Bedminster Local To Compete In National American Miss Pageant

BEDMINSTER, NJ — Bedminster local, Gemma Ventola, has qualified as a state finalist in the National American Miss Pageant to be held on Aug. 10 to 11 at the Hyatt in New Brunswick.

Ventola will compete in four overall categories including, formal wear modeling, personal introduction, interview and community service project.

Ventola activitites include "Gems Cheer Stars" alumnus. "Gotta Dance" almunus, member of cub scout pack 1749 - Bedminster and Paramount Gymnastics.

She also enjoys reading, singing, making new friends, a love of horses and swimming with her older brother Michael. Ventola will be entering second grade at Bedminster Township School in the fall.

The newly crowned Miss NJ Princess Pageant will receive a $1,000 cash award, the official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses and air transportation to compete in the national pageant at Disneyland in California. She will also tour Hollywood and have a chance to represent NJ for the entire year.

(Image provided: Gemma Ventola)

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