Miss Georgia Princess and Jr. Pre-Teen, Gracie Ondic and Hannah Daffron, volunteered for Adventure Bags, Inc.

GeorgiaMiss Georgia Princess and Jr. Pre-Teen, Gracie Ondic and Hannah Daffron, volunteered for Adventure Bags, Inc. They collected donations and provide awareness of the local charitable organization, Adventure Bags, Inc., at the Buford Bazaar in Gwinnett County.  Gracie and Hannah told community members about Adventure Bags, collected donations at the booth and even walked around and collected monetary donations from other vendors at the Buford Bazaar.  Gracie also donated some of the book bags that were collected at the Georgia National American Miss pageant to Adventure Bags. 

Adventure Bags, Inc.  works with organizations that work with displaced children such as DFCS, homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters and teen shelters. They provide these organizations with a book bag of important items like: a stuffed animal, toothbrush, toothpaste, under garments, hair brush or comb, socks, coloring books, crayons and a journal for children to write down their thoughts so that when they do have to go to an unfamiliar place the children have some items that are ALL their own.  Adventure Bags, Inc. serves counties all over Georgia and it is their intention to help provide children in crisis security and comfort. More information about this organization can be found at www.adventurebags.org.  

Miss Georgia Jr. Pre-Teen Hannah Daffron collected can goods for local shelter!

HannahMiss Georgia Jr. Pre-Teen Hannah Daffron collected can goods for local shelter! Hannah went door to door and got over 1000 can goods for a local emergency shelter!

 

 

2014 Tennessee Jr. Pre-Teen Alajah Gilbert, met with Governor Bill Haslam.

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Alajah had the opportunity to meet with Governor Bill Haslam during her reign. She was able to speak with the governor and take some pictures with him. It was a very neat experience.

Hannah Daffron, Miss Georgia Jr. Pre-Teen, volunteered at the TSH Shelter.

Hannah Hannah2 Hannah3 Hannah4Hannah Daffron, Miss Georgia Jr. Pre-Teen, volunteered at the TSH Shelter.  Hannah collected clothing and toys which she handed out at the shelter.

2015 Oregon queens at the Jr. Rose Parade!

Oregon Queens2015 Oregon queens at the Jr. Rose Parade! Oliva Haugen, Jr. Teen Queen, Shayla Montgomery, Pre-Teen Queen, and Isabella Ellsworth, Jr. Pre-Teen joined the Jr. Rose Parade in Portland.

Each year the Junior Parade features unique themed sections celebrating elements of Portland’s community and parts of every kid’s life. Everyone gets a time to shine in the Junior Parade!

The 2015 Junior Parade has two sections celebrating elements of Portland’s community and how cool it is to be a kid. In Procession of the Species presented by Laurelwood Public House, kids dress up in their favorite animal costume and roar, quack and purr. Our Best Friends presented by Mud Bayshowcases the great friendships that Portland children get to form inside and outside of the classroom.

 

 

2014 Miss North Carolina Pre-Teen Nikya Hightower volunteered with the Child Advocacy Center.

American%20Doll%20Fashion%20Show IMG_0822 IMG_0826 IMG_0827 IMG_08302014 Miss North Carolina Pre-Teen Nikya Hightower volunteered with the Child Advocacy Center. She volunteered for the Child Advocacy Center as they launched their 8th annual American Girl Fashion Show for a good cause. Nikya volunteered several days which included helping the girls with fittings, and two days of the show while the girls waited to hit the runway. She volunteered along with recently retired first female judge of Cumberland County, North Carolina, Beth Keever. She really enjoyed talking with the girls before the show. 2014 Miss North Carolina Jr. Pre-Teen Amaris was a participant in the fashion show.

Nikya Hightower, 2014 Miss North Carolina Pre-Teen has been busy around town!

Nikya Nikya.JPG2 Nikya.JPG3 Nikya.JPG4 Nikya.JPG5 Nikya.JPG6Nikya Hightower, 2014 Miss North Carolina Pre-Teen has been busy around town! Nikya was very excited to participate in the Martin Luther King Jr. parade and she really enjoyed her ride! She also enjoyed cheering on everyone as they crossed the finish line while volunteering for the ALS walk at Methodist University in her hometown of Fayetteville, NC. She was joined by her sister queen 2014 North Carolina Jr. Pre-Teen Queen Amaris Shipman.

Miss Georgia Jr. Pre-Teen welcomes this years contestants!

 

Dear amazing contestants:

I have done so much since becoming Miss Georgia Junior Preteen Queen. I volunteered to play the harp at the DeKalb County festival, a back to school news expo and the Ronald McDonald House. It was so much fun meeting several public officials. I served food at Tour de Pink, a race that raises money for breast cancer. It was so much fun volunteering and spending time with elderly. I even let the elderly (including the men) try on my crown.

Being Miss Georgia has meant so much to me. I was proud to represent Georgia and I was so happy that Senator Isakson blogged that meeting me as Miss Georgia made his day. National American Miss has given me so much confidence and many opportunities. I hope it does the same for all of you.

I wish all of you the best of luck while you are competing. I hope you make many new friends, have a lot of fun and enjoy the experience. Always remember that you don’t need a crown on your head to be a queen.

Gabriela Norwood, Georgia Jr. Pre-Teen Queen

Gabriela Norwood, Miss Georgia Jr. Pre-Teen, visits the Yellow Brick House.

Gabby Gabby.png3 Gabby.png4 Gabby.png5 Gabby.png6Gabriela Norwood, Miss Georgia Jr. Pre-Teen, visits the Yellow Brick House. The Yellow Brick House is a  Quality Assisted Living For Seniors. Their mission is to serve seniors in a safe, comfortable, pleasant homelike environment where they may live with security, dignity and courtesy and family members have peace of mind knowing their loved one is cared for by well trained and attentive staff.

Amaris Shipman, 2014 Miss North Carolina Jr. Pre-Teen, welcomes this years contestants!

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Your North Carolina Jr. Pre-Teen Queen 2014, has been busy making a difference in her community this year. I’ve donated schools supplies for students of Cumberland County Schools, participated in a walk for ALS, volunteered at a “Kidtopia” event, rang the bell for the Salvation Army, collected “Toys for Tots,” donated books to assist with literacy efforts, and assisted in raising over $35,000 for my local Child Advocacy Center. I’ve also sang the National Anthem during basketball games and a 2015 graduation ceremony, met the Mayor, rode in parades, and made many other appearances this year. I can’t believe it’s all coming to an end shortly…..
Winning the state queen title was one of my personal goals and I will always cherish that moment. Through my efforts I’ve shown that it doesn’t matter how old you are, we can “All” make a positive impact on others if we try. I’ve learned that anything is possible with hard work and determination.
I would like all the contestants to understand that you are your biggest cheerleader and biggest competitor. You have a busy weekend ahead that will be packed with fun! Remember to always stand Tall, bring a big Smile, and let your inner light Shine. You are All STARS!
To the new North Carolina Jr. Pre-Teen Queen, your year is almost here! Be bold, be brave, be positive, and most of all be YOU!
Amaris Shipman
North Carolina Jr. Pre-Teen Queen 2014