Miss Caprock nominees ready to compete for crown

by Danielle Gonzales, editorial assistant

 

Young women will be representing different clubs and organizations from South Plains College in the annual Miss Caprock pageant.

The pageant will be held on Nov. 20 in the Tom T. Hall Recording and Production Studio in the Creative Arts Building.

Miss Caprock started the first year the college opened, which was in 1957. This will be the 53^rd  Miss Caprock pageant.

The pageant has not always been called Miss Caprock. When the pageant began, it was known as Caprock Beauties.

To be in the pageant, contestants have to meet the following requirements: first they have to be a full-time student with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher; be an active and contributing member of the club they are representing; and not be on or have ever been on scholastic probation.

The tickets to the pageant are $2 and can be purchased at the Student Activites Office in the Student Center, or at the gate on the night of the pageant.

The contestants go through three different changes during the pageant, business dress, an after-five dress, and then an evening gown.

Business dress is a reasonable-length skirt (not mini-skirt) or full-length pants of a non-jeans material, combined with a top (such as a dress shirt, polo, or sweater set). An informal dress with appropriate skirt length is also acceptable.

After-five dress means that tuxedos are not required, nor are long dresses. This is a fun dress to show off the girl’s personality.

The evening gown is a long, flowing lady's dress usually worn to a formal affair. It ranges in length from tea and ballerina to full-length. Gowns are often made of a luxury fabric such as chiffon, velvet, satin, or silk.

The first portion of the contest that the participants go through is an interview with the judges. This takes place in a room with just the girls and the judges, The panel consists of three judges. Each interview lasts about 7 to 8 minutes.

The pageant then begins at 7 p.m., when the girls get to show off their dresses.

After all catergories are done, the judges then choose who the top five contestants will be.

The top five contestants then draw a random question and answer in front of the judges and the audience, before the winner is announced.

Two scholarships will be awarded, a $500 scholarship for the winner and a $300 scholarship for the runner-up.

There are 18 contestants participating in the pageant this year. The contestants include:

Miranda Adams, 19, a broadcast journalism major from Petersburg. She is the daughter of Jesse and Mary Adams of Petersburg. She was nominated by Lamar Hall.

Kirstie Avery, 18, an education major from Levelland. She is the daughter of Mike and Han Avery of Levelland. She is nominated by the Livestock Judging Team.

Chicagra Brown, 20, nursing major from Matador. She is the daughter of Tammie and Bobbie Brown, and granddaughter of Harold Brown, all of Matador. She is nominated by the Black Students Organization.

Justine Cantu, 18, a surgical technology major from Levelland. She is the daughter of Anthony and Paulina Gonzales of Levelland. She is nominated by the STAR Center student organization.

Miranda Casas, 19, a nursing major from Littlefield. She the daughter of Rolando and Margarita Casas of Littlefield. She is nominated by the SPC Cheerleaders.

Lorena Dominguez, 18, a business adminstration from Denver City. She is the daughter of Manuel and Lorena Dominguez of Denver City. She is nominated by the Hispanic Students Organization.

Chantelle Duran, 24, a broadcast journalism major from Plano. She is the daughter of Steven and Patricia Duran of Plano. She is nominated by the Campus Ambassadors.

Patrea Ferrell, 18, a marketing major from Lubbock. She is the daughter of Mish Manahan of Lubbock. She is nominated by North Sue Hall.

Jona McGowen, 19, an education major from Prarieview. She is the daughter of John and Gwendolyn McGowen from Prarieview. She is nominted by Gillespie Hall.

Jazmin Mojica, 20, an engineering major from Sudan. She is the daughter of Eugenio and Silvia Mojica. She was nominated by the Ski  Club.

Julie Patterson, 20, a communication design major from Levelland. She is the daughter of Mike and Angela Patterson of Levelland. She is nominated by the Baptist Student Ministry.

Lauren Pruitt, 19, a event planner major from Whiteface. She is the daughter of Mark and Lori Pruitt of Levelland. She is nominated by the Student Government Association.

Sarah Ross, 21, a photojournalism major from Merrill, Oregon. She is the daughter of James aand Trudi Evens of Merrill. She is nominated by the Press Club.

M’Lessa Kay Seals, 19, a criminal justice major from Plainview. She is the daughter of Walter and Kimberly Seals. She is nominated by Criminal Justice.

Valentina Seanz, 20, a cosmetolgy major from Reidsville. She is the daughter of Servando and Maricel Seanz of Reidsville. She is nominated by the Cosmeotolgy program.

Stephanie Scott, 20, a nursing major from Wolfforth. She is the daughter of Rick and Donna Scott of Wolfforth. She is nominated by Phi Theta Kappa.

Stephanie Smith, 18, an English major of  Levelland. She is the daughter of Sonny and Dralia Smith of Levelland. She is nominated by The Gay Straight Alliance.

Kimber L’Shay Williams, 18, a criminal justice major from Plains. She is the daughter of Guy and Karen Williams of Plains. She is nominated by the Law Enforcement program.

For more information, call (806) 716-2377.