Miss Homestead / FL Keys USA &

Miss Homestead / FL Keys Teen USA Results

May 06, 2007  

 

 

Ms. Weir during the opening introductions

 

 

The Road to Miss Florida USA visited The Florida Keys for the first time ever as the third annual Miss Homestead/Florida Keys USA Pageants took place Sunday afternoon outdoors at Boondocks on Ramrod Key. Produced by Halavin Productions six Miss USA and five Miss Teen USA delegates competed for the two tiaras and the chance to represent the states southernmost cities at both Miss Florida USA and Miss Florida Teen USA.  

 

   

Miss Rios during the interview session

 

 

 

The competition started with the delegates competing in the interview competition with panel style judging prior to the stage show. Then the competition moved to the stage as delegates then introduced themselves with a thirty to sixty second introductory speech.  

 

 

 

Ms. Yelkin answers the final onstage question

   

 

The afternoon continued as it was time to take the competition to the stage. Co-pageant producer Mandi Halavin sang the National Anthem and then introduced host Jason Alpert and hostess Amy Diaz (Miss Homestead/Florida Keys USA 2007). Up first it was the contestant introductions as the Teen USA delegates were up first as the crowd was very appreciative. Up next the Miss USA delegates who greeted the judges and audience in their casual wear opening outfits.  

 

 

 

The Miss USA Swimsuit Competition

 

 

 

After the judges were announced it was back to the pageant. The swimsuit competition was first as the delegates wore one or two-piece suits of there own choosing. Then it was everybody’s favorite the evening gown competition. First the teen delegates and then the miss delegates all had the chance to show off their personal fashion sense.  

 

 

 

  

Ms. Utvich (black), Miss Hernandez (pink)

and Ms. Wallin (black with broach) in the Evening Gown Competition

 

 

 

One last duty was in store for reigning Miss Homestead/Florida Keys Teen USA 2007 Danyel Cricelius and Miss Homestead/Florida Keys USA 2007 Amy Diaz who both took their final walks and speeches that were both very touching. Then all was left was to announce the special prizes and the results for the Miss Homestead/Florida Keys Teen USA division. Once again these winners are qualified for state as the Teen USA delegates were announced first: Miss Amity is Gabriella Hernandez and Priscilla Ferrufino; Miss Photogenic is Maricarmen Santos and Kera Yelkin; The Pageantry Spirit Award went to Jasmine Avery.

 

Then the three finalists in each division were announced; Miss Teen USA finalists were Jasmine Avery, Alyssa Rivera and Madelyn Rios. In The Miss USA Division it was Courtney Gallego, Kera Yelkin and Salina Wallin. After the results were read it was back onstage as a finalist question was asked of each of the delegates.

 

 

 

Then it was time for the final announcements as the Teen USA delegates were up first:

2nd Runner Up is Jasmine Avery

1st Runner Up is Madelyn Rios

The New Miss Homestead/Florida Keys Teen USA is Alyssa Rivera!

 

 

 

The new Miss Homestead/Florida 

Keys Teen USA is Alyssa Rivera! 

 

 

 

 

After the presentations it was time for the Miss USA announcements to complete the competition:

2nd Runner Up is Courtney Gallego 

1st Runner Up is Kera Yelkin

The New Miss Homestead/Florida Keys USA is Salina Wallin!

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations to Ms. Wallin and Miss Rivera as they represent The Homestead/Florida Keys region at state. Also congratulations go to Halavin Productions for an outstanding pageant season as they wrap up pageant number five! Up next on The Road To Hollywood is a pageant tripleheader next weekend as The Miss Florida USA Preliminary Season is winding to a close. See everyone in Boca Raton, Panama City Beach and Orlando in this second to last weekend!  

 

 

 

Ms. Wallin and her court!

 

 

 

 Team Homestead/Florida Keys heading to state!