Seventh grader Noelle Gush honored as National American Miss Oregon Preteen
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The Sherwood City Council recognized seventh grader Noelle Gush on Nov. 4 for winning the National American Miss Oregon Preteen title; Noelle spoke about volunteering with Cat Alliance Team Sanctuary and upcoming travel to a national competition in Florida.
The Sherwood City Council on Nov. 4 called forward Noelle Gush to recognize her as the National American Miss Oregon Preteen. Noelle, a seventh-grade student, told the council she started competing in pageants at age 6 and entered the NAM program this year.
"So I tried it out in June, and I won," Noelle said, describing her path to the state title. She told council she has volunteered for about four years with Cat Alliance Team Sanctuary, helping clean enclosures, feed and socialize cats and organizing drives for medical supplies and foster support. "I love interacting with the cats," she said, and said she will travel to Florida for the next competition.
Council members congratulated Noelle, complimenting her public speaking and volunteer work; the council presented a certificate and planned a group photograph with Noelle after the meeting.
What happens next: Noelle will represent Oregon at the next level of the competition in Florida; the council recorded the recognition on the meeting minutes.
