NAM Illinois Teen puts modeling skills to use to showcase diversity in pageantry

Miss Illinois Teen, Lynzi Misuraca recently put her modeling skills to use by participating in a charity fashion show, supporting diversity in pageantry. The Fashion Show was sponsored by Spirit Magazine & Directed by Christine Boll, "Miss International 2009." Lynzi (pictured left, walking the runway at the close of the fashion show), and the other models donned attire from Hannah's Gown Store, located in Chicago, Illinois.

Lynzi, who has a sicilian background, was selected as a model for the this fashion show along with many other girls from different ethnic backgrounds. Also, taking part in the festivities was Shanon Lersch, Miss Illinois USA 2008, Captain of the Chicago-Luvables Dance team for the Chicago Bulls and who appeared in the Sports Illustrated NBA Dancers edition 2009. The girls all had an Amazing time and supported something powerful!

The models backstage at the end of the fashion show!