9-Year-Old A State Finalist In N.J. American Miss Pageant

A 9-year-old from Ocean County is a state finalist in the New Jersey competition of the National American Miss Pageant.

Kayleigh Hill, daughter of James Hill, head of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office’s High Tech Crime Unit, is headed to the National American Miss New Jersey Pageant to be held on Aug. 14-15 at the beautiful Hyatt Regency New Brunswick.

If she wins the Miss Jr. Pre-Teen New Jersey will receive a $1,000 cash award, the official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses, and air transportation to complete in the national pageant at Disneyland in California. She has the chance to represent the great state of New Jersey for the entire year. She will also tour Hollywood.

Kayleigh’s activities include figure skating, performing in children’s theater, and singing. She also enjoys swimming, vacationing with her family and being a member of the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. Her sponsors include her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

National American Miss is dedicated to celebrating America’s greatness and encouraging its future leaders. Each year, the pageant awards thousands in scholarships 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 this organization is to create future leaders and to equip them with real-world skills to make their dreams a reality. The 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 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 and outstanding youth program may visit www.namiss.com.