Wake Up Tri-Counties Li'l Miss Kewanee Ruby VanDeVelde Talks School, Community Service Projects, Meeting Miss America, and Next Pageant

Ruby Vandevelde, the current Li'l Miss Kewanee, joined the Wake Up Tri-Counties to share her passion for service and community involvement. Since beginning her reign last July, Ruby has organized drives collecting 1,800 pounds of food for local pantries and animal shelters, working closely with other young titleholders. Attending Visitation Catholic School in third grade, she’s also active in art, sports, and school events. Ruby’s planning new projects for local charities and preparing to compete in the Li'l Miss Illinois pageant this July. Her message to others: “Be yourself and never give up—you could be someone’s hero.”