Miss Armstrong Co. is crowned Miss Pa.
NAZARETH — Kendria Perry of Pittsburgh Saturday night was crowned the new Miss Pennsylvania.
Perry, 23, a graduate student at Carnegie Mellon University originally from North Carolina, was chosen from among 27 contestants at the Miss Pennsylvania Scholarship Pageant at Nazareth Area High School.
"It's surreal. I couldn't have dreamed it," said Perry, who entered the contest as Miss Armstrong County. "I want to do my very best for the young ladies who believed in me."
Perry, who played a classical piano piece during the talent competition, plans to champion Art Works, an arts education initiative, during her reign. She will receive a $7,000 scholarship and a place in the Miss America pageant in January.
Last year's winner was Rachel Marie Brooks of Delaware County, who championed autism awareness.
Two Butler County representatives, Maria "Brooke" Miller of Portersville and Courtney Thomas, competed in the annual scholarship competition.
Miller, Miss Butler County, is a student at Grove City College. Thomas, Miss Moraine State, is a student at Shippensburg University.
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