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Royalty Letter from Brandi Alden, Miss North Carolina Pre-teen!

Royalty Letter from Brandi Alden, National American Miss North Carolina Pre-teen Queen!

Brandi Alden -Crazy Hair and Spirit Stick Winner - Nationals 2013

Brandi Alden NAM NC Preteen ready for Opening Number

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Brandi Alden with NC State Director Matt Leverton

Brandi at Walk With Me for Easter Seals

Brandi on the Hollywood Tour-Nationals 2013

Brandi, Kaitlyn and Megan posing for picture at the Susan G Komen Race for a Cure in Charlotte

Crowning a future princess at the NC NAM Open Call

NAM NC Preteen Brandi Alden performing for the Charlotte Knights

NAM NC Preteen Brandi Alden visiting the Governor

NAM NC QueensRoyalty Letter from Brandi Alden, Miss North Carolina Pre-teen!

It’s hard to believe a year has already passed. My experience has been incredible – from the moment I was crowned to each and every day since.
I have had the opportunity to work fun stations for the Easter Seals Foundation, walked for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, made goody bags and candy necklaces for Bright Blessings to support homeless children and families and collected food and supplies for my own charity, B.R.A.Y.S. Love (Bringing Rescued Animals Your Support). I have entertained for many local pageants and was invited to sing the National Anthem for the Charlotte Knights and Davidson College.
Nationals was a blast!!! From going on a Hollywood Tour to visiting Mickey in Disneyland, I made so many friends and memories to last me a lifetime!! I was also honored to have received 2nd RU Naional Casual Wear Modeling and 3rd RU National Spokes Model.
A big thank you to Mr. Matt Leverton, my awesome state director!! You have made this such a special year always making every girl feel special!!
To my successor, the impact you make on the lives of those around you depends on how you utilize the title given to you so wear it proudly and above all make lots of memories and have fun!!!!

Laney Edwards, says goodbye to her year as the 2013 Miss South Carolina Jr. Teen!

Laney Edwards, says goodbye to her year as the 2013 National American Miss South Carolina Jr. Teen Queen!

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SC_Queens_Meet_the_GovernorDear NAMily,

I can’t believe that my reign as SC Junior Teen is already coming to an end; it seems like only yesterday that I heard my name announced as the winner! My year representing NAM has flown by in a whirlwind of traveling (across the country-literally!), volunteering, and making appearances and memories. Being a NAM queen has been a privilege and an honor that I will always cherish, and I am thankful to have had this amazing opportunity. I’m so excited to welcome all the new contestants and look forward (with a smile and tears) to crowning my successor!

A lot of girls have asked what advice I have for pageant weekend, so here goes: Make lists for everything, and check them off as you go. Come prepared; have all your paperwork ready to turn in. Do as many optionals as you possibly can (It’s so worth it!). Don’t be nervous. Smile at the judges and the audience. Speak clearly and use complete sentences during your interviews. Most importantly, HAVE FUN and BE YOURSELF! Be confident in the knowledge that you are unique and beautiful, made in the image of your Creator. And if you’re the girl who is fortunate enough to walk away with the crown— Count your blessings and enjoy every moment of your reign because, take it from me, it will be over sooner than you think. Good luck to everyone, and God Bless!

Pageant Hugs,

Laney Edwards, 2013 SC Jr. Teen

North Carolina Jr. Teen Naomi Whitehead has words of encouragement for this years contestants!

North Carolina Jr. Teen Queen Naomi Whitehead has words of encouragement for this years contestants!

Hi girls! I hope you all are as excited as I am this year for the state pageant. I know some
of you are probably a little nervous because I definitely was. Then like me, you have to realize
that you’re going out there for YOU to show everyone how talented you are and how passionate
you are about winning. Being the Jr. Teen Queen has meant the world to me. It showed me that
if I’m really determined to do something I can achieve any and everything I set my mind to, and
you can too! After NAM my confidence level skyrocketed and I’ve been so much more outgoing
and ambitious ever since. I’ve worked at the Ronald McDonald House, for Red Cross, The Boys
and Girls Club, participated in walks for cancer, Haiti’s children and have even had the
opportunity to guest appear at a birthday party! Remember,it’s okay to get out of your comfort
zone sometimes. You never know, you just might like it. It’s not all about winning and taking
home a prize, it’s about the experience you had here and the new people you met.Who knows
you could find your best friend here. Girls don’t fret it’ll be a breeze if you just focus, be yourself,
and don’t forget HAVE FUN!