Leader Publications

Contestant 1: Hannah Montgomery of Edwardsburg
Age: 13
Parents: Jeff and Kellie Montgomery
Talent:  Vocal
Platform: Teens Making a Difference Through Volunteerism
Student at Ring Lardner Middle School

Contestant 2: Ada Francois of Dowagiac
Age: 14
Parents: Marty and Marleigh Francois
Talent: Ballet
Platform:  Be a Team Player
Student at Dowagiac Middle School

Contestant 3: Nicole Irwin of Cassopolis
Age: 13
Parents: Don and Tracie Irwin
Talent: Lyrical dance
Platform:  The Importance of Extra Curricular Activities
Student at Dowagiac Middle School

Contestant 4: Abby Rzepka of Niles
Age: 13
Parents: Jim and Kellie Rzepka
Talent: Vocal
Platform: Animal Cruelty and Abandonment
Student at Ring Lardner Middle School

Contestant 5: Desiree Morris of Niles
Age: 13
Parent: Carlyn Morris
Talent: Tumbling/dance
Platform:  Child Neglect and Abuse
Student at Ring Lardner Middle School

Contestant 6: Toni Marie Franco of Dowagaic
Age:  14
Parents: Rayann and Tony Franco
Talent:  Violin
Platform: Keeping Musical Education in Schools
Student at Dowagiac Union High School