The INSIDER - Fall 2020

Amanda Mack, 33, is crowned Ms. Lone Star State in the America’s Majestic Miss Pageant.

Amanda Mack, Arterberry’s daughter, also achieved success at the pageant, earning the secondary title of Ms. Lone Star State.

“I told Amanda I was so proud of her,” Arterberry said. Mack explained that she wants other girls to know that they can take the stage no matter who they are. Mack, who has cerebral palsy (CP), aims to inspire others who also live with CP. In addition to providing inspiration, she is also an entrepreneur. Mack's company, Beautifull Mack, sells a variety of beauty and fashion products including eyelashes, lip gloss and sunglasses. Jayla Gross, Arterberry’s granddaughter, won the secondary title of Junior Princess Miss Heart of Texas.

Jayla Gross, 5, is crowned Junior Princess Miss Heart of Texas in the America’s Majestic Miss Pageant.

Arterberry and Mack await results on stage.

The original photographs and article, “America's Majestic Miss Texas, Miss Heartland, Miss Southern Central, crowned in Tyler,” were written and captured by the Tyler Morning Telegraph's Sarah A. Miller and Zak Wellerman. This article can be accessed by visiting the Tyler Morning Telegraph online (www.tylerpaper.com).

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The INSIDER │ Volume 15 │ Fall 2020