Miss Dinuba Pageant Program

Program
Welcome
Barbara Thiesen, President - Dinuba Chamber of Commerce
Joey Morales - Mayor - City of Dinuba
Greg Olson, Alina Gonzalez, and Miss Dinuba Maddi Tuttle
All thirteen contestants and Miss Dinuba Maddi Tuttle
Greg Olson, Master of Ceremonies
Greg Olson, Master of Ceremonies
Master of Ceremonies
Opening Number
Introduction of Judges
Introduction of Auditors
Interview (30% of total score)
Talent Competition (30% of total score)
Contestant #1- Julianna Acosta -Swilley
Singing "Bring Him Home" from "Les Miserables"
Contestant #2 - Alexia Gonzalez
Art Presentation of Marilyn Monroe
Contestant #3 - Karmelita Medina
Interpretative Dance with Ancient Egyptian Isis Wings
Contestant #4 - Xiomara Ayon
Monologue "I'm a Princess Too"
Contestant #5 - Jazel Munoz
Polynesian Dance to "Sway it Hula Girl"
Contestant #6 - Kaleigh Lawrence
Singing "Astonishing" from "Little Women"
Contestant #7 - Jana Miller
Speed Painting - Creating an image that has inspired her
Contestant #8 - Tatiana Placencia
Contemporary Dance to Rachel Platens "Fight Song"
Contestant #9 - Riana Flaming
Street Jazz Dance to "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars
Contestant #10 - Hannah Ragsdale
Bringing a Character to Life with Pastels and Markers
Contestant #11 - Kendra Farrice
Singing "Hallelujah" by Carly Rose Sonenclar
Contestant #12 - Kaitlyn Zapien
Singing "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" Originally sang by Frankie Vall
Contestant #13 - Delilah Robledo
Singing "Oceans" by Hillsong United
Intermission (15 Minutes)
Recognition of Visiting Royalty
Introduction of Former Royalty
Evening Gown & Platform Competition (25% of total score)
Impromptu Question Competition (15% of total score)
Acknowledgements
Miss Congeniality 2015 Sponsored by Dinuba Kiwanis
Miss Dinuba 2015 Sponsored by Sunrise Rotary Club - Dinuba
Coronation of Miss Dinuba 2015
Miss
Dinuba
2015
Maddi
Tuttle
Contestant #1 - Julianna Acosta-Swilley
Age: 17
Daughter of Susan Acosta and the late Anthony Swilley
High school: Dinuba High School
College plans: University of Pennsylvania or Stanford Major: Psychology and/or
music
Career goals: “To run my own therapeutic practice and eventually make my way
onto Broadway later in life.”
High school academic honors: Academic All-League. Top 10 in Class, Scholar
Athlete Other honors: Female Athlete of the Year, HOBY recipient, regional and allstate honor choir, Most Valuable Player for girls varsity basketball and track
and field, Most Inspirational Choir Member Clubs/organizations: A.C.C.E.P.T.
member and officer, Big Brother Big Sister program, Drill Team captain, ASB,
Madrigals, Ivy League Project and Student Site Council Sports: Volleyball,
basketball, track and field and cross country Volunteer service/community
involvement: Vacation Bible School, church choir, scorekeeper for boys summer
basketball and cleaning stands after basketball games. “My favorite subject in
school is math because every problem has one definite answer.”
“My favorite teacher is Miss Pauls who taught me how to work hard and dream
big.” “If I had one wish it would be that my father, cousin/brother Andrew and my
grandma were here with me to cherish these great moments of life.” “Who I admire the most other than a relative is Beyonce,
because her music has given me confidence and taught me how to love myself for who I am.” “What scares me the most is
losing my mother because she has been my biggest supporter throughout all my life and has pulled me through hard times in
my life.” “One concern of mine that might surprise you are the effects of losing a loved one.”
Pageant platform: “Making dreams come true.” Pageant talent: Singing
“I would like to be Miss Dinuba because I want to participate and learn more about my community and be an example not only
to my peers but to everyone that with hard work and determination dreams really can come true.”
