STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Featured in this week’s Best Dressed are photos of the highlights of the four Staten Island titleholders of the Miss Staten Island/Miss Richmond County Organization, an official preliminary to the Miss America pageant.
The titleholders are: Alexa Nicole Moley, Miss Staten Island; Gabriella Marinelli, Miss Richmond County; Madison Burkhart, Miss Staten Island Teen; and Joann Lee, Miss Richmond County Teen. The four young ladies were at the 57th annual Miss Staten Island Competition, held last November 2023 at the Historic Old Bermuda Inn.
Moley, 26, a candidate for a master’s degree in education, aspires to become a high school history teacher. Her community service initiative is “Together We Will: Supporting Pediatric Cancer Organizations.” For the talent portion of the competition, Moley performed a tap routine to “As It Was” by Harry Styles. She was the People’s Choice Award winner at Miss New York in July 2024.
Marinelli, 21, is a recent Hofstra University grad, where she earned a bachelor of science degree in television and business with a minor in journalism. She is currently on the production staff at ABC’s “Good Morning America 3.” For her community service initiative, Marinelli chose “Mindful Media: Promoting Media Literacy,” and for her talent, she performed a Pom routine to a mix of USA-themed songs. She was a prelim winner of Fitness at Miss New York in July 2024 and placed as third runner-up overall.
Burkhart, 16, is a senior at St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School and a staffer at Young People’s Day Camps SI, MaskedUP by Maddie, Boulevard Medical and Core Chiropractic. Her community service initiative is called, “Hospital-ity: Bringing Cheer to Hospitals!” For her vocal talent performance, she sang, “I’m Gonna Love You Through It” by Martina McBride. Burkhart placed second runner-up to Miss New York Teen.
Lee, 16, a Tottenville High School senior, chose “That’s So Girl: Empowering Women in Business” as her community service initiative. For her talent, she sang and played “From the Start” by Laufey on the ukulele. Lee placed first runner-up to Miss New York and received the Congeniality Award.
Scroll below for a glimpse into the titleholders’ year, which they will pass on to the new delegates at the 2025 pageant in November. Send your photos for consideration for future installations of “Staten Island’s Best Dressed” to gsantos@siadvance.com. Make sure the photos are clear and everyone’s names in each photo are included.
Alexa Moley, Miss Staten Island 2024 served as co-host at the 7th Annual Night of Magic Gala benefiting A Moment of Magic Foundation during Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, September 2024. She was the People’s Choice Award Winner at Miss New York in July 2024. (Courtesy Alexa Moley)(Courtesy Alexa Moley)
Gabriella Marinelli, Miss Richmond County 2024 won the Fitness Award at Miss New York 2024 Preliminary Night 2 and placed as third runner-up overall to Miss New York. (Courtesy Gabriella Marinelli)Courtesy Gabriella Marinelli
Madison Burkhart, Miss Staten Island’s Teen 2024, after placing Second Runner Up at Miss New York’s Teen at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater July 6th, 2024. (Courtesy Madison Burkhart)(Courtesy Madison Burkhart)
Alexa Moley, Miss Staten Island 2024 threw out the first pitch at the Staten Island Ferry Hawks game in August 2024. (Courtesy Alexa Moley)(Courtesy Alexa Moley)
Gabriella Marinelli, Miss Richmond County 2024, volunteered at the Make a Dream Come True event, benefitting William D. Wernicoff at the Old Bermuda Inn. (Courtesy Gabriella Marinelli)Courtesy Gabriella Marinelli
Alexa Moley, Miss Staten Island 2024 visited Rocco DiMaggio to present him with the funds raised from the Coins for Change Challenge in August. (Courtesy Alexa Moley)(Courtesy Alexa Moley)
Joann Lee Miss Richmond County’s Teen is pictured at the Break Free New York Fashion Week, February 13, 2024 (Courtesy Joann Lee)(Courtesy Joann Lee)
Alexa Moley, Miss Staten Island 2024 held an assembly at P.S.29 to kick start the Miss Staten Island’s Coins for Change Challenge in March 2024. (Courtesy Alexa Moley)
(Courtesy Alexa Moley)
Miss Staten Island 2024 Alexa Moley is seen competing in the evening gown phase of competition at the Miss New York competition in July. (Courtesy Alexa Moley)Courtesy Alexa Moley
Madison Burkhart, Miss Staten Island’s Teen 2024, with the amazing nurses at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center wearing her blue blazer for colon cancer awareness. December 17th, 2023 (Courtesy Madison Burkhart)(Courtesy Madison Burkhart)
Madison Burkhart, Miss Staten Island’s Teen 2024, at Sunrise Senior Living on Valentine’s Day ready to deliver the cards she collected for the residents. February 14th, 2024 (Courtesy Madison Burkhart)(Courtesy Madison Burkhart)
Madison Burkhart, Miss Staten Island’s Teen 2024, dressed up to spend her day bringing cheer to the residents of Seaview Nursing Home. February 13th, 2024 (Courtesy Madison Burkhart)(Courtesy Madison Burkhart)
Madison Burkhart, Miss Staten Island’s Teen 2024, rocking the blue jeans and boots theme at the Meals of Wheels Gala. LiGreci’s Staaten April 11th, 2024 (Courtesy Madison Burkhart)(Courtesy Madison Burkhart)
Gabriella Marinelli, Miss Richmond County 2024, in a Jovani jumpsuit sponsored by O’Couture Boutique, is pictured with her mother Lorenza Marinelli (left), brother Joseph (middle), brother Nicholas (second to right), and father Joseph Marinelli (right) at the St. Ann’s Annual Fashion Show (Courtesy Gabriella Marinelli)Courtesy Gabriella Marinelli
Gabriella Marinelli, Miss Richmond County 2024: Gabriella Marinelli, in a sleeveless summer sheath, is pictured with Assemblyman Sam Pirozzolo at the Grace Gala at the Vanderbilt, South Beach. (Courtesy Gabriella Marinelli)Courtesy Gabriella Marinelli
Gabriella Marinelli, Miss Richmond County 2024: Gabriella is looking beautiful in white at the Hamptons Interactive Brunch benefitting Francesco’s Foundation in Water Mill, N.Y. (Courtesy Gabriella Marinelli)Courtesy Gabriella Marinelli
Joann Lee Miss Richmond County’s Teen is looking beautiful at the Miss New York Prelims 1, July 4, 2024. (Courtesy Joann Lee)Joann Lee/Miss Richmond County’s Teen 2024
Joann Lee Miss, 2024 Richmond County’s Teen is seen at A Night in White Grant Cardone Foundation, September 19, 2024. (Courtesy Joann Lee)Joann Lee/Miss Richmond County’s Teen 2024
Joann Lee Miss Richmond County’s Teen is pictured at the Eltingville Tree Lighting: Nov 27, 2023 (Courtesy Joann Lee)Joann Lee/Miss Richmond County’s Teen 2024
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