From left, Lil’ Miss Anza Days Haddie Magana, Junior Miss Anza Days Emily Lanik, Teen Miss Anza Days Ananna Lopez, Miss Anza Days Kayleen Collins and Ms. Anza Days Alana Firth holding Wee Miss Anza Days Scarlett Hogue are introduced to the cheering crowd at the Miss Anza Days pageant Thursday, June 22. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo
The Miss Anza Days pageant attracted a record number of lovely and talented contestants, all vying for the cherished title of Wee, Lil’, Teen, Junior, Miss or Ms. Anza.As an added bonus this year, participants were encouraged to show off a talent and the crowds were not disappointed by the wide range of gifts exhibited for the event. Hula-hooping, hoverboard riding, butterfly dancing, tumbling, gymnastics and even arts and crafts were demonstrated.“We had so much fun, all the girls were so talented,” organizer Lorraine Elmore said. “But I was glad I was not a judge, that was the hardest job”Sponsored by the Anza Civic Improvement League and Lorraine’s Pet S
