National Royalty
2023-24
National American Teen
Sophia Massey
Sophia Massey
Hometown: St. Augustine, FL
Age: 16
Height: 5'6"
Q: What do you want to accomplish this year as Miss National American Teen?
A: This year as Miss National American Teen I want to promote my platform, Save Our Seas and promote the Miss National American Teen and Collegiate pageant system.
Q: If you could use one word to describe yourself, what would it be?
A: The one word I would use to describe myself is dedicated. When I commit to being a part of something I am also giving my word that I will follow through and be the best I can possibly be.
Q: What are your plans and goals for your future?
A: My plans and goals for the future are to study at The University of Florida and graduate as a double gator. I want to earn an undergraduate degree and major in agriculture business management and minor in political science. My long-term goal is to attend the University of Florida for Law School and earn an Agricultural law degree.
Q:What is your favorite thing to do?
National American Jr. Teen
Gabreilla Perez-Ortega
Hometown: Pembroke Pines, FL
Age: 15
Height: 5’3
What do you want to accomplish this year as a national titleholder:
During my reign, I have many goals that I plan to achieve. I would like to spread awareness for congenital birth defects and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, two very under researched fields in medicine, and two conditions that I live with. I would also like to promote my platform and volunteering group, UNDEFINED: Empowering Children, to help spread kindness and encouragement to children everywhere who may be going through difficult circumstances.
If you could use one word to describe yourself, what would it be:
The one word I would use to describe myself is perseverant. I have been through 13 major hip surgeries and have been bedridden for a year and a half. However, despite these obstacles, I haven’t let anything stop me! This is why, throughout my reign, I will spread the message that Confidence is Power, and to always follow your dreams.
What are your plans and goals for the future:
In the future, I plan on becoming a pediatric orthopedic surgeon and helping children like myself lead better, more fulfilling lives. I will also be starting a foundation, in which we will open up free and low-cost orthopedic centers in impoverished areas with high rates of congenital skeletal deformities. In university, I plan on majoring in Pre-Medicine and minoring in Music, specifically studying the violin.
What is your favorite thing to do:
Some of my favorite things to do is to volunteer at the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, as both the founder of Music Mondays, a program in which we host music-themed workshops and perform small concerts for the patients, and also as a volunteer with the JDCH Foundation. I am an artist, I love to play my violin and piano; I have been playing since I was very young and music has always been a passion of mine. I also love to make visual art, such as sketches and oil paintings, and I find that expressing emotions through art, whether it be music or visual arts, is one of the most powerful forms of communication.
National American collegiate
Imari Harris
Hometown: Deltona, FL
Age; 17
Height: 5’7”
Q: What do you want to accomplish this year as Miss National American Collegiate?
A: This year I hope to be an inspiration to other women and girls who are struggling to balance everything on their plate. This year has brought me a lot of firsts. This was my first year with MNATC, this is my first time being a national titleholder, and I am about to enter my first year in law school. While first can be scary I know that with proper planning, organization and motivation I can accomplish everything I set my mind to and with my year I want other women to know they can too.
Q: If you could use one word to describe yourself, what would it be?
A: I would describe myself as determined. Though I have faced many challenges these past few years I have not let it stop me from chasing my dreams. It is my determination and unwavering commitment to accomplish my goals that have pushed me through those trying times. I know my will power is not my own and that God has gifted me withs something special and with this gift I will contiune to take life one step at a time and work my way through any challenge that stands in my way.
Q: What are your plans and goals for your future?
A: My number one goal at the moment is to finish law school! I know that these next three years are going to be some of the toughest moments I will have to face in my educational career, but I have spent my whole life dreaming of the moment I would be a law student, so I know I will find a way to enjoy every moment. For the future I plan on working as a state prosecutor once I finish law school, but I am keeping my mind open to the fact that another area of law might interest me just as much as criminal law does.
Q: What is your favorite thing to do?
A: My favorite thing to do is read. Although I don’t do it for fun as often anymore, when I find the time to get wrapped up in a good story, I get a feeling of joy that only comes from reading a really good book. Imagine watching your favorite movie for the first time and experiencing the part of the movie that solidified it as your favorite. Now imagine that feeling time a million! That is what it feels like to get wrapped up in a really good story.
