Festival Queens Pageant

Hello everyone! My name is Madison Bowling and I am more than honored to be your Miss Portsmouth 2024! I have stayed very involved with my school all throughout my high school career. I am a 3 year show choir member, 3 year varsity swim member, 2 year soccer player, and 2 year member of the key club. I’m also a part of the worship team at Gateway Church every Sunday. I maintain a 4.0 GPA and take advanced placement classes. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and making the best memories! 

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My main mission as Miss Portsmouth 2024 is to represent my school while demonstrating leadership, passion, hard work, and integrity. I chose my platform, “Voices Beyond Assault” to spread awareness of sexual assault showing support for victims and their families. I want to raise awareness to the prevalent issue by educating my community on ways to prevent this crime while encouraging victims to speak up and speak out. I also want to provide support to heal and empower the women and men who have suffered. Together we can fight the stigma of staying silent. Your voice goes beyond your assault, your voice matters.

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Being Miss Portsmouth is an honor that grants me the unique privilege to make a lasting impact. Portsmouth High has done nothing but support me throughout this journey and I hope to continue to make them proud. With that, I feel extremely grateful to be a part of the 61st River Days Festival and Pageant. Thank you to my community, family, school, and all of my supporters for trusting me and believing in me. I hope to bring the crown back to Ptown!

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