Beehler named Miss Arkansas Junior Teen

Melanie Beehler
Melanie Beehler

From Staff Reports

Melanie Beehler, daughter of Scott and Angie Beehler of Pea Ridge, has earned the prestigious title of 2014 National American Miss Arkansas, Junior Teen, through her successfully scored events. She will be attending the National Pageant to be held in Anaheim, Calif., at Disneyland during Thanksgiving week, representing the state of Arkansas, where she will have the opportunity to win her share of over $500,000 in cash and prizes.

The National American Miss Pageants are dedicated to celebrating America's greatness and encouraging its future leaders. Each year, the National American Miss Pageants awards $1.5 million in cash, scholarships and prizes to recognize and assist the development of young women nationwide. Each girl that qualifies for the national pageant has a chance to win a new 2014 Ford Mustang Convertible. National American Miss is dedicated to developing the success of young women with a program that is designated to be age-appropriate and family-oriented.

The pageant program is based on inner beauty, as well as poise, presentation and offers an all American spirit of fun for family and friends. Emphasis is placed on the importance of gaining self-confidence, learning new skills, learning good attitudes about competition, and setting and achieving personal goals.

Miss Beehler's activities and awards include the National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, Community Service Club treasurer, basketball team, cross county team, track team manager, Gifted and Talented Program, Quiz Bowl team, Book Club, Girl Scouts for seven years, and Girl Scout bronze award and silver award.

In 2013, Beehler was awarded the following trophies in the Arkansas Pageant for National American Miss in Springdale, Junior Teen Academic Achievement runner up, spokes model second runner up and best resume first runner up.

For local businesses or individuals that would like to sponsor or support Beehler as she represents Arkansas at the National American Miss Pageant in California, call (479) 936-0871.

General News on 09/03/2014