Contestant #2- Alexia Gonzalez
Age: 17 Daughter of Agustin and Christina Gonzalez
High school: Dinuba High School
College plans: University of California at Santa Barbara or UC Davis
Major: “Medicine and one day become a pediatrician because of my
interest in taking care of babies. ”High school academic honors: Honor
Roll, Principal’s List and one White and two Green Chevrons
Other honors: Certificate of Responsibility, CPR certified Clubs/
organizations: HOSA, A.C.C.E.P.T., Link Crew, Leadership, Ivy League
Project Sports: “I played softball for 10 consecutive years for school,
the city and travel ball.” Volunteer service/community involvement: “I
have volunteered in Relay for Life for seven years.” Work experience:
Babysitting family and family friends and make-up artistry for seven years.
Hobbies: Practicing make-up on myself, drawing or painting. “My favorite
subject in school is math because there is always a right answer.”
“My favorite teacher is Mr. Lichtenwaldt, who taught me to work hard
because you only get as much as you give.” “My favorite holiday is
Christmas because we celebrate Jesus Christ’s birth.” “My favorite gift of
all time that I received was my first make-up palate.” “My favorite gift of all time that I gave was my teddy bear to
my little cousin.” “I admire Selena Gomez because she believes that everyone has the right to feel beautiful and she
taught me to love others and myself.” “What scares me most is losing someone I love.” “If I had one wish it would be
to have my own make-up room” “My best friends think I am loud and outspoken.” Pageant platform: “Embrace your
inner beauty.” Pageant talent: Speed painting of Marilyn Monroe. “I would like to be Miss Dinuba because I want
to be a positive representative of Dinuba and use my title to encourage people to always perform to the best of their
ability no matter who they are or where they come from.”
Contestant #3 - Karmelita Medina
Age: 17 Daughter of Minerva Medina and granddaughter of Amelia Medina.
High school: Dinuba High SchoolCollege plans: Fresno State
Major: Physical therapy
Career goals: “My career goal is to become a successful physical therapist.”
High school academic honors: Academic Letter D for having a 3.0 grade point
average and Green Chevron for having a 3.5 or higher GPA. Other honors:
Coaches Award and a Captain Award for colorguard, academic ribbon from
NJROTC, a first place ribbon for drawing and a Ladies Auxiliary Writing award
for writing a 500-word essay about men and women in the military. Sports:
Colorguard Volunteer service/community involvement: Participation in
elementary school fairs with ROTC, Raisin Day/Cinco De Mayo, cashier/sales U
Be’s Pizza, assisted with the junior high colorguard, New Covenant Care for two
years, Easter Spring Fling, Cesar Chavez Day and attended various meetings
with the city of Dinuba.Hobbies: flag, dance, art (drawing), acting, music and
baking.“The best book I’ve ever read is “The Glass Castle,” because it is a
nonfiction book that is a collection of memories that shows the author’s struggles
during her childhood and how she became successful with every struggle that
she faced in her life.” “My favorite teacher in the world is Master Sergeant who
taught me to never make excuses, have a positive attitude and don’t give up on dreams.”“One concern of mine that might
surprise you is how easy it is for teenagersto follow along with celebrity challenges on YouTube that my harm and affect us in
various ways unknown.”
Pageant platform: “Dinuba, because it is a strong supportive community.” Pageant talent: Story told through dance
“I would like to be Miss Dinuba because she is the type of girl that has a positive attitude, stays true to herself and continues
to work toward her goals, but most of all she continues to stay focused on what’s important to herself. Also, because Dinuba
is a growing city that is very influential and believes in what it stands for in which is teamwork/responsibility/helpfulness; and
understands how to develop long-lasting partnerships.”
Contestant #4 - Xiomara Ayon
Age: 17
Daughter of Jose Ayon and Xochitl Garcia
“I have one brother named Jose Junior Ayon.” “ I have one sister named Karina
Ayon.”
High school: Dinuba High School
College plans: Fresno State Major: Education
Career goals: “I’d like to be a high school English teacher.”
High school academic honors: 3.5 cumulative GPA, Green Chevrons, honor roll
list. Other honors: Colorguard Coaches’ award and Emperor awards, Academic
Letter D, captain pin. Clubs/organizations: Link Crew, HOSA, Colorguard Sports:
Tennis
Work experience: Babysitting
Hobbies: Netflix marathons, writing, listening to music, makeup tutorials,
pretending to be Beyoncé in the shower. Favorite TV shows: “Criminal Minds” and
“Once Upon a Time.”
