By: Jacob Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
jacob@thevillagereporter.com
The Pride of Pioneer Pageant took place this past weekend on Saturday, July 27th. The event began at 5:00 p.m. and saw 9 contestants take the stage and perform to songs like “Life is a Highway”.
The pageant went on through the evening and showcased the contestant’s evening and formal wear, as well as some talents, and question/answer portion.
By the end of the event, each contestant had given it their all. With everything all said and done, it was time to give out awards and crown this year’s new Miss Pioneer.
For the Little Miss Contestants, the Personal Interview award went to Skylar Roth, Little Miss Photogenic went to Gracelynn Dye, Little Miss Congeniality went to Gracelynn Dye, 1st Runner-up went to Gracelynn Dye, and the title of Little Miss Pioneer went to Skylar Roth.
For the Junior Miss Contestants, the Personal Interview award, Junior Miss Photogenic award, and Junior Miss Congeniality award went to Kensington Creek. 1st Runner-Up was then awarded to Makayla McElroy, followed by the title of Junior Miss Pioneer which was awarded to Kensington Creek.
Moving on to the Teen Miss Contestants, The Personal Interview award, Teen Miss Photogenic award, Teen Miss Congeniality award, and the 1st-Runner-up were presented to Candace Gendron. The title of Teen Miss Pioneer was then awarded to Novah Vanover.
Moving on, with only one participant this year, the title of Miss Pioneer was awarded to Mackenzie Frame. Additional prizes were then given out at the end of the pageant before all contestants came together for group photos.

(PHOTOS BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)