Two students from Diamond Elementary School on Fort Stewart have been selected as finalists for the National American Miss Georgia Pageant.
Sarah-Faith Williams, 11, and Hope-Gracelyn Williams, 9, will compete in the pageant, which will be July 3-5 at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel in Atlanta. Hope-Gracelyn Williams will compete in the Jr. Pre-Teen division for ages 7-9, and Sarah-Faith Williams will compete in the Pre-Teen division for ages 10-12.
The girls have won and placed in contests through KidzBop.com.
According to a news release, emphasis for contestants will be on gaining self-confidence, learning new skills, learning good attitudes about competition, and setting and achieving personal goals. The pageant is based on inner beauty, poise and presentation. The winner will receive a $1,000 cash reward, the official crown, banner, a bouquet of roses and air transportation to compete in the national pageant Disneyland in California.
The girls are daughters of Sfc. Christopher and Sharon Williams.
The girls are seeking sponsors from businesses, family and friends to compete. Those interested can email luvn5kids@yahoo.com or call 540-383-9074.