Seattle teen to be first Miss Washington Teen USA contestant with Down syndrome
Raechel Benson is 17 and has Down syndrome, but she hasn t let that stop her from pursuing her passion for acting, singing and fashion design. Author: Chris Cashman Updated: 11:32 PM PDT March 16, 2021
SEATTLE Raechel Benson said her superpower is the ability to make friends, and love and kindness, too. Her parents said she’s never had a negative thing to say about anyone and is always optimistic.
Raechel is 17 years old and has Down syndrome. But that s not holding her back. She s currently a sophomore at Shorewood High School in Shoreline, and said she s on her way to becoming a fashion designer. Resume highlights include acting, singing, athletics and even Girl Scouts.
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