The Society for African American Cultural Awareness held its third annual Miss Juneteenth Jackson Scholarship Pageant on Saturday, June 3, at the Ned McWherter Cultural Performing Arts Center.
The pageant had ten contestants who competed for over $3,350 worth of scholarships through talent, evening gown, onstage question, personality, interview and an essay contest.
“We spent time leading up to the pageant providing workshops on perseverance, health & wellness, mental health awareness and community,” said Tisa Day, Miss Juneteenth Jackson Coalition Chairperson. “This pageant gives young women the opportunity to learn about history, as well as personal growth and the bonds of sisterhood.”
Mendy Jean Pettigrew, a student at Humboldt Junior/Senior High School, was crowned Miss Juneteenth Jackson and received a $1,500 scholarship.
During her year of service, Pettigrew will serve as a Juneteenth educator to local civic clubs and communities where she is needed.
Pettigrew will also serve as Jackson’s ambassador at the National Miss Juneteenth Scholarship program at the 2023 NJOF annual meeting.
For more information about Miss Juneteenth, contact Day at 731-217-4211.
