Riley Yates, SC Junior Preteen National American Miss Queen. She has been busy raising money for a great organization and walking for the cure. She walked with the Longs Drugs Team for the First Ladies Walk For Life on October 3rd. She has also raised over $1500 for the Lay Me Down To Sleep Foundation. Riley is now preparing for the biannual “Nutcracker Fantasy”, a fundraiser for the local children’s shelter where she is a featured soloist and principal cast member. She has been enjoying long weekend rehearsals with her dance friends for a great cause!
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North Carolina Junior Pre-Teen National American Miss Queen, Tara-Nicole Azarian
North Carolina Junior Pre-Teen National American Miss Queen, Tara-Nicole Azarian
Tara-Nicole Azarian, founder of the Tara’s Teddys organization (www.TarasTeddys.com) recently participated in a fundraiser for the Preston Loyd foundation (http://www.quickitright.com/prestonloydfoundation/). She and her mom both painted faces & polished fingernails for the Princess for a Day booth. $400 was raised in one afternoon for Preston & his family. The fundraiser was featured on local Fox news. Tara-Nicole also made a Tara’s Teddy visit to Preston’s home & delivered a huge brown bear to Preston & also brought one for Preston’s 8 year old sister Taylor. (see photo)
In addition, Tara-Nicole has made personal appearances at:
The Miss Charlotte USA pageant, The Cabarrus County Fair Pageant, Freestyle Amusement park & was featured in the Mooresville Tribune.
She also continues her acting & over the summer & this fall she has filmed or will finish filming the following movies: “Katy Dee Girl Detective”, “Budz”, “On The Market”, “Demonica’s Reign”, “Crossroads, Legend of The Oracle Stone”, “Champagne” & “Judith”.
NAM Oregon Princess Queen Gabriella Torkornoo volunteered at the Oregon state fair
NAM Oregon Princess Queen Gabriella Torkornoo volunteered at the Oregon state fair
Oregon Princess Queen Gabriella Torkornoo volunteered at the Oregon state fair as a greeter and handed out programs on Aug. 28, 2009. She enjoyed being the official greeter at the front Gate on opening day of the fair. This State fair marked Oregon’s 150th anniversary! Gabriella handed out programs and got her picture taken for the local newspaper. It was a long day standing in the rain at times, but the happy face never left this 5 year old. That same evening she was invited to hand out winning ribbons at the horse show that was held at the fair. The emcee of the show commented that he was impressed at how comfortable and professional she seemed while getting her pictures taken with the winners and their horses. He said “Not many adults, let alone children I’ve seen are that comfortable standing next to a horse”. Gabriella’s mother told me “I was happily surprised to see Gabriella act so professional and enjoy what she was doing. It seemed like she was an old pro at it. What a great feeling it is to see your child blossom right in front of your eyes! What a joy it is to watch them find something they are really good at and enjoy! Thank you NAM for giving Gabriella this opportunity and allowing me to see her run with it!”
NAM and Ronald McDonald House
The Miss Oregon royalty recently met at the North Portland Ronald McDonald House, bringing and making lunch and dessert for the families that are staying there. After lunch, the girls hosted bingo, and then even got a tour of the amazing facility afterwards. The families were very appreciative and enjoyed eating lunch and chatting with the queens. One family in particular, from Alaska, was so thankful and asked us to take a picture of the queens with their family. Their 13 year old son was rushed to Portland all the way from Alaska for open heart surgery. He had the surgery 3 days before we came and was getting to go home that day! They really enjoyed getting to have a great meal and conversation with some amazing girls. Attached is the picture we took of them, along with a couple others from the day. Pictured are Kelli McBee (Teen Queen), Alexandra Perry (Preteen Queen), Madeline Monlux (Jr Preteen Queen), and Gabriella Torkornoo (Princess Queen). The girls had a great time spending time together and making plans for future projects, as well as meeting up at nationals.
Giving Blood, Portland Trailblazers and National American Miss sister queens!
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Abigail McGuire-NAMISS Jr. Pre-Teen Tennessee
Abigail McGuire-NAMISS Jr. Pre-Teen Tennessee
Abigail has been participating in a toy drive for the Blue Monarch with the Brentwood Soccer Club. The Blue Monarch is a home for abused women and children. Thier hope is to have a special toy for every little boy and girl for Christmas. Abigail also went to the AEDC Women’s Club on October 7th. The AEDC Women’s Club raises money for college scholarships and each spring they award one student with a scholarship. The ladies requested a song so Abigail sang for them and then told them a little about herself and National American Miss. The women’s club has invited Abigail back in the spring so that she can see how their club benefits the community!
Making A Difference With Old Shoes
Olivia Wright Making A Difference With Old Shoes and National American Miss Pageants
This past weekend I got a couple of emails from families who have been in our pageant about a new charity that has been started by a contestant from the National American Miss Pageants. Olivia Wright, age 10, has numerous pageant accolades and titles including state photogenic, casual wear modeling and actress winner along with being a national ambassador. But even cooler than that is that Olivia has started a charity call H.U.G.S. (Help Us Give Shoes). Here is an excerpt from her website (http://www.tennesseehugs.org/)
Hi! My name is Olivia Wright… welcome to my website all about my community service project, Help Us Give Shoes — or, just H.U.G.S.! I am so happy you stopped by ! It is my hope that as you check out my page, you will be inspired to go out and see where YOU can help make a difference in our world!
I am a ten-year-old girl who one day is going to be a doctor and missionary, helping people all over the world. Until then, I spend my free time volunteering for organizations I love. Some people would like me to believe that I am too young to make a difference, but I know that kids my age can make a difference. I have also learned that giving is it’s own reward.
As you can see Olivia is an amazing kid!
Olivia-I am so proud of you. You are inspirational to me and everyone around you!
Matt
Please visit Olivia’s website at http://www.tennesseehugs.org/
National American Miss Pageants Photo Shoot
Each year the 12 national queens for National American Miss Pageants descend on Houston for the Official Photo shoot. This is a time not only to have thousands of photos taken, but also to make memories, have fun as sister queens and plan for a summer of fun as visiting royalty. Check out the video below to see the highlights from this year’s photo shoot.
Madeline Monlux Speaks Her Mind To Portland’s Mayor
Madeline Monlux Speaks Her Mind To Portland’s Mayor
- National American Miss Pageants
Recently Madeline Monlux, National American Miss Pageants Portland representative met with Mayor Tom Porter to speak about the importance of youth volunteering.
Even at a young age Madeline is very passionate about volunteering and getting both kids and adults involved in their towns, cities, and communities.
Jurnee Jackson-National American Miss Jr. Pre-Teen Oregon Cover Girl honored by the City of Redmond
Jurnee Jackson-National American Miss Jr. Pre-Teen Oregon Cover Girl honored by the City of Redmond
Jurnee 
Jackson, National American Miss Pageants Jr. Pre-Teen Cover Girl from Oregon was recently honor by her home city of Redmond, Oregon for a month long volunteering campaign she did with the local fire department. In a letter of appreciation sent to Jurnee, the Redmond Fire Marshal wrote:
“Jurnee, you were always polite and excited to be here; and we all appreciated your help and eagerness. It was especially nice to see your outgoing manner 
while working.” “You are a bright young lady and it is easy to see why you were crowned.”
This past summer Jurnee participated in the 4th of July parade, met with her county commissioner and continues to promote fire safety in her communities and surrounding areas. We are all so very proud of Jurnee!
~Matt