Queens, princesses crowned at first Esperanza Pageant

Queens, princesses crowned at first Esperanza Pageant

ralphhardin@gmail.com “Awesome 1st pageant!” said organizer Amanda Harlow “I can't wait till next year!”

And that was the first ever Esperanza Bonanza Pageant in a nutshell. The pageant was a fun addition to an already loaded slate of Esperanza Bonanza events. The young beauties, took home crowns and trophies across several age divisions. The event was emceed by Landon West.

“Thanks to everyone who came out and supported this event,” said Harlow. I hope everyone had fun! Thanks to all the board members who supported us and helped. Thanks for our out-of-town judges that did a great job! Next year will be bigger and better. So many beautiful girls!”

Among the awards handed out at the pageant were: 0-11 month: Future Princess Eva Wright; Princesses Betty Wright, Allison Lovell; Queen Zada White.

12-23 months Queen Emmalynn Byrd.

2-3 years: Future Princess Avery Wright and Adalynn Musselwhite; Princesses Allison Gregory and Lilian Brannon; Queen Suzy Lee.

4-6 years: Princesses Kaylee Gardner, Annabelle Caraway, Kyleigh Fisher; Queen Alyson Moore.

7-9 years: Future Princesses Brandy Musselwhite, Gracey, Ashlee Peden; Princesses Haden, Rylee German, Queen Madilyn.

10-12 years: Queen Emma Caraway; 13-15 years: Queen Viridiana; 16-19 years: Queen Bailey Peden.

Ultimate Supreme Queen: Mattie Grace Fortenberry.

People’s Choice Award: Rylee German.

Be on the lookout at Esperanza Bonanza May 4-7 for these young ladies in their sashes and crowns as they represent their community.

By Ralph Hardin