Ajah Wright, 16, of Roanoke is Miss Pigg River 2017 after being crowned at the pageant held April 15 at the Pigg River Community Center.
She also received awards for talent, evening-wear, casual-wear and on-stage question.
Wright is the daughter of Christy Wright and is a junior at Patrick Henry High School.
First runner-up is De’Anna Harootunian of Rocky Mount.
Tamia Gilbert of Rocky Mount is Petite Miss Pigg River. Gilbert received an award for talent, as well. She is a fifth-grader at Lee M. Waid Elementary and is the daughter of Marquetta Williamson and Thomas Gilbert.
First runner-up is Jamya Bond, daughter of Carla Edmonds of Roanoke.
Jaylah Tyree received an award for casual 70s-wear. She is the daughter of Crystal Tyree and Somner Martin of Rocky Mount.
La’Miya Lee, a Kindergartner at Callaway Elementary, is Little Miss Pigg River. She received awards in casual-wear, evening-wear and on-stage question. She is the daughter of Latoya Mattox and Deon Lee of Callaway.
New to the pageant this year was the category of Senior Ms. Pigg River, for women ages 26 and up who are single, divorced, married or widowed.
Women in the Senior Ms. category can be with or without children.
The new Senior Ms. Pigg River is Marquetta Williamson of Rocky Mount. She is the daughter of Eugene and Brenda Williamson, and the mother of Gilbert.
First runner-up is Linda Coger of Rocky Mount, who also took home an award in the category of casual 70s-wear.
Winners in each division received a sash, crown and other gifts.
The winner of the Miss division also received a $500 scholarship.
“It is our mission to build self-esteem, character, confidence and leadership,” said Luci Cobbs Thomas, pageant coordinator. “Helping young women and young girls grow to their full potential is our way of making a positive difference in the world. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dream.”
The pageant showcases girls from Franklin, Henry and Roanoke counties.
This year’s pageant consisted of nine contestants who were judged for their charm, poise and talent exemplified in the categories of creative expression, casual wear and self photogenic, Thomas said.
“We’re very proud of our girls and we look forward to the continued support from family, friends and the Pigg River Community Committee,” Thomas said.
Miss Pigg River 2016 was Kazia Crump of Rocky Mount, the daughter of Tasha Crump and Charles Tinsley.a
She also received awards for talent, evening-wear, casual-wear and on-stage question.
Wright is the daughter of Christy Wright and is a junior at Patrick Henry High School.
First runner-up is De’Anna Harootunian of Rocky Mount.
Tamia Gilbert of Rocky Mount is Petite Miss Pigg River. Gilbert received an award for talent, as well. She is a fifth-grader at Lee M. Waid Elementary and is the daughter of Marquetta Williamson and Thomas Gilbert.
First runner-up is Jamya Bond, daughter of Carla Edmonds of Roanoke.
Jaylah Tyree received an award for casual 70s-wear. She is the daughter of Crystal Tyree and Somner Martin of Rocky Mount.
La’Miya Lee, a Kindergartner at Callaway Elementary, is Little Miss Pigg River. She received awards in casual-wear, evening-wear and on-stage question. She is the daughter of Latoya Mattox and Deon Lee of Callaway.
New to the pageant this year was the category of Senior Ms. Pigg River, for women ages 26 and up who are single, divorced, married or widowed.
Women in the Senior Ms. category can be with or without children.
The new Senior Ms. Pigg River is Marquetta Williamson of Rocky Mount. She is the daughter of Eugene and Brenda Williamson, and the mother of Gilbert.
First runner-up is Linda Coger of Rocky Mount, who also took home an award in the category of casual 70s-wear.
Winners in each division received a sash, crown and other gifts.
The winner of the Miss division also received a $500 scholarship.
“It is our mission to build self-esteem, character, confidence and leadership,” said Luci Cobbs Thomas, pageant coordinator. “Helping young women and young girls grow to their full potential is our way of making a positive difference in the world. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dream.”
The pageant showcases girls from Franklin, Henry and Roanoke counties.
This year’s pageant consisted of nine contestants who were judged for their charm, poise and talent exemplified in the categories of creative expression, casual wear and self photogenic, Thomas said.
“We’re very proud of our girls and we look forward to the continued support from family, friends and the Pigg River Community Committee,” Thomas said.
Miss Pigg River 2016 was Kazia Crump of Rocky Mount, the daughter of Tasha Crump and Charles Tinsley.a
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