If you are female, single, never been married, between the ages of 13 and 18 years, applications are being accepted for the title of 2017 Miss Teen Fillmore County! Miss Teen Fillmore County will represent her county at the Miss Teen Minnesota pageant, which will be held at the Wellstone Center on April 29, 2017 in the city of St. Paul, Minn.
The young lady chosen as Miss Teen Fillmore County will become an ambassador from the Fillmore County area and will receive an official title and sash!
The young lady chosen as Miss Teen Minnesota will also receive a prize package and college scholarship totaling $30,000 and the chance to represent Minnesota at the 2017 Miss Teen International pageant, Charleston, W. Va. in July.
The American Heart Association’s “Go for Red for Women” is the official Charity of the Miss Teen Minnesota Pageant.
The current reigning 2016 Miss Teen Minnesota is Kelly Brown of Inver Grove Heights. As Miss Teen Minnesota, Kelly speaks out on “See the Person…Not the Disability!” – Kelly’s two brothers were born with intellectual disabilities as a result of a blood order called “thalassemia.” One brother is higher functioning but the other brother has difficulty communicating. Kelly says, “It is hurtful and frustrating when I see others only focus on their disabilities, which is what they have but not who they are. By partnering with The Arc organization, it is my goal to protect of those with disabilities and support their inclusion and participation in our community.”
For more information go to: www.thearc.org.
Teens will compete in Personal Interview, Fitness Wear, Fun Fashion Wear and Evening Gown. (There is no talent or swimsuit competition!)
Young teen ladies living in Fillmore County interested in applying should write for bio-form to: Miss Teen Minnesota International Pageant, P.O. Box 240537, Apple Valley, Minn. 55124-0537, or call for information: (952) 432-6758 or fax (952) 953-3896. Or, you may email: pagunltd@frontiernet.net