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	Ehricka Osceola Crowned Brighton Princess
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Ehricka Osceola Crowned Brighton Princess

By Emma Johns
BRIGHTON — The Brighton Jr. & Sr. Miss pageant was held on Feb. 13 at the Brighton Reservation. The evening began with a dinner for the community at 5:30 p.m., followed by the pageant at 7:00 p.m.
There were seven contestants in the Jr. Miss portion and four contestants in the Sr. Miss portion of the contest. Each contestant was judged on their interview style, traditional talent, question and answer and overall appearance.
Each contestant displayed their unique traditional talents, ranging from a demonstration on how to make and use shakers by Shyla Jones, to a beautiful rendition of Amazing Grace in the Creek language by Stevie Brantley.
Each contestant did a beautiful job of exhibiting different aspects of Seminole culture and traditions through their talents. After the talent portion, each girl was given the opportunity to display their gorgeous Seminole dresses in the beauty portion of the contest.
Unfortunately, the judges are only allowed a single choice for each division. Before their decisions were announced, the outgoing Brighton Jr. Miss, Jenna McDuffie, thanked the princess committee for all of their help and said that it had been a privilege serving the Brighton Community as the 2002-2003 Brighton Jr. Miss.
In the Brighton Jr. Miss division, Stevie Brantley was awarded the trophy for best talent, she sang Amazing Grace in the Creek language.
3rd runner up overall was Destiny Nunez, 2nd runner up was Shyla Jones, 1st runner up was Stevie Brantley. Jaryaca Baker, daughter of Preston and Ramona Baker, was crowned this year’s Brighton Jr. Miss title. Good job, Jaryaca!
In the Sr. Division, Miss Codene Jumper relinquished her title as 2002-2003 Brighton Sr. Miss. Codene wished all of the contestants the best of luck. She also shared what a wonderful experience she had while serving as the 2002-2003 Brighton Sr. Miss.
This year’s talent winner for the Sr. Miss division was Reba Osceola, who performed a demonstration on sewing Seminole patchwork.
3rd runner up overall was Jennifer Chalfant, 2nd runner up was Stephanie Smith, 1st runner up was Reba Osceola. Miss Ehricka Osceola was crowned 2003-2004 Brighton Sr. Miss.
Ehricka is the 17 year old daughter of Shane and Arica Buck, and attends Moore Haven Jr./Sr. High School. Good luck Ehricka, as you begin your year as Brighton Sr. Miss.
This year’s contest was a wonderful tribute to Seminole culture, each contestant did a great job displaying their knowledge of their Tribe and their community. All of the contestants were winners, and Brighton is blessed to have such beautiful and talented young ladies representing their community.