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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Miss Florida USA 2025 is a UF Gator; five other things to know about Palm Beach resident
The Palm Beach resident who claimed the Miss Florida USA crown in May is no stranger to competing in beauty pageants — or winning them. Lou Schieffelin, 25, a longtime professional model, aspiring pilot and director of marketing for a prominent Palm Beach real estate agent, secured her second crown on the Miss USA circuit on May 25. She previously was the 2018 Miss Florida Teen USA. The title comes one year after Schieffelin finished as second runner-up in the Miss Florida USA pageant. She will represent Florida at the Miss USA 2025 competition this fall, though a date and location have not been set. The Miss USA winner represents the United States at the Miss Universe competition, which will be held in November in Thailand. Here are five things to know about Miss Florida USA 2025 Lou Schieffelin: Schieffelin, who celebrated her 25th birthday June 7, spent her childhood in Greenwich, Connecticut, a city of 63,000 in the southwest corner of the state. She moved to Winter Park as a teenager and attended The First Academy in Orlando, where she played on the school's varsity volleyball team. Schieffelin went on to graduate from the University of Florida. Schieffelin has been a professional model for 16 years, following in her mom Stacey's footsteps. Stacey Schieffelin was a cover, catalog and runway model for more than 20 years, and she was instrumental in getting Lou and her sister, Knox, into modeling at a young age. As a child, Lou Schieffelin appeared on the cover of American Girl magazine, and she went on to work with brands like Ralph Lauren, Max Mara and Oscar de la Renta. Schieffelin said she has stepped away "a bit" from modeling, but she remains grateful for what it has offered her during the past 16 years. "It's been an amazing experience," she said. Schieffelin relocated to Palm Beach a year ago, moving in with a friend. She joined Margit Brandt's real estate office team as a director of marketing and licensed executive assistant, a role she told the Daily News she really enjoys. "She's obviously been very successful on the island," Schieffelin said of Brandt, who is affiliated with Premier Estate Properties. "I feel very honored to even be on the team." Both of Schieffelin's grandfathers were involved in aviation. One was a B-17 fighter pilot in World War II, and the other was a U.S. Army paratrooper. "Planes are kind of in my family, and I'm grateful to be able to continue the legacy," she said. Schieffelin's grandfather, Ed Stetler, operates a general livestock farm in Lakeland, and Schieffelin often visited during her childhood. "I definitely was dirty more than I was clean when I was little," she said. "I grew up in the mud. We were kind of in that southern tradition, like respect and hospitality and good business and handshakes. I'm grateful for my grandfather for raising me and my sister that way." Jodie Wagner is a journalist at the Palm Beach Daily News, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at jwagner@ This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Miss Florida USA 2025: Facts on Lou Schieffelin in Palm Beach
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Miss Florida Teen USA grows up, moves to Palm Beach County, lands new crown. What's next?
The woman who will be representing the Sunshine State in the Miss USA 2025 competition this fall and who now holds the title Miss Florida USA for the next year, is a recent transplant to Palm Beach County. Lou Schiefflin, 24, grew up in Connecticut and Orlando, then spent some time in Miami, before moving to Palm Beach "on a whim" a year ago. And even before she edged out 70 other competitors to land the Miss Florida crown in May, her life seemed pretty busy. She is a model and aspiring pilot who also works with a prominent Palm Beach luxury real estate agent. Schiefflin is not new to the pageant circuit. The title marks her second on the Miss USA circuit, following her 2017 reign as Miss Florida Teen USA. Schieffelin said her pageant experience this year, however, was very different from the first time she competed. This time, her father, David, wasn't here to support her. He died just a month before the pageant got underway. The loss significantly influenced her outlook, she said. "It was a lot about friendship and creating memories and working with all of these amazing nonprofits," she told the Daily News of her pageant experience. "This year, our organization we partnered with was Food for the Hungry. When I arrived on pageant weekend, I picked two little girls to sponsor. I think just the perspective on this year was very different for me after losing my dad." Schieffelin hoped to do well at the pageant, but she said winning wasn't her main objective. "I was just grateful to be there and be able to make my family proud, and that resulted in a victory," she said. "It was very unexpected and humbling." Schieffelin is set to represent Florida at the Miss USA 2025 competition this fall, though a date and location have not been set. The Miss USA winner represents the United States at the Miss Universe competition, which will be held in November in Thailand. In the meantime, Schieffelin will reign as Miss Florida USA for the next year. During that time, she will act as an ambassador for both Florida and the Miss USA organization, attending events and promoting civic involvement. "This whole year is about representing Florida, no matter what happens at Miss USA," Schieffelin said. "That's kind of how I went into competing for Miss Florida. I'm excited." Schieffelin said she has long prioritized community service, and she is eager to continue making a difference as Miss Florida USA. "Getting out into the community, speaking with people, meeting with children — a lot of that is about giving back," she said. "I remember when I was younger, seeing a girl in a crown was such an exciting thing for me. I thought that was like a real-life princess. And so we want to marry that with giving back and community involvement and community enrichment, and I think Palm Beach is an amazing place for that because there are so many charity events, and it's such a hub for philanthropy." Schieffelin, who has been modeling professionally for 16 years, came to Palm Beach and moved in with a friend. She joined Margit Brandt's real estate office team as a director of marketing and licensed executive assistant, a role she says she really enjoys. "She's obviously been very successful on the island," Schieffelin said of Brandt, who is affiliated with Premier Estate Properties. "I feel very honored to even be on the team and been granted the support they've given me this year to pursue pageants alongside my responsibilities with them." Schieffelin also is pursuing her private pilot's license, and she hopes to complete her training by the end of the year. Both of her grandfathers were involved in aviation, and she looks forward to following in their footsteps. "One was a B-17 fighter pilot in World War II, and the other was an Army paratrooper," Schieffelin said. "Planes are kind of in my family, and I'm grateful to be able to continue the legacy on." Though the remainder of her year will be filled with professional and pageant commitments, Schieffelin's focus remains on leading with purpose and honoring her late father. "This year is really about leading with heart, making my dad proud and doing things that I know he would be excited for me to do, and just proud of me to do within the Florida community and with young people," she said. "I'm just trying to give them a role model." Jodie Wagner is a journalist at the Palm Beach Daily News, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at jwagner@ This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Palm Beach County woman to represent Florida at Miss USA 2025
