January 23, 2008
For Immediate Release
To: Local Media
From: DiDi Henry
Special Events Director
City of Prattville
(334) 358-0297


Miss Fountain City Finds Fulfillment in an Active Life

Since being crowned Miss Fountain City 2008, last November, Jaye Herrod has not had much time to stop and think about her crowning moment. She has been busy making numerous appearances in her hometown of Prattville. School visits have been her main focus but she has also visited area nursing homes, a P.E.E.R.’s youth court meeting, chamber functions, the Autauga County Junior Miss program and much more.

“I was honored to be selected by the judges to serve as Miss Fountain City 2008 but I will spend this year earning the title,” Herrod said. “It is a big responsibility but I am so thrilled to serve my community in this capacity,” she added.

Herrod, a full-time honor student at the University of Mobile, has a full calendar, as she juggles her responsibilities of school, school activities and her role as Miss Fountain City. She is also the outgoing Miss University of Mobile. She will give up that crown on February 2.

As part of her Miss Alabama/Miss America program, Herrod must write an essay about a national platform and give community service hours to that issue. Her platform is “The Pursuit of Character”. She has logged over 1,000 hours to this platform to date. Upcoming appearances for Herrod include the Prattville Mardi Gras parade, the Eufaula Women’s Conference, the Smith Center and Law Day.

“During the Christmas break, I had an appearance just about every day of the week and some of those appearances were back-to-back events, with two to three appearances per day. It was exhausting but so inspiring at the same time,” Herrod said. “I love going into our schools and talking with the children about the importance of character. No matter the age of the student, you can always find a way to incorporate character education into their lives.”

Herrod is available to speak to civic organizations, schools and churches. Please call 358-0297 to book your appearance with Miss Fountain City. For more information, visit www.MissFountainCity.com.