Jackie Littleton and Rachel Delise, both of Peachtree City, were recently selected to participate in the Nationals’ 2008 Miss Pre-Teen Atlanta pageant competition that will take place next week. Both girls submitted an application and took part in an interview session that was conducted by Patty Neidert, this year’s Atlanta pageant coordinator.

They will be competing for a share of thousands of dollars in prizes and specialty gifts that will be distributed to contestants.

Littleton will be competing in the Miss Pre-Teen division, one of four divisions that will have young ladies between the ages of 7 and 19 competing in modeling routines which include casual wear and formal wear.

Delise will be competing in the Miss Jr. Teen division.

Most important, they will display their personalities and interviewing skills while interviewing with this year’s Atlanta judging panel. Personality is the number one aspect that each contestant is judged on during all phases of competition.

If either teen wins the division title, she will represent Atlanta and the surrounding communities at the Cities of America National Competition that will take please in Orlando, Fla. Over $60,000 in prizes and awards will be presented at the national competition while the winner enjoys this expense paid trip of five nights and six days in Orlando, Fla.

There is no cost to the girls for participating in the pageant competition. Community businesses, organizations and private individuals will assist her in participating in this year’s competition by becoming an official sponsor to her. Through sponsorship, each contestant receives all of the necessary training, rehearsals and financial support which will allow her to become a very confident and well-prepared contestant in this year’s Atlanta pageant.

Any business, organization or private individual who may be interested in becoming a sponsor to Littleton or Delise may contact pageant coordinator Neidert at 1-800-569-2487.