Miss Florida Jr. Pre-Teen Carla Lombardo has been busy representing National American Miss.

Carla Carla2 Carla3 Carla4 Carla5 Carla6 Carla7Miss Florida Jr. Pre-Teen Carla Lombardo has been busy representing National American Miss. From her appearances at Disney World to her appearance at Miss America Outstanding Teen that concluded with many pictures with the various state queens and Miss America 2014,  as well as her picture with Miss Georgia, the reigning Miss America, Carla has done her best to represent her state.

Carla has been active in activities such as Relay for Life at the local community center with senior citizens.  She donates baked goods twice weekly to the center where all proceeds go to the American Cancer Society for Relay for Life.  These funds were all raised by Carla and her leadership.  She baked when she had time and involved sponsors such as Gordon Food Services to donate boxes of cookies to sell.  We believe it was a great success!

Carla has also started her own initiative to fight illiteracy through her program that she named “readers make leaders”.  Starting with her 10th birthday where she asked for gently used or new books instead of gifts, to a large book drive at her school, she raised over 1000 books.  With the collaboration and effort of her brother, a boy scout, his troop, and their family and friends, she achieved her goal of building a small library for the children of an educational center, Tiny Kingdom in Homestead, Florida.  This was possible through “We Care of South Dade”, a non-profit organization that presented this center to her.  This center accomodates a large number of migrant farmworker’s children.  They were very much in need.  Carla reads to them for one hour once a week to get to know them better!

She also has participated in a Columbus day festival at a local farm where she appeared with Miss Homestead of the Miss America system and where she supported 4-H, a non profit organization for youth development.

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.

Kimberly Cox Miss Tennessee Pre-Teen has been busy volunteering around town!

Kimberly CoxKimberly is an active Pre-Teen from Tennessee. She recently
performed the role of Fannie in A Southern Christmas Carol
with the Robertson County Players. Kimberly has been a 
member of this theatre group for 6 years, and loves singing
and performing on stage. 
 
She was later invited to volunteer at a fundraiser pageant
for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. She worked registration,
organized contestants, and had the privilege to crown and award 
the winners. 
 
This Valentine season, Kimberly gave back to her community by
visiting with residents at Springfield Heights with United Way.
She delivered valentines with candy, and enjoyed playing bingo.
This NAM Pre-Teen is a proud representative for United Way of
Robertson County. 
 
Some of her exciting appearances include a recent trip to the
State Capitol, where she met Governor Bill Haslam, and attending
NAM Kentucky state open calls. At open calls, Kimberly met many
future contestants aspiring to gain confidence and leadership
skills, just like she has.
 
Kimberly is an involved 7th grader at Greenbrier Middle school.
She is a 4.0 student, member of beta club, and student council.
She mostly enjoys spending her time playing softball with her 
team, the Lady Cats.
 

Julia Rowland, 2014 Florida Jr. Teen Queen has had a busy year representing National American Miss.

Julia Rowland Julia Rowland.jpg2 Julia Rowland.jpg3 Julia Rowland.jpg4 Julia Rowland.jpg5 Julia Rowland.jpg7 Julia Rowland.jpg8Julia Rowland, 2014 Florida Jr. Teen Queen has had a busy year representing National American Miss. She had a blast during the holiday season volunteering with the Salvation Army spreading holiday cheer and giving back to her community. Julia also initiated Harvest for Heroes Outreach Project for her service project at nationals. The purpose of Harvest for Heroes Outreach Project is to lift the spirits and meet the evolving needs of our Active Duty communities and provide volunteer opportunities for the residents of South Florida to express their appreciation to members of their Military. As a daughter of a retired Navy Captain and cousin of an Active Duty Army Soldier currently serving in Afghanistan, she understands what conditions the Military personnel are under and wanted to contribute by boosting our troops’ morale. With the wonderful support of her church’s congregation, Julia was able to produce over 500 care packages. She was shocked and overwhelmed to have received a beautiful plaque along with a letter thanking her for her care packages from the United States Army troops serving in Afghanistan. They even flew a flag over Bagram, Afghanistan in honor of Julia’s church. Julia also had an exciting weekend in Boca Raton representing NAM as the emcee at the American Girl Doll fashion show in support of the Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition.

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.

Nikya Hightower, Miss North Carolina Pre-Teen has been busy representing the National American Miss!

Nikya Nikya.png2 Nikya.png3 Nikya.png4 Nikya.png5 Nikya.png6 Nikya.png7 Nikya.png8Nikya Hightower, Miss North Carolina Pre-Teen has been busy representing the National American Miss!  She has donated books to her local church. Nikya also was featured as visiting royalty at the county fair where to got to help crown the winners. She also volunteered in the mailroom for the Child Advocacy Center. She has had such a good time volunteering and helping out in her community! Nikya also met former American Idol contestant and Congressional runner for North Carolina Clay Aiken at a town hall meeting. She has also received a letter of recognition for the mayor at the city hall meeting.

Gabriela Norwood, Georgia Jr. Pre-Teen, volunteered with several local organizations.

