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Madison Toddler Making Her Name In The Pageant Circuit

June 30, 2011 Around Madison Comments Off
Layla Peavey is seen with her father, Jonathan Peavey during the Think Pink pageant.
By Kristin Finney
Greene Publishing, Inc.

Layla June Peavey is the daughter of Dana and Jonathan Peavey. Since she was 10 months old, Layla has participated in almost 20 pageants, and has won nearly 10 titles. While some may think this means she has spent several years in the circuit, that isn’t the case with Layla. Layla is only two years old.

One look at Layla can explain the amount of winning she has done. Her blonde hair and sassy smile could make anyone’s heart melt. However, what truly sets Layla apart from the rest is her natural desire to entertain people.
Dana said of her daughter, “When she gets up on stage, you never know what she is going to do.” Some of her most popular poses include the “Shirley Temple,” “Sleeping Beauty,” a “sassy walk” and her “surprise” face.

Layla Peavey is seen with her father, Jonathan Peavey during the Think Pink pageant.

The Peavey parents have never forced Layla to be in pageants. “She enjoys them so much. Every step of the pageant process she enjoys. She loves getting all dolled up and then going out in front of people and making them laugh or clap,” stated Dana. When asked if she enjoyed pageants, Layla said, “They’re awesome.”

At two years old, Layla has already been featured in Pageantry Magazine. She will also be seen on an upcoming episode of Toddlers and Tiaras, for her performance in the Sugar Plum Fairy pageant. Layla’s footage from the episode was also seen on Good Morning America as a highlight to the season premier. She has also been featured in several newspapers, both locally and statewide.

Layla has competed in several local pageants including Tiny Miss Madison and Infant Miss Madison. She also competes in Valdosta, Cordell and Panama City. Layla also took home fifth place in her first nation pageant, Orlando Citrus, where she competed for Little Miss Citrus. Michael Galones, host of the show Little Miss Perfect on WeTV, put on the Orlando Citrus pageant.

While children in pageants are often given a stigma, the Peavey family does not fit into that category. Dana explained, “Layla loves doing it. If she didn’t enjoy it, we wouldn’t want her to do it. For right now, it is fun to her. As soon as it stops being fun, she will stop doing pageants. I don’t want pageants to be a job for her. I have seen parents, even at local pageants; seriously get onto their kids for not doing this pose or that face on stage. That really makes me mad, because at that point it isn’t being done for the kids; it’s for the parents.”

As for funny things that have happened on stage, “We are in the middle of potty training. Layla never acts out on stage or makes a fuss. But on this particular day she went out on stage with her daddy and started to panic. We could not figure out what was going on. Once she got off stage, she said ‘I have to go.’ Lesson learned; she needs to use the bathroom before going on stage.”

Layla is the second youngest of four children. She has two twin older sisters, Rachael and Nadine, who are seven years old. She also has one younger sister, Pepper Lynn, who is one year old. “At home she is surrounded by girls and girly things. She loves anything that sparkles and she loves pink. I think that there is now this reverse sexism that if a girl does anything overtly girly then she is stigmatized. If a boy goes out and shoots an animal with a gun or dresses up in camo, that is fine. But if a girl dresses up in a lot of pink or gets all dolled up, then something is wrong. It isn’t fair,” said Dana

Layla currently holds the titles of Tiny Miss Snowflake Queen, Tiny Miss Think Pink Queen, Tiny Miss Pearl of the Panhandle, Teeny Miss Autumn Apple, Teeny Miss Florida Capitol and Tiny Miss Madison County.  She was also Infant Miss Madison County, Baby Miss Winter Wonderland and Tiny Miss Summer Sweetheart.

Another title that Layla currently holds is Miss Heart of America Leon County Queen. This pageant is community service based and they expect their queens to be very involved with their local communities. So, any directors who are planning activities or festivals in Madison, and would like Layla to make an appearance, she would love to help. “She will help as much as a two year old can, whether it is handing out water at Relay for Life or simply showing up and seeing people, she would love to help.”

