Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, May 6, 1993 TAG: 9305060365
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: S-8 EDITION: METRO
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The program starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door.
This is the first year Roanoke has opened its program to participants outside the Roanoke Valley. The pageant, sponsored by the Roanoke Valley Educational Scholarship Board, is a preliminary to the Miss Virginia Pageant in July.
Contestants are:
Traci L. Basham, 19, of Roanoke; daughter of Hilda P. Basham and Joseph C. Basham; a student at Virginia Western Community College; vocal presentation.
Stacy A. Bell, 18, of Roanoke; daughter of Michael and Donna Bell; Virginia Western Community College; sing and dance.
Mary W. Gardner, 20, of Martinsville; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Woodson S. Gardner; Hollins College; vocal presentation.
Nancy K. Gibson, 23, of Radford; daughter of Sonny and Nancy Gibson; a graduate of the American Institute of Paralegals; vocal presentation.
Tracy M. Lippard, 22, of Newport News; daughter of Dr. Hal and Leta Lippard; Christopher Newport University; vocal presentation.
Whitney R. Lonker, 21, of Vinton; daughter of Stephen and Joanne Lonker; West Virginia University, piano performance.
Shannon R. Obenchain, 18, of Christiansburg; daughter of Steve and Cindy Obenchain; Radford University, vocal presentation.
Jodi E. Skurupey, 19, of Blacksburg; daughter of Fred and Arlene Skurupey; New River Community College; sing and dance.
Heather M. Smith, 20, of Mineral; daughter of Mary L. Smith; Piedmont Community College; jazz dance.
Brandi N. Vernamonti, 17, of Troutville; daughter of Bruce and Wanda Roy and the late Dennis Vernamonti; senior at Lord Botetourt High School; lyrical dance.
Amanda R. Weeks, 21, of Richmond; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Weeks; Commonwealth College; contemporary gospel song.
Kimberly A. Wray, 21, of Roanoke; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne E. Wray; a graduate of Radford University; piano composition.
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