Miss Clemson Davis Wash is crowned Miss South Carolina 2024
By Karen Brewer
Miss Clemson Davis Wash was crowned Miss South Carolina 2024 the evening of June 29 in Township Auditorium in Columbia.
As the winner of the Miss South Carolina Pageant, Wash won a $60,000 scholarship and a brand new Mercedes Benz. She was named Miss South Carolina Preliminary Gown Winner and Preliminary Fitness Winner and received the Preliminary Talent Award, Moving People Forward Award, and Photogenic Award.
She will compete for Miss America in January of 2025.
Wash, age 23 and a native of Edgefield, had been crowned Miss Clemson on January 27, 2024 at the competition held at Daniel High School and was previously crowned Miss Clemson University in 2022. She graduated cum laude from Clemson University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and a minor in Political Science.
Wash developed Defining Difference, a program that supports early testing and screening for learning disabilities.
She is the founder of The Silent Victims, Guiding and Empowering Youth of Incarcerated Parents.
Following are her own words, from The Silent Victims website, about why she founded the organization.
“In the heart of my personal journey lies a commitment to transform pain into purpose. As the founder of “The Silent Victims,” my mission is to guide and empower youth who, like myself, have experienced the incarceration of a parent.
“Born from my own experience of having my father incarcerated, The Silent Victims is a testament to resilience, love, and unwavering determination. Sitting in the waiting room during those difficult times, surrounded by other children facing similar situations, I felt compelled to be a beacon of hope for those who may have had it even tougher than my family—my two younger brothers, my mother, and me.
“Witnessing firsthand the silent struggles of children with incarcerated parents, I knew that their voices needed to be heard, their pain acknowledged, and their potential unlocked. Thus, I embarked on a journey to create a platform where these silenced voices could find solace, support, and strength.
“The Silent Victims is more than just a platform; it’s a community—a community built on empathy, understanding, and empowerment. Through mentorship programs, educational resources, and advocacy efforts, we strive to break the cycle of stigma and provide a pathway to healing and success for every child affected by parental incarceration.
“Join me in shining a light for those still in the shadows. Together, let’s transform pain into purpose and make a difference in the lives of the silent victims.”
