The talented contestants in the Miss Howard Beach Pageant may soon go from local stars to small screen celebrities.
Stay with The Courier as we introduce you to these well-rounded girls between the ages of four and 24 from the neighborhood.
Joli Russo, 7.
Attends P.S. 207
Pageant winner and actress who has appeared in, among other things, “What would you do?” on ABC
Why do you want to be Miss Howard Beach?
I would like to be Miss Howard Beach because I am a role model and can show girls like me what we can do for our community.
How do you give back to your community?
I give back to my community by donating my time giving out food, drinks, toys and clothes to under privileged families. I also help raise money for the cancer relay of life with my mom.
What is your favorite subject?
My favorite subject is gym because you get to jump around, you get to do lots of activities and have time with your friends.
What is your talent(s)?
My talent is acting, dancing and singing and I love it!
What do you want to be when you grow up?
When I grow up I would like to be a teacher. I think I will enjoy this very much since I love kids.
