The Miss Troup County Scholarship Pageant is gearing up for its 38th year.
The Miss Troup County Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant is in its 18th year. Eighteen talented and beautiful ladies are competing for the titles Saturday, 19th at 7 p.m. at the Troup High School Fine Arts Building.
The Miss Troup County Pageants are an official preliminary to the Miss American Pageant. Winners receive scholarship money.
“This is an excellent opportunity for young women to advance their academic careers in order to prepare for the professions of their choice and to make a difference in their communities, maybe even the nation. Whether they win or not, they always benefit from the experience, which challenges them to hone their talents and skills,” Miss Troup County Scholarship Pageant Executive Director Judy Neighbors said.
The box office opens at 5:45 p.m. on Saturday. Reserved seats are $25 and the price includes a program book. General admission is $15 and students and children tickets are $10.
Candidates for the title of Miss Troup County 2013:
Stephanie Gargiulo - Age 19
Parents: Peggy and Joseph Gargiulo
Attends: Kennesaw State University
Platform: The C.B.A. Foundation
Hayley Henderson - Age 22
Parents: Darlene and Danny Henderson
Attends: Columbus State University
Platform: March of Dimes: One Day All Babies Will be Born Healthy
MacKenzie Marable - Age 17
Parents: Kathie and Richard Marable
Attends: Unity Christian
Platform: Autism Awareness
Katherine McCauley - Age 20
Parents: Rebecca and John McCauley
Attends: Kennesaw State University
Platform: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Cassey Pruett - Age 17
Parents: Pamela and Frank Pruett
Attends: Callaway High School
Platform: Healthy Decisions
Cori Beth Sutton - Age 18
Parents: Beverly and Steve Sutton
Attends: Valdosta State University
Platform: In the Blink of an Eye: Maintaining a Good Self Image in the Face of Adversity
Janae Wheeler - Age 21
Parents: Renee and John Wheeler
Attends: Columbus State University
Platform: Helping Save Animals: One Paw at a Time
Melissa Yu - Age 23
Parents: Anne and Charles Yu
Attends: Georgia State University
Platform: Youth Behavior Health Awareness
Candidates for the title of Miss Troup County Outstanding Teen 2013:
Samantha Arnold - Age 16
Parents: Regina and Ted Arnold
Attends: Troup High School
Platform: Exceptional STARS Program for Special Needs
Caroline Carroll - Age 16
Parents: Elizabeth and John Carroll, III
Attends: Southland Academy
Platform: Blood Donation Through the American Red Cross
Avery Hart - Age 16
Parents: Brooks and Jay Hart
Attends: Southland Academy
Platform: Stop Bullying
Ansley Hawkins - Age 14
Parents: Christina and Peter Hawkins
Attends: Mt. Paran Christian School
Platform: Stop Diabetes: Diabetes Awareness
Ashton Leddon - Age 15
Parents: Tracy and Steve Leddon
Attends: Brookstone High School
Platform: Children’s Miracle Network
Iyanla Mosley - Age 13
Parents: Denise and Kevin Mosley
Attends: Callaway Middle School
Platform: Girl Empowerment
Madison Phillips - Age 14
Parents: TC and Neal Phillips
Attends: Troup High School
Platform: Promoting Abstinence in Teens
Frankie Pruett - Age 15
Parents: Pamela and Frank Pruett
Attends: Callaway High School
Platform: Childhood Cancer Awareness
Elizabeth Veal - Age 14
Parents: Kathy and Jeff Veal
Attends: Troup High school
Platform: Volunteerism and the American Red Cross
Shelby Warren - Age 14
Parents: Amy and Cal Warren
Attends: LaGrange High School
Platform: Poverty Awareness
























