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

January 22, 2016

Today  is part two of our annual multi-part series “the road to the crown” as we follow 18 young ladies at Northview High School in their quest for the crown and the title of “Miss NHS 2016″.

Today we introduce you to the second half of the 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. The pageant is Saturday night at 6:30, and NorthEscambia.com will have the new Miss NHS and all the pageant photos here Sunday morning.

Tickets will be available for $10 at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Northview Model United Nations Team and their annual competition in Orlando.

Alyssa Brianna Borelli

Alyssa is the 16-year old daughter of Anthony and Robyn Borelli.  At Northview, she has been a member of the Beta Club for two years, a member of the NJROTC for three years, and a member of the math club for one year.  While participating with NJROTC, she is the academic team captain, is on the color guard, and is on the drill team.  She has been an Atmore Rotary Club Academic All-Star for two years and last year, was awarded five certificates of excellence in various classes.  Alyssa was the 2014 recipient of the Stephen Decatur Award and won the 2015 Daughters of the American Revolution Medal.  In her community, she is an active member of Highland Baptist Church.

Her hobbies include drawing, reading, and being with loved ones. Her future plans are to attend college where she will major in math.

After obtaining her bachelor’s degree, she wants to pursue a master’s degree in education and eventually become a math teacher.

Brianna Morgan Smith

Brianna is the 18-year old daughter of Juan and Jessica Jalomo. She has been a member of the student government association for three years, an Atmore Rotary Club Academic All-Star for two years, and a member of the Tribal Beat Marching Band for three years, where she currently holds the title of captain for the majorettes and is the featured twirler.  She was the 2014 Talent Show winner, selected as Miss Spirit in the 2014 Miss NHS pageant, and was awarded Miss Tribal Beat Band in 2015.  Brianna received a superior rating in both the District and State level of MPA’s in 2015.  In her community, she is a member of the Greater Pensacola United States Bowling Congress Association where she has been a nine time All-Star.  She is also a voting board member of the GPUSBCA and is a youth director with the Greater Pensacola Youth Leaders.  Brianna has held the office of vice-president and president with the youth leaders association.  She also volunteers her time with the Ronald McDonald House and participates in Bowl for a Cure.

Her hobbies include twirling, bowling, singing, dancing, choreography, and crafts.

Her future plans are to attend Florida State University and try out for the majorette line and the bowling team.  She plans to major in elementary education and hopes to one day become a teacher.

Sarah Elizabeth Dutton

Sarah is the 18-year old daughter of Tracy and Dana Dutton.  She has been a member of the Tribal Beat Marching Band for three years, where she participates in the color guard and has held the title of captain for the past two years.  This year, Sarah received a rating of excellent in the MPA band competition.  She has also performed with the NHS Musical Theater productions of Grease, Shrek—The Musical, Hairspray, and this year’s production of Into the Woods.  In her community, Sarah attends Bratt First Baptist Church and has a part-time job as an apprentice for a floral designer.

Her hobbies include drawing, painting, and creative writing.

Her future plans are to attend college to become either an EMT or a pediatric nurse.

Catie Mae Clayton

Catie is the 15-year old daughter of Chris and Cathy Favorite.  At Northview, she is a member of the varsity volleyball team, the varsity basketball team, and a member of the weightlifting team.  Catie is a member of the Model United Nations Team, plays in the Tribal Beat Marching Band, and was awarded a position on the All-State band and the Auburn Honor Band.  She fluently plays the clarinet, oboe, and bass clarinet and is working diligently to one day become drum major.  Catie has played travel softball, where she received numerous MVP awards for travel team tournaments.  In her community, she volunteers her time at Lee’s Veterinary Clinic.

Her hobbies include playing sports, singing, practicing her instruments, and helping with animals.

Her future plans are to attend a major university where she will obtain a doctorate degree in veterinary medicine.  She also hopes to have a double minor in music and anthropology.

Jessica Kathryn Amerson

Jessica is the 18-year old daughter of Gary and Kayleen Amerson.  She has been a member of the Tribal Beat Marching Band for four years where she plays the French horn, mellophone, trumpet, and piano.  Jessica has also been section leader for four years, band captain for one year, and was awarded the title of assistant drum major for the current season.  She has been a member of the Tribal Spirit Yearbook staff for three years and currently holds the title of co-editor.  She has been a member of the Beta Club for three years, a member of the student government association for two years, is one of the founding members of the Model United Nations team, and was a member of the math team, where as a freshman she took 2nd place at competition.  Jessica was the founder of the Battle of the Books team and has held the title of captain for three years.  The team has won both a first and second place trophy at competition.  She was elected historian of the freshman class, has been on the homecoming court for two years, has competed in the Sandy Sansing Spelling Bee for three years, and was first runner up in the 2014 Miss NHS pageant, where she also won the creative costume award and the scholastic award.  Jessica has been a counselor at Camp Ondessonk for four years, has been full-time dual enrollment for two years, and directed the NHS Womanless Beauty Pageant, raising over $3000 to benefit a friend’s sick mother.  She has also been on the Dean’s List at Pensacola State College for three semesters.  Jessica is a National Merit Scholar semi-finalist, won the Ronald Reagan Leadership award, and won the President’s Volunteer Service Award, gold level, young adult.

