Submitted by proud mom Shawna Pike
As a parent we all think our child is special. I want to take a moment and tell you about my special girl and the volunteer work she loves to do.
Zoey loves to volunteer. At the age of six there are not many opportunities available for her. This all changed when she teamed up with her Papa. They decided they would run the bread and pastries department of the church’s food distribution center. This means every Friday night my daughter and my father go and collect bread and pastries that were unsold from a local grocery store after they close. Then they take them back to the food pantry and get them ready for delivery. On Saturday, they go to a few local places and give back to those in need.
Besides volunteering her time, Zoey stays active in many other activities. She has been in karate, dance, gymnastics, modeling and now is in to the world of pageantry. I know what you are thinking, but it is far from the show “Toddler and Tiaras.” Zoey entered America’s U.S. Miss because it is a system based on volunteer work and academics. Zoey’s first time competing was in 2015 where she was the third runner up. She lost the competition, but she never lost focus. She worked hard and competed again in 2016 where she won her first national title as America’s U.S. Ambassador Jr. Tween.
As for the academic side of the pageant, Zoey is an A/B student. She excels in math, science, and social studies. She loves to go to school and is always waiting for the next challenge they can give her. Her true love for school is in the AR program. She loves to read.
As a role model at age seven, Zoey has never stopped giving to others. She volunteers her time to help at other local pageants. She was involved in the Memorial Day parade and even assisted in handing out candy and bracelets at The Veteran’s Day parade. She will be continuing her services to the food pantry and ringing the bell for the Salvation Army.
Zoey certainly is an inspiration to other kids of all ages! Thank you Zoey for being such an amazing Cape Kid with Style!
