La Vergne High School Senior Jade Lawson, age 17, was crowned as 2014 Miss La Vergne during the Miss La Vergne Pageant on Saturday, September 6. She was awarded the queen title during the fourth annual pageant held Saturday at LHS. Jade is the daughter of Angelique Lawson.

Judges scored contestants individually (rather than "comparison" judging) in six categories, including personality, confidence, eye contact and smile, response to interview question, stage presentation, and overall appearance.

Alexzandria Johnson, 14-year old 9th grade student at LHS, received the People's Choice Award for the Miss La Vergne Pageant.

"All the young ladies participating this year were absolutely wonderful. They were smart, well-spoken, and had great pesonalities," said Mayor Senna Mosley. "We had such fun with all the girls and I am incredibly proud of every single one of them who had to courage to participate."

Other winners are:

Junior Miss La Vergne

Emily Kelly Bowe, Queen

Age 13, Grade 8, La Vergne Middle School

Parents: Denise and Gregory Bowe

Chalyse Jaden Bauer, People's Choice Winner

Age 11, Grade 6, La Vergne Middle School

Parents: Chantell Knuth and Heath Bauer

Young Miss La Vergne

Khyra Lyn-Nae Jackson, Queen

Age 8, Grade 3, La Vergne Lake Elementary

Parents: Harolyn and Erick Jackson

Brianna Carlene Williams, People's Choice Winner & 1st Runner Up

Age 8, Grade 3, Roy Waldron Elementary School

Parents: Christine Aldridge and Jimmy Williams

Little Miss La Vergne

Tianti Christina Reynolds Foster, Queen

Age 6, Grade 1, La Vergne Lake Elementary

Parents: Crystal Ashmore and Antwoine Foster

Robin Phelps, People's Choice Winner

Age 7, Grade 2, Roy Waldron Elementary School

Parents: Theresa Hesse and Robert Phelps

Source:

Kathy Tyson, PIO / Assistant City Recorder