Miss Artesia Pageant Seeks Participants

It's almost time again for the annual Miss Artesia and Miss Artesia Teen pageants. Young women interested in participating can submit applications through April 11.

The pageant itself is not until June 1, but a mandatory orientation is scheduled for 6 p.m. April 11 at the Albert O. Little Community Center, Room A, 18750 Clarkdale Ave., Artesia.

Pageant contestants will be scored on a personal interview, personal introduction and speech, evening gown and on stage question.

Contestants must be between 13 and 16 years for the teen contest and 17 to 25 for the Miss Artesia contest. All contestants must live or work in Artesia or attend school or live within the ABC Unified School District or attend Valley Christian School, St. Joseph High or Cerritos College. Contestants also must have been born female, never have given birth and be United States citizens.

Contestants will be required to raise $200 in sponsorships, but the sponsorships will be discussed at the orientation.

Applications are available at Artesia City Hall and Artesia Park.

For more information, call Erin Miranda at 562-397-6430 or send email to MissArtesiaPageant@yahoo.com.