Melanie Smith & Amy Sigmon
Princess of Hickory | Princess of Greater Piedmont
Melanie and Amy have worked together for six years in the world of pageantry. Combined, the team has over 25 years of pageantry experience. When the two aren’t “doing the pageant thing,” they both enjoy spending time with family and friends, hanging out at the lake, and eating at Taco Bell! Melanie is the mom of Courtney Smith, the “2004-2005 Tiny Miss Princess of North Carolina” and Allison Smith, the “2006-2007 Wee Miss Princess of North Carolina” and the “2007 Royal Princess of North Carolina.” Melanie has traveled all over the state of North Carolina with her girls competing and appearing at pageants; as well as, judging and coaching. She resides in Granite Falls, North Carolina where she owns a grading business with her husband, Jimmy.
Amy owns and operates the Greater Piedmont Dance Company in Hickory, NC. The studio consistently produces local, state, and national level title winners. Amy has been involved in dance and pageantry since the age of two. In 1992, she held the title of “Miss Hickory,” and went on to compete in the “Miss North Carolina Scholarship Pageant.” She resides in Newton, North Carolina with her husband, James and daughters, Abbey Grace and Ainsley Faith.
Steve and Susan Mintz
Executive Directors
have been directing pageants as husband and wife for ten years! Susan founded the Princess system in 1993 and is also the owner of the Little and Teen Miss Goldsboro and Little & Teen Miss Wayne County pageants. Susan has been involved in all aspects of pageants for over 30 years from competitor to pageant mom and everything in between. She has also owned and operated her own pageant dress shop and is a licensed cosmetologist! Steve is employed as an engineer with Waukesha Electric Systems in Goldsboro and has been involved in all aspects of pageantry for over nine years, from auditor, judge, and director! He handles all the "behind the scenes" aspects of directing and is also the creator and manager of this website! Both Steve and Susan have judged many different styles of pageants on the local, state, regional and national levels. They are also on the Miss North Carolina list of accredited judges. They have three daughters April, Stephanie and Kristin! They reside in Goldsboro, NC with their dog "Taco" and their cats "Kitty Fluff" and "Simba"!
Eddie and Marie Maroules
Pitt County Young Miss | Princess of Lenoir County | Princess of Pitt County
have been involved in the pageant industry for over 16 years! They have experienced pageants from every angle! They have judged on the local, regional, state, and national levels and have been directing for over ten years! They have three children, two boys, Trey and Michael and one daughter, Elizabeth! Elizabeth competed in pageants for 15 years and has held the title of Overall Supreme Princess of North Carolina three times, Teen Miss Wayne County USA in 2001 (a top twelve finisher @ Miss NC USA), and most recently relinquished her Miss Eastern Carolina title (MAO) in 2010. Marie is also the owner of the "Dariy Bar" in Kinston and Eddie is the former owner of Southeast Auto Brokers of Kinston!
Karen Sauls
Princess of Johnston County
Karen has grown up in Johnston County. She resides Smithfield/Selma area with her husband Brian, and two children, Matthew and Kaylee. Karen also has learned the ropes of pageantry because her daughter Kaylee has been competing since she was 12 months old. She loves to compete in pageants and is the current Baby Miss Princess of North Carolina. She won Mini Majestic at her very first pageant and they have loved it ever since. Karen has trained in Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Gymnastics and Vocal Presentation. She was a member of her High School Ensemble Group and a member of a Trio Gospel group. Karen has been a hairstylist for the past 14 years and loves to instill confidence in others by changing their hairstyles. She is currently an assistant teacher in the Johnston County School System and works with autistic children. She loves children and making a difference in their lives inspires her. She is very excited to join our pageant system as a director and cant wait to meet new people and reunite with old friends along this journey.
Jenny Parks & Emily Coltrane
Princess of Central Piedmont | Princess of Davidson County
Jenny has been involved in pageantry for over 17 years as a contestant, judge, assistant, and director on a local level. She is a member of the Asheboro Jaycees where she is very involved with the Asheboro Jaycees Randolph County Youth Pageant which she directed in 2005. She enjoys helping her daughter Ashlin in pageants Ashlin is the 2006 Doll Miss Princess of Moore County. Jenny has had training in dance (tap, jazz, ballet, and clogging). She resides in Asheboro with her husband Darrell, daughter Ashlin, and son Austin where she is employed with Randolph County Government as an Administrative Assistant in the Soil and Water Conservation Department. "I am very excited about directing the Princess of Central Piedmont Pageant and becoming a part of the Princess of North Carolina family."
