The 66th annual Miss Salem pageant and variety show, hosted by the Cosmopolitan Club, will be held Saturday at City Hall. The Wizard of Oz is the theme for the night’s event.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the show beginning at 7 p.m.
Miss Salem 2016 Lyndsey Parker will crown one of twelve young women:
• Hayden Leach, sponsored by Chilton Oil Company
• Savannah Decker, sponsored by Ozark Dental/David Johnson
• Lauren Grogan, sponsored by Interstate Regional Stockyards/John Hagler
• Makenna Farrar, sponsored by Parker Lawn and Land
• Makinna Shalbot, sponsored by P’Zaz
• McKensi Moshier, sponsored by The Looking Glass Salon
• Brooke Shults, sponsored by Riverways Federal Credit Union
• Ashley Sellers, sponsored by Jessica Stokes BeautiControl
• Abigail Schafer, sponsored by Pizza Inn
• Allie Fleener, sponsored by Mobray’s Excavation
• Trista Heavin, sponsored by Heavin Motors
• Baylee Bilyeu, sponsored by Duncan Family Chiropractic
David Massengale will serve as Master of Ceremonies.
In addition to the pageant, a variety show will be held featuring several acts by Linda Maledy’s Salem Academy of Dance students; Rachel Privett and friends; a comedy skit by Salem Upper Elementary teachers and friends; vocal selections by Miss Salem 2015 Natalie Leathers, a Zumba routine directed by Jackie Sisco, a skit by Salem Middle School students; and a Salem High School Drama Club presentation directed by Alec Conner.
Serving as flower girl is Madison Loquasto, and crown bearer is Wilson Giacomelli. Escorts are Dalton Cook, Marcus Jessen, Texas Nall, and Eric Wood.
Contestants answer questions on stage, and are evaluated through an interview with judges, and their stage appearance.
After being crowned Miss Salem, several appearances are made throughout the year, including business openings and community events, including Rose Holland Trout Derby, Rally in the 100 Acre Wood and the annual Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast.
Proceeds from the annual show go to community projects sponsored by the Cosmopolitan Club.
Winners receive gifts, savings bonds and gift certificates from local merchants. Each contestant also receives a gift and flowers donated by local florists. There is an admission cost.
