Stephanie Luna to compete in National American Miss Minnesota pageant

Published 9:50 am Saturday, July 3, 2010

Stephanie Luna, 14, has been chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss Minnesota pageant to be held Aug. 14 and 15 at the beautiful Sheraton Crowne Plaza in St. Paul.

The National American Miss pageants are held for girls ages 4 to 18, and have five different age divisions. Luna will be competing in the junior teen age division, against other young ladies across the great state. The winner of the pageant will receive $1,000 cash, the official crown and banner, trophy, roses, her air transportation and sponsor fees paid to compete in the national pageant in California, where she receives a complimentary tour of Hollywood and two free tickets to Disneyland.

The National American Miss pageants are dedicated to celebrating America’s future leaders and equipping them with lifelong skills. Each year, the pageant nationally awards $1.5 million in cash, scholarships and other prizes, including a new Ford Mustang convertible.

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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 and “All-American spirit of fun for family and friends.” Emphasis is put on the importance of gaining self confidence, learning good sportsmanship, and 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 his unique and outstanding youth program may visit www.namiss.com or call 1-800-655-9390.

Luna’s activities include playing sbasketball, volleyball, soccer and tennis. She enjoys swimming, dancing, singing, reading, writing, hanging out with friends and spending time with family. Her sponsors are family and friends.