Greenwich Woman In Running for Miss America Title Entertains the Town's Seniors

Greenwich resident Pippa Leigh has been very busy around the state of Connecticut the past few weeks, as part of the Miss America Organization.

Leigh is Miss Hockanum Valley 2015 and she’s taking service to the community as a very important part of her reign.

Miss America Serves Day was a national day of service that Miss America’s local and state titleholders participated in on Saturday, April 18 across the United States. Leigh made appearances at two facilities that serve the town’s elderly on Saturday.

Mary Bruce, director of activities Nathaniel Witherell Senior Home, said, “We have never had a Miss America Organization titleholder here before.” She was thrilled to have Leigh in sash and crown sing for Witherell residents for the Saturday program that also included Allegra Dance Greenwich performing ballet and jazz. Pianist Emma Schaale and John and Grace Kennedy of Greenwich, also performed.

On Friday, Leigh attended the “Spring Fling” presented by the Junior League of Greenwich, at River House Adult Day Care Center in Cos Cob.

And on Sunday, she spent the day near Hartford raising awareness for the Children’s Miracle Network with Miss Connecticut.

The four points on the Miss America crown represent Style, Service, Scholarship, and Success. Leigh says, “I personally strive for these four attributes in every aspect of my life. The word ‘service’ is especially dear to me as I find the greatest happiness through helping others.”

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