USA Today
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
First look at former Clemson basketball star Ian Schieffelin with a football
First look at former Clemson basketball star Ian Schieffelin with a football Clemson's Dabo Swinney Camp is underway this week, but this year's event includes a new and unexpected face — former basketball standout Ian Schieffelin, now officially a member of the Clemson football program. Schieffelin made headlines last week when he shared a photoshopped image of himself in a half-basketball, half-football jersey with 'NEXT CHAPTER' written across it, signaling his transition from the hardwood to the gridiron. Now listed as a tight end on Clemson's official football roster, Schieffelin was seen participating in camp activities on Tuesday as the Tigers hosted hundreds of high school players from around the country. The 6-foot-8, 240-pound athlete brings a unique skill set to the football field. After four years on the basketball team under Brad Brownell, Schieffelin is using his final year of eligibility to try his hand at football. He was a consistent force for the Tigers this past season, averaging 12.4 points and 9.4 rebounds while starting all 34 games and helping Clemson reach a program-record 27 wins. Dabo Swinney has long been intrigued by Schieffelin's athleticism, once saying the forward could 'play whatever he wants.' Now, Swinney will have a chance to utilize that versatility as Clemson gears up for a highly anticipated 2025 season opener against LSU on August 30. Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions.
USA Today
03-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ian Schieffelin talks to ESPN about the call he got from Dabo Swinney to play football
Ian Schieffelin talks to ESPN about the call he got from Dabo Swinney to play football Ian Schieffelin made it official on Friday — he's trading in his basketball sneakers for football cleats, joining Clemson's football program as a tight end for the 2025 season. The All-ACC forward, fresh off a standout senior year with Clemson basketball, confirmed what had been rumored all week. He's stepping into a new challenge — one sparked by a phone call from Dabo Swinney just two weeks ago. 'I was training for the next level in basketball,' Schieffelin told ESPN. 'Then Coach Swinney laid out this opportunity, and it really got my attention. The idea of putting on a Clemson jersey again — in Death Valley this time — was just too good to pass up.' Schieffelin had long been admired by Swinney as a potential football talent, but he wasn't sure the coach was serious until the recent call. 'That conversation changed everything,' he said. 'It felt like a real shot to stick around, contribute to a championship-caliber team, and try something that's always been in the back of my mind.' Schieffelin played football growing up in Georgia at Grayson High School — the same powerhouse program that produced several Clemson players, including former teammate Phil Mafah. Now, he's hoping to join the small group of college athletes who've made the jump from basketball to football with success. 'I don't know how it'll go,' he admitted. 'Maybe I'll be great, maybe not — but it's worth finding out. Getting to represent Clemson again, especially on the football field, is something I'm really looking forward to.' While Schieffelin hasn't ruled out a future in basketball, his focus for now is on this next chapter — one that begins under the lights of Death Valley. Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions.
USA Today
03-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Clemson basketball coach Brad Brownell on Ian Schieffelin joining the football team
Clemson basketball coach Brad Brownell on Ian Schieffelin joining the football team When Ian Schieffelin announced his switch from basketball to football last week, one person who wasn't caught off guard was his former head coach. According to reports from The Clemson Insider, at IPTAY's Road Show event in Greenville, Clemson basketball coach Brad Brownell shared that Schieffelin's love for football started long before his days as a Tiger. In fact, it dates back to Grayson High School in Georgia, where he lined up on the gridiron before ever making a name for himself on the hardwood. "He's always loved football," Brownell said. "And he loves Clemson. The chance to stay here and be part of the program in a new way — I know that really appeals to him." Now it's official: Schieffelin is a member of the Clemson football team and will play tight end in 2025. Thanks to NCAA rules, athletes can switch sports within their five-year eligibility window — and with four years of basketball behind him, Schieffelin has one season left to give football a shot. Brownell thinks people may underestimate what he brings to the field. "He's a much better athlete than most folks realize," Brownell said. "His legs are massive, he's incredibly strong, and he's probably a little faster than people expect. I think he can run in the 4.8 range." Schieffelin, a second-team All-ACC selection this past season, helped lead Clemson to 27 wins and an Elite Eight appearance — the program's deepest NCAA Tournament run since 1980. He finished his basketball career with over 1,000 points and ranks seventh in school history in rebounds. But Brownell also made it clear this decision came with a cost. "People need to understand — he's walking away from a lot," Brownell said. "I don't know if he's an NBA guy, but he absolutely could've made serious money playing overseas. He's giving that up for a chance to try something new." The NIL era of college sports makes the money less of a hit, but there is still likely a hit. Money clearly didn't dictate this decision from Schieffelin, but he's definitely still getting paid. It will be an interesting saga to keep an eye on. Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions.
