Meet our 2024 winners!

Miss Zebulon 2024 –   Brooke Evans

Brooke is currently a sophomore at North Carolina State University where she is
enrolled in the Exploratory Studies program pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management with a Minor in Sports Science. She hopes to continue her education and pursue a Masters in Pediatric Occupational Therapy. Brooke has a passion for helping children and has devoted much of her time helping students with intellectual and developmental disabilities as a peer tutor for EC students. She has volunteered with the Tim Tebow Foundation: Night to Shine program and most recently joined the Non-Profit Best Buddies program at NC State.

Her Community Service Initiative with the Miss NC organization she has since created a social media campaign called “Pull the Plug on Cyberbullying: Click with Kindness”, which is an online pledge campaign that encourages others to be mindful and respectful with their social media interactions. Brooke is dedicated to bringing awareness to her platform and most recently promoted her Community Service Initiative at a NHL Carolina Hurricanes hockey game and plans to continue promoting her campaign at local schools, sporting events, and community events throughout the state of North Carolina. She hopes to put a stop to this ongoing issue that impacts so many teens and young adults in society today.

Miss Wendell 2024 –   D’Amrah Rowdy

Hometown: Rowland, NC

Current Schooling: McKenzie Elliott School of Nursing (UNC-Pembroke) 

Scholarship/Career Ambi;on: 

Mother/Baby or NICU Nurse; Traveling Nurse Practitioner 

Description of Talent/My Story 

Rhythmic Tap Dance “BAD”- Michael Jackson 

Previous Miss America /Teen preliminary ;tles held:  

Miss Greater Carolina’s Outstanding Teen 2019 

Miss Central Carolina 2020-2021 

Brief Descrip;on of CSI and your objectives to accomplish as Miss local:  Project C.A.R.E is an initiative that promotes and educates on Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, and Empathy. Through my CSI as Miss Wendell, I would like to connect with the mayor to have a Project C.A.R.E Day where the community comes together to learn and grow through service and gathering. It is also my goal to get into the classrooms of Wendell school and other schools in the surrounding areas to give presentations to the youth. One of my ultimate goals is to host a Project C.A.R.E workshop. During the workshop, several speakers will present, and there will be several activities that will supplement the presentations so that each participant leaves with an understanding of each concept involved in Project C.A.R.E and can use them to grow and develop 

Interesting Facts about you: 

themselves and their communities. 

– I worked on the frontlines as a healthcare worker during the COVID-19 Pandemic. 

– I have never eaten a fast food hamburger. 

– My first car was a 35th Anniversary Candy Apple Red Ford Mustang.

 

What do you enjoy doing for fun?  

– Dancing and being captain of the UNCP Spirit Squad Dance Team. 

– Traveling and spending time with my family and friends. 

– Creating Natural Hair Social Media Content.

Miss Zebulon’s Teen 2024 – Kaydin Brown

Hometown: Spivey’s Corner

Talent category: Dance (Jazz)

Current  schooling: Honors and Advanced Placement Capstone Student at Cape Fear High School, dual enrolled at Fayetteville Technical Community College. Ranked number 4 in my Junior Class, with a 4.6 GPA. 

Scholastic/ Career Ambitions: An Undergraduate Degree in Biomedical Engineering with a Minor in Dance from Duke University and then onto a Graduate Program. Working to provide technological solutions for medical problems to make the world a better place for patients. 

CSI: STEM Style

Objectives you hope to accomplish as a local titleholder: STEM Style is bridging the gap between men and women in STEM by encouraging women to be on the forefront as our next generation of STEM innovators. Currently the United States is  falling behind in science, technology, engineering, and math. As Miss Zebulon’s Teen I am getting into elementary and middle schools providing young women with hands-on experiences to hopefully spark an interest into the wonderful world of STEM. Along, with currently working to get STEM programs integrated into every school as possible with “Leap into Science” programs.


Interesting facts about you:  My favorite food is Sausage Balls; my Family believes in the Power of the ‘K”; Secret Dream: Become a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader; I have a twin sister; Attend 10 Competitive Dance Classes per week; Dolly Parton’s Biggest Fan; believe it or not I absolutely love school and homework.

What do you enjoy doing for fun: Dancing, taking beach and lake trips, baking, being apart of Science Olympiad, and spending time with friends and family. 

						

Miss Wendell’s Teen 2024 – Harley Murray                 

Hometown: Middlesex, NC

 

Current Schooling: Junior – Community Christian School- Wilson, NC

 

Scholarship/Career Ambition: Obtain a degree in Journalism from the University of Alabama with the hopes of being a Nascar commentator. 

 

Description of Talent/My Story – High intensity clogging- “Keep Your Hands to Yourself.” 

