Jennifer Pierz, a Maria Regina High School senior, was recently selected by the Yonkers Columbus Day Celebration Committee as Miss Columbus 2023.
She will have the honor of reigning over the 94th annual Yonkers Day Parade on Sunday, Oct. 1.
In addition to Pierz, the all-girls Catholic high school in Hawthorne will also be represented by its Marching Band, a talented ensemble that made its debut at the Bronx Columbus Day Parade two years ago and has since had the distinction of being the only all-girls group in this year”™s New York City St. Patrick”™s Day Parade and the winner of “Best High School Marching Band” in the 2023 Yonkers St. Patrick”™s Day Parade.
Pierz was also awarded a scholarship by the Yonkers Columbus Day Celebration Committee. Referring to the celebration, she said, “It”™s a day when Italian Americans proudly come together to commemorate their coming to America and their Italian heritage. It”™s a reminder that the U.S. is a nation of immigrants who have brought their unique history and cultures to our shores.”
