Update: Five in Running for 2012 Miss La Mesa—With Time Running Out

Updated on Feb. 6, 2012

Pageant director Alex Kuty says five young women attended orientation Sunday to become contestants in the Miss La Mesa event and nine girls are entered for Miss Teen La Mesa of 2012. But she says Feb. 12 is the last day for contestants to apply. “We have former Miss La Mesas from over five decades RSVP'd to attend this year pageant in honor of the centennial,” she said Monday. Entry information is at 4PointsEvents.com/.

Original story from October 2011:

Organizers of the Miss La Mesa and Miss Teen La Mesa pageant are looking for contestants who will seek a dual title in 2012—the city’s 100th birthday year.

On March 2, 2012, Miss La Mesa and Miss Teen La Mesa will receive two sashes, says pageant director Alexandra “Alex” Kuty.

One is the traditional charcoal gray and white pageant sash “like the other queens around town have,” she says. The other is a “special blue-and-white sash with the city’s centennial logo that they can wear to all La Mesa community events to honor the city’s centennial.”

Miss La Mesa 2012 will receive a $1,000 scholarship and Miss La Mesa
Teen will receive a $500 grant, Kuty says.  

“The scholarship money was fundraised in August in a successful fashion show which was held at the La Mesa Community Center.  There will also be $500 awarded between two essay writing winners that the contestants will participate in.  The essay money has been donated by La Mesa Chamber of Commerce CEO Mary England in memory of her son Bobby.”

Kuty says the pageant also has a program for girls ages 6-12.  

“The La Mesa Princess and Junior Miss La Mesa programs are an exciting way for
young girls to learn about their community, make new friends and look to
the older girls as role models,” Kuty says.  

“This is not Toddlers and Tiaras.  There is no competition or winner.  All participants will learn etiquette, public speaking and have a positive experience. They will also be featured on stage during the 2012 coronation show.”

Miss La Mesa and Miss Teen La Mesa contestants will be scored on personal
interview, speech, poise and personality, beauty, evening gown and an on
stage question, Kuty says.  

Pageant photographers will present the Miss Photogenic award, and contestants will vote for Miss Congeniality.  

Winners serve as their city’s official hostess and spend the year attending grand openings, parades, summer concerts, La Mesa Village events and chamber functions.

For more information, including details on how to become a contestant, 
contact Kuty at 619-518-2777 or via email Alex@4PointsEvents.com.