Sydney was born and raised in Reno, Nevada. She has been engrossed with the modeling and fashion industry since the age of 15. Presently, Sydney is a senior at the University of Idaho studying Clothing, Textiles, Design and Business; she is on path to graduate with honors in the spring of 2016. Sydney has been modeling professionally since 2010 as a natural both on the runway and in front of the camera. Having worked with top agencies and photographers in California, Nevada, Idaho and Texas, her diverse portfolio includes everything from traditional catalog projects to avant garde couture. As an adopted child, Sydney is zealous about bettering the lives of impoverished children. She wishes to bring a positive impact in her community.

A charismatic face, remarkable modeling stint and an experience in showbiz makes Sydney Halper’s chances bright for being the second Miss USA from Idaho.  The first Miss Idaho USA to become Miss USA was Brandi Sherwood who was crowned as Miss USA when Brook Mahealani Lee was chosen as Miss Universe 1997. Brandi Sherwood is also the only Idaho beauty to win Miss Teen USA too in the year 1989. Back since, no Miss Idaho USA has bagged the coveted title of Miss USA during the finals.  Apart from Brandi, Idaho has placed only thrice in Miss USA which is a very scrawny record.

Apart from that, Miss Idaho USA 1967 Sandra Baldwin won Miss Congeniality in Miss USA 1967. Next and only placement of Idaho in Miss Teen USA was in the year 2008 when Shareece Pfeiffer was the 4th runner-up.  Miss Idaho Teen USA winners Hosanna Kabakoro and Shari Lynn Short won Miss Congeniality titles in their respective Miss Teen USA editions, i.e. 2010 and 2000 respectively.  Idaho has never won Miss Photogenic title in Miss USA or Miss Teen USA! A weak sash, with strong personality! Do you think Sydney Halper will end Idaho’s dry run in Miss USA pageant, in the coming edition?