The Miss Spokane Scholarship program and pageant has been an integral part of the Spokane area since 1912—101 years! Miss Spokane is one of the official preliminary pageants of the Miss America Organization. Each year, four title holders are selected, and they participate in numerous local and civic events including the Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade, Junior Lilac Parade, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Junior Lilac Parade Family Fun Fair, the Marmot March, and the IHOP Free Pancake Day. They visit numerous schools and donate countless hours to local charities, all while representing Spokane in the finest light. Miss Spokane titleholders compete at state competitions in May—Teen, and July—Miss, of each year.
On Sunday, February 17, at the Bing Crosby Theater the 2013 Miss Spokane Scholarship Organizations Titleholders were selected. These young women will represent Spokane and the Inland Empire at various community events through out the year. They will also spend countless hours working on their personal community service platforms and the Miss America National platform, The Children’s Miracle Network.
Hannah Cvancara, a senior at The Oaks Classical Christian Academy, was crowned Miss Spokane. Hannah’s community service platform is “Honoring their Sacrifice: Recognizing and Supporting our Disabled Veterans." For the talent competition, Hannah performed a piano and vocal self-composition. She was also voted Miss Congeniality, had the most pageant personal sales, and won the Fianna Dickson Overall High Interview Award.
Hannah won $4,325 in scholarships including a $3,000 scholarship from Gonzaga University. She will represent Spokane at the state pageant in July.
Kailee Dunn, a junior at Eastern Washington University was the first runner ip receiving a $500 scholarship.
Kahlani Badeaux is the new Miss Inland Empire. She is a junior at Eastern Washington University working towards a Dual Endorsement for Special Education/Elementary Education. Kahlani’s personal community service platform is The Value of Volunteering. She performed a guitar and country vocal of “When A Heart Breaks” for her talent. She was the Liz Legacy Talent Award winner for the highest overall talent score. Kahlani won $1,200 in scholarships and will represent the Inland Empire at the State Pageant in July.
Haley Hennricksen, a Gonzaga university student was first runner up, Miss Photogenic, and received the Touch of Class Award from the Miss Spokane Committee and the Four Points of the Crown Award from the Miss Washington Locals Association. She won $800 in scholarships and a photo shoot with Lake City Photography.
Other Miss awards were presented to:
Alexandra Hedin, a recent Gonzaga University graduate received the Academic Scholarship, was awared for non-finalist interview, non-finalist talent, and the Peoples Choice award. She also had the most ticket sales. Alex received $475 in scholarships. Sondra Willmann, a senior at Whitworth University, received the non-finalist talent award and a $100 scholarship. Rebecca Delong, a Spokane Community College sophomore, received the Most Improved Award and a $100 scholarship. Irena Martin, a Washington State University Senior, received $380 for having the most for program book ad sales. Tiana Jaro, a senior at North Central High School, and Ashlee Karras, a senior at Joel E. Ferris High School, also competed on Sunday.
Joy Davis, a freshman at Joel E. Ferris High School, was crowned Miss Spokane’s Outstanding Teen. Joy’s community service platform is “Bullying: Be Heard, Don’t Be Hurt!” For her talent, Joy performed a lyrical dance to "Congratulations." She also won the People's Choice Award and had the most ticket sales, pageant personals, and ad sales. Joy won $945 in scholarships and will compete to become Miss Washington’s Outstanding Teen on Memorial Day weekend. Andrea Muraoka, a sophomore at Joel E. Ferris High School was the first runner up receiving a $250 scholarship.
Aitanna Ferrez, a junior at Gonzaga Preparatory School, is the new Miss Inland Empire’s Outstanding Teen. Aitanna’s personal community service platform is “Eating Disorders: Mirror Mirror on the Wall." She performed a vocal of “For Good” for her talent. She was the Academic Award winner and was voted Miss Congeniality by her peers. Aitanna won $700 in scholarships and will also compete to become Miss Washington’s Outstanding Teen on Memorial Day weekend. Alexandria Milliron, a freshman at Davis High School, Yakima, WA was first runner up, and received the Touch of Class Award from the Miss Spokane Committee. She won $350 in scholarships.
Other Teen awards were presented to:
Kimberly Brooking, an eighth grade student at St. John Vienney, received the Most Improved and non-finalist high talent awards and a $200 Scholarship. Kate Uhling, an eighth grade student at St. John Vienney, received the Teen Photogenic Award and a photo shoot with Lake City Photography Mackenzie Reynolds, a sophomore at Shadle Park High School, received the non-finalist High Interview Award and a $100 Scholarship. Julia Fox, a freshman at East Valley High School, also competed on Sunday.
For more information about our program or to schedule an appearance please contact us through our website http://missspokane.org/.
Source: Cheri A. Moore, MSSO Marketing & Events Director Photo: Lake City Photography