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Miss Teenage Tampa Scholarship Pageant Contestants
The 44th Miss Teenage Tampa Scholarship Pageant will be held Sunday, April 12, 2015, 5 p. m., at the Straz Center of the Performing Arts (Carol Morsani Hall. This year’s theme is “A Tribute To HBCUs (Traditions, Trailblazers and Treasures).”
MISS BIANCA GRAHAM January Contestant
Parents: Renee Graham and Billy
MISS A’MANI TAYLOR March Contestant
Parents: Nicole Gibson & Wayne Taylor
High School: Jefferson High School
College/Career Plans: She plans to attend Florida State University and earn a degree in Criminology. She plans to be a Forensic Clinical Psychologist.
Motto:”Work hard but don’t forget to live life.”
About A’mani: Her activities Stu- dent Government, National Honors Society and FPSA.
MISS NAOMI ARMSTRONG April Contestant
Parents: Holly Armstrong & John Armstrong
High School: Riverview High School
College/Career Plans: She plans to attend Florida State University and earn a degree in Veterinary Studies. She plans to pursue a career as a Veterinarian.
Motto: “Anything is Possible”. About Naomi: Her activities in- clude 2nd runner up in Talent Show and Track team.
MISS BETIA WASHINGTON May Contestant
Parents: Desiree Washington & Sean Washington
High School: Tampa Catholic High School
College/Career Plan: She plans to attendSimmons College, Mercer University and Georgetown Univer- sity to earn degrees in education (English or History) & Business management with a minor in Pre Law. She plans to pursue a career as a Judge.
Motto: “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude”.
About Betia: Her activities in- clude Precious Pearls Youth group, Top Teens of America, Varsity Track & Cross Country Teams, Key Club and Think Pink (Cancer Awareness).
MISS KELSEY HAWKINS June Contestant
Parents: Wanda Hawkins and Alvin Hawkins
High School: Riverview High School
College/Career Plans: She plans to attend University of Southern California and earn degrees in Occu- pational Therapy and Music. She plans to pursue a career as an Occu- pational Therapist for children or Veterans.
Motto: “Music is another lan- guage, where words fail, music speaks.”
About Kelsey: Her activities in- clude Precious Pearls Youth group, National Honor Society, Quidditch Club, Band/Theatre/Music Honor Society and International Thespians.
MISS PHYLLISITY WALTERS September Contestant
Parents: Phyllis Thompson-Wal- ters and Rev. Flex Walters
High School: East Bay High School
College/Career Plans: She plans to attend Florida A&M University and earn a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree and minor in Computer In- formation Science. She plans to pur- sue a career as an Anesthesiologist, National Talk Show host, and Med- ical & Computer Expert.
Motto: “It’s the God in Me” that makes the difference and bridges the gap to create positive changes. About Phyllisity: Her activities include Bible Based Fellowship
Church Youth 4 Truth, Precious Pearls Youth group (Vice President), Student Government Assoc., Junior Class Secretary, College Reach Out Program (CROP) & National Honors Society.
MISS TYRA STRIKER October Contestant
Parents: Nicole Troupe and Eric Striker
High School: King High School College/Career Plans: She plans to attend Howard University and earn a degree in Mass Communica- tion. She plans to become an A&R Manager.
Motto: “In order to succeed, your desire for success must be greater than your fear of failure.” – Bill Crosby
About Tyra: Her activities include Precious Pearls Youth group, Vice President of Pre Collegiate club, Na- tional Honor Society and KAP pro- gram at King.
MISS DARIA WILLIAMS November Contestant
Parents: Donna Cooper-Williams & Steven Williams
High School: Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School College/Career Plans: She plans to attend Southeastern University or Florida Gulf Coast University to earn a degree in Business Administration. She plans to own a bakery and other businesses.
Motto: “Don’t sweat the small stuff”
About Daria: Her activities in- clude Church Youth group (Vice President), Delta Gem, Brooks Bunch Financial Boot Camp and Brooks DeBartolo Tennis Team.
MISS JASMINE ANDREW December Contestant
Parents: Jolanda Andrews and Arthur Andrews
High School: Jefferson High School
College/Career Plans: She plans to attend Georgia Gwinnett College to earn a degree in Education. She plans to pursue a career in Anthro- pology Studies and become a Writer. Motto:“I will reach the top of suc- cess. No one, no matter who he or she may be, will stop me from achieving my dreams.”
About Jasmine: Her activities in- clude Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), DECA and Na- tional English Honors Society.
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High School:
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College/Career Plans: She plans to attend Florida A & M University to earn a degree in Pharmacy, and pursue a career as a Pharmacist. Motto: “Through God All Things Are Possible.”
About Bianca: Her activities in- clude National Honor Society, Li- onette’s Dance Team, Pep Club and Pre-Collegiate Academy.
MISS JAYLA YOUNG February Contestant
Parents: Lesley Young & Jerome Young
High School: Tampa Bay Tech High School
College/Career Plans: She plans to attendFlorida A & M University or Florida State University and earn a degree in Health. She plans to pursue a career as an OBGYN or Medical Examiner.
Motto: “If you stand for nothing, you’ll fall for anything.”
About Jayla: Her activities includePrecious Pearls Youth group Home- coming Duchess, HOSA, Science Honors League, Beta club Patients Club and INM 2.0.
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