Durham / Orange County Teen Essence Development Program

Kayla Hart, Jr. Miss Essence of Orange County 2007
Cierra Harris, Jr. Miss Essence of Durham County 2007
Teja Boyd, Jr. Miss Essence of Orange County 2008
Jessica Ferguson, Miss Teen Essence of Durham County 2008
Melissa Fennell, Ms. Black North Carolina 2008
Shelby Miles, Jr. Miss Essence of Durham County 2008
Callie Womble, Miss Teen Essence of Orange County 2008
Taylor Shaw, Miss Teen Essence of Orange County 2007
Toren Hemphil, 2008 Participant

Callie Womble & Lavonne Wright, Director

     Hillside High senior Callie Womble has been named a Gates Millennium Scholar.
Womble is one of 1,000 students nationwide to receive the honor.  The Gates
Millennium Scholars program was established in 1999 by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The goal is to promote academic excellency and to provide an opportunity for outstanding
minority students.  This eliminates financial barriers  for education.
     Womble is the new Miss Teen Essence of Orange County 2008.  She will represent Orange
County at the National USA competition.  She is a member of National Achievers Society, women's
soccer team, women's tennis, chorus and secretary of FUTURES (For Upward Teens Using Resources and
Empowering Self).   She gives violin lessons to local neighborhood children and volunteers for a number of
community events and activities.  Her career interests include Alzheimer's research.  She intends to double
major in biology and physhology at Winston-Salem State University.

2008 Durham / Orange Pageant Pics

                          Getting Ready For Opening Number                                Final On Stage Question Segment