Lumberton residents started buzzing in August when word got out that a large mural was being painted on the side of a building in downtown Lumberton. Mural will help revitalize downtown Lumberton I love being in the classroom and getting a chance to volunteer with the teachers. “I’m passionate about impacting the lives of children and I believe teachers can have the greatest impact on a child’s life. “I’ve always wanted to be a teacher,” Deal said. To help prepare for a career in the classroom, she volunteers at Pembroke Elementary School. “I will also be representing UNCP when I am at different events.”ĭeal’s platform during her reign is “You are Enough - Mentoring One Life at a Time.” A talented vocalist and former Teen Miss Lumbee, Deal has been singing with her family’s Southern gospel group since she was a child.Ī sophomore Elementary Education major, she is active on campus as a second-year orientation leader, volunteer coordinator with Literacy Commons and is a former member of the Spirit Squad. “I’m still in shock, but I’m thankful to have the opportunity to serve as an ambassador for the eight state-recognized tribes and four urban organizations across the state,” Deal said.

15 during the United Tribes of North Carolina-sponsored pageant in Lumberton. Soon her evenings and weekends will be booked with traveling and making public appearances as the Pembroke native assumes her duties as Miss Indian North Carolina. Between balancing her studies at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke and volunteering at a local elementary school, she doesn’t have much free time in the day. PEMBROKE - Kaitlyn Deal keeps a tight schedule.

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