Among those chosen as title winners in the Natural Beauty Pageant System was Alyssa Middleton of Granite Bay, who was crowned Miss Preteen Natural Beauty. Other winners included Denise Miller (Mrs.) and Kaitlyn Miller (Tiny Miss) and Morgan Young (Mini Miss) of El Dorado Hills. State winners receive prizes and one year of appearance opportunities. All winners and runner-ups are invited to compete in the live national USA Finals to be held May 18 at Mather Heights Elementary School in Sacramento. For more information, visit www.NBPageants.homestead.com.