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Kings County Miss America Program postponed due to coronavirus concerns, but hope to reschedule
The local competition is a preliminary to the Miss America Competition. The young woman chosen as Miss Kings County 2020 will receive a $2000 scholarship to further her education, serve as an ambassador of Kings County for the ensuing year and go on to compete for the title of Miss California in June. Miss Kings County's Outstanding Teen will be awarded $750 and the opportunity to compete for the title of Miss California's Outstanding Teen. She will be the junior ambassador of Kings County, attending many community events along with Miss Kings County 2020. It will be a year full of moments to remember for both young ladies.
The Miss America program has awarded millions of dollars to deserving young women wishing to pursue higher education. "The Miss Kings County Organization is proud to be a part of that longstanding tradition," according to Teresa Vernon, Executive Director.
In a continued fundraising partnership with our Scholarship Program, our MKC Princess Program will be returning for the 10th year. Founded by Director Joni Frauenheim in 2010 and in her first year as Princess Program Assistant is Laura Brautigam - the Miss Kings County Princess Program is a mentoring program – not a competition, for little girls 3-12 years of age. It was limited to the first 30 applications received and continues to be extremely popular and successful, with many princesses returning from the previous year(s). Each princess will receive her very own tiara, sash, princess t-shirt, picture in the official program book, and will have participated in several fun group events before the MKC competition on March 14, 2020. She will also appear on stage with the current titleholders in a production number as well as enjoy her special moment in the "Crowning Ceremony" that evening.
Tickets will be available at the door – Tickets are $20.
Box Office opens at 6:00 p.m. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m.
Hanford High School Presentation Center is located at 120 E. Grangeville Blvd. in Hanford
Teen Candidates
Lily Baga, 15, attends Lemoore Middle College High School. She intends to earn a masters' degree in history to become a museum archivist. Her talent is Ballet on Pointe. She's been dancing for ten years and loves history and loves reading non-fiction books, biographies and enjoys banding and cooking for her family.
Anastyn McVay is a 16-year-old Sierra Pacific High School student, and her career ambition is to major in business and minor in fine arts, and obtaining an MBA. She wants to own a chance studio or performing arts center. She loves lyrical dance, and her platform is to give blood and give life. She started dancing at two years old.
Ava Cunningham is a 14-year-old who attends Lemoore High School. She wants to earn a master's in the criminal justice field. Her talent is tap dancing, and she wants to serve her community through volunteerism. She started dancing when she was just two years old. She is currently raising a lamb in FFA for the kings Fair and will be training a puppy for Guide Dogs for the blind. She also assists at a summer swim school.
Simone Rodriguez is a 15-year-old who attends Sierra Pacific High School. She hopes to earn a doctorate in biological research. Her talent is jazz dance, and her platform is the value of kindness. Interesting facts about Simone are that she loves dancing and cheerleading. She also loves everything Disney. She enjoys studying U.S. History and has received the Presidential Award of Academic Excellence every school year.
Miss Kings County Candidates
Tyler Blanks is 18 years old and attends the College of the Sequoias. She hopes to earn a master of arts in teaching and become an elementary teacher. She loves musical theater dance. Her platform is mental health - The importance of proper treatment. She is the youngest of three children and the only girl. She loves all things Disney and has dyed her hair multiple colors. She's been dancing for 17 years.
Samantha Blanchard is 19 years old and attends West Hills College Lemoore. She hopes to obtain a degree in business administration in accounting. Her talent is vocal, and her platform is "Let's talk bullying." She enjoys baking and dislikes math in general but those an accounting career. She loves dogs.
Eden Brock is a 23-year-old who attends College of the Sequoias. He hopes to earn a graduate degree in economics with a minor in statistics. She wants to be a high school math teacher. Her talent is the piano, and her platform is empowerment through reading. She has visited every exhibit in all the Smithsonian Institutions and loves to read. She spends most of her free time reading. She can make pretzels from scratch.
Kenzie Backlin is a 20-year-old Hanford High School graduate. She plans to earn an associate's degree in the EMT program. Her platform is smoking and its consequences. She is a history buff and participated in the school pageant for three years. She has been a talent show participant from the age of 10. She also was a member of the Girl Scouts.
Jillian Rogers attends Sierra Pacific High School, West Hills Community College, and College of the Sequoias. She intends to obtain a bachelor's in nursing and become a neonatal intensive care nurse. Her talent is musical theatre dance, and her platform is building confidence and strength in girls through mentoring. She volunteered at the Kings Dance Center for five years and is a Sierra Pacific varsity cheerleader and co-captain.
