The Sentinel - Lewistown PA

‘At the Movies’ is theme of Nov. 19 scholarship pageant
Miss Central Pennsylvania and Miss Greater Juniata Valley
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     LEWISTOWN — Eighteen area women will vie for the title of Miss Central Pennsylvania at the annual scholarship pageant slated for 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at Lewistown High School.
     Crowned will be Miss Central Pennsylvania and Miss Greater Juniata Valley, who will then compete in the state scholarship pageant in the spring.
     This year’s contestants are:
     • Jenna Collins, 19, is a sophomore at Millersville University from Nazareth. She represents a platform of “Bridging Generations: Supporting Our Older Americans” and will perform a vocal number as a talent.
     • Megan Nicole Wasson, 20, is a junior at The Pennsylvania State University from Conneautville. Her platform is “A Mother’s Promise Today for a Healthy Tomorrow: Challenging Women to Seek Prenatal Care,” and she will perform a tap dancing routine as her talent.
     • Natosha Lynn Durr, 18, is senior at Everett Area High School from Everett. Her platform is “Beauty in America’s Eyes: A Hidden Plague,” and she will perform a monologue as her talent.
     • Bethlene M. Pancoast, 23, is a graduate student at New York University from Langhorne. Her platform is “Teen Task Force,” and she will perform an a cappella tap dance routine as her talent.
     • Amy Elizabeth Swonger, 20, is a sophomore at Edinboro University from Saegertown. Her platform is “Fighting for a Drug and Alcohol Free Nation,” and she will perform a vocal routine as a talent.
     • Rachel E. Henry, 21, is a junior at Millersville University from Hanover. Her platform is “The Gift of Life - Organ and Tissue Donation,” and she will perform a vocal number as her talent.
     • Melanie Hildebrant, 20, is a junior at Barnard College of Columbia University from Nazareth. Her platform is “America’s Pride - Promoting Patriotism and Support for Military Personnel and their Families,” and she will perform vocal number as her talent.
     • Lauren Zumpino, 22, is a graduate student at Temple University from Feasterville. Her platform is “YMCA Activate America,” and she will perform a vocal number as her talent.
     • Typhani Janelle Russo, 19, is a sophomore at The Pennsylvania State University from Altoona. Her platform is “Animal Neglect and Abuse,” and she will perform a vocal number as her talent.
     • Alyssha Rose Jordan, 21, is a sophomore at Harrisburg Area Community College from Harrisburg. Her platform is “Disaster Relief,” and she will perform a vocal number as her talent.
     • Brittny Lynne Sparrow, 21, is a junior a Muhlenberg College from Douglassville. Her platform is “YES! - Youth Empowerment for Success,” and she will perform a vocal number as her talent.
     • Mallory Keith, 21, is a junior at Point Park University from Altoona. Her platform is “Building Families Through Special Needs Adoptions,” and she will perform a vocal number as her talent.
     • Jessica Megliss, 21, is a senior at the University of Pittsburgh from North Huntingdon. Her platform is “Big Brothers/Big Sisters - Every Child Deserves a Friend, Someone to Look Up To and Someone Who Cares,” and she will perform a baton twirl as her talent.
     • Amber Knauss, 23, is a graduate student at Lehigh University from Emmaus. Her platform is “Mental Health Awareness, Education and Prevention,” she will perform a vocal number as a talent.
     • Heather Rose Miller, 22, is a senior at The Pennsylvania State University from Holland. Her platform is “Operation Community Allies,” and she will dance as her talent.
     • Allyn Michelle Susko, 20, is a junior at Dusquesne University Honors College from Windber. Her platform is “Leadership 101: The Importance of Leadership Education,” and she will play the piano as her talent.
     • Megan Robinson, 22, is a senior at the Kutztown University of Pennsylvania from Penndel. Her platform is “Foreign Languages for Young Children,” and she will perform a jazz dance routine as her talent.
     • Dachia Williams, 21, is a senior at the Pennsylvania State University from State College. Her platform is “Teaching Children Healthy Living Throughout Life,” and she will dance as her talent.
     “At the Movies” is the theme for the 2006 Miss Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Pageant.
     The master of ceremonies is Rocco Pallotto of MERF Radio. Featured performers are Miss Pennsylvania Nicole Brewer, Miss Central Pennsylvania Shannon Doyle, Miss Greater Juniata Valley Mary Kaye Jacono, Kyle Metzger, Chris Ruble and the Miss Central Pennsylvania Princesses.
     Tickets are $15 for reserved seats. General admission tickets for the balcony will be available the night of the pageant for $10. Some balcony seats have an obstructed view of the stage. Tickets are available by calling Ann Clark at 248-7396.
     For more information, visit the pageant’s Web site, www.misscentralpa.org.

Section: Features Date Posted: 11/11/2005

As appearing in Friday - November 11, 2005 edition of The Sentinel


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