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From:TheBahamasWeekly.com Grand Bahama
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - With the Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant less than two weeks away, the slate of contestants are making their rounds at pre-event activities. This past weekend The Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant Committee hosted the Top Model, Spokes-Model and Talent Competition - the winners of these competitions will be announced June 12 at the Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant to be held at the Hilton Outten Centre. On Friday, June 3 the Swimsuit and Evening Gown Competition is scheduled at Treasure Bay Casino at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale at $5.00 at the Transition Clothing Store in the International Bazaar. The nine contestants are gorgeous, talented and excited as they get ready to compete for the coveted title of Miss Grand Bahama. The winner will represent Grand Bahama Island at Miss Coffee International in Colombia, South America and at Miss Friendship International in China. Glenn Davis, Chairman of the Pageant is continuously seeking opportunities to send our local beautifes to international pageants.
Contestant #1 is Misty Thomas and is sponsored by Sage Fashion, is graduating from high school this summer. She aspires to become a Fashion Merchandising Designer and an entrepreneur. She plays the piano and excels in sports, namely high jumping.
Contestant #2 is Anita Roberts and is sponsored by Wyndham Club Fortuna, who was born on Sweeting's Cay. She is dazzled by fashion and her interests include styling hair, modelling and track.
Contestant #3 is Keriann Brittney Stuart and is sponsored by Stuart's Fashion. She is from Moore's Island, Abaco and describes herself as being ambitious and self-motivated. Anita's ambition is to become a Pediatrician. Her inspirational quote comes from the Bible, "I can do all things through Chirst who strengthens me!"
Contestant #4 is Amanda Bloneva McIntosh and is sponsored by Family and Friends. Amanda will graduate this summer from Eight Mile Rock High School with honours. This ambitious young lady is proud of her many academic achievements and looks forward to obtaining a Bachelors Degree in Culinary Arts and Management and hope to own a Bakery, becoming the Bahamian version of 'Ace of Cakes'.
Contestant #5 is Raquel Oliver and is sponsored by Sabor Restaurant. Raquel is a graduate from Jack Hayward High School and has a passion for music. She has written numerous songs namely 'Top' and 'Stronger and Wiser' and these songs are featured on local radio stations. She sings for happiness, dance for growth and travel to relax. Her motto is 'Be stronger and wiser!"
Contestant #6 is Sheria Rolle and is sponsored by Rolle's Fashion. While in high school, Sheria was an accomplished track and field student. She has won numerous subject awards at St. George'sHigh School, joined the Band and Choir, as well as, the Women of Honour Society. Now graduated, Sheria intends on pursuing a Master's degree in Architecture studies.
Contestant #7 is Leshelle Forbes and is sponsored by the Eight Mile Rock Pageantry. Lashelle grew up in Eight Mile Rock and aspires to become the female version of Tyler Perry and plans on writing and starring in her own movies. Her life's motto is 'Let Go and Let God!'
Contestant #8 is Gabriel Moss and is sponsored by Crystal Seas Enterprise. Gabriel competed in the Ford's Supermodel of The Bahamas and was named "Catwalk Killer". She has modeled in local and international fashion shows and participated in the Fashion Design Expo charity event. She encourages other young ladies to not sell themselves short and says, 'if you can think it, it can become reality'.
Contestant #9 is Shamica Deveaux, sponsored by The Jewelry Box. Shamica plays soccer and volleyball in her spare time, as well as, writes poetry. She loves her family and friends and believes firmly that 'God would not bring me to it, if He cannot bring me through it!' She hopes to start a charitable organization whose goal is to help the diabetics on Grand Bahama Island.
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