VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A local teen will represent the state of Indiana at an upcoming national pageant.
Lydia Quinn, a senior at Union High School, took home the crown of NAM Miss Indiana Teen title earlier this month.
“Everything that I’ve been working so hard for just came true,” said Lydia Quinn. “I just felt so much gratitude first of all, and just so much overwhelming joy. I’m ready to kick off my year of service and show Indiana why I have this title.”
National American Miss , or NAM is a pageant organization that offers opportunities for contestants to showcase their talents, public speaking, and personal achievements in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Outside of pageants, Lydia is involved with the dance team and uses her own platform “The Melissa Project” to educate and bring awareness to child abuse.
For those thinking about participating in pageants, Lydia’s advice is to simply go for it.
“Be the girl that just goes for it,” says the new NAM Miss Indiana Teen. “You never know whats going to come from it. I want to show other you don’t have to be perfect to do this. I never thought in a million years I’d have a state title and a crown on my head, but I just went for it.”