JaLee Pilkington of Bayard…the reigning Miss Western Nebraska Outstanding Teen and former Miss Scotts Bluff County Outstanding Teen…will sing the National Anthem before tomorrow’s Class D-1 title game at the state volleyball tournament in Grand Island.

Pilkingon, a two-year participant in the Nebraska All-State Choir and FFA National Choir, was selected from a group of candidates who auditioned.

The choice is fitting since in addition to her vocal achievements, Pilkington placed at the girl’s state golf tournament this year and ranks first academically in her class. She will compete for the title of Miss Nebraska Outstanding Teen in June in North Platte.