Sherando High School graduate competes in Miss USA

Savannah Gankiewicz, a 2013 Sherando High School graduate, is participating in the Miss USA pageant Friday night in Reno, Nevada.

She earned her spot in the competition after being named Miss Hawaii USA in January.

Savannah is a model, entrepreneur and Program Director of a Maui based nonprofit, What Makes You Beautiful.

Through her role in the nonprofit, she helps facilitate the youth program which empowers young women to develop self-love, confidence, and compassion.

She is also the co-founder of EchoHouse, a boutique hotel in Bali set to open in 2024.

The pageant will air Friday, September 29th at 8 pm on The CW.

A link to vote for Savannah for the People’s Choice category is available here.