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Grape & Fall Festival Scholarship Pageant
Thursday, September 4, 2008 St. James Middle School Seated: Queen Julie Moreland Standing L-R: Cheyenne Ortega, Jordan Kean, Megan Miller, Kayla Klossner, Tabi Krogmeier, Olivia O'Shaughnessy Julie Moreland, daughter of Paulette and Jeff Moreland, was crowned 2008 Grape and Fall Festival Queen on Thursday night.. For her talent, Julie did a demonstration in culinary art by making pretzels. Julie, like each of the queen candidates, prepared an on-stage presentation highlighting a decade of the pageant, fair, and St. James community.
First Runner-Up was Kayla Klossner, daughter of Kevin and Crissy Klossner. Megan Miller, daughter of Sheri and Bill Miller, was named Second Runner-Up and Most Talented. The title of Miss Congeniality went to Olivia O'shaughnessy, daughter of Pat O'shaughnessy and Michelle and Kevin Whitener. Cheyenne Ortega, daughter of Philip Ortega and Angel Moore won the title, Most Photogenic.
In addition to savings bonds and
prizes provided by local businesses,
Miss St. James will receive a
$500 Educational Scholarship! Savings bonds provided by Phelps County Bank, US Bank, and Town & Country Bank. | SIGN UP TO BE A CANDIDATE: If you are interested in participating as a 2009 Queen Candidate, please email kelleymking@gmail.com, for information on qualifications and how to participate. Deadline for entry is June 6, 2009. PAGEANT MISSION
The pageant aims to enrich the lives of young women through community involvement and professional development. It strives to further the vision of St. James by providing and developing role models for youth. More than a contest, the pageant is a three month program that will cultivate kinship among St. James citizens, businesses, and charitable organizations while promoting the awareness of local heritage, history, and culture.
Pageant Program 2006
| A Different Kind of Pageant
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Unlike many pageants, ours is not just a competition or beauty pageant. For three and a half months contestants are mentored and educated regarding the skills needed to pursue their dreams. They will learn valuable tools for professional interviews, presentations, and communication. They will be challenged through public performance of their individual talents. Social awareness will be fostered through service opportunities. The competitive components ot the program provide an experience that prepares women for the reality of successes and disappointments in a safe and supportive environment.A Program of Professional Development
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -The pageant program provides an opportunity for young women to develop their personal talents, communication skills and professionalism. The practical education prepares participants for future challenges, professionally, personally, and socially. Community Involvement
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contestants will be engaged in many activities through which they will learn about the history of the festival and community. In partnership with the James Foundation, local organizations and the Italian community, contestants will be oriented with their heritage and the rich culture of the community that has helped to form and develop them as individuals. |
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