October 25
Two local students were surprised when they received invitations to compete in this weekend�s Miss Teen Seattle and Miss Pre-teen Seattle competitions. Amanda Vishoot, 18, and 12-year-old Kelly Harrington both received letters in the mail informing them that they had been recommended for the competitions by a teacher at their schools.
Katie Walton, secretary at Nationals Incorporated, the company that is coordinating the event, said four contestants � a top overall winner and a first, second and third place runner-up in each category � will be given the opportunity to compete in the Cities of America National Competition in Orlando, Florida. The winner of that competition will receive her choice of a new 2007 automobile or a $10,000 cash scholarship.