The two contestants who didn't participate in last weekend's Miss Jefferson County pageant are Britny Yoder and Jessica Yurish. The six women who did compete last weekend include the Miss Jefferson County first runner-up, Kasha Brown of Charles Town, and the second runner-up, Amber Miller of Falling Waters.
Contestants are judged on artistic expression and talent (35 percent), an off-stage interview (25 percent), evening wear (20 percent), lifestyle, fitness and swimsuit (15 percent), and an on-stage interview (5 percent), Nichols-Franklin said.
In addition to competing for the local crowns and a chance to compete for Miss West Virginia and possibly Miss America, the women are trying to earn scholarships.
Nichols-Franklin said that a total of $3,300 in scholarship money is up for grabs Saturday.
If you go ...
WHAT: Miss Berkeley County and Miss North Eastern pageant
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24
WHERE: The Apollo Civic Theatre, 128 E. Martin St., Martinsburg, W.Va.
COST: $10 for adults; $5 for ages 12 and younger. Tickets are available in advance at Serenity Day Spa, 76 Old Mill Road, Martinsburg, W.Va., or at the theater the night of the pageant.
DIRECTIONS: Take Interstate 81 south to Exit 13 (King Street) in West Virginia. Turn left onto King Street and go about one mile to Queen Street. Turn left onto Queen Street. Go two blocks to Martin Street and turn right. Go one block on Martin Street. The theater is on the right.
Miss Berkeley County and Miss North Eastern contestants (in alphabetical order):
Christina Brancato, 18, of Ranson, W.Va.
Parents: Robert and Miriam Brancato
Education: Freshman, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Talent: Vocal
Platform: Rallying for available health care for uninsured and underinsured
Ashley Brooke Breeden, 19, of Summit Point, W.Va.
Parents: Ann and Blair Breeden
Education: Sophomore, Shepherd University
Talent: Vocal
Platform: Promoting early detection and treatment for scoliosis
Kasha Brown, 20, of Charles Town, W.Va.
Parents: Milton and Lynn Brown
Education: Junior, Fairmont State University
Talent: Vocal
Platform: Heart disease prevention and awareness
Julianne Frye, 20, of Hedgesville, W.Va.
Parents: Jonathan and Janice Frye
Education: Sophomore, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Talent: Vocal
Platform: Encouraging people to donate blood
Melissa Godwin, 20, of Summit Point, W.Va.
Parents: Chris and Sharon Godwin
Education: Sophomore, Shepherd University
Talent: Vocal
Platform: Encouraging people to vote and show patriotism
Amber Miller, 20, of Falling Waters, W.Va.
Parents: William and Angela Miller
Education: Junior, Shepherd University
Talent: Dance
Platform: Teaching children to appreciate friendship, individuality, responsibility, study and teachers in order to perform at school
Britny Yoder, 18, of Martinsburg, W.Va.
Parents: Mary and Yogi Yoder
Education: Senior, Martinsburg High School
Talent: Vocal
Platform: Promoting a family mentoring program
Jessica Yurish, 20, of Martinsburg, W.Va.
Parents: Paul and June Yurish
Education: Sophomore, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Talent: Dance
Platform: Educating people about life after cancer
