Exciting News For the Miss High School America Pageant
Amanda Patterson, President of the Miss High School America Pageant Organization announces today the partnership between the Miss High School America Organization and People to People Ambassador Programs, the leader in global educational travel experiences.
The 2013 Miss High School America Pageant will award a full tuition travel scholarship to the new Miss High School America on behalf of People to People Ambassador Programs.
The winner of the 2013 MHSA pageant will get the opportunity to travel on one of the following amazing Winter Break Programs offered by People to People: Holiday Magic in London, Pura Vida: Costa Rican Excursion, Mediterranean Holiday: Barcelona to Rome, Service and Spirit in India, or Mystical Mountains and Incan Adventures in Peru.
In 1956, President Eisenhower envisioned world peace and his solution was the People to People movement. For more than 50 years, People to People has changed the world through educational student travel; with the mission to bridge cultural and political borders through education and exchange, creating global citizens and making the world a better place for future generations.
As one of the world's most recognized and respected educational travel providers, People to People travels both students and professionals around the globe. With more than 20,000 Ambassadors traveling annually, People to People plays a significant role in increasing global awareness.
"We are proud to be involved with the Miss High School America pageant with its strong core values of supporting young people in their personal and professional development,” says People to People Ambassador Programs interim CEO Tony Dombrowik. "We hope that the winner will not only understand and communicate the importance of global awareness in today’s world, but she will also have the adventure of a lifetime!”
This marks the first year for the Miss High School America Organization to offer a global travel opportunity to its national titleholder.
"We are so honored to partner with such a prestigious and honorable organization as People to People Ambassador Programs. This will be an opportunity like no other for our new Miss High School America to expand her cultural awareness toward becoming a global citizen.”~ Amanda Patterson
The competition is scheduled between July 10 and July 14, the winner being crowned at Disney’s SWAN AND DOLPHIN RESORT on July, 14 2013 in Orlando, Florida.
For more information on the People to People Ambassador Programs and the Miss High School Pageant, visit their websites at www.peopletopeople.com and www.americashighschoolpageant.com.
