Feb 23

Feb 23 Local contestants compete in Miss Neuse Pageant on Saturday

The Miss Neuse Pageant is on Saturday, February 24th, at 7pm in the Kinston/Lenoir County Performing Arts Center. This event promises to showcase the grace, talent and poise of remarkable young women from our community. Reserved seating is available for $20, with general admission tickets priced at $15. Secure your spot early, as tickets at the door will be $20 on the night of the event. For inquiries and ticket reservations, please contact Lauren Howard at 252-560-5987. Don't miss this unforgettable celebration of scholarship and beauty!

Miss Neuse 2023
**HALLE BLAZE POWELL**
Talent: Contemporary/Acro
Junior at Lenoir County Early College High School
Daughter of Bryan & Jennifer Powell

Contestant #1
VANESSA LEE PATE
Talent: Hip Hop Dance
Sophomore at Ayden-Grifton High School
Daughter of Fiona Kissane and Dustin Pate
Sponsored by James Ham Trucking

Contestant #2
**EMMERSON GRACE CREECH**
Talent: Dance
Sophomore at North Lenoir High School
Daughter of Rob and Angie Creech
Sponsored by All-Terrain Landscaping

Contestant #3
**JAELYN ALEXIS BURKETT**
Talent: Acro/Jazz Dance
Sophomore at South Lenoir High School
Daughter of Jay and Blake Burkett
Sponsored by Petey’s Pawn Shop

Contestant #4
**OLIVIA JANE WEST**
Talent: Jazz Dance
Sophomore at North Lenoir High School
Daughter of Randall West and Courtney West
Sponsored by Carlyle’s Custom Window Tinting

Contestant #5
**FAWN PRESLEY CREECH**
Talent: Clogging
Sophomore at North Lenoir High School
Daughter of Chris and Lucretia Creech
Sponsored by DEPS Security Systems

Contestant #6
**MERRYN CLAIRE TAYLOR**
Talent: Musical Theatre Jazz Dance
Sophomore at Willow Christian
Daughter of Larry and Kelly Taylor
Sponsored by The Groundsman Landscaping

Contestant #7
**CAMPBELL ELIZABETH PRICE**
Talent: Jazz Dance
Sophomore at South Lenoir High School
Daughter of Neal and Jill Price
Sponsored by Scott B. Matthews, DDS, PA

Contestant #8
**AVA GRACE HONE**
Talent: Vocal Presentation
Sophomore at Lenoir County Early College High School
Daughter of Erika E. Reinschild
Sponsored by Garriss Body Shop

Contestant #9
**GRACYN ELIZABETH MURPHY**
Talent: Lyrical Dance
Sophomore at North Lenoir High School
Daughter of BJ and Jessica Murphy
Sponsored by Neuse News Sports

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