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the road to the crown: Meet The Girls (With Photos)

Today, it’s part two of our multi-part series “the road to the crown” as we follow 25 young ladies at Northview High School in their quest for the crown and the title of “Miss Northview High School” for 2011.

Today we introduce you to the first few contestants. Their biographies, as submitted by the girls, are below along with their photos. You can click any photo below to enlarge.

Our series “the road to the crown” will continue tomorrow with biographies and photos of the second set of contestants. The pageant is Saturday night at 7:00, and NorthEscambia.com will have the new Miss Northview High School and all the photos here Sunday morning.

Miss Caitlyn Brianne Brown

Caitlyn is the 18-year old daughter of Ronnie and Angela Brown. As a freshman, she was a member of Angie Shelley’s Twirl Time. She has been a majorette for the Tribal Beat marching band for four years and currently holds the title of co-captain. She has been a member of the Tribal Spirit yearbook staff for three years and currently serves as the editor. She has also been a member of the Beta club for two years, a member of the Interact club for one year, and a member of Rho Kappa for two years, where she has served as vice president both years. Caitlyn was selected as the sophomore class parliamentarian and the junior class secretary. She was voted “Best Dressed” by the senior class and was also first runner up to Miss NHS 2010. Since her freshman year, Caitlyn has been a lifeguard for the Atmore City Pool and has also taught swimming lessons. During her years with the Tribal Beat band, she has attended numerous majorette camps and competitions.

Her hobbies include twirling, reading, cooking, spending time with her family and friends, and having “girl days” with her mom.

Her future plans are to attend the University of Alabama, where she hopes to obtain a degree in telecommunications and become a sportscaster. While she is in attendance there, Caitlyn plans on becoming a “Crimsonette.”

Miss Lauren Ashley McCall

Lauren is the 16-year old daughter of Joey and Robin McCall. As a freshman, she was on the junior varsity cheerleading team. She has been a varsity cheerleader for two years and was selected as a member of the NHS competition cheerleading team that placed eighth in the nation. She has been a member of the softball team for three years, the golf team for one year, the Future Farmers of America for one year, and a member of the Interact club for one year. She was voted sophomore class president and was chosen to represent her peers on the homecoming court her freshman and sophomore years. Lauren was selected by the Suburban West Rotary Club as the grand prize winner in the Rotary International Four-way test essay contest. Lauren received the “Miss Physical Fitness” award and was one of the top ten contestants in Miss NHS 2010. In her community Lauren is an active member of Bratt First Baptist church, where she participates in the youth group. She is also a member of Team David, which is a youth leadership group within her church. She volunteers her time with the Century Relay for Life team and also teaches cheerleading skills to young girls.

Her hobbies include dancing, playing flag football, taking pictures, watching sports, and spending time with her family and friends.

Her future plans are to attend a Florida Junior College with a Bright Futures Scholarship and then transfer to Auburn University. She hopes to pursue a degree in sports medicine.

Miss Charleigh Victoria McPherson

Charleigh is the 17-year old daughter of Larry and Mary McPherson. As a freshman, she was on the junior varsity cheerleading team and was the recipient of the 2008-2009 Spirit Award. She has been a member of the varsity cheerleading team for two years and currently holds the title of co-captain. Last year, Charleigh was a member of the NHS competition cheerleading team that placed eighth in the nation. She has been a member of the junior varsity softball team for one year, a member of the golf team for one year, a member of the Art club for one year, and a member of the Interact club for one year. As a sophomore, she was selected by her peers to represent them on the homecoming court. In the 2009 Miss NHS pageant, Charleigh was hand selected by the judges as the recipient of the Miss Hospitality award. She was also one of the top ten contestants in the 2010 Miss NHS pageant. In her community, Charleigh has played on the Northwest Escambia softball team for six years and has played on the Molino softball team for one year. She is an active member of St. Robert’s Catholic Church where she sings in the choir. This year, Charleigh was chosen to participate in the Youth Leadership Program in Atmore, Alabama.

Her hobbies include cheerleading, playing softball and golf, going to the beach, and spending time with loved ones.

Her future plans are to attend the University of Alabama at Birmingham and pursue a degree in sports medicine.

