What an absolute honor to receive this Proclamation from the Office of the Mayor & the City of Fort Lauderdale at last night’s meeting, proclaiming January 7, 2020 as “Heather Lee O’Keefe Day!” Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the City of Fort Lauderdale, Commissioner Ben Sorensen, and Mayor Dean Trantalis for … Continue reading City Proclamation of “Heather Lee O’Keefe Day”
Hollywood Beach Clean-Up
Today, a few of my fellow Miss Florida USA contestants and I hosted a beach cleanup at Hollywood Beach. I came equipped with my pink gloves (yes, I had pink gloves 😄) and a few trash bags, but thankfully we only needed about one trash bag each! I was truly impressed and inspired to see … Continue reading Hollywood Beach Clean-Up
Miss Universe 2019 in Atlanta
What an incredible night! Congratulations to Zozibini Tunzi from South Africa, who was crowned Miss Universe at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, USA on December 8, 2019! I am incredibly grateful that I had the opportunity to meet some of my greatest role models at the Miss Universe pageant on Sunday—two of my favorite Miss … Continue reading Miss Universe 2019 in Atlanta
Seventh Annual Arc Broward Pageant
The Miss Arc Broward pageant is a competition for children and teens with special needs. These young women get the chance to perform onstage for hundreds of audience members, fighting any stereotypes that people might have about disabilities. Arc Broward’s mission is to transform the community by providing opportunities for people with disabilities and other life … Continue reading Seventh Annual Arc Broward Pageant
2017: A Reflection
I am simply blessed to have had such a great year filled with many blessings, much love, and great opportunities. I am excited for the upcoming new year because I know it will be filled with even more of those things, as I will be starting a new chapter in my life. In 2018, I … Continue reading 2017: A Reflection
West Virginia Governor’s School of Entrepreneurship 2017
The West Virginia Governor's School of Entrepreneurship (WVGSE) is a program for high school students in the state. Throughout this program, these young entrepreneurs will learn how to create a scalable business model based on market feedback, and then they will have the opportunity to pitch and start their business. This year, West Virginia University is … Continue reading West Virginia Governor’s School of Entrepreneurship 2017
Never Give Up on Your Dreams [VIDEO]
My journey through pageantry started when I was fifteen years old. I caught the “pageant fever” when I competed in my first pageant back in 2012. I often look back on that day when I won my first pageant, which was about five years ago now, and I see a completely different girl. Back then, … Continue reading Never Give Up on Your Dreams [VIDEO]
WVU Women’s Tennis | Game Highlights | 2.19.2017 [VIDEO]
February 19, 2017 [VIDEO TRANSCRIPT] The West Virginia University Women's Tennis Team opened yesterday's match by taking the doubles point, but Virginia Tech won four straight singles to claim the victory, 4-3. Reporter Heather Lee Naples has more on today's game against Marshall. After facing a setback against Virginia Tech yesterday, the Mountaineers are focused … Continue reading WVU Women’s Tennis | Game Highlights | 2.19.2017 [VIDEO]
WVU Women’s Tennis Holds High Expectations for Demanding Spring Schedule
The West Virginia University women’s tennis team will begin the spring season by facing a familiar foe in Pittsburgh. On Saturday, January 21, the Mountaineers will play the Pitt Panthers, and that's only the beginning of the team's tough schedule ahead. The Mountaineers are in for one of the toughest seasons in program history. They … Continue reading WVU Women’s Tennis Holds High Expectations for Demanding Spring Schedule
Never Give Up on Your Dreams
My journey through pageantry started when I was fifteen years old. I caught the “pageant fever” when I competed in my first pageant back in 2012, a local Miss West Virginia’s Outstanding Teen preliminary. I remember I was so nervous because I was competing against the girl who received first runner-up at the state pageant the previous … Continue reading Never Give Up on Your Dreams
Heather Lee O'Keefe 