Applications Open for Teen and Miss Colton Scholarship Pageant; Rotary Club Seeks Future Leaders and Sponsors
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The newly crowned Teen and Miss Colton queens and princesses take center stage at the 2024 scholarship pageant, celebrating confidence, leadership, and community involvement.
Applications are now open for the 2025–2026 Teen and Miss Colton Scholarship Pageant, presented by the Rotary Club of Colton. The event will be held on June 29, 2025, at Whitmer Auditorium, located at Colton High School.
Participation in the pageant is free, and the opportunity is open to young women ages 15–17 for the Teen Division and 18–25 for the Miss Division. Orientation will be held on June 3, with location and time to be announced.
“This is a great learning experience and will build your confidence,” said Erlinda Armendariz, pageant director and president of the Colton Rotary. “We offer scholarships for our queens and princesses as well as help them develop valuable skills and we emphasize the importance of community service.”
Described as a “natural scholarship pageant,” the program seeks to “develop our royalty members into future leaders of tomorrow with good moral values, goals and community presence.”
“We believe in empowering women so they can empower others,” Armendariz said. “We believe that true beauty is found on the inside.”
Contestants will have access to several rehearsals before the event, where they’ll learn “effective communication, what to wear and winning interview techniques.” No prior experience is necessary. “Each contestant will have the opportunity to shine on stage,” she added.
Applications are available at Inland Valley Insurance, located at 183 W. H Street in Colton. The Rotary Club and several current queens and princesses will also be on campus at Colton High School, Grand Terrace High School, and Bloomington High School throughout May to distribute applications.
For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Armendariz at (951) 833-3306 or Rosa Dominguez at (909) 422-1000.
“Sponsoring the pageant this year is so far: Terri Ramos, Dr. Gill’s Family Dentistry, Sayaka Japanese Restaurant as well as CR&R,” Armendariz said.
Tickets to attend the pageant will be available beginning June 6 for $10 from any contestant or at Inland Valley Insurance, or $15 at the door on the day of the event.
“Don’t miss your chance to be part of something extraordinary,” Armendariz said.
