Miss Ernest Ward Pageant Is Tonight

February 4, 2017

The 2017 Miss Ernest Ward Pageant will be held at 6:00 this evening in the Ernest Ward Middle School gym. Admission is $5 at the door.

Contestants, pictured above, are (front, L-R) Taylor Levins, Paige Gibbs, Tavianna Parker, Caitlyn Gibson, (back) Jordan Wilson, Brianna Leger, Wylder Gibson, Dakota Peebles, Victoria Scott, Hailey Harigel, Jade’a Johnson.  Pictured far right is Jessica Stabler.

The contestants biographies, unedited and as submitted by the girls, are below.

Contestant Number 1, Miss Jessica Faith Stabler. Jessica is the twelve year old daughter of Jason and Stephanie Stabler. She is a member of the Ernest Ward Teens for Christ and an active member at Unity Baptist Church. Jessica has received “A” Honor Roll since Kindergarten. She was chosen All-County Chorus in 2016 and won 2 nd place in her schools Talent show in the singing category. She is a member of the Flip Factory Gymnastics Team and placed 2 nd in the All-Around Gymnastics Competition. Jessica has also participated with Relay for Life and has danced with Heather Leonard’s Danceworks for 2 years. Her hobbies include gymnastics, sewing, making crafts and jumping on the trampoline. Jessica’s future plans are to participate in competitive gymnastics at the collegiate level while earning a business degree. She hopes to own her own Architectural Design Company.

Contestant Number 2, Miss Caitlyn Sarah Gibson. Caitlyn is the 12 year old daughter of Greg and Sylvia Gibson. Caitlyn is a cheerleader and a member of the J.V. volleyball team. She also plays softball at Northwest  Escambia. Caitlyn is an honor roll student and last year she received the Presidential All “A’s” award and a letter from President Obama. Her hobbies include drawing, baking and weight lifting. Caitlyn would like to continue playing sports and pursue a degree in criminal justice.

Contestant Number 3, Miss Jade’a Brooke Johnson. Jade’a is the thirteen year old daughter of Felishia Seelig. She is an anchor with the Ernest Ward morning news and a library assistant. Jade’a also plays softball at  Northwest Escambia. She is an active member of the Walnut Hill Baptish Youth group and loves to read the bible and help in the nursery. Her hobbies include playing softball, cheering, playing the piano, horseback riding, cooking and spending time with her family and friends. Jadea’s future plans are to attend Auburn University to pursue a degree in either dermatology or radiology.

Contestant Number 4, Miss Brianna Renee Leger. Brianna is the fourteen year old daughter of Christian and Casaundra Leger. She is a member of Teens for Christ and volunteers at the Molino Branch Library. She has received numerous citizenship awards and also an award from the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Brianna’s hobbies include reading, babysitting, word searches, applying make-up and styling hair, cooking and spending time with family and friends. Her future plans are to attend West Florida High School and then University of West Florida to earn her degree in nursing. She would like to be a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse at Sacred Heart Hospital.

Contestant Number 5, Miss Paige Nicole Gibbs. Paige is the twelve year old daughter of Amanda Gibbs and Chris Retherford. Paige is a current member of the  Ernest Ward Swim Team, Future Farmers of America and Teens for Christ. Her hobbies include dancing, swimming and spending time with her family and friends. Paige’s future plans are to attend college and become a Veterinarian and work at the Lee Vet Clinic.

Contestant Number 6, Miss Taylor Lynn Levins. Taylor is the twelve year old daughter of Tony and Kari Levins. Taylor has been a member of the Ernest Ward volleyball team for 2 years. Last year, she received the Most Valuable Player Award. She is also a member of Teens for Christ and an active member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church youth group. Taylor’s hobbies include reading the bible, playing volleyball, singing, crafting, and spending time with her family. Taylor’s future plans are to attend college to be a Kindergarten teacher.

Contestant Number 7, Miss Victoria Andreia Scott. Victoria is the thirteen year old daughter of Kelvin Scott and Cynthia Franklin. Victoria is and honor roll student and also participates in soccer. Her hobbies include running, sewing, cooking, styling hair, and helping residents in nursing homes. Victoria’s future plans are to attend college and open up her own hair and nail business.

Contestant Number 8, Miss Taviana Allyse Parker. Tavianna is the thirteen year old daughter of Joseph and Sheley Parker. Taviana has participated on the Sunshine Math Team and the Battle of the Books Club. She is cheerleader, a member of the Student Government Association, a member of the yearbook staff and is in the Ernest Ward Honor Society. Taviana also participated in the Brewton Dance Studio for ballet, tap, jazz, tumbling, and hip-hop dance team. Her dance team has danced all over the south and even earned an invitation to New York to practice along side the famous Rockettes. Taviana’s hobbies are dancing, sewing, photography, cooking, drawing, making digital art and spending time with family and friends. Her future plans are to be accepted into the International Baccalaureate Program and attend college to pursue a degree in Anesthesiology. .

Contestant Number 9, Miss Wylder Amelia Gibson. Wylder is the twelve year old daughter of Jamie and April Gibson. Wylder won the President Gold Award for Academic Award in 2015. She is an A/B Honor Roll Student and a member of the EWMS yearbook staff. Wylder has taken dance lessons under the direction of Mrs. Catherine Born for 7 years and is classically trained in ballet and tap. She is a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church in Flomaton, where she enjoys keeping the nursery and teaching Vacation Bible School. Wylder also volunteers at Escambia Westgate School with seasonal activities. Wylder’s hobbies include reading, baking, cooking, making vinyl monograms, hunting with her daddy, playing with the family dogs and helping with the family farm. Wylder’s future plans are to attend the University of South Alabama to receive a Master’s Degree in Anthropology and then the University of Alabama to receive her PhD in Forensic Anthropology. Wylder hopes to train at Quantico and work with the FBI as a Forensic Anthropologist.

Contestant Number 10, Miss Jordan Jade Wilson. Jordan is the thirteen year old daughter of Christa and Will Wilson. Jordan was the recipient of the Cox Hero Award for Bratt Elementary in 2015 due to the success of  overcoming a disability. Jordan currently plays soccer for the city of Atmore and has also played softball for Molino and Poarch. She is an avid hunter and involved with 4-H shooting sports. Jordan’s hobbies include hunting, fishing, swimming, playing soccer, spending time with family and friends and helping with the care of her little brother who has Autism. Jordan plans to attend college to pursue a degree in Special Education so that she can help children like her brother.

Contestant Number 11, Miss Hailey Nicole Harigel. Hailey is the fourteen year old daughter of Malcolm Harigel and Amanda Barlow. She is a honor student and a member of the Ernest Ward Honor Society for 2 years. Hailey is an EWMS cheer captain and was chosen at last year’s summer camp as a UCA all-American Cheerleader and represented Ernest Ward in the 2016 Disney World Thanksgiving Day Parade. Her hobbies include playing all sports, cheering, helping her mom babysit, and spending time with family and friends. Hailey’s future plans are to go to medical school to become an obstetrician.

Contestant Number 12, Miss Kyleigh Adrianna Dakota Peebles. Dakota is the thirteen year old daughter of Jean Peebles and the late Jarrod Peebles. Dakota was a member of the Student Government Association at Byrneville Elementary. She is currently a member of Teens for Christ. She attends Bratt Baptist Church. Dakota’s hobbies include sewing, playing and reading to her cousins, art projects, and spending time with family and friends. Dakota’s future plans are to attend college to become a Floral Designer.

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