2021 Miss Neuse Scholarship Pageant is celebrating 42 years
Miss Neuse News 2020 Kailey Powell. Submitted Photo
The 2021 Miss Neuse Scholarship Pageant sponsored by Hugo Fire and Rescue will be held March 20, 2021 at Kinston Lenoir County Performing Arts Center. This is a sold out event. Reid Taylor will serve as director for the 42nd year. Mandy Odom is the choreographer and Diane Howard serves as Pageant Chairperson.
Miss Neuse 2020 Kailey Powell will relinquish her title March 20, 2021 at Kinston-Lenoir County Performing Arts Center. Kailey is the daughter of Bryan and Jennifer Powell. She is a Junior at Lenoir County Early College.
Louie Bowen will emcee the program and fifteen young ladies will be competing in the following areas of competition: Interview which counts 30%, Creative Expression 15%, Talent 40% and Gown 15%. Scholarship monies in the amount of $6000 will be awarded.
Doors will open at 6:00 pm and the program will begin at 7:00 pm. All proceeds will benefit the Hugo Volunteer Fire and Rescue.
This year’s contestants are:
Breanna Nicole Spence
Talent: Clogging
Sophomore at North Lenoir High School
Daughter of Sarah Raynor and Mathew Spence
Sponsored by Discovery Insurance
Hannah Deaver
Talent: Jazz Dance
Sophormore at School of Higher Learning
Daughter of John & Nikki Deaver
Sponsored by John Deaver Electric
Angelica Aguilar
Talent: Clogging
Sophomore at Lenoir County Early College
Daughter of Jennifer Jones and Juan Aguilar
Sponsored by Priority Mental Health
Leah Sugg
Talent: Lyrical Dance
Sophomore at South Lenoir High School
Daughter of Alena Davis and Lee Sugg
Sponsored by Scott Matthews, DDS
Avery Rouse
Talent: Clogging
Sophomore at North Lenoir High School
Daughter of Herb & Julie Rouse
Sponsored by Riley Landscaping
Laci Goyette
Talent: Jazz Dance
Sophomore at North Lenoir High School
Daughter of Keith & Kristen Goyette
Sponsored by Southern Sugar Bakery
Olivia Stevens-Traylor
Talent: Clogging
Sophomore at North Lenoir High School
Daughter of Michelle Stevens and Rodney Traylor
Sponsored by Boyette
Annabelle Powell
Talent: Lyrical Dance
Sophomore at Lenoir County Early College
Daughter of Chassity Spence and William Powell
Sponsored by Vernon Park Exxon
Sydney McLawhorn
Talent: Tap Dance
Sophomore at South Lenoir High School
Daughter of Samuel & Beverly McLawhorn
Sponsored by Red Down Management
Adyson Whaley
Talent: Vocal Presentation
Sophomore at Arendell Parrott Academy
Daughter of Bevan & Ginger Whaley
Sponsored by Meridian Design
Samantha Peyton
Talent: Tap Dance
Sophomore at Lenoir County Early College
Daughter of David & Becky Peyton
Sponsored by Bojangles
Mary Anna Respess
Talent: Tap Dance
Sophomore at North Lenoir High School
Daughter of Gil & Pam Respess
Sponsored by Kings
Penelope Rouse
Talent: Clogging
Sophomore at South Lenoir High School
Daugher of Kelly & Anna Rouse
Sponsored by MedSource
Makayla Sasnett
Talent: Jazz/Acro Dance
Sophomore at South Lenoir High School
Daughter of Stevie & Michelle Sasnett
Sponsored by RouseCo
Riley Craft
Talent: Jazz Dance
Sophomore at North Lenoir High School
Daughter of John & Tanya Craft
Sponsored by Craft Enterprises
