Patrice Perkins, 16, has qualified as a state finalist in the National American Miss Florida Pageant, to be held July 12-14 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. The pageant is held for girls ages four through 24 in six different age divisions.
The newly crowned Miss Florida Teen will receive the official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses, and an invitation to compete at the national pageant in Orlando. Perkins has the chance to represent the state for the entire year. Contestants will compete in four overall categories, including Formal Wear Modeling, Personal Introduction, Interview and Community Service Project. National American Miss also offers optional contests, such as the Top Model Search, Talent, Actress and more.
Perkins’ activities include digital design, fashion modeling and community service activities. She also enjoys studying journalism and computer literacy, as well as advocating for various causes. Her sponsors include businesses, family members, friends and individuals.
National American Miss is dedicated to celebrating America’s greatness and encouraging its future leaders. Each year, the pageant awards thousands in cash and prizes to recognize and assist in the development of young ladies nationwide. All activities are age-appropriate and family-oriented. The National American Miss Pageant System is the largest in the nation. The focus of the organization is to create future leaders and to equip them with real-world skills to make their dreams a reality. Emphasis is placed on the importance of gaining self-confidence and learning new skills, such as good attitudes about competition, as well as setting and achieving personal goals. Families interested in learning more about this unique youth program should visit www.namiss.com.