Favorite movie: “Anything Disney or Nicholas Sparks.” Favorite movie star:
Johnny Depp Best book: “Divergent Trilogy” “My favorite teacher is Mr. Almaguer,
my third-grade teacher, because he taught me to always stay true to myself and
to never be ashamed to show who I am. He also helped me to complete my
multiplication facts in one minute, which was a huge third-grade accomplishment.” “Christmas is my favorite holiday because
it brings everyone together, and Christmas movies are always great.”“The person other than a family member that I admire the
most is Angelina Jolie. She’s my version of an ideal mother and she’s a leading female
activist.” “What scares me the most is losing my family, frogs and Chuck (the doll).” “If I had one wish it would be to be able to
adopt every stray dog in the world and for everyone to be genuinely happy with themselves.” “Friends think I am trustworthy,
honest, creative, strong-minded and sarcastic.” Pageant platform: Suicide prevention Pageant talent: Monologue
Contestant #5 - Jazel Munoz
Age: 16 Daughter of Jesus and Silvia Munoz
High school: Dinuba High School
College plans: “I plan on going to a local community college first, then transferring
to a university such as Fresno State or Fresno Pacific.”
Major: Physical therapy Career goals: “My goal is to become a registered nurse
and work in the pediatric field.”
High school academic honors: Honor roll; grade point average has always been a
3.0 and above. Other honors: “I received two varsity letters; one for water polo
my freshman year and the other for cheer my junior year. I also received the most
improved award for cheer my sophomore year.” Clubs/organizations: DHS Med
Academy 2012 to present, member of the DHS choral department women’s choir
2012-15 and Madrigals 2015-16. Sports: Water polo, cheer, swim and track and
field Volunteer service/community involvement: Food Link – packed food boxes
for distribution; Delft Church of God – helped at outreach events such as Vacation
Bible School, community dinners and taught Sunday School for first- and
second-graders; Cat House on the Kings – cleaned the cat kennels, fed and
played with cats. Work experience: “I’m a hairdresser’s assistant at Pose Salon. I
run errands and provide janitorial services.”“My favorite teacher in the world is Mr.
Wright. He taught me to believe in myself and what I’m capable of doing with my life. He said never to consider failing a failure,
but a lesson, and also to keep striving for the best.”
Pageant platform: Hosting a foreign exchange student Pageant talent: Polynesian dance
“I would like to be Miss Dinuba because I love the city that I live in. It is a small city on the grow and I want to inform other people
about my platform and how it changed my life and how it can change theirs. Another reason why Id like to be Miss Dinuba is so
that I can serve the community that has helped form me into the young lady I am today. I have gone to Dinuba schools since
kindergarten. I’ve played city sports such as softball and basketball. I’ve attended Raisin Day and Cinco de Mayo events since I
was a child and I have made such great memories."
Contestant #6 - Kaleigh Lawrence
Age: 17 Daughter of Rod and Colleen Lawrence
High school: Dinuba High School
College plans: If I feel led to go to college, I plan on going to Vanguard University
of Southern California, but as of now, I feel the best thing for me would be to
take a discipleship training school in Belize for five months, unless I feel called
to a different discipleship training in another country Major course of study:
My major course of study in university would be sociology and music/theater.
Career goals: My career goals are to become a social worker or a professional
musician, but I ultimately would love to take my skills to the mission field and be
able to help those in need. I also would really love to work in helping people get
out of prostitution and start new lives. High school academic honors: Principal’s
List, my Academic D, a White Chevron, maintained a 4.0 or higher grade point
average. Recognition for Commitment to Excellence in choir. Recognition for
participating in the 2014 Regional Honor Choir, Recognition as Most Inspirational
Choir Member. Other honors: Coaches Award for junior varsity swim, Most
Improved Girl Swimmer for Dinuba Aqua Emps, Best All Around Actor/Actress
and Best Supporting Actress in “Grease,” Most Inspirational and Best Female
Lead in “Beauty and the Beast.” Clubs/organizations: I participate in Dinuba
Aqua Emps, Summer Polo and live at Gleanings for the Hungry. Sports: Water polo, competitive swimming What scares me
the most: “Failure scares me the most.” “One concern of mine that might surprise you is the exploitation of people, especially
women and children; example human trafficking and pornography.” Pageant platform: Eating disorder awareness Pageant
talent: Singing “Astonishing” from “Little Women the Musical.” “I feel empowered when I sing it.” “I would like to be Miss Dinuba
because I want to be someone younger children can look up to, someone my peers can confide in, and someone adults can
rely on to get a job done. I would also like to be Miss Dinuba for the learning experience, not only to learn about myself, but
about my community, and most importantly about God, and his grace, strength and love. Also, I want to wear a fancy crown to
places and feel like a princess.”
