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Emma Youngblood and Novelyn Spence
Novelyn Spence, 2019 Miss Oklahoma Tween National Teenager and Emma Lee Youngblood, 2019 Miss Oklahoma Junior National Teenager have been chosen to attend the 2019 America’s National Teenager Scholarship Organization, a program for gifted young women ages 9 – 25 hosted this year in Tampa, Florida.
Novelyn is the daughter of Mikel and Melanie Spence. Novelyn is in 3rd Grade and attends Saint Mary’s Catholic Church as an honor roll student. She belongs to the Saint Mary’s choir, takes classes before school for voice and violin. Novelyn also attends Walters FBC and loves her Sunday night “PrayzForce” Children’s Choir. Novelyn plays piano and is an active member of Girl Scout Troop
985. This year Novelyn started participating in the 4-H Robotics and Cupcake Wars.
Emma is a freshman at Walters High School. She maintains a 4.0 GPA while juggling basketball, softball, track, and cheer along with Varsity Choir, student council, 4H, FFA and FCA. She is an active member of the Walters FBC Youth, praise team, and leadership team. She is the daughter of Sheila Youngblood and the granddaughter of Kenneth and Mary Youngblood of Corum, OK.
“ANTSO was founded in 1970 upon the principles of celebrating a young woman’s smarts and big heart. Therefore, while the world around us has changed, our company has not. We still focus on the female’s academic potential, contribution to community, and the ideals and power that women have, at any age, to make a difference. This year we celebrate 49 years of glamour, scholarship, community and style,” states CEO and owner, Jenny Telwar-Daniel. Contestants who attend ANTSO are among the brightest in the country, having won their state representation through academic, community service, interview and onstage competitions.
The 2019 National event in Tampa, Florida will consist of several days in competition, and fun city events like a Celebration 49th Queen’s Ball, a visit to the Disney World, Busch Gardens, family fun bingo night, serving at the Feeding Tampa Bay event for homeless and needy in Tampa. Winners will walk away with cash scholarships for college along with various other amazing prizes and trips.
“ANTSO truly promotes a positive and enriching experience for all young women involved and their families. While each young woman competes for several thousands in scholarships, she also gets to spend quality time in positive, self-esteem building activities with her family. It’s a win-win for all involved,” states Telwar.
Parents, young women and educators interested in any of ANTSO’s programs, at either the state or national level, are encourage to contact the ANTSO office at 615.405.5107 or visit its website at www.nationalteen.com
Please WISH our Walters girls, Novelyn and Emma, Good luck as they compete in Tampa over Thanksgiving!