Friday, March 14th, Central Elementary hosted its Miss Central Pageant. Students from all grade levels competed for various titles. The pageant has become a tradition that has been around since 2005. Due to Covid, there were a few years when it was on hiatus.
Mrs. Sara Chreene, event chair, has headed the event for several years. When asked why this event is dear to her, Chreene states, “It is so fun to see the girls dress up and feel like princesses. There is magic in their eyes as they get to dress up and have a fuss made over them.”
Those receiving awards were: Miss Central (5th grade) Peoples Choice: Toni Tomlinson Photogenic: Toni Tomlinson Miss Central: Toni Tomlinson
Junior Miss Central: (3rd-4th grade) People’s Choice: Presley Limosnero Photogenic: Laramie Daniels 2nd runner up: Presley Limosnero 1st runner up: Kellen Wafer Junior Miss Central: Laramie Daniels
Little Miss Central: (1st-2nd grade) People’s Choice: Haidyn Lonidier Photogenic: Evelyn Bryan 2nd runner up: Whitlee Coe 1st runner up: Ava Waller Little Miss Central: Kyra Taylor
Petite Miss Central (Pre-K – Kindergarten) People’s Choice: Ellie Mae Perez Photogenic: Briley Couch 2nd runner up: Lorelei Miller 1st runner up: Ellie Mae Perez Petite Miss Central: Gentry Lary
Central’s pageant is not a typical pageant. All students are welcome to participate; not just those who compete on the pageant circuit. The levels of experience help students of all walks get the opportunity to try something new.
Principal, Daniel Lee, says “This event has been a staple for many years at Central Elementary. It is rewarding to be a part of an event that is part of the history of Heflin, Dubberly, and Sibley.”
The event helped raise about $4000 for PBIS activities that support student positive behavior at school.
