Three girls from the Mentone area will compete for the 2012 Miss Mentone contest.
At 7:15 p.m. Saturday, one of the ladies will be crowned Miss Mentone on the main stage.
Competing this year are Samantha Fields, Alexis Brazo and Daianara Witham.
The winner as well as 2nd and 3rd place will be decided by a penny vote. The girl with the most pennies will win the highest title.
All of the money received from the voting will be used for community projects through the Mentone Chamber of Commerce. This year, Mentone will be putting a mural on the side of a Subway building. With this in mind, each girl knows they are helping out the community and take it very seriously.
Each candidate was required to fill out and application to compete.
Samantha Fields Samantha Fields, 17, Akron is the daughter of Angela and Randell Fields. Fields is finishing her junior year at Tippecanoe Valley High School. While at school she participates in FFA.
WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE MISS MENTONE 2012? “I would like to be Miss Mentone to be a role model for young girls.”
Fields is sponsored by Health Force.
Alexis Brazo Alexis Brazo, 16, Claypool is the daughter of Shannon and Greg Brazo. Brazo will be finishing up her sophomore year at Tippecanoe Valley High School this year.
While at school she enjoys taking part in kickboxing and art club.
Outside of school Brazo likes drawing, animals, children, and singing.
WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE MISS MENTONE 2012? “I would love to be a Miss Mentone because I think it would be a fun experience, and it will look food on a college application. The biggest reward will be being able to be a positive role model and part of my community.”
Brazo is sponsored by Time After Time.
Daianara Witham Daianara Witham, 14, Mentone is the daughter of Shonda and Fritz Witham. Witham will finish her freshman year at Tippecanoe Valley High School this year.
While at school she participates in cheerleading.
Outside of school Witham enjoys 4-H, hanging out with family and friends and working on cars.
WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE MISS MENTONE 2012? “I want to represent my community and my hometown. I want to try to be the best person I can be.”
