Miss Mahogany, Miss Latina pageants set

Final plans are being made for the 2006 Miss Mahogany and Miss Latina Mahogany Pageants. The events will be held in the Warren County High School auditorium Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.

Young ladies between the ages of 12 and 17 years of age, who are African American or Hispanic descent, are encouraged to enter. The entry fee is $40 and the deadline to enter is Oct. 7. No late applications will be accepted after this date. Applications are available at several locations: Wal-Mart, Trends, Kathy’s Bridal and Formal Wear, WCHS 12-grade principal Jeff Martin, LaCazona, Fiesta Ranchero, Country Bumpkin in Cookeville and Encore Fashion Apparel in Murfreesboro.

Four titles will be awarded, Miss Mahogany Teen, Miss Mahogany Junior Teen, Miss Latina Mahogany Teen and Miss Latina Mahogany Junior Teen. Girls between the ages of 12-24 will compete for the junior title and contestants 15-17 years of age will compete for the teen title. In addition to the crowning of the queens, four runner-ups in each division will be chosen. A Miss Congeniality will be chosen by the contestants in each group.

Young ladies will be judged on beauty, personality, interview skills, modeling/poise and overall appearance. A community service score will be received when the contestants bring five non-perishable food items for their community project, Tennessee Children’s Home. Attendees to the pageant are also encouraged to bring items to donate to this worthy cause.

For further information, call Shauna Wiley at 931-808-4281.