Organizer Lorraine Elmore conducts the Miss Anza Days pageant to a record number of contestants Thursday, June 30. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo
The Miss Anza Days pageant was held at the bandshell in Minor Park in Anza, Thursday, June 30. The event attracted an historical number of lovely contestants, all vying for the cherished title of Miss Anza.Sponsored by the Anza Civic Improvement League, the much-anticipated event followed the Anza Days patriotic Independence Day theme.“We had a great time and were thrilled with the number of entries,” organizer Lorraine Elmore said.Age group division winners for the pageant were as follows:Wee Miss Anza Days: Ages 3 years and under, Evelyn Duke
Lil’ Miss Anza Days: Ages 4-7 years, Paisley Thein
Junior Miss Anza Days: Ages 8-12 years, Marcy Budrovic
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