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National Royalty
2023-24

National American Teen

Caitlyn Gonzalez

Hometown: Vacaville, California

Age: 16 years

Height: 5’5

Q: What do you want to accomplish this year as our Miss National American Teen? 

As your newly crowned Miss National American Teen, I aim to promote accessibility and educational opportunities in STEM for underrepresented minority groups.  My mission is to actively pursue initiatives both locally and globally, fostering inclusivity and breaking down barriers to ensure that every child has equal access to valuable STEM resources and education.

Q: If you could use one word to describe yourself, what would it be?

Resilient 


Q:  What are your plans and goal for your future?

My plans for the future involve graduating as valedictorian of my high school, and attending MIT to study Aerospace Engineering with a focus on Aerodynamics. Ultimately, I aspire to establish my own startup and nonprofit organization, dedicated to promoting accessibility and educational opportunities in STEM for underrepresented communities, creating a more inclusive and equitable future in the field.


Q: What is your favorite thing to do?

Contributing to the music department of my highschool!  Whether it be playing saxophone for Jazz Band, piano for Jazz Combo, Violin or the Double Bass for Premier Orchestra, or especially marching to the beat of my own drum in Drumline, I have a passion for music.

National American Jr. Teen

Juliana Carriegos

Name: Juliana Carriegos
Age: 14
Height: 5’6
Q: What do you want to accomplish this year as Miss National American Jr. Teen?
A: I plan on attending as many volunteer/charity events as possible! I love to share my platform for empowering the defenseless on social media! I want to inspire other young women to see that pageantry can be relevant in their daily lives and the wonderful benefits it will add to your growth as a young woman!
Q: If you could describe yourself in one word what would it be?
A: I am persistent. I try to never give up no matter how many obstacles may be in the way. I am driven to work towards my goals and to develop my God-given talents!
Q: What are your plans and goals for the future?
I hope to work within communities with the youth by being a voice for those who are vulnerable.I want to show them how being your true authentic self can build their confidence & give them the ability to achieve anything they want in life.I plan on becoming a lawyer so I can further my fight for anyone who doesn’t have a voice. I want to always remember and show others my true authentic self and show others confidence is POWER!
Q: What's your favorite thing to do?
A: I love to write stories! I used my tenacity and hard work and had the once in a lifetime opportunity to have my book, ‘No Ordinary Girl’ published at twelve years old! Not only was I able to share my joy with others, but I was also able to give back to the disabled community! A quarter of the sales went to Wheelchair 4 Kids and helped those to get the necessary medical equipment they needed!

National American collegiate

Christy Walton

Hometown: Weeki Wachee, FL 

Age: 22

Height: 5’7” 

Q: What do you want to accomplish this year as Miss National American Collegiate? 

A:  I want to see others succeed and grow into the best version of themselves by utilizing my program Confidently Connected. Which combines mental and physical health to fit together like puzzle pieces in order for one to achieve overall confidence and health.

Q: If you could use one word to describe yourself, what would it be?  

A: Bold, I take every opportunity given to me and live fearlessly. As well as being bold to stand up for others. 

Q: What are your plans and goals for your future? 

A: To achieve my DMD Doctor of Dental Medicine and own my own practice. Most importantly I wish to live a fulfilling life and help others feel loved and confident.

Q: What is your favorite thing to do? 

I love to free dive! Being in the ocean and getting to see all the marine life is such a surreal experience and when I feel most at peace.

Stay gorgeous girls ambassador

MacKenna Freeman

Hometown: lake city, FL 

Age: 17 

Height: 5’7” 

Q: What do you want to accomplish this year as the Stay Gorgeous Girls Ambassador? 

A: I want to grow my platform while also spreading the word about this amazing organization. I also strive to build up confidence in everyone and show them they can be whatever they set their mind to. 

Q: If you could use one word to describe yourself, what would it be?  

A: One word that describes me is dedicated. I always put 110% into anything I am doing and strive to be the best at it. 

Q: What are your plans and goals for your future? 

A: My plan is to go to my community college and get my business degree so that one day I can strive to own my own dance studios and be able to share my love and passion for dance with others. 

Q: What is your favorite thing to do? 

A: My favorite thing to do is to be on stage> I am a competitive clogger and I also love doing pageants so being on stage is comforting and I enjoy it a lot. 

National American jr. Miss

Daniella Perez-Ortega

Hometown: Pembroke Pines FL
Age: 12
Height: 4’11”

Q: What do you want to accomplish this year as National American Jr. Miss?
A: This year as National American Jr. Miss I want to be a role model to girls in my community and promote my platform of advocating animal adoptions, because every animal deserves a fur-ever home.

Q: If you could use one word to describe yourself, what would it be?
A: I would use the word happy to describe myself because I am a very joyful person and I love to see a smile on peoples’ faces.

Q: What are your plans and goals for the future?
A: I want to become a pediatrician with my own clinic, a professional singer, and a role model.

Q: What is your favorite thing to do?
A: I love to sing, act, play tennis, basketball, be with my family, and teach my dog new tricks.

 

National American Young Miss

Jeanelle St. fleur

Name: Jeanelle St. Fleur
Title: National American Young Miss
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
Age: 7
Height: 4’0”
Q: What do you want to accomplish this year as National American Young Miss? This year, I want to reach as many families as possible with the message about the importance of early literacy in young children ages 0-5. If more parents are taught about the benefits of reading daily to their children from the moment they are born as well as given the resources to do so, it can help children be in a better position to excel in academics and even later in life! I also look forward to sharing my amazing journey to becoming a national queen. I plan to encourage my friends and peers to join the MNATC pageant family so they too can grow in confidence, community service, and leadership even at a young age such as myself! Lastly, I am very excited about spending time with, serving alongside of, and growing with my pageant queen sisters over the next year!
Q: If you could use one word to describe yourself, what would it be? One word that describes me is Athletic. I am pretty good at running, flipping, dancing, and many other sports-related activities. I love a good athletic challenge!
Q: What are your plans and goals for your future? I plan to one day own my own gym where I will be an amazing gymnastics instructor. I also plan to get one day married, have a big family, and travel the world!
Q: What is your favorite thing to do?  My favorite thing to do is ride my hoverboard outside with my brother Joel and my sister Janiya.

 

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