Contestant #7 - Jana Miller
Age: 17 Daughter of Jeff and Tricia Miller High school: Dinuba High School
College plans: Belmont University Major course of study: Oncology Career goals:
“Assist kids with their battles with cancer by becoming a pediatric oncologist.”
High school academic honors: Academic Letter, Green Chevron, three White
Chevrons, enrolled in three A P classes, Principal’s List, Top10 percent grade
point average. Other honors: 2013 HOSA (Health Occupations Students of
America) 3rd place state finalist, competed at national finals; 2014 HOSA
state top 10 finalist; 2015 HOSA state top 10 finalist; varsity letter, DHS varsity
cheerleading, 2013-16.Clubs/organizations: HOSA (club historian); First Baptist
of Dinuba youth group; Colorguard Sports: DHS varsity cheerleading Volunteer
service/community involvement: Sports medicine internship, Relay for Life, Paint
the Caps; VBS, Open Gate food drive, San Francisco intercity mission trip, Love
Inc., HOSA Courtesy Corp, 50+ service hours Leadership, raised money for
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Pennies for Patients, Open Gate in Raisin Day
Parade, cleaned school mural, helped at dress drive and Pull for a Cure. Work
experience: Babysitting, catering, employed at Morgan Wealth Management “I
love to read and I’ve read too many phenomenal books to choose just one.” “My
favorite subject in school is Leadership, it taught me how to be a better leader,
and I love to be involved in the student body.” “My favorite teacher is Mrs. Fadra Kiehn, who taught me that hard work pays
off and everything is part of God’s plan for our lives.” “My favorite received gift of all time was Jesus Christ dying on the cross
for my sins, and knowing that he’ll be a part of my life forever.”“My favorite given gift of all time was the gift of service to young
children at Vacation Bible School because it’s important to instill God’s word into their lives at a young age.” “One concern of
mine that might surprise you is texting while driving.” Pageant platform: Smiles for soldiers. Pageant talent: Speed painting
“I would like to be Miss Dinuba because I want to be a fantastic role model, and show young women how to properly present
themselves as well as be a model for service and show how great it is to volunteer through community service."
Contestant #8 - Tatiana Placencia
Age: 17 Daughter of Jose Claudio and Leticia Placencia High school: Dinuba
High School College plans: University of Central Oklahoma Major course of
study: Kinesiology Career goals: “I want to become a prosthetist to help other
amputees reach their full potential.” High school academic honors: Academic
Letter, White Chevron, Scholar Athlete, getting a 4.0 grade point average
sophomore year.
Other honors: Most Inspirational Athlete for tennis, Star Athlete Award for Valley
Children’s Adaptive Sports Program, Most Improved Swimmer for Aqua Emps,
competed in the Endeavor Games (largest multi-sport competition for athletes
with physical disabilities in Oklahoma), came home with nine medals — six gold,
two silver and one bronze. Clubs/organizations: Big Brother Big Sister, Link Crew,
Key Club, Kiwanis Bilingual, Valley Children’s Hospital Adaptive Sports. Sports:
Swimming, basketball, tennis, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis, adaptive
waterskiing Volunteer service/community involvement: Kiwanis Bilingual, Relay
for Life, community service with Key Club, garbage pick-up, art events Work
experience: “I work at our family’s local ice cream shop.” Hobbies: Playing sports,
drawing, going on adventures, singing and dancing My favorite TV show is
“Friends.” My favorite movie is “Cinderella.” “My favorite teacher in the world is
Mr. Olson, who taught me to be true to myself and always give 110 percent in everything I do.”
“My favorite gift of all time that I received was my running prosthetic leg, because I was finally able to learn how to run.” “My
favorite gift of all time that I gave was my advice to be yourself because there is only one you.” “If I had one wish it would be
that everyone could see how beautiful they are.” Pageant platform: Depression awareness Pageant talent: Dancing
“I would like to be Miss Dinuba because I want to inspire the citizens of my town by showing them that anything is possible with
hard work and perseverance, and to promote a positive attitude toward our community.”
family and community within me. I hope to epitomize that for others and show them that Dinuba is not just some small
town to be passed through, but a town that's making a great name for itself.”
