Lenoir County Early College High School Sophomore Kailey Powell is Miss Neuse 2020

Lenoir County Early College High School Sophomore Kailey Powell is Miss Neuse 2020

Photo by Jessica Murphy / Neuse News

Miss Neuse 2020 - #8 Kailey Bryann Powell

First Runner-up - #3 Johanna Elizabeth Banks

Second Runner-up - #11 Hannah Lynn Joyner

Third Runner-up - #12 Natalie Brooke Dail

Ad Sales - #12 Natalie Brooke Dail

Photogenic Award - #2 Mckinley Ruina McLawhorn

Congeniality Award - #9 Macy Elizabeth Sanderson

Interview Award - #8 Kailey Bryann Powell

Creative Expression Award - #8 Kailey Bryann Powell

Talent Award - #8 Kailey Bryann Powell

Poise & Presence Award - #8 Kailey Bryann Powell

People’s Choice Award - #9 Macy Elizabeth Sanderson

Photo by Jessica Murphy / Neuse News

Photo by Jessica Murphy / Neuse News

Photo by Jessica Murphy / Neuse News

Photo by Jessica Murphy / Neuse News

Photo by Jessica Murphy / Neuse News

Photo by Jessica Murphy / Neuse News

Photo by Jessica Murphy / Neuse News

Photo by Jessica Murphy / Neuse News


ORIGINAL STORY - Published 2/18/2020

Michaela Rose Williams, Miss Neuse, 2019. Photo by Brandon Potter / Potter Photography and Design

Michaela Rose Williams, Miss Neuse, 2019. Photo by Brandon Potter / Potter Photography and Design

The 2020 Miss Neuse Scholarship Pageant sponsored by Hugo Fire and Rescue will be held February 22, 2020 at Kinston Lenoir County Performing Arts Center beginning at 7:00pm. Reid Taylor will serve as director for the for the 41st year. Mandy Odom is the choreographer and Diane Howard serves as the Pageant Chairperson.

Michelle Johnson Braxton will emcee the program and the twelve young ladies will be competing in the following area of competition: Interview which counts 30%, Creative Expression 15%, Talent 40% and Gown 15%. Scholarship monies in the amount of $6,000 will be awarded.

Tickets are $20. For reserved seating or $15. General admission can be purchased from any contestant. Tickets will be $20 at the door.

Miss Neuse 2019, Michaela Rose Williams will relinquish her title at the event. Michaela is the daughter of Michael and Shannon Williams. She is a Junior at North Lenoir High School.

Special entertainment will be provided by Anna Hull, 2019 Distinguished Young Woman, Michelle Braxton Johnson, Miss Neuse Dancers, Miss Neuse Michaela Williams, Steven and Samantha Warren. Twelve contestants are competing for the title of Miss Neuse 2020.

Photos by Brandon Potter / Potter Photography and Design

#1 Taylor Brooke Tyndall Talent: Gymnastic Dance Sophomore at South Lenoir High School Sponsored by: Southern Roots of Pink Hill

#1 Taylor Brooke Tyndall
Talent: Gymnastic Dance
Sophomore at South Lenoir High School
Sponsored by: Southern Roots of Pink Hill

#2 Mckinley Ruina McLawhorn Talent: Tap Dance Sophomore at South Lenoir High School Daughter of Samuel and Beverly McLawhorn  Sponsored by: Red Town Management of Deep Run

#2 Mckinley Ruina McLawhorn
Talent: Tap Dance
Sophomore at South Lenoir High School
Daughter of Samuel and Beverly McLawhorn
Sponsored by: Red Town Management of Deep Run

#3 Johanna Elizabeth Banks Talent: Clogging Sophomore at Bethel Christian Academy Daughter of Jeremy and Janelle Banks Sponsored by: Chris Rogerson, Attorney of Kinston

#3 Johanna Elizabeth Banks
Talent: Clogging
Sophomore at Bethel Christian Academy
Daughter of Jeremy and Janelle Banks
Sponsored by: Chris Rogerson, Attorney of Kinston

#5 Tori Nicole Parker Talent: Tap Dance Freshman at North Lenoir High School Daughter of Terry and Rhonda Parker Sponsored by: Alphin Insurance Agency in Lizzie, NC

#5 Tori Nicole Parker
Talent: Tap Dance
Freshman at North Lenoir High School
Daughter of Terry and Rhonda Parker
Sponsored by: Alphin Insurance Agency in Lizzie, NC

#4 Addison Kinley Hudson  Talent: Clogging Sophomore at Refuge Academy Daughter of Sammy and Desta Hudson Sponsored by: The Refuge of Ayden

#4 Addison Kinley Hudson
Talent: Clogging
Sophomore at Refuge Academy
Daughter of Sammy and Desta Hudson
Sponsored by: The Refuge of Ayden

#6 Cierra Brook Jones Talent: Jazz Dance Freshman at Elite Christian Daughter of B.J. and Tammy Jones Sponsored by: Lindsay Corrigan Photography

#6 Cierra Brook Jones
Talent: Jazz Dance
Freshman at Elite Christian
Daughter of B.J. and Tammy Jones
Sponsored by: Lindsay Corrigan Photography

#7 Taylor Grey Price Talent: Vocal Presentation Junior at North Lenoir High School Daughter of P.L. Price, JR. and Dustie Elmore Sponsored by: Blue Mountain Flavors

#7 Taylor Grey Price
Talent: Vocal Presentation
Junior at North Lenoir High School
Daughter of P.L. Price, JR. and Dustie Elmore
Sponsored by: Blue Mountain Flavors

#9 Macy Elizabeth Sanderson Talent: Clogging Sophomore at South Lenoir High School Daughter of Petey and Millicent Sanderson Sponsored by: Petey’s Pawn Shop

#9 Macy Elizabeth Sanderson
Talent: Clogging
Sophomore at South Lenoir High School
Daughter of Petey and Millicent Sanderson
Sponsored by: Petey’s Pawn Shop

#8 Kailey Bryann Powell Talent: Acro Dance Sophomore at Lenoir Community Early College Daughter of Bryan and Jennifer Powell Sponsored by: JoCo Flowers and Gifts

#8 Kailey Bryann Powell
Talent: Acro Dance
Sophomore at Lenoir Community Early College
Daughter of Bryan and Jennifer Powell
Sponsored by: JoCo Flowers and Gifts

#10 Marion Grace Jones Talent: Pointe Dance Sophomore at Jones Senior High School Daughter of Charley and Taffy Jones Sponsored by: Brock Motor Company of Trenton

#10 Marion Grace Jones
Talent: Pointe Dance
Sophomore at Jones Senior High School
Daughter of Charley and Taffy Jones
Sponsored by: Brock Motor Company of Trenton

#11 Hannah Lynn Joyner Talent: Acrobatic/Jazz Dance Sophomore at South Lenoir High School Daughter of Brandon and Andrea Joyner Sponsored by: Haddock Farms of Trenton

#11 Hannah Lynn Joyner
Talent: Acrobatic/Jazz Dance
Sophomore at South Lenoir High School
Daughter of Brandon and Andrea Joyner
Sponsored by: Haddock Farms of Trenton

#12 Natalie Brooke Dail Talent: Tap Sophomore at South Lenoir High School Daughter of Robert and Candice Dail Sponsored by: J.C. Howard Farms

#12 Natalie Brooke Dail
Talent: Tap
Sophomore at South Lenoir High School
Daughter of Robert and Candice Dail
Sponsored by: J.C. Howard Farms

Michaela Rose Williams Daughter of Michael and Shannon Williams

Michaela Rose Williams
Daughter of Michael and Shannon Williams

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