PIERCETON — Katie Riddle, Pierceton, has been chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss Indiana Pageant.

Katie Riddle

The pageant will take place July 1-3 in Indianapolis. The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship and air transportation to compete in the national pageant at Disneyland.

National American Miss pageants are held for girls ages 4 to 18, in five age groups. Pageant organizers say their emphasis is on inner beauty, poise and presentation, and an “all-American spirit of fun for family and friends.” Riddle will compete in the division for ages 13-15.

Riddle’s activities include baking and cake decorating, playing alto and baritone saxophone, running track and dancing. She also enjoys music and being outside on the farm with her horses and cats.

Riddle’s sponsors for the competition include Alderfer Bergen, Krep’s Auction Service, Legacy Hospice, Gunther and Andrea Kreps, Mary Gates, Kenny and Gisela Jullirat and teachers at Whitko Middle School.