Montana Cochran Crowned Miss Teen Virginia International 2025

During an inspiring weekend of competition, delegates from across the Northeast showcased their skills in interview, fashion, fitness, and public speaking. On March 2, Montana Cochran, representing Miss Teen Northern Virginia, was crowned Miss Teen Virginia International 2025.

Montana, the daughter of Allen Cochran and Nancy Griffith-Cochran of Stone Eden Farm in Hamilton, Virginia, is a senior at Loudoun Valley High School. She has been a dedicated Valley Viking cheerleader for four years and sings in the school’s Honors Chamber Choir. She also is a member of the National Honor Society, the Student Council Association, and the Tri-M Music Honor Society. Additionally, she sings weekly for the teen faith mass at St. Francis de Sales. 

Cochran said, “Being involved in school and extracurricular activities has shaped who I am today. Each experience helps me grow, whether it’s through music, leadership, or fitness. I believe in using my voice and talents to make a positive impact.”

At home, Cochran and her family operate a sheep farm, which many in Loudoun will recognize from the family’s annual sheep drive, a beloved tradition that has kicked off the new year for over a decade. People from all over the county and beyond attend, to watch the sheep drive which commences in the early cold hours of the morning.

“Our family’s sheep drive is more than just a tradition. It’s a way for us to bring the community together and celebrate the heart of who we are as a family and as members of this incredible community,” Cochran said.

A passionate volunteer, Cochran has been involved in local hunger relief efforts and serving meals at the local shelter. For this year’s pageant platform, she is advocating for Lyme disease awareness. As a young woman dealing with chronic Lyme disease, she has developed a deep commitment to raising awareness about Lyme disease and women’s health. Over the coming year, she plans to focus her platform on educating others about Lyme disease and offering support to those affected.

“Living with Lyme disease has given me a deeper understanding of the challenges many face, and I’m determined to help others who may be struggling in silence. Awareness is the first step toward making a difference,” she shared.

Cochran will represent Virginia at the Miss Teen International pageant in July 2025, where she will continue to inspire others with her resilience and advocacy for Lyme disease awareness.

The Miss Teen International pageant is part of the International Pageants system, which encourages personal and professional development while promoting young women as positive role models within their communities as they share their platform. 

During the coming year, Cochran will continue to spread awareness of her Lyme disease and women’s health platform. She is excited about pursuing collaborative efforts with organizations such as Lyme times, which shares current Lyme disease news and stories through social media, and supporting the National Capital Lyme Disease Association, which sponsors a 5K every spring to raise money for Lyme disease research and a cure. 

She also plans to continue her volunteer efforts around hunger relief, especially around those with food sensitivities and dietary restrictions due to illnesses like Lyme disease. Cochran elaborated, “I can’t imagine going to bed hungry every night, but to have dietary restrictions due to illness, is a situation that makes hunger relief more complicated. So, I tend to highlight gluten free, low sodium foods, and such in my collection efforts.” 

Cochran also looks forward to appearing at events throughout the state during the coming year to share the spirit of the commonwealth that, as a ninth generation Virginian, she holds so dear!