Contestant #9 - Riana Flaming
Age: 17
Daughter of Ron and Rhonda Flaming
High school: Dinuba High School
College plans: Local community college and then transferring to Fresno State
Major course of study: Bachelor’s degree in registered nursing
Career goals: Registered nurse
High school academic honors: Honor roll, Principal’s List,
Academic Letter, White and Green Chevrons
Other honors: Coaches award for cheerleading, varsity letter
Clubs/organizations: A.C.C.E.P.T. Cub, Little Black Dress Boutique Ambassador
Sports: Cheerleading
Volunteer service/community involvement: Assistance League of Fresno, Dream
Dress Drive, coached Dinuba Youth Football cheer
Special training: Dance since I was three, Red Cross certified and CPR certified
Work experience: Dedicated babysitter for my aunt and uncle
Hobbies: Cheering, dancing, hanging out with friends, baking and experimenting
with makeup
My favorite TV show is “Gossip Girl.”
My favorite TV star is Blake Lively.
My favorite movie star is Sandra Bullock.
“My favorite subject in school is history because I love learning about the
past.”Pageant Platform: Who says I need to be a size 0 and 5 ft 10 inches tall to be beautiful. Pageant Talent: Street Jazz
Dance to "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars
Contestant #10 - Hannah Ragsdale
Age: 16
Daughter of Lorie and David Ragsdale High school: Immanuel High School
College plans: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Major course of study: Law, history or
art
Career goals: “I am considering a career as a creative thinking, problem solving
attorney, but I can also see myself working as a professional designer, perhaps in
the fashion industry, or Pixar’s style of animation. Whatever path I am ultimately
drawn to pursue, I plan to use my creativity to provide top quality products and/
or services to influence society in a most positive way.” High school academic
honors: 3.9 grade point average, honor roll Academic Letter, Lamp and Star
achievement symbols, California Scholarship Federation, Reedley College High
School Enrichment Program, UC and CSU eligibility Other honors: Advanced
Placement into advanced art classes where I was selected to contribute to an
art outreach program for African orphans, and participate in a congressional art
contest,
Immanuel Junior High School valedictorian in 2012. Sports: Consistently active
in dance, high school participation in varsity cheerleading and JV volleyball and
involvement in extracurricular softball, soccer and basketball. Volunteer service/
community involvement: Teaching assistant for Kaye’s School of Dance in Dinuba and for Immanuel High School in Reedley,
Sunday School helper at Dinuba First Baptist, and many other volunteer works.
“My favorite subject in school is history because I am very interested in heritage and curious to know who has come and gone
before me.” “My favorite teachers in the world are Mr. Hayward and Mrs. Kriegbaum who have both taught me through their
personal examples to be thoughtful, respectful and genuine to everyone. “ Pageant platform: Art Pageant talent: Dancing
“I would like to be Miss Dinuba because I want to become confident and competent in a position of public service by working
with the city of Dinuba, devoting my time and creative talents to inspire and help others pursue their interests and achieve their
dreams.”
Contestant #11 - Kendra Farrice
Age: 17 Daughter of Shelley and Greg Farrice
High school: Dinuba High School
College plans: Community college Major course of study: Music Career goals:
“My career goal is to be a vocalist.” High school academic honors: Athletic Scalar
and honor roll Other honors: Madrigals patch, three Chevrons, Music Note and
a Golf patch Clubs/organization: Concert Women’s Choir, Concert Choir and
Madrigals
Sports: Varsity golf Volunteer service/community involvement: “Worked within
preschool at my church.” Special training: “I have taken choir classes, was the
lead in the school play and I am currently on my church’s dance/drama team.”
Work experience: Babysitting Hobbies: Guitar, piano, singing, dancing, acting
and also painting/drawing “My favorite subject is choir, because I love singing and
learning new ways to improve.”“My favorite teacher is Mrs. Warkentin, who not
only taught me to manage my finances, but also to be kind to everyone you meet
because everyone is fighting their own battles.” “My favorite holiday is Christmas
because everyone comes together and we play games and eat amazing food.”
“My favorite gift given to me would have to be friendship, because I have been
blessed with the most amazing people.”“My favorite gift I have ever given would
be a painting that I painted myself.” “Who I admire the most other than family would have to be, Tricia Pennington/Lamb, a
family friend, because she is a fighter. She and her sister have been through so much and yet they continue to be strong and
keep going.” “What scares me the most is disappointing those that I care about the most.” “If I had one wish it would be to
have more wishes.” “One concern of mine that might surprise you is being without my family.” Pageant platform: Purpose
Pageant talent: Singing “I would like to be Miss Dinuba because of the growth from community, school and church events that
I have received. I am a well-rounded mature young woman with a passion to return what I have been given. And, it is for that
same reason that I would like to become an ambassador of Dinuba to help set new goals and accomplish them together as a
strong community.”
