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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Miss America Organization is continuing their search for the next preliminary contestants in their string of pageants nationwide.

The local pageant in Montpelier will be crowning the next lady for Miss James River Valley on Saturday, July 12th. Established in 2007, over $18,500 have been raised for scholarships and given out during the pageant. Nellie Degen is a judge in the competition and she stated that this pageant is a chance for ladies to get scholarships and gain coincidence in themselves.

The pageant will cost $7 dollars to enter at the Montpelier High School Gym at 7:00 PM. At 6:45 PM, current Miss North Dakota Jacky Arness will be available for a meet and greet with everyone. The pageant is still accepting participants. If interested in participating or for more information, you can contact Pageant Director Kristen Lynch at 701-269-4321.