THOMASVILLE -- Three young women, including one from Linwood, were recently crowned in the competition for Miss Thomasville, Miss Central Carolina and Miss Davidson County, held at Finch Auditorium in Thomasville.
Winners were also crowned in the teen divisions of the three pageants.
Kallie Potter of Linwood was named Miss Thomasville. She is a health science teacher at North Davidson High School, as well as a certified CPR instructor and yoga instructor. Her community service initiative is "Move It or Lose It: A Journey to a Healthier You."
The other winners:
* Miss Davidson County: Madison Hadaway, a native of Pinehurst. She is pursuing a master of health care administration degree at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Her community service initiative is "Heart First: Prioritizing Cardiovascular Health in Every Community."
* Miss Central Carolina: Hannah Welborn-Lewis of Archdale. She has a master's degree in communication studies and is currently a post-baccalaureate student at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, pursuing a certification in conservation. Her community service initiative is "Water Works," focusing on protecting water quality and promoting environmental stewardship. She presented a clogging routine for the talent portion of the competition.
The teen winners were:
* Miss Thomasville's Teen: Olivia Williams, 17, of Burlington. Her community service initiative is "Alpha-Gal Alliance Awareness," educating the public about Alpha-Gal Syndrome.
* Miss Central Carolina's Teen: Emily Deans, 17, of Middlesex. Her community service initiative is "I Am M.A.D. -- Making A Difference," encouraging young people to get involved in their communities.
* Miss Davidson County's Teen: Lucianna McDaniel, 17, of King. Her community service initiative is "The Purple Purpose," focusing on pancreatic cancer awareness.
All winners will compete in the Miss North Carolina and Miss North Carolina's Teen pageants in High Point next June.