Stay gorgeous girls ambassador
Makenize Norrell
Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida
Age: 19
Height: 5’2
Q: What do you want to accomplish this year as the Stay Gorgeous Girls Ambassador ?
A: As the Stay Gorgeous Girls Ambassador I would like to be involved in the community and be involved with the girls within the community. Many young girls need a listening ear and someone to look up to. I would like to be that role model for girls in my community.
Q: If you could use one word to describe yourself, what would it be?
A: One word I would use to describe myself would be outgoing. I believe I can find a friend in any room and always strive to make new connections !
Q: What are your plans and goals for your future?
A: In the future I would like to make further progress in my career as a Registered Behavior Technician. I do not have any immediate plans for secondary school , however at just 19 years old these plans may change !
Q: What is your favorite thing to do?
A: My favorite thing to do is bake cakes ! I own a home bakery and spend most of my free time baking treats and decorating custom event cakes !
National American jr. Miss
Rhyan Foreman
Hometown: Carrollton, VA
Age: 10years
Height: 5’0'
Q: What do you want to accomplish this year as our Miss National American Teen?
As your newly crowned Miss National American Jr. Miss, I want to empower girls to embrace their own uniqueness. I'll use my platform, Kind is the New Kool, to share kindness messages, influence girls that kindness builds confidence. I will share the message of Miss National American Teen and Collegiate is a great way to grow into a more confident girl ready to take on the world.
Q: If you could use one word to describe yourself, what would it be?
Kindhearted
Q: What are your plans and goal for your future?
When I graduate from High School in 2032, I want to attend Harvard University. I plan to be an elementary school teacher to help children to be smart, kind and brave. I will teach them that if they are confident and believe in themselves that they can change the world, one act of kindness at a time (especially if they sprinkle a little kindness as they go along their way).
Q: What is your favorite thing to do?
I really enjoy spending time with my family. We have lots of fun together having movie nights, going to Busch Gardens, Water Country and going out to eat! I also, enjoy going to church where I sing and direct the youth ensemble, praise dance and going to youth church. Soccer and Volleyball are also a big part of my life and it helps me stay active. I also like doing community service projects through my platform, Kind is the New Kool, especially all that I have the opportunity to do at my local Ronald McDonald House.
National American royal
Alex Chappell
Hometown: Starke, FL
Age: 22
Height: 5’7”
Q: What do you want to accomplish this year as Miss National American Royal?
A: This year as Miss National American Royal I want to be a good role model for the young girls in my community. There are so many young girls in my community that I could be their person to idolize. I want to show them that giving back and volunteering can make someone else's day and yours. Showing them how far you can get by being determined, kind, positive, and strong-willed in your beliefs can get you far in life.
Q: If you could use one word to describe yourself, what would it be?
A: The one word I would use to describe myself would be determined. I chose determined because I have faced many challenges in life due to my health and wellness. Getting through all of those difficult times took time, patience, and determination, I wouldn’t let it stop me from doing the things I love no matter how much my body fought against me.
Q: What are your plans and goals for your future?
A: My plans and goals for the future are to get into the Cardiovascular Sonography program at my local college and to work in a facility to help take care of people who are being sent in with problems due to their veins, arteries, and heart.
Q: What is your favorite thing to do?
A: My favorite thing to do is to spend time with friends and loved ones. We spend time out on the lake, at the beach, or even just playing card games. It’s my favorite thing to see all the people I love gathered in one area just enjoying the time we have together.
National American Young Miss
Rowan Godwin
Hometown: Jacksonville,FL
Age; 7
Height: 3’8”
Q: What do you want to accomplish this year as Miss National American Young Miss?
A: This year as Miss National American Young Miss, I would like to bring more awareness to mental health more specifically childrens mental,as we are the future. We deserved to be heard even at a young age. We have feeling too.
Q: If you could use one word to describe yourself, what would it be?
A: The one word I would use to describe myself would be courageous. I have faced many challenges in life since birth, However it has never stopped me for ALWAYS taking on any and everything.
Q: What are your plans and goals for your future?
A: My plans and goals for the future are to become an Olympic gold medalist.
Q: What is your favorite thing to do?
A: My favorite thing to do is practice and compete in gymnastics . I have been a practicing gymnastics for four years and since I was three years old I have had the dream to become a gold medalist.I have more recently found a love for dancing and musical theatre. I love to entertain and bring people joy through the talents God has given me.