Contestant #12 - Kaitlyn Zapien
Age: 17 Daughter of Abraham and Beatrice Zapien
High school: Dinuba High School
College plans: “I plan on attending a community college for two years, then
transferring to a university.”
Major course of study: Law
Career goals: “To become a successful and wealthy lawyer.”
High school academic honors: 3.75 grade point average, Principal’s List and
academic letter Clubs/organizations: Madrigals, Concert Choir and varsity
basketball Sports: Volleyball, basketball and softball Hobbies: Singing, playing
basketball, watching Netflix and eating gummi worms My favorite TV show is
“Pretty Little Liars.” My favorite movie is “A Walk to Remember” and my favorite
movie star is Gerard Butler. The best book I’ve ever read is “The Notebook” by
Nicholas Sparks. My favorite author is Nicholas Sparks. “My favorite subject is
choir, because I love to sing.” “My two favorite teachers in the whole world are Mr.
Sawatzky and Miss Dottie, who both taught me not to be afraid to try new things.”
“My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving because it reminds me of how blessed I am,
and I love to eat,” “My favorite gift of all time was my first Stephen Curry, Golden
State Warriors, shirt from my dad.” “My favorite gift of all time that I gave was my
little sister’s first Disney princess shirt.” “What scares me the most are sharks and
ants.” “If I had one wish it would be to spend the day with Stephen Curry.” “My best friends think that I am amazing, hardworking,
independent and bold.” “One concern of mine that might surprise you is the drought and running out of water in Dinuba.”
Pageant platform: “Don’t be afraid to be yourself.”
Pageant talent: Singing
“I would like to be Miss Dinuba because I would get to see and participate in the community in a whole new way, and I think it
would be a great experience to meet new people.”
Contestant #13 - Delilah Robledo
Age: 17 Daughter of Mayra and Robert Robledo
High school: Dinuba High School School
College plans: “I plan to attend Cal Poly and major in engineering with a
minor in business.” Career goals: “My career goal is engineer management in
a city that never sleeps.” High school academic honors: Academic letter, three
White Chevrons, Principal’s List and Top Ten grade point average Other honors:
Varsity letter and most improved singer in advanced women’s ensemble Clubs/
organization: HOSA, A.C.C.E.P.T. and the Ivy League Project. “I also participate
in my church’s drama team.” Sports: Tennis and cheer Volunteer service/
community involvement: Helping out the leadership around Dinuba High School
and Relay for Life Work experience: “Babysitting is a work experience that is
enjoyable and exhilarating.”Hobbies: Swimming, running, drawing and writing
poetry “My favorite subject is math because it is both engaging and challenging.”
“Mrs. Kiehn is my favorite teacher who taught me to be who I am despite the
audience and to chase after my dreams.”“My favorite holiday is Independence
Day because of the four F’s: family, friends, food and fireworks.” “The best
gift I received was an eternity with my heavenly father.” “My favorite gift I gave
was two hermit crabs to my little brother on Christmas.” “I admire Hayley
Williams because she is faithful in Christianity and is an awesome woman who isn’t afraid to be who she really is and her hair
is amazing.” “What scares me most is failure, but it only motivates me to be the best I can be.” “My one wish would be for
everyone to be happy and full of life.” “A constant concern of mine is if I am being too talkative.”
Pageant platform: Women empowerment Pageant talent: Playing the piano and singing
“I want to be Miss Dinuba because I want to be a role model that will show the community that ordinary can be extraordinary
and to encourage the youth to be more involved and be leaders within their community and be someone that they can look up to
for encouragement and inspiration to chase their dreams.”
S
erving the
Communities of
Dinuba, Cutler-Orosi
and Monson-Sultana
since 1909.
Thank you to Linda Renn and the Dinuba Sentinel for creating and sharing the
Miss Dinuba contestant biographies and your continued support of the Miss
Dinuba pageant.
