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| Volume XXV, Number 3 | February 27, 2004 |
By Iretta Tiger
DAVIE, FL — On Saturday Feb. 14, the bleachers were filled at the Bergeron Rodeo Arena with Seminoles who came to watch their children compete in the Little Mr. & Miss Seminole 2004 Contest. Seminole boys and girls, ages 3 – 5, were dressed in traditional outfits and no detail went overlooked. Though it was a long morning, the children were ready for the colorful event to begin.
Each child was introduced individually and was asked about some of their favorite subjects. The girls were the first to be interviewed. Some were naturals while others were so shy they couldn’t answer. One contestant would only answer with shrieks. What stands out most is the admirable job all the children did.
The contestants each received a participation trophy. The Little Miss runners-up were announced first. They were: 6th place - Chastity Harmon, 5th - Skyla Osceola, 4th - Ashlee Gopher, 3rd - Kiauna Martin, 2nd - Aiyana Tommie, and 1st - Danyelle Boromi. Rumor Whitney Juarez won the Little Miss 2004 title.
The runners-up for Little Mr. 2004 were: 6th place - Erik Garcia, 5th - Kalani Bankston, 4th Jonathan Boromi, 3rd - Tyson Osceola, 2nd - Samuel Micco Sanchez, and 1st - Brandon Williams. Little Mr. 2004 was Rudy Juarez IV.
Little Mr. and Miss, Rudy and Rumor Juarez, are brother and sister. Their mother is Wendy Snow and they live on the Brighton reservation. Grandmother, Laurie Snow, proudly watched the crowning of her grandchildren.
“ Rumor said she was going to do this [pageant] for her aunt,” Snow said. Rudy and Rumor’s aunt is the late Dawn Fertitta.
When asked if she would like to say anything, Little Miss 2003 Tarina Young said only “goodbye.” Little Mr. 2003 Jessie Sanchez was too shy to say anything.
A big thank you to Tarina and Jessie, you both did an excellent job as Little Mr. and Miss 2003. Congratulations Rudy and Rumor, and to all the contestants. We look forward to all your achievements in 2004.
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