Bridgeport's Gracia Knight to Compete for Title of Miss West Virginia Teen
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on June 02, 2026
Bridgeport’s Gracia Knight will compete in the Miss West Virginia Teen USA pageant June 12-13 in Charleston.
An upcoming senior at Bridgeport High School, Knight enters the statewide competition as Miss Mountain State Teen USA. The winner of the Charleston pageant will represent West Virginia at Miss Teen USA to be held in Miami in August.
Other titles Knight has held include Miss WV Junior Cosmos, Charleston Sternwheel Regatta Teen, and WV Three Rivers Junior Miss.
Knight is an accomplished and well-rounded student who excels academically and in leadership. She maintains a 4.25 GPA, is a member of the National Honor Society and French Honorary, and will serve as Senior Class Vice President during the 2026-27 school year. She is the founder and president of her local chapter of Girls with Glory. She enjoys dancing, modeling, and playing softball while remaining committed to volunteering. She is an active member of Simpson Creek Baptist Church, serving in the nursery and supporting Vacation Bible School. She is grounded in faith and leads with purpose, discipline, and compassion for others in all areas.