Miss Hayley Renee Simpson

Hayley is the 18-year old daughter of Toney and Renee Simpson. She has been a majorette for the Tribal Beat marching band for four years and was selected as co-captain her junior year. This year, Hayley serves as captain. She has been a member of the weightlifting team for three years, a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for four years, a member of the Beta club for two years, a member of Rho Kappa for two years, where as a junior, she served as historian, and a member of the varsity softball team for four years. Hayley has been selected the past two years to represent her peers on the homecoming court. She was voted junior and senior class parliamentarian and is a member of First City gymnastics. Hayley is an active member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist church and participates in the youth group and choir. She has volunteered her time with Relay for Life for the past three years.

Her hobbies include reading, singing, cooking, listening to music, and twirling the baton.

Her future plans are to attend Auburn University. While pursuing her degree to become an anesthesiologist, she hopes to be a “Tigerette.”

Miss Dimond Brooke Tullis

Brooke is the 17-year old daughter of Bodie and Emily Tullis. As a freshman, Brooke was selected by her peers to represent them on the homecoming court and was on the junior varsity cheerleading team, where she served as co-captain of the squad. She has been a varsity cheerleader for three years and was the recipient of the 2009-2010 Best All Around Award. She was also a member of the NHS competition cheerleading team that placed eighth in the nation. Brooke has been the treasurer of her class for four years and has also been a member of the Tribal Spirit yearbook staff for four years. She was also a member of the Drug Awareness Team and held the office of secretary. This year, Brooke was selected by her classmates to represent them on the homecoming court and was crowned 2010 Homecoming Queen. She was also voted “Cutest” by the Senior Class. She is a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and was 1st runner up in the 2008-2009 Poarch Creek Junior Princess contest. Brooke attends Bratt First Baptist Church and is an active member of the youth group. She works as a waitress at Wrangler’s Steak House.

Her hobbies include beading, gymnastics, swimming, cheering, babysitting, and spending time with friends and family.

Her future plans are to attend Faulkner State College for two years and then transfer to the University of Alabama.

Miss Ariel Kaye Holland

Ariel is the 16-year old daughter of Wayne and Amy Holland. As a freshman, she was a member of the junior varsity cheerleading team and was also a member of the NHS competition team that placed eighth in the nation. This year, she is a member of the varsity cheerleading team, the weightlifting team, and the golf team. Ariel has been a member of the track team for two years and a member of the softball team for two years. Last year, Ariel was selected by her peers to represent them on the homecoming court and was voted freshman class maid. In her community, she is an active member of the First Baptist Church of Bratt and participates in the Team David program. She also volunteers her time with the Northwest Escambia Cheerleaders.

Her hobbies include cheerleading, swimming, playing softball, shopping, and spending time with loved ones.

Her future plans are to attend Troy University where she hopes to cheer, while pursuing a degree to become a pediatric nurse.

Miss Tabitha Renea Steege

Tabitha is the 18-year old daughter of Gerald and Sudie Steege. She has been a member of the Tribal Beat marching band for four years, where she acts as section leader. She has been on the Northview Television production staff for one year, a member of the softball team for one year, the Interact club for one year, and a member of the Science club for one year. She has been a member of the Future Farmers of America for one year and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for one year. In her community, she is an active member of the First Baptist Church of Atmore, where she participates in the C.H.A.O.S. youth group choir, the drama team, and A.W.A.N.A. Tabitha has also volunteered her time with Bible School.

Her hobbies include playing the piano and spending time with family and friends.

Her future plans are to attend college and become a dental hygienist. She also hopes to one day start a family.

Miss Ashley Renea’ Cunningham

Ashley is the 15-year old daughter of Andy and Christina Cunningham. She has been a member of the Student Government Association for two years and currently serves as treasurer. She was also elected by her peers as vice-president of the freshman class. Ashley has been a junior varsity cheerleader for one year and was the recipient of the prestigious Spirit Award. She was also a member of the NHS competition cheerleading team that placed eighth in the nation. This year she is on the varsity cheerleading team and was selected by her peers to represent them on the homecoming court, where she was chosen sophomore class maid. She has been a member of the track team for one year, the Science club for one year, a member of the Future Farmers of America for one year, and a member of S.W.A.N.S for one year. In her community, she is a member of the Barrineau Park 4-H club.

Her hobbies include cheering, swimming, tennis, showing steers, and taking family vacations.

Her future plans are to attend a major university and obtain her degree to become a dentist.

NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.