Winners Crowned at the West End Beauty Pageant

WEST END, Grand Bahama Island– Thirteen young ladies charmed their way into the hearts of judges and well-wishers as they vied for the titles of Little, Junior Miss and Miss West End. Capturing the crowns were, Ansonique Hanna, Ashanti Stuart and Mariah Williams, who each received $1,000 scholarships.

Sponsored by Ginn sur Mer, contestants were judged on speech, talent and evening gowns.

Runners-up in the Little Miss division were: Trevesia Rolle, 1^st runner-up and Kaiden Hepburn, 2^nd runner-up. In the Junior Miss category, 1^st runner-up was Breneka Stubbs, and Jean Hanna placed second. Runners-up in the Miss category were: Shaquel Hepburn, 1^st runner-up and Taveka Russell, 2^nd runner-up.

Receiving special awards were: Kaiden Hepburn, Miss Amity and Little Miss Photogenic; Breneka Stubbs, Junior Miss Photogenic; Mariah Williams, Miss Photogenic; Ashanti Stuart, Best Float, Miss Popularity and Junior Miss talent winner; Trevesia Rolle, Little Miss talent winner; and Taveka Russell, Miss talent winner.

Highlights of the pageant included special performances by 10-year-old Clarissia Smith as Lil Miss Jessie Pearl (a younger version of the infamous Miss Daisy); the West End Marching Band; and soloist Lashando “Ace” Burnside.

Pageant organizers were pleased with the overwhelming support received from the West End community and announced that the three winners will travel to Atlanta, Georgia, in July, to compete in the Sunburst International Beauty Pageant.