Emily has been involved in pageantry for over 10 years as a judge, assistant, and co-director on a local and state level. She enjoys helping her daughter Sarah compete in pageants and dance competition. Sarah has held many titles in various pageant systems. She resides in Seagrove with her husband Jack and daughter Sarah. She is employed with the State of North Carolina as a Juvenile Court Counselor for over 12 years. She feels that every child should feel positive about themselves and boost their self-confidence. She feels her character and personality will bring a fun and exciting experience to pageantry. "I am very excited about directing the Princess of Davidson County Pageant and becoming a part of the Princess of North Carolina family."
Tammy Baysden
Princess of Duplin County
Tammy Baysden lives with her husband Robert and their three children, Hudson 8, Riley 7, and Montana 3. Tammy has a real life view of pageantry because she and Montana both compete. Montana has competed since she was 15 months old and Tammy just started competing in June 2005 when she won the title of Mrs. Seven Springs. She went on to be crowned Classic Miss North Carolina Heartland and then Classic Miss Seven Springs Christmas.Tammy has just completed her Associates in Arts degree from Lenoir Community College in Kinston and will be returning to college in Jan. 2006 to pursue a degree in Biotechnology.
Tonya Barnes | Kara Deans
Princess of Nash County
Director, Tonya BArnes has been involved with pageants for more than 10 years,anything from judging to offering pageant advice to actually preparing contestants for competing. She has two daughters, Logan (15) and Brooke (8). Her oldest daughter has competed in many pageants and has won many titles. She has competed in national competitions for vocal, modeling, photogenic and dance. Brooke the youngest daughter has also competed in pageants and won and has also competed nationally for modeling, dance and photogenic. Tonya enjoys spending time with her daughters at pageant competitions, judging, cooking, and reading. They have one dog, a poodle and her name is Candy Kiss! Tonya and her family reside in Bailey NC.
Kara Deans the co-director for Princess of Nash County lives is Nashville NC with her husband Greg and their two daughters, Amberleigh 9, and Grayson 2. Amberleigh holds one title and has decided basketball is more up her alley. She does however support her little sister in pageants by attending and cheering her on. Grayson currently holds several titles and is busy being a two year old. Kara holds a BS in Business Administration from NC Wesleyan College and works at Nash Community College as the Assistant Registrar. Kara fell in love with the Princess Pageant System after Grayson won her first title and had such a wonderful experience with all the pageant moms and directors.
Kristen Stroud
Princess of Coastal Carolina
I live in Lenoir County with my husband and two children: Riley and Hayden. I fell in love with the Princess Pageant system from getting involved with my daughter as she competed. Hayden competed in her first pageant at 13 months old where she won Mini-Magestic. We were “hooked” after that. Hayden is now the reigning Doll Miss Princess of North Carolina. I am currently employed @ Kinston Medical Specialist where I work as a cardiac nurse. I am so excited to be a part of the Princess family and look forward to making long lasting friendships.
Cecila Marler & Jill Habhegger
Princess of Sampson Co | Princess of Cumberland Co | Princess of Cape Fear
Cecila has been married to the love of her life Buford for 50 years. They have a bunch of kids, 16 Grand kids, 26 Great Grand kids! She has been involved in all areas of pageantry from being a contestant, pageant mom, pageant grandmother for over thirty-five years to auditor and judge and now directing. She has held several titles herself including the title of Miss Crab Trap! Her youngest daughter Martina has held many titles over the last 25 years. Cecila graduated from the one room schoolhouse near her home on Buzzards Bay Massachusetts in 1912. She can read and write and has her Captains license! They have two dogs, a cat and a first mate named Earl who smells like fish! Hopefully we'll get some up to date information from Cecila very soon so we can update her BIO!
Jill and her husband Jason have been married for 16 years. They resided in Hope Mills NC with their four children. Clayton, Morgann, Naythan and Hayden. Jill has worked at the elementary school for over 10 years and has played an active part in the PTA at her children's school. She still enjoys going to volunteer there as much as she can. She has been involved in many different aspects of pageantry for over 7 years. She has helped design her daughters pageant attire,helped advise girls competing, assisting in putting together the school pageants, judging, she has also been a co director for the Princess of North Carolina pageant system. Last but defiantly not least Jill loves being a pageant mom. Her daughter (Morgann) has competed on many different levels of pageantry all over the state of North Carolina and South Carolina. She would like to wish everyone competing in pageants good luck and remember to have a good time!
