Five local young women are in the running to be crowned Miss Cornucopia 2009 as the annual festival celebrating Kent approaches.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s finalists are:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Melissa Smith, 20, is the daughter of Jill and Randy Smith and a 2009 graduate of Highline Community College;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Tina Chen, 17, is a student at Kent-Meridian High School and the daughter of Claire and Sean Hu;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Megan Vermillion, 18, is a 2009 Kentridge graduate and daughter of Dana and Mark Vermillion;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Savannah \u201cSavvy\u201d Diaz, 18, is the daughter of Melinda and David Diaz and is a 2009 graduate of Kent-Meridian; and<\/p>\n
\u2022 Amenpreet \u201cAmy\u201d Khela, 18, a 2009 Kentwood graduate and daughter of Gurder Khela.<\/p>\n
Miss Cornucopia will be crowned at 2 p.m. July 10 on the Main Stage, located in Town Square Park. Miss Cornucopia 2008, Nic Oliver, will be on hand to crown the winner.<\/p>\n
The girls are judged on interviews, public speaking, community service and academics. Miss Cornucopia receives a $3,000 scholarship to attend the school of her choice.<\/p>\n
The Royal Princess (runner-up) will also receive a $1,000 scholarship and there will be additional financial awards for academics and for community service.<\/p>\n
Miss Cornucopia will reign over Cornucopia Days and will attend additional Seafair events around the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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