 

Previous Miss America /Teen preliminary titles held: Miss Jacksonville’s Teen 2023

 

Brief Description of CSI and your objectives to accomplish as Miss local: 

“Every Swipe Counts” – Educating & Empowering our youth on their financial literacy and responsibilities. By implementing the 50-30-20 rule into everyday life, our youth will learn how to save and reinvest in our communities.  Our communities depend on the futures of youth.

 

Interesting Facts about you:  I can blow the yolk out of an egg, my nickname is “bougie cowgirl”, and I enjoy participating in local livestock shows.

 

What do you enjoy doing for fun? Attending high school sporting events, spending time with friends and family, shopping, going to the beach, and cheering my dad on at the local racetracks.

 

Meet our Zebulon Queens!

From left to right:

Miss Zebulon’s Teen 2024: Kaydin Brown, Miss Zebulon 2024: Brooke Evans

Meet our Wendell Queens!

From left to right:

Miss Wendell’s Teen 2024: Harley Murray, Miss Wendell 2024: D’Amrah Rowdy

Miss North Carolina Program

Becoming a Delegate Fast Facts

 To participate you must:

  • Be between the ages of 18 and 28.
  • Pay $35 Registration with Miss America-Pay $100 to Local Organization
  • Be a United States citizen.
  • Be single.
  • Meet residency requirements for participating in a certain town or state.
  • Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America Organization.
  • Be in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements.
  • Develop a Community Service Initiative.
  • Be able to meet the time commitment and job responsibilities as set forth by the local program in which you participate.

Previous Title Holders

Miss Zebulon:                                                            

2018, Maya Bryant                                                        

2019, Lauren Turner

2020-2021, Julia Walsh

2022, Sarah Beth Howard

2023, Chloe Smothers

2024, Brooke Evans

2025,

Miss Wendell:                                                             

2023, Norma-Jean Miller

2024, D’Amrah Rowdy

2025,

To compete you must:

  • Pay $35 Registration with Miss America-Pay $100 to Local Organization
  • Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 18
  • Be a United States citizen.
  • Meet character criteria as set forth by the MNC Teen and MAO Teen organizations.
  • Develop a Community Service Initiative.
  • Be in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements for serving as MNC Teen.
  • Be able to meet the time commitment and responsibilities as set forth by the local program in which you compete.
  • Must be eligible to compete in the Miss America Competition

Previous Title Holders

Miss Zebulon’s Teen:

2018, Yancie Mitchell

 2019, Hailey Wagner

2020-2021, Kailey Wadsworth

2022, Kerrigan Brown

2022, Kerrigan Brown, Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen

2023, Kamryn Hollowell

2024, Kaydin Brown

2025, 

Miss Wendell’s Teen:

2023, Carsyn Hicks

2024, Harley Murray

2025,

Miss North Carolina's Teen

Becoming a Delegate Fast Facts

2024 Carolina Stars Number

Carolina Stars

Becoming a Carolina Star Fast Facts

Previous Title Holders

Miss Zebulon’s Carolina Stars:  

2018, Taylor Sanders

2019, Keegan Beck

 2020-2021, Lyla Ferguson

2022, Ava Scott

2023, Lynnly Brooks Smith

2024, Georgia Kate McMahan

2025,

 

 

 Miss Zebulon’s Teen Carolina Stars: 

2018, Molly Wheeler

2019, Payten Baines & Maya Cummings

2020-2021, Maya Wadsworth

2022, Paisley Kay Autrey

2023, Karrington Hollowell 2023, Shelby Knox

2024, Olivia Meininger

2025,

Miss Wendell’s Carolina Stars
2023, Wheeler Hildebrand
2024, Zoe Whitehead
2025,    
 
Miss Wendell’s Teen’s Carolina Star
2023, Charlie Kate Privette
2024, Ansley Whitley
2025, 

COME JOIN THE FUN! Carolina Stars will be paired with a Miss or Teen delegate who will act as a mentor. Carolina Stars will receive a tiara, sash, and official Miss Zebulon/Miss Wendell t-shirt; perform on stage during the pageant in a special production number; and will be crowned on stage during the pageant.

The Carolina Stars Program is a mentoring program for young girls ranging from 5 to 12 years of age. Carolina Stars  begin their mentoring with Miss and Teen Delegates at the local level. They are encouraged to join their mentor in as many appearances, volunteer opportunities, and other events as possible. Carolina Stars are present the week of the Miss North Carolina/Miss NCT Pageants, and participate in the production as well as attend promotional events with their mentor. The main goal of the Carolina Stars Program is to enable young girls to have better insight to The Miss North Carolina/Miss NCT Pageants, to learn what the Miss America program is all about, and to encourage them to become the next generation of delegates.

