Area resident to compete for MISS MICHIGAN USA 2010

Raquel McClendon of Kincheloe will compete for the title of MISS MICHIGAN USA 2010. The 2010 MISS MICHIGAN USA competition is slated for September 18-19, 2009 in Port Huron, Michigan. Port Huron will soon welcome nearly 100 outstanding young women representing every corner and every major city in Michigan. Plans for the state competition are in the final stages. "We are overwhelmed by the response and caliber of all the participants from Michigan," Melissa Pitchford, Executive Director with the Miss Universe Organization said. “There is not better opportunity for ambitious young women out there today. The MISS MICHIGAN USA competition offers women in the state of Michigan an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to advance their personal and professional goals. The MISS MICHIGAN USA and the MISS MICHIGAN TEEN USA Pageants will be offering over one million dollars in college scholarships to be awarded to the winners, finalists and semi-finalists!