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Shane Little | Lora Smith
Princess of Cabarrus County
Shane has been involved in pageants for over three years. Her youngest daughter has been competing since she was 15 months old and has held many titles. She resides in Midland NC with her three children, Jordan 8, Anna 8, Olivia 3, and husband Tony. Tony works for a trucking company and Shane fills in as bookkeeper a few hours a week in between being a full time mom. Shane asked her good friend Lora Smith to be her co-director and that they both have the same ideas when it comes to pageants. Lora and I feel that our pageant should be a reflection of the State Pageant and our mission is to prepare our girls to compete at that level. We also feel that community service is a important part of the responsibilities that come with wearing a crown. We hope to involve our queens in projects which will benefit our community but will in rich their lives and make lasting impressions. Lora and I are extremely excited to be a part of the Princess family and we are looking forward to the upcoming pageant season. Shane and her family are active members of New Horizon Baptist Church.
Lora Smith has been involved in pageants for over four years. She has been a lifelong resident of Kannapolis NC in Cabarrus County. She is married and has three children, Robbie 18, Andrew 15 and Jordan 9. Lora is a hair designer and owns her own salon. I have always said not to take pageants so serious to the point where they’re not fun for you or for your child. I guess I would have to say that my Motto for pageants is, "Making lifetime friends is what pageants are all about.” Shane and I have the same ideas about what a pageant should be about. Our plan is to guide our queens to help make their experience at state a great one, preparing them for the big competition and passing along the mentality that Shane and I share about pageants. Lora and her family are members of Charity Baptist Church and she and her husband have directed a puppet team for three years.
April Good
Miss Western Carolina Princess Pageant
April has been involved in pageants for over 17 years. She has held numerous local titles, placed in the Miss North Carolina USA pageant, was 1994 Miss Catawba Valley a preliminary to Miss North Carolina, top ten Community Service Project winner, and recently was the coordinator for the East Burke High school pageant. April was born and raised in the Hickory area. She graduated from East Burke High School, Western Piedmont Community College and then transferred to Campbell University. She states that pageant scholarship monies afforded me to go on to a 4 year University. She is married to her best friend Todd and they have been married for 13 years this May. We have 3 three girls Lauren 11, Anna-Lindsey 10, and Taylor 8. She and her family have lived in the Connelly Springs area for about 2 years. April is currently a stay at home mom but finds time to volunteer at their Town Hall, and serve as a Planning Board member for her community. She has served as the Parks and Recreation Chairperson for Connelly Springs, and has been an active member of Winkler's Grove Baptist church for 14 years. April teaches 5th grade Sunday school and Vacation Bible school. April said "I enjoy working with the people in our community and I vision a
strong need for something positive that young girls can participate in."
Brandy Lee Grimes
Princess of Crystal Coast
Brandy is a resident of Grimesland , NC where she is currently engaged to be married to Chad Grimes. She is employed with First South Bank as a Mortgage Loan Officer in Greenville . She has been in the mortgage industry for the past 9 years and loves giving the opportunity of home ownership to many people. Brandy has been involved in all aspects of pageants for the past 21 years and has personally competed on local, state, and national levels winning numerous titles. She has a strong dancing background with individual concentration in jazz and tap. She still remains very active in pageants as a director, wardrobe consultant, personal coach, interview training, and hair/makeup artist for all levels of pageants. Brandy is a current member of the Belhaven Celebrations Committee, Pitt/Greenville Board of Realtors where she was named the 2009 Affiliate of the Year, Pitt/Greenville Chamber of Commerce where she serves as an ambassador. Brandy is also the current director for the Miss Independence Scholarship Pageant held annually in Belhaven , NC .
Sonny & Vonnie Walton
Princess of Robeson County
Sonny & Vonnie Walton reside in Lumberton with their two sons Coleman and Korbyn, and one daughter Kaloni. Sonny is a human resource manager at a local retail chain and Vonnie is a fulltime housewife and student. They have been involved in pageants for over 6 years. Kaloni began competing at 3 months old. She has competed in numerous pageants and was the 2005 Baby Miss Princess of NC and currently holds the title as 2009 Mini Supreme Princess of NC. Sonny has been in every aspect of pageantry from judging, coaching, and designing pageant wear. We are very excited to join the Princess of NC pageant system as directors and can’t wait to get to meet new people.
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