Members of the organization, with the permission of their parents, are presented, introduced, perform a talent and are presented in evening wear. Raffle tickets sold at the event raise funds for Las Amigas, which sponsors workshops designed to empower young women.
The organization has 26 chapters, mostly on the east coast and started in Charlotte in 1957. The Lumberton chapter is relatively new, starting in September of last year.
Of the 46 young women who participate in Las Amigas, 13 of them decided to participate in the pageant this weekend, where the theme will be “Wishing upon a star.”
Participants sold candy and solicited donations to raise money for the group. They also helped out with some community service events like traveling to a nursing home at Christmas time to sing carols and give away socks.
The event will raise money for the North Carolina Heart Association, Operation Sickle Cell, American Cancer Society and the Lupus Foundation.
Admission to the event is free. For information, call (910) 844-3685.
Here are the participants:
Alaska Hawkins
Parents: Shirley Hawkins and the late Willie C. Mack, Jr.
Grandparents: Sarah Hawkins, Sheila Mack and the late Willie C. Mack, Sr.
Fairmont High School, Tenth Grade
Jessica and Jimme` Patterson
Parents: Deborah McNair and John Patterson
Grandparents: Annie McLaughlin and Roy Brown
In Memory of Deloris and James McNair
Hoke County High School, Tenth Grade
Faisha Douglas
Parents: Dilynn Douglas
Grandparent: Doretha Douglas
Townsend Middle School, Eighth Grade
Tajinee` Barnes
Parents: The Late Andre` J. Townsend and Omeshia Barnes
Grandparents: Lottie and Joseph Flores and Lasenia and Terry Barnes
Lumberton Junior High School, Seventh Grade
Mirchol Hill
Parents: Larry and Tiffany Graham
Grandparents: Larry and Rena Graham, Jr. and David and Mary Hill
Townsend Middle School, Seventh Grade
Erica Hamilton Patterson
Parents: Loyd and Ella Patterson
Grandparent: Mrs. Ella W. Jacobs
Townsend Middle School, Sixth Grade
Jada L’Nae Rogers
Parents: Latorya Davis and James Rogers, Jr.
Grandparents: James and Barbara Rogers
Fairmont Middle School, Fifth Grade
Diamond Shantell Sims
Parents: Franette Smith and Barshay Sims, Sr.
Grandparents: Robert and Franna Chambers and James and Rosemary Wilkerson
Townsend Middle School, Fifth Grade
Te’Yonna Lee Lillaire Newton
Parents: Tiffany Newton and James Braddy
Grandparents: Carleatha Murphy and The Late Bertha Murphy
Townsend Middle School, Fifth Grade
Mahalia McNair
Parents: Mary McLaurin and Noah McNair
Grandparent: Patricia Jacobs
Townsend Middle School, Sixth Grade
Tikeya R. Thomas
Parents: Timothy and Wanda Gay
Grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Willie Murdock and Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Gay and Mrs. Willie L. McBryde
Townsend Middle School, Fifth Grade
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