my experience on stage

I enjoyed the formal wear portion of the pageant the most. I enjoyed getting dressed up and having an opportunity to share about what makes me unique.

I enjoyed meeting new people but I have to say the most rewarding experience was hearing my name and contestant number called as the winner. I was surprised and so proud of myself. I also realized how proud it made my parents. The expression on my mom's face was priceless. 

I would advise future contestants to not let anything hold them back, especially fear. Be yourself, enjoy the process, meet people and have fun. 

For those in future pageants, I send blessings your way and wish you the best of luck. You are a winner!!

thanking everyone who made this title possible...

Crowned 2013 Miss Jr. Teen Philadelphia

I'd like to first thank God for allowing me to have the experience. 

I'd also like to thank my parents,(Deidre & Kevin Gray), grandmothers (Deidre Dyer/Yvonne Gray) aunts/uncles for their support. 

I'd also like to thank my sponsors..St Martin de Porres Church (Father Stephen Thorne), Sister Nancy Fitzgerald (St. Martin de Porres School), Thomas Jackson & Family, M.R. Wright Enterprises, Monique Wright & Family, Future Footprints Childcare Center, Norman Best Bey, Dawn T. Adams- Avon, Gwen LeGrande-Creative Hair Salon, M.A. Jones Designs, Cassandra Gray, Ty Patton, Rita Felder, Ruth Bryant, Younger Days CCDC, Barbara Fulton, James Fields-One 2 One Productions, Block Buster Video Store #42169, Ms. Winnie, Mike Griffin, Vera Cleveland and Family