We're so happy to announce that Vanessa McClelland, Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2011 , will be attending and signing autographs at this years walk!

A native of Fayetteville, NC, Vanessa McClelland is the 18 year old daughter of Jason and Vanessa McClelland. Vanessa is a freshman at the University of NC at Pembroke where she is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. Vanessa's future goals include becoming an Elementary school teacher, as well as a small business owner. She enjoys traveling, singing and working with various charitable organizations; such as Special Olympics, Relay 4 Life, Breast Cancer Awarness and helping to fund education in North Carolina. Vanessa is proud to be Miss North Carolina Teen USA and is looking forward to her year of reign.