Miss Pageant Nc10 — 2000 Junior

She was also honored with the Spirit of Junior Miss Award , a prestigious title voted on by her fellow contestants. Competition Highlights

She performed Chopin’s "Revolutionary Étude" on the piano, winning a preliminary talent award. 2000 Junior Miss Pageant NC10

The 2000 competition was the first to offer a prize. Out of 6,000 participants nationwide, Henderson was among the 50 state representatives who competed in Mobile. She successfully moved through the ranks to the final eight before being crowned the winner on June 28, 2000. She was also honored with the Spirit of

The "NC10" designation refers to her contestant code during the competition, identifying her as the representative from North Carolina. Her victory set a high bar for future North Carolina representatives in the program, which continues to focus on rewarding academic excellence and leadership in high school seniors. 2000 Junior Miss Pageant NC10 16 2 Out of 6,000 participants nationwide, Henderson was among

Beyond her performance, she won a preliminary scholastic award and was the president of her school’s National Honor Society.