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Did we have a pageant!
Take 48 beautiful and accomplished young ladies to an elegant setting at the historical Lazy F Guest Ranch, surround them with colorful wildflowers, reminders of the old west, and the gorgeous effects of lighting and what do you have? A Nixon Centennial Pageant that will be fondly remembered by all who were present.
     
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The time-honored phrase, “….but, they’re all winners” is a vivid description of the confidence, charm, presence, and dignity exhibited by all the contestants in the pageant held on Saturday, July 22.
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Much to the chagrin of the judges, decisions had to be made. Their selections are as follows:
Miss Nixon Centennial Queen – Megan Alyis Riojas, daughter of Arthur and Norma Riojas.
Reina de la Genta (People’s Choice) – Brittney Trigo, daughter of Richard Trigo.
Miss Nixon Centennial Princess – Stephanie Kay Parks, daughter of Judy Kay Parks and Guy Steve Parks .
Miss Nixon Centennial Duchess – Jacquelin Marie Rogers, daughter of Jack and Rose Rogers.
Nixon Centennial Miss Congeniality – Kaile Fae Rawls, daughter of Kenny and Sharon Rawls.
Nixon Centennial Miss Photogenic – Stephanie Yates, daughter of Laura Yates and Ray Yates. This winner was selected by Alan “Judge” Coleman, official photographer of the centennial celebration.
Nixon Centennial Junior Miss – Marisol Vasquez, daughter of Primitivo Vasquez.
Nixon Centennial Little Miss – Karley Morgan Brassell, daughter of Sally Brassell and Johnnie Brassell, Jr.
Miss Nixon Centennial Tiny Tot – Melody Michell McKinney, daughter of Randy McKinney and Amy Beck.
Miss Nixon Centennial Angel – Madeline Grace Velasquez, daughter of Tiffany Talley and Ruben Velasquez, Jr.
   
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Carlton McKinney was splendid serving as master of ceremonies. Ethan and Josh Crouch, in their roles as escorts, were elegant in their charm. Music provided by Gil’s DJ Service and Gilbert Soto added sophistication to the event. Nathan Wheat’s superb barbecue chicken plate was as good as its reputation.
     
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Judges for the contests were Gonzales County Judge David Bird, Dr. Carolyn Scott, Maria and Richard Boone, and Diane Campbell. They volunteered their time and expertise to fulfill a very difficult assignment.
    
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Many thanks and much appreciation are extended to Clay Allen, Pam and Jim Wilson, the many families represented, and the dedicated workers who contributed untold efficiency throughout the day. Every participant was instrumental in providing memories for many years to come of this very special afternoon in Nixon’s history. Long live the Nixon Centennial Court of Royalty for 2006! –Key Garner, Chairperson
    
    
     
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Sponsored by Nixon-Smiley Chamber of Commerce