The annual Miss Yucca Valley Scholarship Pageant was held over the weekend, and a new Miss Yucca Valley has been found.
Eleven high school juniors competed in the pageant for scholarship prizes sponsored by the Yucca Valley Sunset Rotary Club.
Audrey Grady was named Miss Yucca Valley, and she and her court will participate in community events throughout the next year. She received a $2000 scholarship.
Her court includes first princess Acacia Smith,second princess Alyssa Ramos, and third princess Sofia Gonzalez, who will receive scholarships in the amount of $1500, $1000, and $750 respectively.
The Sheldon and Tera Hough Essay Award and $250 scholarship was awarded to Anya Yakimow. “Miss Congeniality” was awarded to Vanessa Cifuentes and “Miss Photogenic” was awarded to Kaya Romero.