14 Young Ladies to "Walk on Broadway" on Sat Evening

By Yvette Hillman
HomeTown Traditions
Fourteen lovely ladies will take a “Walk on Broadway” this Saturday evening, at the 2008 Greene County Junior Miss Program, which is sponsored annually by the Ladies Variety Club. The program will be held at the Leakesville Junior High gymnasium, beginning at 7 p.m., tickets and program booklets will be available at the door.
Over the past few weeks the young ladies have work hard to prefect themselves to “Broadway” standards and have hopes of reaching for the stars on Saturday night. The “Broadway Stars” include Mandy Lynn Stewart, the daughter of Calvin and Lynn Stewart of the Vernal community. As an outgoing teen, Mandy hopes to show her creativity with a lyrical praise dance for the presence and composure segment of the program. The career field of nursing has peaked Mandy's interest and she has plans to continue her education at Mississippi University for Women.
Sabrina Lynn Brown of Leakesville is the daughter of Rhonda Brown and Darrell Brown, Sr. Theater productions and public speaking are among Sabrina's interest, she hopes to dazzle the judges with her talents and with her voice for the presence and composure segment of the program. Sabrina has expressed an interest in psychology and counseling and would like pursue those interests at Mississippi State University.
Paige Jeanean Hollinghead of State Line, is the daughter of Andy and Juanita Hollinghead. Paige enjoys many school activities, loves working with children, crafts and cooking, but working as a volunteer with Relay for Life is what she considers one of her greatest assets. She hopes her true personality will shine with a Jazz dance for the presence and composure segment of the program. Paige would like to continue her education at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Falon Lee Nettles of Leakesville, is the daughter of Scott and Kerrie Nettles. Falon is an intellectual teen who plays both softball and soccer. With both athletics and intellect on her side, she decided to bring out her faith with a vocal presentation for the presence and composure segment of the program. Falon has thoughts of a career as a civil engineer and would like to pursue her studies at Mississippi State University.
Nicole Lurline Deese of the Vernal community, is the daughter of Robert Deese and of Cindy and Bob Havard. Honor roll student Nicole hopes the judges will tap to the beat of “Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley with her clogging presentation of the presence and composure segment of the program. Nicole is also a nursing volunteer and would like to pursue a pediatric nursing degree, first at Jones Junior College, then at the University of Alabama.
Toby Kristine Sartain of Leaf, is the daughter of Johnie Keith Sartain and of Mark and Kimberly Scott. Toby enjoys living history, cheerleading and public speaking, but hopes her creativity will shine with a vocal monologue for the presence and composure segment of the program. Toby would like to begin a career in the medical field by attending the University of Mississippi.
Chelsea Anne Dueitt of Leakesville, is the daughter of Brent Dueitt and of Dedra Welford. Public speaker Chelsea, shows many leadership abilities among her peers, she has dreams to pursue a career in journalism, and would like to continue her education at Mississippi State University. Chelsea hopes to capture the judges attention with “Hora Stacatto” on the Xylophone for the presence and composure segment of the program.
Dresia Chantal Perine of Leakesville, is the daughter of Sylvia Perine-Fonteno and Edward Fonteno, and the daughter of Andre Leverette. Dresia served as a teen hostess in the 2007 program; is an honor roll student and enjoys volunteering. She is planning a vocal presentation for the presence and composure segment of the program. Dresia has dreams of becoming a doctor someday and would like to continue her education at the Spellman College.
La'Shona Monique Blackston of the Veral community is the daughter of David and Mona Blackston. Athlete La'Shona enjoys basketball, track and tennis and expresses her faith in God in many ways. She is planning a vocal presentation for the presence and composure segment of the program. La'Shona has expressed her desire to become a pediatrician and would like to continue her education at Mississippi State University.
Christina Anngel Dunnam of Leakesville, is the daughter of Patrica Smith and Trey Hinton. The outgoing high school student has hopes that the judges will see “My Strongest Suit” as she sings the number during the presence and composure segment of the program. Christina would like to continue her education at Auburn University.
Brittany Renee Strickland of Neely, is the daughter of Ricky and Amanda Moody. The honor roll student is also a member of the band plans, but Brittany plans to show a hidden talent with a sign language presentation for the presence and composure segment of the program. She has ambitions of becoming a neonatal nurse with a doctorate degree at the University of South Alabama.
Hannah Elizabeth Byrd of Sandhill, is the daughter of William and Theresa Byrd. Though a high school beauty, Hannah hopes her true personality will shine with a clogging routine for the presence and composure segment of the program. She has thoughts of becoming a dental hygienist and attending the University of Mississippi.
Jelesia Dangelle Moody of McLain, is the daughter of Beverly Ann Moody. Jelesia enjoys many school activities and is a member of her church choir; she hopes to life her voice and tap her toes with a song and dance number for the presence and composure segment of the program. She has her eye on nursing with a degree from Jackson State University.
Holly Ann Melton of Leakesville, is the daughter of David and Julia Helton. Holly is a member of the band and a cheerleader but is also known as “Most Dependable.” She is preparing “Gipsy Rondo” on the flute for the presence and composure segment of the program. Holly would like begin her medical degree at Jones Junior College.