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Saturday evening was not a regular Saturday evening in Bladenboro. The Miss Bladenboro Scholarship Pageant crowned the new court, including the new Miss Bladenboro and Miss Bladenboro Princess for 2015-2016, and gave away more scholarships than ever before.
Miss Bladenboro for 2014 -2015, Lindsey Herring was celebrated for being the first ever Miss Bladenboro competing in the Miss North Carolina Scholarship Pageant. Directors of the local pageant, John and Karen Ruffin presented Herring with a sign honoring her for making history. Karen said, “The town (of Bladenboro) and we wanted to do something for you making history, and this is going on the gate at the entrance of our town.”
Before crowning the new Miss Bladenboro and Miss Bladenboro Princess awards were given to participants and community members whom have made a difference this past year. The Hiram Hester Memorial Community Service Scholarship Award and the Shelby Storms Miss Congeniality Award were given out in memory of our local community members who have passed away, but made a huge difference before leaving us, according to Karen.
Some contestants received overall fitness, talent, and beauty awards, Ambassador awards, and some of the awards included scholarships. There were four scholarships given all together at this year’s Miss Bladenboro pageant, which is also a first according to Karen.
JOY (Jesus, Others, Yourself) Award Scholarship winner was Haven Cashwell. The Scholastic Achievement Scholarship winner was Megan Atkinson. Lindsey Herring won the Hiram Hester Memorial Community Service Scholarship.
The new 2015-2016 Miss Bladenboro Royal Court winners are Baby Miss, Addlyn Thompson, Wee Miss Maelee Norris, Tiny Miss Macyee Kinlaw, Petite Miss Anna Claire Walters, and Jr. Miss Kallie Bass.
The new 2015-2016 Miss Bladenboro Princess is Anna Grace Allen. Allen is 14 years old and her platform is “The L.E.O. Project (Lift Each Other Up). Allen will now be in the running for the Miss North Carolina Outstanding Teen in June.
The new Miss Bladenboro is Haven Cashwell. 2015-2016 Miss Bladenboro Haven Cashwell is 18 years old with vocal talent. Cashwell’s platform is “Think B4 U SEND” (Cyberspace Safety). Cashwell is now qualified to compete for the title of Miss North Carolina.
To find out more about Miss Bladenboro Scholarship Pageant visit their Facebook page or their website.
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