POMONA, Calif., (February 7, 2013)—The Downtown Pomona Owners Association (DPOA) in collaboration with the Miss Pomona Pageant Committee, is pleased to announce the three finalists for the 2013 Miss Pomona Scholarship Pageant.
Out of a field of 26 applicants, this year’s finalists are Jelitza Herrera (12th grade) from Pomona High School, Jessica Schaller (11th grade) from DiamondRanch High School, and Chantal Santoyo (11th grade) from Diamond Ranch High School. (SEE PICTURES BELOW)
All Pomona residents, the Finalists attend high schools in Pomona with current grade point averages ranging from 3.8 to 4.8. In addition to showing evidence of their scholastic achievements, the Finalists explained their involvement and interest in the community. Some of these activities include playing sports, singing in the school choir, volunteering with local organizations such as Uncommon Good, Girl Scouts, Bright Prospects, American Cancer Society and much more!
“Each of these outstanding young women brings a strong history of academic achievement and community involvement that exemplifies the qualities we hope to see in Pomona’s future leaders. With all eight semifinalists demonstrating an exceptional depth of knowledge and personal poise, the committee struggled to trim it down to our final three,” said Lorena Matarrita, Pageant Committee Chairperson.
The Miss Pomona coronation ceremony will be held at the Pomona Fox Theater on Sunday, February 24th, 4:00pm. At this final round of the competition, each of the three finalists will present a prepared speech based on a specific topic relevant to Pomona. Finalists will deliver their speeches to attending friends, family, dignitaries and this year’s distinguished panel of judges: Historical Society President Mickey Gallivan, President of Western University of Health Sciences Dr. Philip Pumerantz, US Bank Manager Maribel Alvarez, Pomona Police Chief David Keetle and Pomona Businessman Jerry Tessier. The judges will make the final decision, and Miss Pomona 2013 will be crowned.
Recognitions for the newly crowned Miss Pomona and her court will include scholarship monies, assorted gifts, and a full year of special appearances and community service opportunities.
While the DPOA is the major host and organizer of the pageant, other supportive sponsors include: Former Pomona City Council Member Danielle Soto, Valley Vista Services, Credit Union of Southern California, and Southern California Edison.
“We consider it an honor to be awarding scholarship monies to the newly crowned Miss Pomona and her court,” said Larry Egan, DPOA Executive Director. “This tradition affords Pomona’s most promising young women a unique opportunity to be recognized for their superb academic achievements and community involvement.”
Generous support from local businesses makes the scholarship pageant a rousing success. Hoping to exceed last year’s benchmark, the committee is actively seeking sponsors at all levels.
“Business and community support sends a strong message that we value the hard work and healthy attitudes of these young people who are the future of Pomona. The DPOA underwrites the costs so that one hundred percent of all money donated goes towards scholarships for the court,” explained Mr. Egan.
For more information regarding attendance and sponsorship opportunities, please visit: www.downtownpomona.org or call 909-469-1121.
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