Mariah Custer

Q: What was your position with Gladys?
A: Spring Issue Dream Star

Q: How did you learn about entering our Gladys Magazine Model contest?
A: I first became familiar with Gladys magazine when I competed in the Miss PA teen USA pageant. All contestants received a complimentary issue of Gladys magazine. After the pageant, Gladys editorial intern Stephanie Scarci sent me information about the Dream Star contest.

Q: What was your experience like on your photo shoot for Gladys?
A: I had such an enjoyable experience at the Gladys magazine photo shoot! Hair and make-up artist, Tina Ferry, did such an amazing job making me look my best for this special day. Photographer Rich Beitzel was a true professional; he made the shoot fun and memorable.

Q: What three adjectives best describe you and why?
A: Three words that best describe me are compassionate, creative, and reliable. I'm compassionate because I care about others needs before my own. Creative is a word that describes me because I love to draw, and design in my free time. Photography is another one of my favorite hobbies. I am very open minded, and love to think outside the box. The word reliable describes me because I am someone you can depend on. I am always there when someone needs me.

Photography: Rich Beitzel; Beitzel Photography
Model: Mariah Custer
Hair/Makeup: Tina Ferry
Outfits and accessories: Coni and Franc, Morgantown, WV
Location: Spa Roma, Cheat Lake, WV

Lauryn Glotfelty

Q: What was your position with Gladys?
A: I am a 2014 Love Issue Dream Star.

Q: Occupation:
A: I am a high school freshman.

Q. How did you learn about entering our Gladys Magazine Model Contest?
A. My Hair & Makeup Stylist suggested I should enter after seeing one of the Gladys Magazines and reading about the contest.

Q. What was your experience like on your photo shoot for Gladys?
A. My experience on my Gladys photo shoot was exciting and rewarding. I have worked with the photographer on past projects, and it's always a fun and humorous experience. It also allowed me the awesome opportunity to make a new friend.

Q. What 3 adjectives best describe you and why?
A: Passionate:

• I'm passionate about modeling and being in front of the camera. It gives me the opportunity to let loose and be creative.
• Vivacious:
• I consider myself to have a vivacious personality. I love to dance and sing spontaneously. My friends and family would all agree.
• Versatile:
• I feel versatile is a good adjective to describe me, and how I can adapt to various situations. Being involved with modeling and dance, you always have to be prepared to adapt and change depending on the situation.

Photography: Rich Beitzel; Beitzel Photography
Model: Lauryn Glotfelty,
Hair/Makeup: Tina Ferry
Outfits and accessories: Coni and Franc, Morgantown, WV
Location: Spa Roma, Cheat Lake, WV