MEET OUR
NATIONAL US QUEENS
MISS NATIONAL US JR. TEEN
Brenna Alley
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Brenna loves pageants because she is passionate about community service and personal excellence. Brenna is a 4.0 GPA scholar, a varsity athlete, a longtime student lobsterman, and a multiple-year recipient of the President's Gold Award for Volunteer Service. In honor of her best friend—her older bother—Autism Awareness and Acceptance has been her lifelong pageant platform.
MISS NATIONAL US TEEN
Payton Gill
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​Payton Gill is the 16-year-old daughter of Brenden and Christine Gill of Silsbee Texas. She is the granddaughter of Larry and Marilyn Lawson, Harry and Judy Bodin, and Bobby Gill. She has 1 younger sister named Pressley. Payton attends Silsbee High School where she will be a Junior. She is in the top 10% of her class with a 3.98 GPA. At school, she is a member of the Student Council, Tiger Lily Floral Design Club, and Early College High School Program. Where she will earn an Associate Degree concurrently with her high school diploma. Outside of school Payton is a member of the Silsbee Methodist youth program and serves as a leader on the Youth Council. She also volunteers at Tyrell Park’s Pony Camp. In her spare time, Payton enjoys reading murder mysteries and dystopian society novels, horseback riding, deer and duck hunting, and fishing. Upon high school graduation, she plans to attend Louisiana State University and be a part of their equestrian team. She plans to major in History and Business. After college, she will attend law school and practice as a medical defense attorney. Payton's motto in life is "be brave be you!"
MISS NATIONAL US
Julissa Bishop
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Julissa is a senior at the University of Virginia, who will be graduating in the Spring with highest honors. During her free time she serves as the worship leader for her Christian fellowship called One Way Christian Fellowship. She also enjoys lending her time to various service organizations such as "The Ronald MacDonald House of charity"and various mentorting programs at her school. Julissa lives by the verse Philippians 4:13 as she believes she can accomplish whatever she puts her mind to through Christ.
MS. NATIONAL US
Shlanda Breedan
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I have created my own personal initiative: Canines for Cancer after my bullmastiff named Dutch was diagnosed with cancer. Many people are forced to put their pets down when facing the high cost of medical care that comes with being a pet owner, but I provide information on life-saving financial information to pet owners and direct them on ways to cut down expenses for their pet’s veterinary care.
I have partnered with Miranda's People which provides financial assistance for people that have pets with cancer the website is mirandaspeople.org and the canine cancer foundation that provides how to do a wellness check on your fur babies the website is wearethecure.org.
Outside of my dedication to service and animal care, I am a multifaceted titleholder. I'm currently working on my bachelor’s degree in business management at Grand Canyon University. I also work as an accounting Officer for the State of California and the owner of a pet party business called Kit Kat Poochie Parties.
I also like to spend time with my 4 dogs. She has 2 pit bulls Capone and Little Girl and 2 chihuahuas, Little Boy and Peanut. I also love sports. I am a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan and love the Dallas Mavericks as well!
As an Ambassador, leader, and educator I plan to use my title to continue spreading the word that pet owners can afford medication for their fur babies while being financially responsible.
MrS. NATIONAL US
Jessica Cockerham
Hailing from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Jessica is relatively new to the pageant world. Only ever competing once before, this was an exciting experience for her, on her first big adventure. An award winning Female Barber with aspirations to open her own barbershop within the next year, she spends most of her time volunteering with the local cub scout pack where she is a Veteran Leader!