Her hobbies include reading books of all kinds, but preferably fantasy or sci-fi, horseback riding, where she has taken six years of lessons in both Western and English style, and traveling.  Jessica has been to 30 states and 16 countries.

Her future plans are to obtain her master’s degree in five years, with a dual major in civil engineering and material sciences.  Jessica hopes to one day work for the National Park Service designing roads and walk ways to natural wonders such as the Grand Canyon and Old Faithful.

Hannah Grace McGahan

Hannah is the 14-year old daughter of Greg and Candy McGahan. At Northview, she is a member of the NJROTC program, a member of the cross country team, and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.  In her community, Hannah was selected to participate in the Pensacola Children’s Chorus and also won the youth volunteer award.  She has written several original poems and had one published that took 2nd place in the director’s choice category.

Her hobbies include singing, reading, writing poetry and short stories, playing the guitar and violin.

Her future plans are to one day write and publish a book series and record an original song.

Amber Rene Freeman

Amber is the 18-year old daughter of Joe and Darcy Baillie. She has been a member of the Tribal Beat Marching Band for four years, where she plays the flute, a member of the musical theater program for four years, and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for one year.  Amber had the lead role of Tracy, in last year’s production of Hairspray, has been a member of the Tribal Spirit Yearbook staff for one year, and a member of the glee club for one year.  She has received a superior rating on her flute solo, was voted senior class parliamentarian, and has been awarded the Take Stock in Children Scholarship for the past six years.  Amber has also been asked to sing the national anthem at football games and the annual Veteran’s Day program.  In her community, she is an active member of Atmore Assembly of God, where she participates in the Kingdom Kids program.

Her hobbies include singing, reading, watching movies, especially romantic comedies, and making jewelry.

Her future plans are to attend Pensacola State College and earn her degree in synography.  Afterwards, she hopes to become employed with a local hospital.

Madison Paige Weber

Maddi is the 17-year old daughter of Glenn and Darla Weber.  At Northview, she has been a member of the Tribal Beat Marching Band for three years, where she was captain for one year, a member of concert band for four years, and a member of the musical theater program for four years.  She was selected as the mascot her senior year, has been a member of the Beta Club for two years, where she currently serves as secretary, and a member of the student government association where she currently holds the office of treasurer.  Maddi has been a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for three years, was voted junior class vice-president, and is the president of the senior class.  She was one of the founding members of the Model United Nations Team, has been on the volleyball team for three years, was chosen as most talented in the senior class, and was selected to be part of the NHS Hall of Fame.  Maddi received a superior rating in solo and ensemble for the trumpet and has been an Atmore Rotary Club Academic All-Star for three years.  In her community, she is a member of the Grace Fellowship Worship team, works with Grace youth, works at the WeCare Thrift Store, and acts with the GECA community theater.  Maddi has been a missionary to Africa, where she spent a month and a half in Tanzania, and also spent a week as a missionary in Nicaragua.

Her hobbies include playing the piano, acting, horseback riding, playing card games with friends, and voice impersonations.

Her future plans are to attend Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, where she will obtain a degree in English and intercultural studies.  Maddi plans to move overseas to teach English with a mission’s organization.

Moriah Renee’ McGahan

Moriah is the 18-year old daughter of Greg and Candy McGahan.  She has  been a member of the weightlifting team for three years, a member of the Beta Club for three years, where she has served as treasurer and vice president, and a member of the NJROTC for four years where she currently holds the title of commanding officer.  Moriah is a founding member of the Model United Nations team, a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for three years, and a member of the musical theater program for three years.  She has been a member of the track team for three years, a member of the cross country team for four years, where she was the recipient of the Junmi Ross award and holds the title of team captain, and a member of the Future Farmers of America for four years and has been the treasurer for the past two years.  Moriah has been in the student government association for three years and has been the treasurer for one year, was selected to be in the NHS Hall of Fame, has been an Atmore Rotary Club Academic All-Star for three years, and was also selected to receive the Ronald Reagan Student Leader award.  In her community, she volunteers her time with Loaves and Fishes, is an active member of Highland Baptist Church, where she participates with the youth band and choir, and is part of the American Sign Language group at Pensacola State College where she is the public affairs officer.

Her hobbies include running half-marathons, baking, practicing sign language, reading, and swing dancing.

Her future plans are to attend Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, to obtain her degree in legal studies and political science, with a minor in Bible studies.  Upon graduation, she plans on entering the Marine Corps.

NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

Comments

3 Responses to “the road to the crown: Meet The Girls Part II (With Photos)”

  1. Tina on January 22nd, 2016 8:44 pm

    So proud of you Amber!!!

  2. Anne on January 22nd, 2016 9:32 am

    ALL of these young ladies are WINNERS….their bio shows Outstanding Accomplishments at young ages and the Potential to be Great Leaders for our Future.
    Much Appreciation to the Parents, Teachers, Families and influences that have helped to take them to where they are.

  3. Jessica Smith-Jalomo on January 22nd, 2016 6:23 am

    Brianna I am so proud of you. Everyday you amaze me with all you have done. Not only are your talented and beautiful, you are sweet, caring and a great role model to all. Good luck at the pageant and just remember to HAVE FUN!!! Enjoy this time with your friends!!! Good luck to all these talented young ladies.

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