SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP, OH (WLIO) - A local teen is trying to get more people involved in their community as she makes an impact on the stage.

Shawnee student and 2024 National American Miss Ohio Jr. Teen promotes community positivity

Bella, as she likes to be called, won the National American Miss Ohio Jr. Teen in July.

"Do Good. Together" is Shawnee High School sophomore Isabella Etzkorn's platform that she is taking to Orlando for the National American Miss Jr. Teen in November.

Bella, as she likes to be called, won the National American Miss Ohio Jr. Teen in July. She started "Bella's Buddies" in 2021 as a way to encourage people to be kind to one another and make a difference.

Shawnee student and 2024 National American Miss Ohio Jr. Teen promotes community positivity

"Bella's Buddies" is on Instagram and Facebook.

"Just get involved any way that you want or any way that you can. That's all up to interpretation, honestly. You can do whatever you want. Like, I really like giving back and working with homeless shelters. I think that is an amazing opportunity to get involved. It's just an amazing feeling to see everyone smile when they get things that they need or want. And other people don't realize how simple it can be to give back," said Isabella Etzkorn, 2024 National American Miss Ohio Jr. Teen.

Shawnee student and 2024 National American Miss Ohio Jr. Teen promotes community positivity

"Do Good. Together" is Isabella Etzkorn's platform that she is taking to Orlando for the National American Miss Jr. Teen in November.

"Bella's Buddies" is on Instagram and Facebook. Bella hopes to spread "Do Good. Together" to others at the national competition.

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