To participate you must:

  • Participation Fee – $100
  • CSs receive a tiara, sash, and an official Miss Zebulon/Miss Wendell t-shirt; they will be crowned on stage; they will perform in a special production number and the finale.
  • Minimal wardrobe requirements:
    • Production number:  To Be Determined
    • Crowning & finale:  a solid color white, floor-length dress; shoes and jewelry of your choice.
  • Miss Zebulon’s/Miss Wendell’s and Miss Zebulon’s/Miss Wendell’s Teen’s Carolina Star will be invited to participate in appearances when appropriate.

The Miss America Organization, a 501(c)4 non-profit organization, is the nation’s leading advocate for women’s education and the largest provider of scholarship assistance to young women in the United States, awarding millions of dollars annually in cash awards and in-kind tuition waivers.  MAO is comprised of 51 organizations, including all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Miss America contestants contribute tens of thousands of community service hours annually and have raised over $16 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Miss America scholarships since 2007.

Established in 1921 by local Atlantic City businessmen as a way to extend the summer season, The Miss America Organization has since grown to become one of the most recognizable household names in America.

Miss America is more than a title, it’s a movement of empowering young women everywhere to achieve their dreams by providing quality scholarship assistance and honoring their commitment to helping other

Benefits of the Program

  • Gain valuable experience and develop life skills that will benefit your everyday life (i.e. interview skills, public speaking, interpersonal communication, social interaction, etc.);
  • Earn quality scholarship funds for college and graduate school, regardless of whether a title is won;
  • Create awareness of your potential strengths and increase your self-confidence;
  • Find new interests and discover new opportunities;
  • Make lifelong friendships and relationships with your peers, as well as other generations;
  • Gain a sense of accomplishment by using your free time in a positive and constructive manner;
  • Learn to set goals, follow them through, and exceed your expectations;
  • Develop a sense of responsibility for helping others;
  • Foster a positive, self-motivated mindset to achieve your goals; and
  • Receive recognition for your efforts in bettering yourself and your community.

Meet the Local Director

Tracy Alford

 

Tracy Alford is the co-owner of Simply Blush Bridal in Wendell, North Carolina, an essential part of the Praise Team at East Wake Church of God, and a huge people-person! She loves volunteering with the Miss North Carolina Program and spending time at the lake with her family. To contact her, please send an email to: misszebulonorganization@gmail.com

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Wendell Community Center! (601 W 3rd Street Wendell, NC 27591)

Tickets are $25.00 in advance or $30 at the door!

Step 1:

Each Delegate will pay the $39 registration fee to Miss America. Go to MissAmerica.org, Click “The Competition,” Click “Start Here: Registration Miss/Teen,” Fill out info-at the bottom there is a place to pay the $39

1A. Then, she will pay $100 to the Local Organization.

Step 2:

Contact Tracy and she will email you all needed forms.

Step 1:

Each Delegate will pay the $39 registration fee to Miss America. Go to MissAmerica.org, Click “The Competition,” Click “Start Here: Registration Miss/Teen,” Fill out info-at the bottom there is a place to pay the $39

1A. Then, she will pay $100 to the Local Organization.

Step 2:

Contact Tracy and she will email you all needed forms.

Note: In order for the following to be applicable, your application must be received by September 15th at 11:59 ET.

All Miss, Teen, Carolina Stars and Reigning Queens are encouraged to attend every practice to be well prepared for competition. 

Production Practice

Sunday, September 24 3:00 PM – 4:30PM (Massey School of Dance-1800 Pearces Rd Zebulon, NC 27597)

Production Practice

Sunday, October 1st
3:00 PM – 5:00PM ((Massey School of Dance-1800 Pearces Rd Zebulon, NC 27597)

Production Practice

Sunday, October 8th
3:00 PM – 5:00PM ((Massey School of Dance-1800 Pearces Rd Zebulon, NC 27597)

Mandatory Full Dress Rehearsal

Saturday, October 14th
1:00-4:00
At Wendell Community Center
(All Miss, Teen, and Carolina Stars)
(Bring Full Wardrobe)
(Opening Number Outfit for Miss, Teen, and CS)
(Talent Outfit)
(Carolina Stars Outfit)
(Evening Gown- Miss and Teen)
(Carolina Stars – Floor Length White Gown and White Shoes)
All Miss Teen and Carolina Stars are encouraged to attend all practices

Miss NC

WORK WEEKEND 2024(Mandatory for ALL Miss, Teens, and Carolina Sisters)

March 8th-10th at Embassy Suites (201 Harrison Oaks Blvd Cary, NC 27513)

 

MISS NORTH CAROLINA COMPETITION 2024

June 24th-June 26th at High Point Theater (200 E Commerce Ave. High Point, NC 27260)