Dedham Middle School Student Chosen as a Finalist in the National American Miss Massachusetts Pageant

Miss Meghan Spencer age13, has been chosen as a State Finalist in the National American Miss Massachusetts Pageant to be held July 21-23 at the beautiful Sheraton Springfield in Springfield, MA. The National American Miss pageants are held for girls ages 4-18, and have five different age divisions. Meghan will be participating in the Pre-Teen age division, along with other outstanding young ladies from across the great state of Massachusetts.

The winner of the Pageant will receive a $1,000 cash award, the official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses, and air transportation to compete in the National Pageant in California where she will receive an exciting complimentary Tour of Hollywood and two V.I.P tickets to Disneyland®. The National American Miss Pageants are dedicated to celebrating America’s future leaders and equipping them with life-long skills. Each year the pageant nationally awards more than 1.5 million dollars in cash, scholarships and other prizes, which includes a New Ford Mustang Convertible!

The National American Miss Pageants are unlike any other. All activities and competitions are kept age appropriate. Girls under the age of 12 are not allowed to wear make-up, and there is no swimsuit competition. The Pageant program is based on inner-beauty, as well as poise and presentation, and offers an "All-American spirit of fun for family and friends."Emphasis is put on the importance of developing self-confidence, learning good sportsmanship, as well as setting and achieving personal goals. The Pageant recognizes the accomplishments of each girl while encouraging her to set goals for her future.

Families interested in learning more about this unique and outstanding youth program may visit

www.namiss.com.

Miss Spencer’s activities include dancing, singing, and cheerleading. She will be appearing in the Dedham Parks and Recreation 26th annual dance recital on Friday May 20th, 2016 at 7pm, at the Dedham High School