A new virus has hit town — disco fever — just in time for the 2013 Miss Neuse Scholarship Pageant. The program is sponsored by and benefits Hugo Volunteer Fire and Rescue.
The psychedelic show will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Grainger Hill Performing Arts Center, directed by Reid Taylor and choreographed by Mandy Odom. Diane Howard is the pageant chairwoman.
More than $4,000 in scholarships will be presented. Areas of competition will include interview, 30 percent; creative expression, 15 percent; talent, 40 percent; and gown, 15 percent.
Sixteen high school sophomore girls will compete in this year’s program.
Haylee Jo West, North Lenoir High School, is sponsored by Right Temp. The daughter of Brian and Gina Cousins West, and Michael and Jolene Carrera, she will give a vocal presentation.
Layla Raeann Brinkley, North Lenoir, is the daughter of Breyl Brinkley and Michael Brinkley. Sponsored by Foss Recycling, she will tap dance.
Meredith Leanne Rhodes, South Lenoir High School, will perform a ballet en pointe. Sponsored by Harvey’s Fertilizer and Gas, she is the daughter of Ben and Sherrie Rhodes.
Hailee Tyndall Whitfield, J.H. Rose High School, is sponsored by M & J Seeding. The daughter of Lisa Whitfield and Kevin Fisher, and Marshall Whitfield, will perform a lyrical dance.
Madison Brynn Price, South Lenoir, is the daughter of Kim Hunter and Trent Price. Sponsored by Carolina Auto Body, she will perform an acro dance.
Courtney Lynne Murphy, South Lenoir, is sponsored by Heritage House Florist. The daughter of Chris Murphy and Tammy Murphy, she will present a lyrical dance.
Savannah Kay Heath, South Lenoir, will give a vocal presentation. Sponsored by Kitchen Kraft Home Builders, she is the daughter of Sandra and Steve Heath.
Caroline Minges Carlyle, Arendell Parrott Academy, is the daughter of Dr. Ricky and Holly Carlyle. Sponsored by Minges Bottling/Pepsi Cola, she will tap dance.
Haley Brooke Stallings, South Lenoir, is sponsored by Riley Outdoor. The daughter of Jodi and Timmy Croom, and James Stallings Jr., she will present a clogging routine.
Krista Faye Whitley, North Lenoir, is sponsored by Extensive Pharmaceutical Services. She is the daughter of Scott and Sharon Whitley and will perform a jazz en pointe.
Hannah Michelle Hill, South Lenoir, is sponsored by Kinston Dental. She is the daughter of Steve and Michelle Hill and will perform a jazz/tumbling dance.
Courtney Blake Hill, North Lenoir, is the daughter of Kim and Ricky Hughes, and the late Chris Hill. Sponsored by West Masonry, she will tap dance.
Jenny Margaret Delaney, Parrott, is sponsored by Bojangles. The daughter of Dale and Susan Delaney, she will perform an acro dance.
Sydny Patterson Vick, Parrott, is the daughter of Simon and Gretchen Vick. Sponsored by Vick’s Cleaners, she will perform a pointe dance.
Taylor Nicole Brisson, North Lenoir, is the daughter of Sherrie M. Smith and Ron L. Brisson. Sponsored by Peadens Grill, she will give a vocal presentation.
Kristen Nicole Ervin, North Lenoir, is sponsored by Chris Rogerson, Attorney. The daughter of Ronnie and Cindy Ervin, she will perform a tap/jazz dance.
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door, available through any contestant or by calling Linda Nimmo at 252-523-9753.