The Miss Illinois Scholarship Association has announced the newest addition to its pageant roster, The Miss Illinois Outstanding Pre-Teen Program. In conjunction with the 2009 Miss Illinois Outstanding Teen Pageant, which will be contested in May 2009 in Springfield, the MISA will name a third state titleholder, Miss Illinois Outstanding Teen 2009, and Miss Illinois 2009, who will be crowned in June 2009 at the Norris Cultural Arts Center in St. Charles.
The Miss Illinois Outstanding Pre-Teen Pageant is open to young ladies ages 10 to 12. Constestants must be residents of Illinois and meet all eligibility requirements as set forth by the Miss Illinois Scholarship Association and the Miss America Organization. The winner will receive a $500 savings bond and prize package and also will appear on stage and perform her talent at the 2009 Miss Illinois Pageant in June. For more information, call (847) 458-9987.


