Roanoke Times
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DATE: THURSDAY, April 5, 1990                   TAG: 9004060314
SECTION: NEIGHBORS                    PAGE: S-7   EDITION: SOUTH 
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TEN SEEK MISS BOTETOURT CROWN

The pageant winner, in addition to receiving various college scholarships, will advance to the Miss Virginia Pageant in July.

Lyn Chasteen Cooke, a professional singer, will be the mistress of ceremonies and a featured performer.

The contestants are:

Kimberly Hall, 17, a senior at James River High School and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Wells of Buchanan. She will sing in the talent competition.

Stephanie Wise, 20, a sophomore at Virginia Western Community College and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wise of Salem. She will perform a baton routine.

Melissa Spradlin, 24, a graduate of Virginia Western and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Spradlin of Salem. She will sing.

Melanie Marks, 21, a junior at Hollins College and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Marks of Martinsville. She will perform a jazz dance.

Christina Smith, 18, a senior at Glenvar High School and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William D. Smith of Salem. She will sing and dance.

Rene Mengerink, 19, a freshman at Virginia Western and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Mengerink of Roanoke. She will present a dramatic monologue.

Lucia Eckstein, 22, a sophomore at Virginia Western and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Eckstein of Roanoke. She will sing.

Virginia Trost, 20, a sophomore at Virginia Tech and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randall J. Trost of Forest. She will play the piano.

Jill Stephens, 18, a freshman at Roanoke College and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Stephens of Roanoke. She will sing.

Joyce Lawrence, 21, a senior at Lee College and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lawrence of Salem. She will sing.