The Miss Merry Christmas Pageant will take place this Sunday, Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. at the Natchitoches Events Center. Admission to the pageant is $5.
Contestants will compete in scholastic achievement, interview, eveningwear and onstage question. The winner will be crowned Miss Merry Christmas and will receive a NSU tuition scholarship, cash scholarship and other prizes and awards. Christmas Belles will also be selected from the pageant. Miss Merry Christmas will serve as the official hostess of the Natchitoches Christmas Festival. She and the Christmas Belles will represent Natchitoches at various events throughout the holiday season.
Competing in the pageant are:
Mary Hannah Hendrix, daughter of Charlie and Melanie Hendrix. Mary Hannah is a senior at St. Mary’s High School.
Elizabeth Lucile Long, daughter of Mary and Jimmy Long, Jr. Elizabeth is a senior at the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts.
Rylee Danielle Page, daughter of Barbara and Daniel Page. Rylee is a senior at Natchitoches Central High School.
Madelyn Olivia Peluso, daughter of Tony and Jessica Peluso. Madelyn is a senior at St. Mary’s High School.
Meredith Paige Phelps, daughter of Reba and Benjamin Phelps. Meredith is a senior at Natchitoches Central High School.
Shelby Morgan Steadman, daughter of Kate and Boyd White. Shelby is a senior at Natchitoches Central High School.
Bailey Grace Thompson, daughter of Cassy Gebhart and Ron Thompson. Bailey is a senior at Natchitoches Central High School.
Adriana Walker, daughter of Frances and James Walker. Adriana is a senior at the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts.
Mary Elizabeth Whitehead, daughter of John and Tara Whitehead. Mary Elizabeth is a senior at St. Mary’s High School.
Emmalynn Ann Houghtby, daughter of Tim and Beth Houghtby. Emmalynn is a senior at Natchitoches Central High School.
Good luck to all.