*Biographies written by Dinuba Sentinel
The History
of the Miss
Dinuba
Pageant
RAISIN DAY 1914 had at least two
things that set it apart from all previous
Raisin Days. It crowned the first Raisin
Day Queen, and it was saluted by a
proclamation by Governor Hiram Johnson.
reported Dinuba was "the only city in the
Valley to have. two entire sections in the
parade:"The Dinuba Float, which carried
Miss Hauser, led the parade. It was ·
described as "a large peacock, complete
in every detail with four little maids." A car
carrying Miss H~user' .s co-contestants
followed the· queen' s float. · ; A committee
of Dinubans oversaw ! the selection of
Miss Hauser as Raisin Queen. Committee
members were R.L. Perry, chairman, R.D.
Dewhirst, J.G. Hyman, F.M. Powell and
W.O. Mobley.
Besides Miss Hauser, the contestants
were: Fay Greene, RebaRollins, Dorothy
Williams, and Nadine Adams. For their
efforts, a number of local stores gave shoes
to the contestants. These included A.B.
Another thing that set it apart from all but
Wasgatt, 1 JC Penney, Rochdale Company,
one post World War II Raisin Days was that and Killen Shoe. C. C. Carver provided
it,was held in April instead of the autumn.
costumes.
Clarice Wooley Scruggs of Sultana was the
first young lady to become Dinuba's official
sweetheart. However, common belief is
there \was a long wait before there was
another Dinuba Raisin Day Queen. The
Dinuba Chamber of Commerce's annual
Miss Dinuba Pageant poster shows a gap
between 1914 and 1947. A story we have
not yet been able to check for authenticity
is that, Raisin Day became so successful
that it was moved to Fresno about 1919.
There it became an annual celebration
until World war II when it was abandoned.
Dinuba revived it after the war and brought
it home. In about I 940 Sentinel Editor Bob
Raison's sixth grade geography book in
South Carolina had a picture of a vineyard.
The caption said it was typical of Fresno
where raisins were the principal crop. It
added there was an annual Raisin Day
celebration. After settling in Dinuba (and
checking on raisins), Raison was told
that the vineyard in his geography book
belonged to a man named Bennett, and it
was just outside of Dinuba. The photograph
was made into a huge mural and was used
at the San Francisco World's Fair in 1939.
The mural ultimately came back to Dinuba
and is stashed away somewhere. .
The contest was an election of sorts. The
way for the contestants to get votes was
to sell subscriptions, advertising, and job
printing for the Sentinel. The Sentinel was
a daily newspaper in those days. A month's
subscription cost 75 cents and was good
for I 00 votes. The Sentinel Time Machine
is getting ahead of itself. Let's go back to
1914 and the first Raisin Day Queen.
On Tuesday, March 3 I, I 9 I 4, it was
reported: "There was a meeting held in
the Chamber of Commerce room last
Friday night that was a,surprise to every
one. lt was a surprise because of the large
attendance for no one ever dreamed of the
enthusiasm that was to be let loose, and it
was the enthusiasm that led to the definitely
fixing of plans forthe great event which
Dinuba has already made famous." On
April 3, 1914, it was reported: "The success
of Raisin Day is assured. The finance
committee has given out the statement
that $I 200 will be available to defray the
expenses. The Dinuba merchants are
taking an active interest, and Raisin Day in
Dinuba April 30 is going to be bigger and
better than ever before." (The same issue
reported the city's board of trustees was
about to adopt an ordinance prohibiting
While the common conceptiOn IS that
card playing, cinemas, bowling, billiards,
there were no Dinuba Raisin Day (or Raisin and pool on Sundays. This was apparently
Festival) Queens between Clarice Wooley the result of religious fervor. created by a
Scruggs in 19 I 4 and Patricia Lavin Furman revival that was taking place.)
in I 947, it may not be correct. In fact, the
Dinuba Sentinel of April 23, 192 I, reported The material immediately available in the
that Helen Hauser of Dinuba would be the Sentinel archives is unclear exactly how
Queen of the Fresno Raisin Festival. The
Clarice Wooley Scruggs was chosen to be
Apri130, 1921, Sentinel reported Dinuba
Raisin Day Queen. An article appearing
had walked away with the top honors in the April 24, 1914, listed eight contestants and
Raisin Day Parade in Fresno for the third
the number of votes they had compiled to
consecutive year. This meant Dinuba got to date. The article said, "Votes are cheap,
keep the trophy. The Sentinel also
costing but one cent per vote, and the
young ladies in the race will soon have their
friends rallying tc their support." On April 24
Clarice led the field
with 1,030 -votes. The other contestants
and the amount of votes they had compiled
were: Letty McLain, 510; Lenore Iverson,
500; Emma Rhein, Mildred Gregory (Orosi),
380; Josephine Barber (Orange Cove), 30
and Gladys Rhodes, 25. No mention was
made as to how the money raised by the
voting was to be used.
