Gabriella Rucker, a 10 year old 5th grader at WC Abney Elementary School, became a Ga. State Finalist in the National American Miss Jr. Pre Teen Pageant. This past weekend of Jun 30th-Jul 2nd, she placed in talent and is now headed to Hollywood, California for the pageant Nationals.

Gabby will be participating in additional categories of Jr. Spokes Model, Most Photogenic, Talent and Runway Model. Her parents, Ron and Susan Rucker, are extremely proud of her for working so very hard toward reaching these goals, while maintaining excellent grades in school.

Her parents would like to thank local JCPenney Store Leader, Kim Bruner, Hiram Square, Hiram, Ga. for sponsoring Gabriella and assisting her in making what is every little girls dream come true. It was JCPenney who clothed Gabriella in three stunning outfits for the State Pageant. We wish Gabriella the very best, as she moves forward in representing Dallas, Ga. in November at Nationals. Go Gabby!!!