It is still setting in that yesterday I was crowned the 2023 Miss Rhode Island Teen USA! I remember sitting in the audience last year and never dreaming I would be the next titleholder.
My mom
@stephanie.marie720 deserves thanks first. for supporting me through everything. To
@tjr1981 ,You really saved us this weekend! Thanks for being me and moms rock.
My BFF,
@paaigedoyle , Making memories with you was truly the best! I love you more than you know and am so glad to call you my best friend.
Thank you,
@cindyprovost and Miss RI USA/Teen USA team, staff, and judges, for an amazing weekend. Not only for myself, but all of the contestants. You are all so special and I am so happy to be a part of this family! Thanks
@danielgagnonphoto for capturing unforgettable memories! Working with you is a pleasure!
@mary.c.malloy You are not only STUNNING, but incredibly kind. I can’t wait to share this year with you and see all of the wonderful things we will do!
To
@giavanna.arakelian , I appreciate your guidance and being my appointed big sister. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. I’ll be there to cheer you on every step of the way.
@lucioandreozzi ,
@nicolepallozzi , You both made this weekend so memorable!! You are both incredible people and I think you two should take this show on the road because you both KILLED IT.
Elaine and Julia, thank you for setting the best examples and being such inspirational role models.
Thanks to
@saradoeshair401 ,
@blushingbrideri ,
@homeblownlux ,
@salonpanacheri ,
@glisteninggoddess and
@stefaniasboutique For making me not only look beautiful, but feel beautiful.
Thank you to all of my amazing friends, family and absolutely everyone who supported me and showed so much love. I am forever grateful for all of you.
Lastly to my fellow contestants, you guys made this whole experience so memorable. I love each and every one of you, and you all have such a special place in my heart❤️❤️
Much love,
Your new Miss RI Teen USA 2023, Lola Paolissi👑
@missriteenusa 
