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2021 Miss Neuse Scholarship Pageant is celebrating 42 years

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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

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