Nicole Hickl
Miss Black Teen Texas USA 2009

One tough cookie is almost an understatement when speaking of Miss Black Teen Texas USA 2009 Nicole Hickl. With a first degree black belt in karate, she is one lady who should not be double-crossed. Already the two time state champion in kata and weapon, Nicole shares her zeal for karate with several middle school students for whom she serves as instructor and mentor through the Kickstart Karate Program. This is the same program that helped Nicole to truly love herself. Faced with many teenage pressures, Nicole became a victim of depression during her freshman year of high school. From her spunky attitude, it is almost impossible to imagine that she suffered with this disease. It is for this reason that she wants to help other teens who may be dealing with depression as her platform. The art of karate helped Nicole to discover the importance of her life and now she shares her journey with others. As Miss Black Teen Texas USA, Nicole will continue her mission of serving as a motivational speaker and mentor for teens with depression. Her goal is to provide the help teens need and to encourage them to set and achieve goals while raising awareness of teen depression. Nicole is a 2008 graduate of Dulles High School and currently is a freshman at the University of St. Thomas (UST). At UST Nicole is a Presidential Ambassador, Freshman Senator, and a member of Black Student Union. She plans to one day take over her grandfather’s accounting business and expand it into a large firm with her cousins. She enjoys volunteering at the Fort Bend Women’s Center, working out at the gym, spending time with her family, and challenging herself in academic endeavors.