Shondiin Mayo was born and raised in Stevens Village along the Yukon River, moving to Fairbanks in 3rd grade.
FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Fairbanks is sending Shondiin Mayo to Anchorage this year to compete in the 2023 Miss Alaska event.She was born and raised in Stevens Village along the Yukon River, moving to Fairbanks in the 3rd grade.
Now, at 23, it’s her turn. Starting early last year, Mayo began laying the groundwork for her entry. “I was strategic about it in the way that I was asking for people’s help and support, and preparing that way, I think I’ve been really able to wrap my mind around the pageant.” The competition includes a swimsuit portion. “I’m telling my family and friends to like shield their eyes when it comes about because, especially as a native person, it’s kind of, you don’t really walk around in a swimsuit on a stage in front of people with a light on you.”
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