 GA Jr. Pre-Teen Queen GA Jr. Pre-Teen Queen.jpg2 GA Jr. Pre-Teen Queen.jpg3 GA Jr. Pre-Teen Queen.jpg4Gabriela Norwood, Georgia Jr. Pre-Teen, volunteered with several local organizations. She met with representative Stovall at the back to school event in Clayton Country Georgia. Gabby also met with the editor of Crossroads news at the back to school event in DeKalb County sponsored by Crossroads News. Gabby also was able to play the harp at the back to school event in DeKalb County.  Then, Gabby donated money at the Atlanta Childrens Shelter and met with the Director and the Development Coordinator.

Miss Tennessee Princess Jalynn Sims is busy around town making donations!

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Kaitlyn Connell, Miss North Carolina Pre-Teen Cover Girl has been busy volunteering all around town!

Kaitlyn Connell, National American Miss North Carolina Pre-Teen Cover Girl has been busy volunteering all around town!

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Kaitlyn.jpg12Kaitlyn Connell, Miss North Carolina Pre-Teen Cover Girl has been busy volunteering all around town! She helped at The Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation, a nonprofit that helps children with disabilities. Guests of honor for the evening were Manuel Sager, the ambassador of Switzerland to the United States, and his wife, Christine. Felix Sabates hosted the gala at his Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte dealership. Highlights included a performance by the children of Allegro dedicated to the memory of the late Allegro supporter Victor George Sayegh and dancing to the Caliente band, Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s house band for their Bongos Cuban Cafe. (Photo by Daniel Coston – Special to the Observer) Kaitlyn and the Allegro students performed a dance at the Ambassador’s Ball, and after the performance, Kaitlyn was invited as a guest by Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte. Along with the Allegro Foundation she volunteered with a Champion for Children with Disabilities for a total of 9 hours between the dates of August 22nd and September 24th. Her involvement with Allegro Foundation was as a Teaching Assistant for a performance at our 4th Annual Golf Invitational. She was paired with a student living with Down syndrome and assisted him throughout the performance and rehearsals.

Kaitlyn also met with Charlotte’s Mayor Patrick Cannon and with Former U.S. Representative Sue Myrick.

Kaitlyn also enjoyed volunteering and being National American Miss North Carolina Pre-Teen Cover Girl at Matthews Alive Parade.

Kaitlyn was also able to join her sister queens,Branndi Alden National American Miss North Carolina Pre-Teen Queen and Megan Ebert Miss Queen at The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

Kaitlyn stopped by the Ronald McDonald House to donate some craft supplies! She wanted to donate to the Ronald McDonald house because when she grows up she wants to be a pediatric oncologist.

National American Miss North Carolina Pre-Teen Cover Girl Kaitlyn Connell visited with Anchor Blair Miller at WSOC-TV Channel 9 on August 15th. She donated school supplies that were turned in by all the National American Miss participants and these will be distributed among the children that can’t afford to buy them. She also met with April Garcia the owner of Kids-R-Kids Learning Academy. Kaitlyn donated books from all the NAM contestants.

NAM North Carolina Pre-Teen Cover Girl Kaitlyn Connell volunteered with Allegro Foundation…a Champion for Children with Disabilities for a total of 9 hours between the dates of August 22nd and September 24th. Her involvement with Allegro Foundation was as a Teaching Assistant for a performance at our 4th Annual Golf Invitational. She was paired with a student living with Down syndrome and assisted him throughout the performance and rehearsals.

Alexandria Murphy, Miss North Carolina Jr. Teen volunteered and had fun around town!

Alexandria Murphy, National American Miss North Carolina Jr. Teen Queen volunteered and had fun around town!

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WP Halloween 5K 7Alexandria Murphy, Miss North Carolina Jr. Teen volunteered and had fun around town! Alexandria, assisted at the V Foundation – Halloween Hustle event by working the registration table, cheering on runners at the end of the race and assisting with the children’s 100 yard dash.The Jimmy V Foundation is in honor of North Carolina State University State Basketball coach, Jim Valvano, who was diagnosed with cancer and established the foundation to find a cure for cancer. He unfortunately passed only a few months after establishing the Foundation however it continues to live on strongly.
She then volunteered at Light the Night Leukemia Walk in Raleigh, NC. Niyah Smith, Miss North Carolina Princess Queen and Alexandria Murphy, Miss North Carolina Jr. Teen Queen, volunteered time at the event and then participated in the walk in honor of Kim Calabrese, mother of Cailee Calabrese (former Miss NC Princess and Miss North Carolina Jr PreTeen). Kim is currently battling leukemia. The red lanterns are carried for when you are walking in honor of someone you know with leukemia and the white lantern is for those currently surviving leukemia.
Alexandria Murphy, Miss North Carolina Jr. Teen Queen and Donielle Kube, former 2011 National Cover Girl Pre-Teen, show that National American Miss is about making friends for life. The two girls met almost 3 years ago at NAM Nationals and have been great friends ever since! The girls were able to have fun at a Green Bay Packers Game!While Alexandria is a North Carolina girl she is a Green Bay Packer girl at heart!