Peyton Troth Visits Section 36!

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Section 36 had another visitor! Peyton Troth is passionate about education, a talented dancer, and the current Miss Connecticut's Outstanding Teen. I was so excited that she was willing to visit with us to discuss those topics, and a few more.

So, let's see what happens when Peyton Troth visits Section 36!

How did you celebrate winning the Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen crown?

I have had lots of celebration dinners but right after the competition my close family and friends came over and we had pizza and cake. It was so fun and relaxing just being able to hang out with my family and friends after a long week of competition. 

How did you select your social impact initiative: Peyton’s Promise Education Initiative?

Well Peyton’s Promise actually started in my classroom. My classmates and I were taking a test and out of the 15 of us 10 people needed a pencil. I remember thinking to myself that this can’t just be in my classroom, it could be in the classroom next door, across the hall, and even classrooms across the country. My education is very important to me and so I created Peyton’s Promise to pave the way for tomorrow’s leaders. Our mission at Peyton’s Promise is to make sure that kids get the tools they need to obtain the education that they deserve. 

Is there a specific goal you’d like to accomplish during your time as Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen?

I would love to grow the Miss Connecticut Scholarship Organization by creating the “10 more project” where I am not only increasing contestant numbers but volunteer and sponsor numbers as well. I know that in today’s world some colleges and even high schools require community service hours in order to graduate. I would love to do community service projects with my peers through my organization Peyton’s Promise, and hopefully by doing these projects and showing my peers what opportunity the Miss Connecticut Scholarship Organization brings. Hopefully by doing these projects it will entice them to sign up as a candidate. I’ve seen where this organization has been and I know where it can go, so my specific goal throughout my year is to grow the organization in numbers. 

As a talented dancer, what do you enjoy most about performing on stage?

I love being able to tell a story by only using my body. Tap is my favorite style of dance and whenever I put on my tap shoes I feel like I’m putting instruments on my feet. Making music with my feet feels so unreal sometimes and tap will always have a special place in my heart. 

If you could be a Disney character for a week, who would you choose? Why?

I am a huge Marvel fan so I would love to be Black Widow for a week. Black Widow was the first girl superhero within the Marvel movies and ever since I saw her on the big screen I fell in love with the character. She is one of a few Marvel characters that don’t have superpower and Black Widow has specifically taught me that just because you are a girl that doesn’t mean that you can’t do anything boys can do. She is strong and powerful and I would love to live a day in her life as an Avenger. 

If you had an extra ticket to a Hartford Yard Goats baseball game, who would you take with you? Why?

I would have to bring my Dad if I had an extra ticket to a Yard Goats game. My Dad and I love watching sports together and we always have a great time. We are big Yankees fans and going to Yankee games is one of our favorite things to do together so if there is any chance to watch a live baseball game no matter the team, I know I will bring my Dad with me. 

Is there a feature or activity at a baseball game that you’d especially like to experience?

I would love to be the first pitch at a baseball game. My older brother Tyler played baseball in high school and he was one of the main pitchers for his team. Growing up I loved watching him play/pitch and he has tried to teach me multiple times. I am definitely not the best but believe me I have been practicing for my moment to pitch on the field.

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That sounds like it would be a lot of fun!

As usual, I want to thank Peyton for visiting with us, and for sending along the picture to go with the interview.

I also want to wish Peyton luck when she competes for Miss America's Outstanding Teen! It would be fantastic to have the first Section 36 Forever wear that crown.

I'm sure you'd like to follow along with Peyton during her journey as Miss Connecticut's Outstanding Teen. You should be sure to check out her title's Instagram account, Facebook page, and website. They're great ways to keep track of everything she has going on. You should also check out the website for her SII Peyton's Promise for great information on that cause.

Thanks again Peyton, and good luck!