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Pageant Night of Speech and Roses Ends With Farewell
The 28 contestants, led by escorts, showcased grace and poise during the pageant's Rose ceremony. Pollema delivered a heartfelt farewell as her father Vernon sang an old hymn. Brooke Watson won the Spirit Award and a 250 dollar scholarship while various honors and plaques recognized scholarship, fitness, arts, and poise among contestants. First and second runners-up were Kibbe McDonald and Amy Pearson.
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Matt Newby
Michael Krause
Lance Fortenberry
Brian Ogle
Jeff Unruh
Brett McCune
Carl Thomas
Jay Wilson
Brian Crettel
Davis Zachary
Zeb Smith
Brent Stricker
Brad Wiedmann
Jason Watkins
Chris Everett
Dusty Colvard
Pollema
Randy Toews
Cheryl Toews
Larry Starth
Kelly Bergen
Brooke Watson
Amy Pearson
Cindy Mayhew
Leigh Page
Jami Carrasco
Luzhina Valdovinos
Karrie Sorenson
Jacqueline Mora
Kibbe McDonald
Valdovinos
Shafter High School
Manuel and
Judith Valdovinos