Danielle Ruble of Jackson, daughter of Mike and Tami Willliamson, has been selected to participate in the 2003 Miss Missouri/Teen USA Pageant. The pageant will take place Oct. 16, 17 and 18 in Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Ruble will compete as Miss Heartland Teen U.S.A. in swimsuit, evening gown and personal interview competitions. She is an honor student at Jackson High School and enjoys studying foreign languages. Ruble is a member of the Pep Club, Hi-Step and Immaculate Conception Youth Group. Her talents include singing and drawing.