Compton Young Ladies Vying for the Opportunity To Be Crowned The Next Miss Compton

LOS ANGELES - June 21, 2018 - PRLog -- The Miss Compton™ and Miss Teen Compton™ pageant will take place on Saturday, August 4, 2018, from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

The pageant is a celebration of beauty, style, accomplishments and cultural appreciation, emphasizing the opportunity for personal development while serving the community. Shanice M. Reed has been the director of the organization since 2011, after winning the title and representing the City of Compton during her reign.

This year's event is hosted by Councilperson Emma Sharif of District 4. The Miss Compton Pageant strives to continue to shine a positive light on the City of Compton and inner-city communities.

"Shanice continues to be a positive role model for young ladies in Compton and surrounding cities, completing her master's degree and returning to the community speaks volume to her commitment to young people.  This young lady is not just talking the talk, she is actually walking the walk with her efforts by enriching the lives of the young ladies in our communities," says Councilperson Sharif.

Additional sponsors include Compton 125 Historical Society, Darla's Dollhouse, CityPride Magazine and KLIQ 1670 AM.  Sponsor and volunteer opportunities still available. Contact info@misscompton.com.

Titleholders of Miss Compton & Miss Teen Compton will win a $1,000 scholarship and a chance to represent their local community through various appearances, parades and exposure opportunities during the one-year reign.  They will also win the chance to be featured in a magazine spread, a photo shoot and modeling opportunities, crown and sash.

Other recognitions include Miss Grand Talent, People Choice Award, Miss GPA, Miss Photogenic, Community Service Award, Miss Inspirational and Miss Congeniality.

Registration is still open.  Apply via the website at https://www.misscompton.com/registration.php

The community at large can vote for their choice via Facebook, Instagram or via the website.

Current contestants for the 2018 Miss Compton include Yoselin Sanchez, Kimberly Garcia, Sequoya Gaston, Maya Williams, Erin Johnson, Marrayja Graham, Myriah Smiley, Regina Devaughn and LaShania Davis.

Current contestants for the 2018 Miss Teen Compton include Rosie Rodriguez and Leila Moore.

ABOUT MISS COMPTON

The Miss Compton Pageant strives to continue to shine a positive light on the City of Compton and inner-city communities.  Learn more at https://www.misscompton.com/index.php