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Thursday, November 15, 2012

Southampton Teen to Compete for Miss Jr. Teen Philadelphia Title

The winner of the Miss Jr. Teen Philadelphia pageant be awarded thousands of dollars in prizes as well as the chance to compete at a national competition in Orlando, Fla.

Kaelah Kennedy has been selected to participate in the 2013 Miss Jr. Teen Philadelphia pageant competition. Kaelah submitted an application and was interviewed by coordinators before learning that she was selected for the pageant, which will take place on Sunday, Nov. 25.  Kaelah will compete in the pageant's Miss Jr. Teen division, one of four divisions that will have young ladies ages 7 to 19 competing in casual wear and formal wear modeling routines. Most important, Kaelah will display her personality and interviewing skills while interviewing with this year's Philadelphia judging panel. Personality is the number one aspect that each contestant is judged on during all phases of competition. Kaelah will be competing, for her share of …

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

BCCC to Host 5th Annual Women's Scholarship Tea

Donations benefit women students who support at least one child while seeking a higher education.

The Bucks County Community College Foundation will hold its fifth annual Women’s Scholarship Tea from 1 to 3 p.m. this Thursday.  Donations benefit women students who support at least one child while seeking a higher education. The event is presented by First Niagara. The event will be held in Tyler Hall, an 82-year-old historic mansion that’s the cornerstone of the college’s Newtown campus. Tea, light finger sandwiches and desserts will be served.   On average, approximately 75 women from local businesses and the community attend, according to Adrienne Clark of the BCCC Foundation.  “Last year through the generosity of the attendees, 10 $1,000 scholarships were awarded,” said Clark.  The theme of educational opportunity will be carried …

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