Gatelot 2nd Grader Selected to Compete For Miss Jr. Pre-Teen New York Title

Gianna Vazquez, a second grader at Sachem’s Gatelot Avenue Elementary School, was recently selected to participate in the 2014 Miss Jr. Pre-Teen New York pageant competition that will take place on Nov. 16.

Gianna, of Ronkonkoma, learned of her acceptance into this year’s competition when the pageant announced their selections following interviewing in the local New York area. Gianna submitted an application and took part in an interview session that was conducted by this year’s New York Pageant Coordinator.

Gianna will be competing for her share of thousands of dollars in prizes and specialty gifts that will be distributed to contestants. Gianna will be competing in the Miss Jr. Pre-Teen Division, one of four divisions that will have young ladies ages of 7 and 19 competing in modeling routines, which include casual wear and formal wear. Most important, Gianna will display her personality and interviewing skills while interviewing with this year’s New York judging panel. Personality is the number one aspect that each contestant is judged on during all phases of competition.

If Gianna were to win the title of Miss Jr. Pre-Teen New York, she would represent New York and the surrounding communities at the National Competition that will take place in Orlando, Florida. Over $30,000 in prizes and awards will be presented at the National Competition while each winner enjoys this expense paid trip of five nights and six days in Orlando, Florida.

Community businesses, organizations, and private individuals will assist Gianna in participating in this year’s competition by becoming an official sponsor to her. Through sponsorship, each contestant receives all the necessary training, rehearsals, and financial support which will allow Gianna to become a very confident and well-prepared contestant in this year’s New York Pageant.

Any business, organization, or private individual who may be interested in becoming a sponsor to Gianna may contact the Miss Jr. Pre-Teen New York pageant coordinator, at 1-877-403-6678.