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Oak Creek Girl Finalist For Teen Pageant
Colleen Schmidt will head to Wisconsin Dells for statewide competition.
2011 Oak Creek High School graduate Colleen Schmidt has been chosen as a finalist for the Miss Wisconsin state pageant to be held Aug. 27-28 in Wisconsin Dells.
Schmidt has been active in swimming, church youth group, music and tutoring. She graduated high school in just three years after missing a year in middle school due to illness. She will attend Carthage College on a $32,000 scholarship.
Schmidt is looking for sponsors. Anyone interested should contact her mother, Diane, at (414) 766-9443.
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The National American Miss program, which has five age divisions for girls 4-18, is based on inner beauty, poise and presentation, according to a news release. Emphasis is put on the importance of gaining self-confidence, learning good sportsmanship and setting and achieving personal goals.
The winner receives $1,000 and a trip to California to compete in the national competition.
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