On April 28, 19 I 4, two days before the
big event, the headline and subhead read:
"Everything Ready For Raisin Day Nothing
has been left undone that will add to the
comfort and pleasure of the crowd." 'The
various committees on Raisin Day have
their work well done, and there is going to
some sport," the accompanying story said.
"There is going to be some of the funniest
fun ever witnessed or participated in, and
it is going to start early and last until well
into the night. Col. Kash, chief of the grand
parade, says the line of march will be a long
one as there will be more than two miles of
those in the parade. Think of it, two miles of
parade in Dinuba. Fresno won't be in it. On
May I, 1914, the editor was almost ecstatic
in reporting the success of the previous
day's event. "Raisin Day Enjoyed By Many
Thousands," the headline on the lead story
said. "The festivities began early in the day,
and it was midnight after a rain had started
to fall when the good time was brought to a
close. The rain came as a fitting climax to a
most glorious day ... There was not a hitch
in the whole day's program, and the parade
was even more than had been anticipated.
Dinuba's main business thoroughfare. L
Street was fairly swarming with humanity
from Mono Street to Alta Avenue ... To Col
Dave Kash too much credit can not be
given for the manner in which he handled
the parade."
Another front page story reported "Stockton
Sends Big Delegation. Dinuba was never
visited by a more congenial crowd of
California boosters than that made up of
the crowd of Stockton business men which
swooped down upon the city yesterday
morning and remained for two hours. The
editor indeed did have ample reason to
crow. There was only an oblique reference,
but Fresno was also apparently having a
celebration on the same day.
The above is only a very cursory dip into
the Sentinel archives. There has to be
much more to the story of 1914 as well as
1921. If we have made mistakes, please
forgive us and correct us. Anybody' s
personal recollections are always more than
welcome.
Acknowledgments
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Portraits
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Flowers/Decorations
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Prepared by Linda Renn, Editor of Dinuba Sentinel
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1914Clarice Wooley Scruggs
1947Patricia Lavin Furman
1948Bobbie Jean Collette Ayers
1949Mavis Steele Dunn
1950June Osborn Weaver
1951Nathalea Hull Olson
1952Ginger Jenkins Munson
1953Donna Lenhard Ethridge
1954Beverly Devins Moore
1955Ramona Golden
1957Barbara Boatman Doyle
1958Sue Farley Szpor
1959Diane DeMello Chappell
1960Lynda Spomer Peacock
1961Carol Reid Hammack
1962Cheryl McCarty Blair
1963Janice Mortanian Emerzian
1964Donna Rawson Paulsen
1965Karyn Dennis Gass
1966Marilyn Koobatian Hamilton
1967Sharon Micheli Hanson
1968Carol Bivins Burns
1969Pamela Ely Sutcliff
1970Gayle Sparks Dittenbir
1971Monica Malone Helzer
1972Dolly Lopshire
1973Nancy Kilburn Malanca
1974Rhonda Hendren Ysusi
1975Janice Justice Alford
1976Yvette Garispe Peterson
1977Julie Burt Hutchings
1978Cyndee Doughty Roberson
1979Lori Waide Goossen
1980Karen Rhea
1981Kathy Justice Brown
1982Gigi Stage
1983Lisa Self
1984Jill Coats
1985Cheryl Oliver
1986Olga Lopez
1987Andrea Hawkins Suttles
1988Lisa Kandarian Cochran
1989Shelly Brady Cox
1991Laurie Stohl Dunn
1992Julie Harris Cote
1993Florence Polanco Tuttle
1994Monica Rodriquez
1995Jennifer Edgerly
1996Kelly Denee Taylor
1997Shelli Rodgers
1998Brooke Broughton Reed
1999Stephanie Halstead
2000Vanessa Sanchez
2001Marlene Kanagui
2002Kelsey Zimmerman
2003Alina Gonzalez
2004Beth Felts
2005Sahar Taha
2006Jaime Garispe
2007Yvonne Abarca
2008Taylor Bergeron
2009Tayler Wolfe
2010Hanadi Hamad
2011Kristyn Carrion
2012Kiersten Gonzalez
2013Annabelle Pantoja
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