Brittany Mae White, the 19 year old daughter of Ed and Phyllis White, sister of Philip and Justin of Whiteville, is proud to be representing the North Carolina Watermelon Association as their 2008 Queen.  Brittany is the former North Carolina Watermelon Festival Queen, the former Sweetheart of Columbus County Royal Sweetheart and the former Little Miss Columbus County Teen Miss. 

Brittany will graduate from Southeastern Community College in May with an Associates Degree in Elementary Education along with an Associates Degree in Arts.  

She will then attend the University of North Carolina at Wilmington where she will complete her Bachelors Degree, with plans to obtain her Masters Degree in Elementary Education.

Brittany is an active member of the Environmental Action Club and is a mentor for the Early College High School program.

Brittany is a 2006 graduate of Whiteville High School where she graduated with honors.  She was a member of the National Honor Society, cheerleader and co-captain.   She received Most Valuable Cheerleader her senior year.  Brittany received many community service, academic and athletic achievements throughout her high school career.   She is also the recipient of numerous dance awards.  Brittany was an active member of The Whiteville Juniorettes.  She was also a Teaching Fellows finalist, Robinson Scholar and recipient of the Sol Mann scholarship.

Upon graduating from college, Brittany plans to become a Teacher.  Her ultimate goal is to be a positive role model, educate to the highest standards and make a difference in the lives of young children.

Brittany would like to thank the North Carolina Watermelon Association for this opportunity to be their 2008 Queen and Spokesperson!

NCWA Promotions Coordinator:
Susan Mills
4158 Bent Grass Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28312
vote4mills@aol.com
910-485-1385

2008 NORTH CAROLINA WATERMELON QUEEN TOUR

April
11-13 
NWPB Media Training – Orlando, FL
May
3
Ingles – Morganton, NC
May
12
I-85 Welcome Center – Norlina, NC
May
15
I-95 Welcome Center - Roanoke Rapids, NC
June
Murfreesboro Farms Visit – Murfreesboro, NC
June
Gatesville Elementary School – Gatesville, NC
June
5-8
Got to be NC Festival – Raleigh, NC
June
12
Food Lion Corporate Office
June
13
Food Lion Store Visit - Salisbury, NC
June
17
Food Lion Store Visit - Greensboro, NC
June
18
Food Lion Store Visit - Durham/Cary, NC
July
10
Farmers Market Festival – Raleigh, NC
July
11
State Farmers Market – Asheville, NC
July
12
State Farmers Market – Lumberton, NC
July
18
State Farmers Market – Charlotte, NC
July
19
China Grove Farmer’s Day – China Grove, NC
July
25-27
NC Watermelon Festival – Fair Bluff, NC
August
1-2
NC Watermelon Festival – Murfreesboro, NC
August
7
State Farmers Market Watermelon Day – Raleigh, NC
August
8
State Farmers Market – Piedmont Triad, Greensboro, NC
August
29-30
NC Watermelon Festival – Winterville, NC
September
10-13
Public Policy Conference – Washington, DC
September
27
Food Lion Company Picnic – Salisbury, NC
October
17-26
NC State Fair – Raleigh, NC
October
24-27
PMA – Orlando, Florida
TBA
NCWA Promotion with National Queen
TBA
In-Store Promotions with Food Chain stores such as Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Ingles, Ukrops and Wal-Mart
 
 

2009

January
South Carolina Watermelon Association
February
Mar-Del Watermelon Association
February
18-22
National Watermelon Association – Charleston, SC
March
13-14
NC Watermelon Association Annual Convention – Marriott at Crabtree – Raleigh, NC
 
 

NC Watermelons


NC Watermelon Association

PO Box 58220
Raleigh, NC   27658

Telephone:  (919) 790-7099  Fax:  (919) 877-0940

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