| Miss Red River Valley Outstanding Teen is a part of the Miss Minnesota/Miss America Outstanding Teen Scholarship Programs. The young lady who is crowned Miss Red River Valley Outstanding Teen will have a fun filled year packed with appearances, promoting her platform, promoting the "official" National platform of Miss America Outstanding Teen, "The Children's Miracle Network", and compete for Miss Minnesota Outstanding Teen 2010. |
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| Paige Meyer Miss Red River Valley Outstanding Teen 2009 |
| Miss Red River Valley Outstanding Teen Director: Melissa C. Bunkowske Mailing Address: 202 S. Townline Rd Vergas, MN 56587 Phone: 218-342-3900/work 218-234-1175/cell email: info@govergas.com |
| September 12th 2009, was an exciting day for Paige as she was crowned the first Miss Red River Valley Outstanding Teen. “Competing for MRRVOT was such an incredible experience! I had an absolute blast getting to know all of the girls.” She says. “I’m so honored to hold this title and represent the Red River Valley.” Paige is currently a junior at Perham High School in Perham, MN and is working towards graduation. After high school she plans to attend a university and double major in Vocal Music Education and Vocal Performance. The arts are a big part of Paige’s life and her goal as a music educator is to share her love for the arts and appreciation of music with her future students. Paige is very active in her community and school and is involved in Ballet, Concert Choir, Swing Choir, and is enjoying her role as Cinderella in her hometown community musical. Paige is looking forward to competing for Miss Minnesota Outstanding Teen to not only promote the Red River Valley, but her personal platform, “It’s No Joke, Say NO to Smoke.” Everyday 6,000 teens start smoking and 90% of all smokers started as teenagers (“American Cancer Society.”)Over a six month period both of Paige’s grandfathers were diagnosed with life threatening illnesses from smoking. One of them struggles with emphysema and the other was diagnosed with lung cancer. Both of her grandfathers began smoking in their teen years. The issue of teen smoking and Paige’s personal experience has given her the desire to promote teen smoking prevention. Paige has joined the American Cancer Society in their fight to end smoking that can lead to cancer and participate in many events that will help current smokers end their habit. “I whole heartedly believe in what the American Cancer Society is doing to help teen smokers and the steps they take to end cancer that is 100% preventable” She says. Paige’s goal as Miss Red River Valley Outstanding Teen is to give teens the answer when pressured to smoke. “It’s No Joke, Say NO to Smoke.” Some interesting facts about Paige is that she lives on a dairy farm. “Some people laugh when I tell them I live on farm because they don’t ever expect that. It’s taught me a lot of responsibility and I’m thankful for that. Paige has donated 13 inches of her hair to Locks of Love, and has performed over 25 National Anthems in honor of service men and women. Performing is one of my favorite things to do. Singing the National Anthem has given me the appreciation for what our soldiers do every day. Be sure to stay tuned for any upcoming events and appearances with Paige! |
| Bethany Beniek, Miss Moorhead 2009 & Paige Meyer, Miss Red River Valley Outstanding Teen 2009 |
