Little Miss Lumbee
BrynLynn Rose Odom
Brynlynn Rose Odom, daughter of Toni Lynn and Keith Odom of Bennettsville, South Carolina, is the granddaughter of Debra Lowry VanHorn and great-granddaughter of Crissie Cummings Lowry and Brown Lowry of Pembroke, NC. Taught about her Lumbee heritage from an early age, Rose is proud of her ancestry and the Lumbee people. She excelled in her school work at Scotland Christian Academy and will attend Marlboro Academy in the fall. Rose enjoys church, dance class, and tumble practice. She is a competitive dancer at Elevate Dance Academy, having won numerous awards, including being a two-time Platinum National Dance Competition solo battle champion. When not busy with school and dance, Rose cheers on her brother, Brantlee, and his travel baseball team, the Devil Dawgs. As the 2024 Little Miss Lumbee Ambassador, Rose aims to educate people outside of North Carolina about the Lumbee tribe and be a voice for her people. She hopes to bring awareness to people in her home state of South Carolina that the Lumbee tribe exists and deserves then full benefits of recognition.
Junior Miss Lumbee
Vedah Rose Dial
Vedah Rose Dial is the 12 year old daughter of Clifton Dial and Meagan Carpenter-Dial.
Vedah was born and raised in Scotland County. She currently attends Marlboro
Academy where she is a 7th grade student, a member of the JV basketball team and
honor roll member. Vedah is an avid competitive acro dancer at Elevate Dance
Academy. She has been tumbling and dancing since she was 2 years old. At 12 years old Vedah has been nominated 2 times for artist of the year, won numerous dance titles, including 2023 solo battle champion at Platinum National Dance Competition and held the title of Little Miss North Carolina Overall Grand Talent.
In her free time Vedah loves hanging out with her siblings Katelin, Jude, and Abel-
cuddling her cats, and eating at her CC’s house. Vedah’s crowning purpose is to bring
diabetic awareness to her tribal community since Native Americans are 3 times more
likely to be diagnose with diabetes. Vedah’s brother and sister are type 1 diabetic
warriors and her grandfather is type 2. This year Vedah strives to educate others on
warning signs of diabetes and diabetic care.
Teen Miss Lumbee
Malaya Annalisa Florita
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” James 1:2.
Malaya Annalisa Florita is the 17 year old daughter of Grant & Lisa Florita. She is a Senior at Purnell Swett High School where she is a part of the AISA club, National Honor Society, and Beta Club.
Malaya is passionate about her platform Seize The Day: to take advantage of every present moment. Her goal is to be a voice for those with disabilities and all who need encouragement. Malaya plans to have Seize The Day socials where she will help young youth to build their confidence and teach them how to be a voice for themselves and others. Malaya is passionate about her cultural heritage and actively participates in community events, sharing the rich traditions and history of the Lumbee people.
As Teen Miss Lumbee, she aims to inspire young people within her community to embrace their identity and pursue their dreams with confidence. She is honored to represent her Lumbee people and serve as Teen Miss Lumbee 2024. Her goal is to continue the legacy created by strong and resilient trailblazers. She wants to encourage each and every one of you to Seize The Day!
Miss Lumbee
Calista Nicole Deal
"For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:37
Calista is the 21 year old daughter of Bobby and Kelly Deal. She is a student at the University of NC at Pembroke where she is studying psychology. Calista’s proudest moments are serving her community through singing with her family and worshipping God together. During her reign, Calista hopes to bring awareness to the mental health crisis her community silently faces and shed light on resources including her platform, H.O.M.E Helping Others Make it Everyday. By sharing her story she believes she will give hope to those suffering from mental illness and those who feel like they cannot make it. Calista strongly believes that every moment in her life has prepared her for this one—this opportunity of a lifetime. Calista proudly joins this legacy with an eager heart full of gratitude and is ready to serve her community.