Miss Fountain City Visits PCA Students


Jaye Herrod, Miss Fountain City 2008, knows the value of reading and the value of children. The two passions came together recently during a visit to Prattville Christian Academy. Miss Herrod was invited to be a guest reader to PCA's pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, first and second grade classes.

"My mother is a teacher and I plan on teaching, once I receive my degree from the Universty of Mobile", Herrod said. "I love interacting with the children and answering their questions. Of course, we discuss the book I read to them but most questions are about my Miss Fountain City crown".

Herrod read the book, "You Are Special" by Max Lucado, which emphasizes an imporant message to people from pre-kindergarten to 105 years old. "What matters most is what's on the inside and that God made us, so we are all special", Herrod said. The message of staying true to one's self rings true throughout the book, as the main character stuggles not to believe the labels that the world trys to place on him. This message is also a part of Herrod's community service platform, "The Pursuit of Character". She has donated over 800 hours of her time and talents to this issue to date.

The children had a lot to say about the shiny silver crown, atop Herrod's head, with the main questions being WHY is she wearing it and did she buy it at Libby Lu's Boutique? Herrod explained that she was selected to be an ambassador for the City of Prattville and will represent the City at the Miss Alabama Pageant this June. "With this crown comes a lot of responsibility. I was given the opportunity to wear this crown but I will work hard all year to earn it, " she said. Herrod regularly will make appearances throughout the year to speak to churches, schools and civic organizations about "The Pursuit of Character". She will also make numerous appearances for the City of Prattville and the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce.

Herrod is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Herrod of Prattville. She is a full-time student at The University of Mobile, where she is pursuing a degree in music. Herrod is the third young lady to wear the crown of Miss Fountain City.

MIss Fountain is a preliminary to the MIss Alabama/Miss America system. To read more about this program or Jaye Herrod, visit http://www.missfountaincity.com/. To book an appearance with Herrod for your school, church or civic group, please call 358-0297.