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All the beautiful ladies have been crowned and the trophies awarded in the second annual Pinal County Cinderella Scholarship Program. Ella Magee, not pictured, was Cinderella Tot. Nina Crowder | Copper Basin News
Copper Basin News
One famous Cinderella sang, “A dream is a wish your heart makes.” And many local ladies last weekend took steps to make their dreams and wishes a reality right on the stage at the Ray High School Auditorium.
The second annual Cinderella Pageant was held on Saturday, March 28. The proud parents, grandparents and other attendees enjoyed the entertainment from the young performers and the modeling show they worked hard to present to the public. The young ladies performed as singers, gymnastics and graceful models with the movements they showed off during the Cinderella Pageant. The young ladies who participated in the pageant had several practice events before the actual program this past Saturday.
The Pinal County Cinderella Scholarship Program (CSP) is a non-profit organization focused on developing self-esteem, confidence and pride in the young ladies who come and “Dare to Dream”. The Cinderella program is divided into five age divisions: Cinderella Tot (3-6 years); Miniature Miss (7-9 years); Cinderella Miss (10-12 years); Cinderella Teen (13-17 years), and, Cinderella Woman (18-26 years, married or single). This year, three new Cinderella Baby divisions were added to the program: Cinderella Infant (0-11 months), Cinderella Baby (12-23 months), and Cinderella Tiny Tot (24-35 months). The Cinderella Pageant looks forward to seeing more entries in these age groups in the upcoming year.
Participants in all age divisions are judged on poise and personality, while modeling sportswear and party wear. The older four divisions are also judged on talent presentations. Cinderella Tots are judged on an on-stage interview called “Tot Personality”. The judges, who have an opportunity to evaluate their poise, confidence, grooming, and communication skills up-close, also interview all age divisions.
The Overall Cinderella Winners, Cinderella Girls, Talent/Tot Personality and Photogenic winners are eligible to attend the 2015 Arizona State Finals, in Tucson, in June.
This year’s Cinderella Pageant winners are: Ella Magee, Faith Bracamonte, Madelyn Shirley, Ariza Castillo and Isabella Wernett. Every participant won a trophy and tiara.
The Pinal County Cinderella Delegation Community Service and Events will have the opportunity to participate in many of the upcoming local events such as: Easter Celebration, Cinderella State Finals, Fourth of July Parade, Back to School Drive, Homecoming, Octoberfest and Trunk or Treat.
Thank you Dolores Baez and Gloria Beltran for the hard work you put forth helping the youth in our community.
Nina Crowder is a resident of Mammoth. She volunteers in several local organizations. She covers events throughout the Copper Corridor and Superior Town and School governance.
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