Press Release
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. — The 2027 Miss Marlboro Academy Pageant will be presented on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Marlboro Academy gymnasium.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students.
Ten young ladies from grades nine through 12 will vie for the crown.
The contestants include:
- Vedah Dial, daughter of Clifton and Meagan Dial of Laurinburg;
- Whitney Liles, daughter of Titus and Jessica Liles of Rockingham;
- Leah Mason, granddaughter of Don and Cindy Allen of Bennettsville;
- Alice Coen, daughter of Jason and Crystal Coen of Rockingham;
- Blair Driggers, daughter of Dan and Ashley Driggers of Cheraw;
- Ava Land, daughter of Bryan and Christy Land of Rockingham;
- Elizabeth English, daughter of Jeff English and Emily Phillips-Godfrey of Rockingham;
- Lainey Baker, daughter of Sam and Mary Louise Baker of Laurinburg;
- Carley Gulledge, daughter of Mark and Felisia Gulledge of Hamlet;
- Madelyn Goodwin, daughter of Matthew and Gabrielle Goodwin of Rockingham.
“Run for the Roses” is the theme of this year’s pageant, with music, attire, and décor inspired by the timeless elegance and tradition of the Kentucky Derby.
Mrs. Denise Jones and Ms. Alexa Boan teamed up to serve as directors/producers. Mrs. Courtney Barrington serves as choreographer for this year’s production. Mr. Gage Speight will serve as master of ceremonies.
