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
ORIGINAL STORY - Published 2/18/2020
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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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