Submitted by Jennifer Toney
Recently, 23 young ladies competed in the 12th annual Miss Panama Pageant. The pageant is sponsored by Panama Businesses & Associates.
It was held Saturday, November 9th, at the Panama Event Center. Each contestant is judged in three categories, interview, casual wear, and formal wear.
The Angel Miss contestants are in Pre-K and Kindergarten, Tiny Miss contestants are in 1st-3rd grades, Little Miss contestants are in 4th-6th grades, Jr. Miss contestants are in 7th and 8th grades, and Miss Panama contestants are in 9th-12th grades.
The winners receive a crown, trophy, and flowers. Miss Panama also receives a $500 scholarship. The Audience Appeal Award is awarded to the contestant who has the most votes from the audience.
The Audience Appeal Award went to Kayesly Storment. Kayesly is in Pre-K and the daughter of Wesley and Linda Storment.
The 2019 Angel Miss Panama is Jacelynn Jiminez. Jacelynn is in Kindergarten and the daughter of Page Cosgrove and Mark Jiminez.
The 2019 Tiny Miss Panama is Abigail Allen. Abigail is in 1st grade and the daughter of Trent Allen and Chansley Coker.
The 2019 Little Miss Panama is Patience Wilson. Patience is in 6th grade and the daughter of Jackie and Rick Martinez.
The 2019 Jr. Miss Panama is Lexi Bell. Lexi is in 7th grade and the daughter of Richard and Satara Bell.
The 2019 Miss Panama is Gabrielle Whiteaker. Gabi is a sophomore and the daughter of Kim and John Whiteaker.
The new Miss Panama representatives will participate in local events sponsored the PBA throughout the year.
They will be assisting Santa at the Panama Christmas Tree Lighting on December 13th and be the Grand Marshals of the Panama Christmas Parade on December 14th. “I’m super excited for this new experience in my life!” said Whiteaker.
The Miss Panama Scholarship is sponsored by Central National Bank, Tote-A-Poke, Pinnacle Communications, and River Valley Media.
The PBA is a community service organization made up of local businesses and citizens who sponsor activities and events in Panama.
For more information about PBA, contact Doneva Fout at (918) 963-2510.
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