Fair Lawn Girl Named Finalist in State Pageant

Fair Lawn resident Isabelle Saez, 6, has been named a state finalist in the National American Miss Pageant to be held next month in East Brunswick. 

The pageant is held for girls ages 4 through 18 and has five different age divisions.  Isabelle will be competing in the Princess age division with other young ladies across the state.

Isabelle, who will start first grade at John. A. Forrest Elementary School in September, has been studying ballroom dancing since she was 4 and won numerous awards in local and state competitions. She also studies piano, enjoys swimming and riding her bicycle with her brother, Boris, and doing crafts with her sisters, Kate and Claire.  

The National American Miss pageant is family-oriented and keeps all activities and competitions at age-appropriate levels. Girls under 12 are not allowed to wear make-up, and there is no swimsuit competition. Emphasis is placed on the importance of gaining self confidence, learning new skills, learning good attitudes about competition, and setting and achieving personal goals.

Isabelle's mom said she wanted to thank her sponsors, including Rinko Orthopedic Appliances, Inc., Dr. Edward Shmaruk with Back2Health Chiropractic Center, Moonlight Ballroom Dance Studio as well as family, friends and other individuals.