If you are single, and between the ages of 13 and 18, applications are now being accepted for the title of 2009 “Miss Teen Pearland.”
Miss Teen Pearland will represent her area at the Miss Teen Texas Pageant to be held at the Scottish Rite Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas, March 20-22, 2009. The young woman selected as “Miss Teen Pearland” will become an ambassador from the Brazoria County area and receive an official title and sash.
The young lady crowned Miss Teen Texas will receive a scholarship and prize package valued at over $15,000 and the opportunity to represent Texas at the 2009 Miss Teen International Pageant.
The American Heart Association is the official charity of the Miss Teen Texas International Pageant. In 2008, the International Pageants joined the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement and each state titleholder will champion heart disease as a national platform in addition to promoting their own platform throughout the year.
The current reigning “2008” Miss Teen Texas is Hilary Elizondo of Corpus Christi, Texas. Hilary is a national spokesperson for DoSomething.org. As Miss Teen Texas, and in conjunction with DoSomething.org, she speaks to youth and teens about their power to make a difference.