The Little Miss Minden pageant was held January 17 at Minden High School, drawing 32 contestants and filling the auditorium with families, friends and supporters for an afternoon of celebrating youth and community tradition.
Sponsored by the Youth Women’s Service Club, the pageant offers girls a fun and encouraging introduction to pageantry. While it does not serve as a feeder program for the Miss Minden pageant, the Little Miss Minden competition has become a popular and anticipated preview event held alongside the annual Miss Minden festivities.
In the Baby Miss Minden division for ages 0 to 17 months, Everleigh June Comeaux was named second runner-up, Lola Pevy earned first runner-up honors, and Mazie Ann McLemore was crowned Baby Miss Minden.
The Toddler Miss Minden division for ages 18 months to 3 years saw Dottie Jeanne Wilder named second runner-up, Montgomery Puckett selected as first runner-up, and Karsyn Alayne Bailey crowned the winner. Puckett also received the People’s Choice Award.
In the Tiny Miss Minden division for ages 4 to 6 years, Micah Bordelon was named second runner-up, Blair Adaline Bays earned first runner-up, and Brenley Claire Berdan captured the Tiny Miss Minden title. Hayslee Roden received the People’s Choice Award in that division.
The Mini Miss Minden division for ages 7 to 9 years crowned Emily Grace Yount as the winner. Whitley Foxworth was named first runner-up, and Tynlee Alston earned second runner-up honors.
In the Pre-Teen Miss Minden division for ages 10 to 12 years, Paisley Hanson was selected as second runner-up, Stella Perryman earned first runner-up, and Nella Snider was crowned Pre-Teen Miss Minden. Toni Tomlinson received the People’s Choice Award.
The Miss Heart of Minden division for ages 15 to 18 years named Raegan Sproles as second runner-up, Piper Rostin Mandino as first runner-up, and Presley Wood as the winner.
Held in conjunction with the Miss Minden event, the Little Miss Minden pageant continues to be a cherished community tradition, providing young participants an opportunity to build confidence and enjoy the excitement of the stage in a supportive, family-friendly setting.