Also, if anyone in the community is interested in sponsoring Layla for upcoming pageants that would be greatly appreciated. Dana has recently been laid off and their financial situation is tight.

If you or someone you know is interested in sponsoring Layla or having her show up for an event please contact Dana Peavey at (850) 464-9339.

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Miss 20th of May Pageant Still Accepting Applications

March 14, 2011 Around Madison, Front Page Comments Off

The Miss “20th of May” Pageant Committee is still accepting applications for contestants for the 2011 pageant. This year any young lady in high school and/or college interested in participating in the pageant may do so by Saturday, March 19, 2011 @ 9am. The first rehearsal and $35.00 registration fee for the pageant will be held at the Madison County Recreation Center on that date.

Pageants theme: “Gifted, Gorgeous, and Going Places”

The purpose of this pageant is to give young women an opportunity to showcase their talents and abilities in order to better themselves. Miss 20th of May will be a spokeswoman for the Madison county Recreation Association and this annual cultural event. The pageant is in recognition of the Florida’s notification of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: Any young, local resident woman in high school or college never married and never having had a child, is eligible to participate. The delegate must be a resident, citizen or born in the county she will be representing. Appropriate documentation regarding the age and residency status of the delegate must be submitted in order to meet the eligibility requirements.

We also encourage anyone that wants to be on the pageant committee to join the meeting as well. The pageant will be held on Friday, May 20, 2010 at the Madison County Recreation center at 7pm. The cost of admission is $7.00. For more information call Mrs. Renetta Parrish at 850-464-0610 of Mrs. Tami Brown-Wilson at 850-673-6702.

Thank you for your continued support Madison County.

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Miss Madison Dream Doll “Dreaming For A Cure” Pageant

February 22, 2011 Around Madison Comments Off

By Kristin Finney
Greene Publishing, Inc.
On Saturday, March 12,  at the Madison County Central School, contestants will be able to walk on stage in honor or in memory of someone who has, or has had, cancer. Age Divisions are: Baby, 0-1; Little, 7 – 9; Sweetheart, 1-2; Junior, 10 – 12; Princess, 3 – 4; Teen, 13-16; Petite, 5-6; Miss, 17- 21. There will also be a Charity Queen and a People’s Choice winner.
Check-in begins at 1 p.m. on pageant day, and the pageant will begin at 2 p.m. It is open to all contestants, regardless of other titles they may hold. Winners from the competition will not be required to make appearances. Contestants are asked to please not ask who is competing in their age division; that information will not be given out.
Line-up for the pageant will be based on applications received; first in, last in line. There will be a limit of 15 contestants in each division. Attire will be as follows: all contestants must wear blue jean bottoms (jeans, shorts, capris, etc.) and any plain, white shirt (no design). Attire will not be judged for this pageant.
Girls may wear only age appropriate make-up; powder and lip-gloss are allowed, but no make-up is preferred. Hair must be worn natural; it can be up or down, but not stiff. Judges will be judging on natural facial beauty, poise/personality, modeling and stage presence.
Contestants may come early to practice, but there will be no rehearsal. They will perform a walk of their choice to upbeat music. Modeling turns are acceptable, but not necessary for this pageant.
There will be one Charity Queen crowned. The Charity Queen will be the contestant who collects the most donations before or during the pageant for the American Cancer Society (A $100 minimum must be collected to qualify). The Charity Queen will receive a crown and a very nice goody bag.
There will also be an overall People’s Choice winner. This is for the contestant who has the most $1 votes on the day of the pageant. The People’s Choice winner will receive a crown and a large trophy.
Prizes include: beautiful, rhinestone tiaras, an embroidered sash and trophy. Optional winners and runners-up will also receive awards. Participation trophies will be awarded to contestants not placing.
All money raised during the pageant will benefit the Relay for Life and American Cancer Society.
Admission is $5 per person. No refunds will be given unless the event is cancelled. For more information, call the director of the pageant, Channah Galbraith, at 850-973-0759, or email her at cgalbraith@lowndes.k12.ga.us.

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