Mattituck woman competes for Miss New York USA
Daina Reynolds is shy.
Despite encouragement from a classmate, the lifelong Mattituck resident did not have the confidence to enter the annual Strawberry Queen competition when she was in high school. And speaking to a reporter? Well, that made her nervous. But she’s trying to put herself out there a bit more.
It’s starting to pay off. Ms. Reynolds has made it as a competitor for the title Miss New York USA. For her, it’s not so much about winning as it is about personal growth although, that doesn’t mean she isn’t gunning for Miss Universe, the title she’d be competing for if she wins Miss New York USA and then Miss USA.