Whitney Bautista

KOSCIUSKO — Milford teen Whitney Nicole Bautista, 14, qualifies as a state finalist in the National American Miss Indiana Pageant.

The pageant will be held from July 27 to 29 at the beautiful Westin Indianapolis. The pageant is held for girls ages four through eighteen in five different age divisions.

Bautista’s activities include going to church, playing piano, cheerleading and volunteering. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Bautista is being sponsored by her parents, Octavio and Tasha Bautista.

The newly crowned Miss Indiana Junior Teen will receive a $1,000 cash award, the official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses, and air transportation to compete in the national pageant at Disneyland in California. She will also tour Hollywood. She has the chance to represent the great state of Indiana for the entire year.

Contestants will compete in four overall categories including formal wear modeling, personal introduction, interview, and community service projects. National American Miss also offers optional contests such as the Top Model Search, talent, actress, and so much more.

National American Miss is dedicated to celebrating America’s greatness and encouraging its future leaders. Each year, the pageant awards thousands in cash and prizes to recognize and assist in the development of young ladies nationwide. All activities are age-appropriate and family-oriented.

The National American Miss Pageant System is the largest in the nation. The focus of this organization is to create future leaders and to equip them with real-world skills to make their dreams a reality. The program is based on inner beauty as well as poise and presentation, and offers an “all-American spirit of fun for family and friends.”

Emphasis is placed on the importance of gaining self-confidence and learning new skills, such as good attitudes about competition, as well as setting and achieving personal goals.

Families interested in learning more about this unique and outstanding youth program may visit www.namiss.com.