. In 2006, she was awarded the Idaho National Scientist (IANS) student essay contest scholarship.

Her passion for performing and singing was evident at a young age as she jumped into ballet, clogging, tap and jazz as well as into cheerleading... she loved those experiences! In 8th grade, she auditioned for a singing and dance performing group which she made and began to sing and perform on stage. She also sang in the school choirs and tried her hand at acting in local theaters. In High school, she became a member of the local performing group and was given several opportunities to travel throughout southeastern Idaho while performing at local schools. This performing group (a positive program that encouraged youth to be their best), had the opportunity to travel to Denver, Colorado to attend a FAME US competition with Host Debbie Allen. Her performing group placed first, as did Shareece with two vocal solos. Both she and the group qualified to compete at a National Competition with celebrity judges in Hollywood, California. Her group took first place and Shareece also took in a win with one of her solos. Then she was offered a Disney audition and her passion in the industry has continued to grow!

Shareece performed in her school district's musical "Beauty and the Beast" and landed a role in the Warner Brothers film "Unaccompanied Minors" in Salt Lake City. She got the part of Ashley, the girlfriend of the main character. Her next role was in "Forever Strong". She is a current member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild).

During the summer of 2007, Shareece was shopping at LaBelle's Boutique in Rigby, ID and the store owner, Trina Rydalch approached her and told her she should consider running in the MISS IDAHO TEEN USA® pageant. Being that she loved the stage, she was intrigued by the idea and decided to go for it! With the responsibilities that come with it, she believed she possessed the qualities needed to represent the great state of Idaho. She was extremely excited to garner the title of Miss Idaho Teen USA 2008 and she was so happy to have met such wonderful and very talented young women while participating in the pageant...

"I believe that having a strong foundation of faith, family and integrity can help guide youth through the struggles they are currently facing in today's world. I stand firm in my faith in God. I recently received the highest Young Women Medallion award from my church for exceptional values, integrity and community service. My motto has been you must be able to 'Believe it, Conceive it, and Receive it.' I am grateful for the opportunity to serve and represent the state of Idaho this coming year. I promise to do all I can to uphold the honor and tradition of the Great State of Idaho and bring home the National Title of Miss Teen USA!"