Local youth qualifies for pageant

Miss Jiselle Arciniega, daughter of Priscilla Lord and Michael Arciniega, has earned the opportunity to attend Nationals through her successfully scored events in casual wear, modeling and most recommendations.

The National Pageant is to be held in Anaheim, California at Disneyland during Thanksgiving week, representing the great state of Arizona, where she will have the opportunity to win her share of over $500,000 in cash and prizes.

The National American Miss Pageants are dedicated to celebrating America’s greatness and encouraging its future leaders. Each year, the National American Miss Pageants awards 1.5 million dollars in cash, scholarships, and prizes to recognize and assist the development of young women nationwide. National American Miss has added the ultimate door prize to Nationals 2012. Each girl that qualifies for the national pageant has a chance to win a new 2012 Ford Mustang Convertible. For more details visit www.namiss.com/car. National American Miss is dedicated to developing the success of young women across our nation with a program that is designed to be age-appropriate and family-oriented. Pageants are held in each state for girls ages 4-18 in five different age divisions.

The National American Miss Pageants are for “Today’s Girl” and “Tomorrow’s Leaders.” The pageant program is based on inner beauty, as well as poise, presentation, and offers an “All American Spirit” of fun for family and friends. Emphasis is placed on the importance of gaining self-confidence, learning new skills, learning good attitudes about competition, and setting and achieving personal goals. The pageant seeks to recognize the accomplishments of each girl while encouraging her to set goals for the future. Find out more about National American Miss at www.namiss.com.

Miss Jiselle Arciniega’s additional activities and awards include formal wear, personal introduction/interview, community service, talent, photogenic, official NAMISS advertising crown and banner, outstanding program participation award, Arizona State finalist award, sprite of America award and a cash prize.