Croomie Named Miss Lakeland USA 2014

Crooms AoIT Class of 2009 graduate (and recent University of Florida graduate) Rolana Edwards has been named Miss Lakeland USA 2014. Her victory came in April when she competed in the Lake Hollingsworth Grand Ballroom. Being named Miss Lakeland USA means Edwards will be able to advance to state competition in July in Ft. Lauderdale, FL for a chance to be crowned Miss Florida USA! You can help Rolana Edwards prepare for the Miss Florida USA contest by donating to her training and preparation at http://www.gofundme.com/2s0a4c. Below is a letter from Rolana explaining why she needs your support help:

Hi! My name is Rolana Edwards and I am the newely crowned Miss Lakeland USA 2014. I have been invited to compete in MISS FLORIDA USA® 2014 PAGEANT this upcoming July!

While participating at the state preliminary pageant, I will have the opportunity to be chosen as the Florida representative and go to the Miss USA® National Pageant. Every girl dreams of one day becoming a princess and this experience has been a dream come true. Along with the opportunity to be apart of a program that emphasizes education, community involvement and spotlighting positive role models for today's young women.

While I am working hard towards my goal, I cannot do this without the support of my friends and family. No matter big or small, any donation is greatly appreciated and will put me that much closer in my journey towards becoming MISS FLORIDA USA®!

The money raised will go towards pageant entry fees, training, evening gown, swimsuit and other costs associated with the pageant. I want to THANK YOU ALL IN ADVANCE for your donations and hope you will be apart of my pageant family.

Thank you and God bless!

Rolana Nerissa E.