THE MISS JACKSONVILLE /

MISS FIRST COAST

SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT

 

Our titleholders have quite busy already this year.  They are  spokespersons for their platforms, and would like to speak to your group, organization, school, or workplace!  Contact Ruth Sidbury at (904) 733-7042 to schedule appearances for Marliss and Kelly.

Marliss Amiea Ladson

Miss Jacksonville 2000

Platform:  "Introducing the Arts to the Socioeconomically Disadvantaged"

                                                                       

Kelly Whitehead

Miss First Coast 2000

Platform:  "Special Education Works!"

 

                                                                       

Candace Rodatz

Miss Florida 2000

Platform:  "Motivating Youth Through Co-Curricular Involvement"

To Book Candace, contact The Christensen Group at (407) 302-2272, or see www.TheChristensenGroup.com 

 

 

SCENES FROM THE "MISS FLORIDA ORIENTATION" WEEKEND IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA

(April 15th - 16th, 2000)

All of the local titleholders assembled together in Orlando to get the "scoop" about the Miss Florida Pageant and what to expect in June!

 

Candace (L) and Marliss (R) introduce themselves to the other contestants, the pageant directors, and the Miss Florida Board.

Marliss gets to meet the President of the Miss Florida Pageant, Marie Finnell.

 

Candace (L) and Marliss (R) get a moment to pose with Kelli Meierhenry, Miss Florida 1999, after the "Salute to Miss Florida" dinner.

 

From left to right, Candace, Executive Director Ruth Sidbury, and Marliss are having fun at the "Salute to Miss Florida" Dinner.

 

 

THE CRAWFISH FESTIVAL AND MISS CRAWFISH PAGEANT 2000

Jacksonville Beach, Florida

May 19th, 2000

 

Candace Rodatz, Miss First Coast, emcees the Miss Crawfish Pageant!

 

Marliss Ladson, Miss Jacksonville, entertains the crowd by singing "The Rose"!

 

Candace, Miss First Coast (L) and Marliss, Miss Jacksonville (R), pose with Cammie Sanders, Mrs. Jacksonville Int'l (Center), who judged the Miss Crawfish Pageant, and is a director for the Miss Jacksonville/First Coast Pageant.

L to R:  The 1st Runner-up of the Miss Crawfish Pageant; Candace - Miss First Coast; Cammie - Mrs. Jacksonville Int'l; Contestant Maggie Shook; and Marliss - Miss Jacksonville.

Marliss and Candace received proclamations from Mayor Delaney on Flag Day (6/14/00).  

All participants include (from left to right):  Amber Seay - Miss Apopka, Emily Martin - Miss Silver Springs, Melanie Hill - Miss North Florida, Mayor John Delaney, Candace Rodatz - Miss First Coast, Marliss Ladson - Miss Jacksonville, and Cammie Sanders - Mrs. Jacksonville International.

 

Kelly, Miss First Coast, is an extremely talented dancer, as you can see.   She was previously a "Roar" Cheerleader for the Jacksonville Jaguars!

Our Miss First Coast, Kelly, shows grace, poise, and presence at all times.   She is seen here looking fabulous in her evening gown.

 

The MISS AMERICA PAGEANT was televised on Saturday, October 14th, 2000!  Candace was an incredible representative for Florida and gave the performance of her life!   If you wish to congratulate Candace on a job well done, you can send her messages care of:  MissJacksonville@juno.com 

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