Miss Georgia Pre-Teen, Samantha Sayer, prepared meals in Midtown Atlanta.

Samantha Samantha.JPG2Miss Georgia Pre-Teen, Samantha Sayer, prepared meals in Midtown Atlanta. Samantha spent her day off of school preparing and serving meals to people in need. It is part of Samantha’s mission to see to it that everyone has a healthy meal each day.

 

Miss Tennessee Pre-Teen Kaitlynn Stone donated school supplies to Inglewood Elementary School.

Kaitlynn Kaitlynn.jpg2Miss Tennessee Pre-Teen Kaitlynn Stone donated school supplies to Inglewood Elementary School.  Kaitlynn sorted and delivered school supplies and library books to Inglewood Elementary School, located in East Nashville. Kaitlynn and her family has decided to make a partnership with Inglewood Elementary School year round, as 99% of their students are below poverty and are in need of many necessities. Her next donation to the school will be from a coat drive she is holding during a local soccer tournament.

Miss Kentucky Pre-Teen Covergirl Amanda Isaacs spent time at Kosair Children’s Hospital.

Amanda Amanda.JPG2 Amanda.JPG3Miss Kentucky Pre-Teen Covergirl Amanda Isaacs spent time at Kosair Children’s Hospital. Amanda visited the hospital and gave out books. Kosair is a children’s hospital where most kids are sick and or have serious issues, like cancer.  Amanda met with one of the major Doctors there and some employees who work hard to help these kids are their families. Amanda was able to visit with some patients. She really enjoyed her time visiting with some patients and families.  There was one girl in particular who was older but really enjoyed having Amanda visit her.   She has a rare form of cancer and is missing her senior year in high school and will spend most of the year at the hospital. It was a good visit and the kids really enjoyed their visit and the interaction with Amanda.

Miss Georgia Jr. Teen Gabrielle Buchan spoke at “Get Georgia Reading Initiative.”

GA jr. teen GA jr. teen.jpg2 GA jr. teen.jpg3 GA jr. teen.jpg4Miss Georgia Jr. Teen Gabrielle Buchan spoke at “Get Georgia Reading Initiative.” Gabrielle was able to attend and speak at Mrs. Sandra Deal’s “Get Georgia Reading Initiative.” Being able to speak with the First Lady of Georgia and many of Georgia’s State Representatives was an incredible honor for Gabrielle. Being able to spread the word on the importance of youth reading and knowledge is so important. Gabrielle was also able to make a donation of books to her county’s library in honor of the First Lady of Georgia, Mrs. Deal, on behalf of National American Miss.

Miss Georgia Pre-Teen Spokesmodel Damacia Howard was a guest speaker for the middle school girls of “Destiny’s Daughters of Promise.”

20150825_190636_resized_1 20150825_190724_resized_1 20150825_190957_resized_1Miss Georgia Pre-Teen Spokesmodel Damacia Howard was a guest speaker for the middle school girls of “Destiny’s Daughters of Promise” Barber Middle School chapter. She encouraged, inspired and invited them to join her in her community project, “Books for Africa”. Damacia met with the girls from Barber Middle School, the Director of Destiny’s Daughters of Promise Lorraine Thomas and Dr. Barbara Swinney Assistant Superintendent Elementary School Leadership & Learning Cobb County Schools.

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!

 

 

Madisyn Earls, 2015 Georgia Jr. Teen Cover Girl, donated supplies to Ingram-Pye Elementary School.

Madisyn Madisyn.jpg2 Madisyn.jpg3Madisyn Earls, 2015 Georgia Jr. Teen Cover Girl, donated supplies to Ingram-Pye Elementary School. Madisyn had the opportunity to meet the staff of Ingram-Pye Elementary School
for a Back to School Breakfast. Igram-Pye is a school that serves children from
very disadvantaged backgrounds. She was able to speak to the staff about National American Miss and
the values that it promotes. Along with that, Madisyn donated some of the supplies
that we rounded up at the National American Miss Georgia state pageant. The school was very grateful and assured Madisyn that the supplies would be put to good use. She also had the privilege to join
the team in prayer for the upcoming school year.  She really enjoyed hearing how
the staff is planning a year filled with success for their students!

Samantha Sayer, Georgia Pre-Teen , met 5 Seconds of Summer!

Samantha SayerSamantha Sayer, Georgia Pre-Teen, met 5 Seconds of Summer!  Samantha had the awesome pleasure of meeting the Australian group before their sold-out show in Atlanta. They group was very polite and Samantha was able to use her speaking skills while talking with the band and one member told her she was “incredibly well-spoken,”definitely the highlight of her meet and greet!

 

Hunter Vaughn, South Carolina Teen Queen, has been busy volunteering around town.

Hunter Hunter2 Hunter3 Hunter4Hunter Vaughn, South Carolina Teen Queen, has been busy volunteering around town. Hunter used a portion of her winnings to purchase food to donate to the food pantry of HOPE in Lancaster.  HOPE- Helping Other People Effectively, provides help to residents of Lancaster and Fort Lawn, South Carolina, who are coping with short term financial emergencies.  HOPE offers assistance with rent, heating fuel, electricity, natural gas, water and food.

Hunter also donated the school supplies she received at the state pageant to Erwin Elementary School in Lancaster.  The majority of Erwin’s student body are children from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The supplies donated were greatly appreciated and will be distributed to students as needed throughout the school year.

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

Alajah Gilbert Alajah Gilbert.jpg2 Alajah Gilbert.jpg32014 Tennessee Jr. Pre-Teen Alajah Gilbert, met with Governor Bill Haslam.
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.