Allison is 11 years old and resides in Chesapeake, VA where she is in the 6th grade at Hickory Middle School.  She studies dance at the Copeland Mills School of the Performing Arts where she takes classes in tap (5 yrs), ballet (5 yrs.), jazz (4 yrs.), tumbling (2 yrs.), and this is her first year of pointe.  She also plays the flute and recently began vocal lessons.  

 Accomplishments: 
.  Presidential Physical Fitness Award
.  Member of the Girls Scouts for 6 years
.  Girl Scout Cookie "Diva"
.  Received "Extreme" status level at Marvonna Dance Competition
.  Performed in the Wizard of Oz - A Dance Revue
.  Received tap dancing scholarship from the Copeland Mills School

Other interesting facts:
.  Performed for 2 seasons in the "Nutcracker"
.  Wants to be in politics and possibly be a lady president of the United States
.  Roller coaster enthusiast. Hope to ride all the major roller coasters in the United States.
.  Has a pet Bichon names Ruby

Community Service:
.  Special community projects with her Girl Scout Troop
.  Volunteers in her church
.  Works at the Chesapeake Care Free Clinic
.  Participated in the Kids Vote Virginia
.  Volunteer for the Tidewater Food Bank - helped to collect over 500 pounds of food for the Farm Fresh food drive
.  Worked with the Salvation Army Christmas Stocking Program
.  Volunteer for the Chesapeake Sheriff's Senior Services Fair
.  Youth Volunteer for the Prince of Peace Vacation Bible School
.  Humanitarian Visitor for the Citizens Committee to Protect the Elderly
 

Appearances:

Feb. 18 - Allison Exner, Miss Preteen Gtr Richmond, attended  Miss Hampton Newport-News.  Winner is Leigh-Taylor Smith

February 26th -
Interview Workshop for Miss Mechanicsville contestants

May 20 - Angel Fest Benefit Concert - 11:00 - 7:00 p.m.; Chickahominy Middle School; Appearance time: 3:00 p.m., proceeds go to the Gulf Coast Region.
 

Ashley is 16 years old from Smithfield, VA, and attends Smithfield High School. 

Scholastic and Dance Honors include:
.  MVP Cheerleader
. People to People Ambassadors Dance Awards and numerous high school dance honors
.  Performed at King's Dominion
.  Author of a poem published in the American Library of Poetry
. Favorite subjects in school:  History, French and Math

Interesting Facts:
.  Performed with the Virginia Ballet in "The Nutcracker"
.  Attends he Governor School of the Arts where she majors in modern dance
.  Selected as a Star Search contestant
.  Models for Wolff Fording in their dancewear catalog
.  Selected by Eastern Cheering Association asn an All-American Cheerleader
.  Performed in the Capital One Half Time Show
.  Favorite hobby is scrapbooking and collecting purses
.  Has twin brother and sister names Austin and Alexis, and another brother named A.J.
.  Has a chocolate lab names Dreamer and a girl Dachshund names Roxy

Volunteer Work:
.  Relay for Life
.  Hurricane Relief Organization
.  Delivers food to needy families
.  Dances at nursing homes to entertain seniors
 

Appearances:

February 26th -
Interview Workshop for Miss Mechanicsville contestants

May 20 - Angel Fest Benefit Concert - 11:00 - 7:00 p.m.; Chickahominy Middle School; Appearance time: 3:00 p.m., proceeds go to the Gulf Coast Region.