Bring home awards from pageant

Three local girls competed in the PNW International Girl 2012 pageant in Tacoma May 24-26 where crowns, trophies, tiaras and titles were brought home.

Jaylyn Kensler, first time in a pageant, took 3rd runner up in the beauty competition and was state photogenic alternate for most original photo and photogenic winners.

Alexia Ryan, 2011 Washington State Little Miss Beauty, now holds a new title, First Washington State IG Doll 2012 in the Little Miss division. In the overall competition she won state photogenic and best formal wear in optionals. She also sang “Tomorrow” from “Annie” on her last beauty royalty day, crowned the new beauty winners and passed down her title.

Allison Rice won the “Petite Miss” 2012 Washington State IG Beauty Title which cousin Alexia had the honor of crowing her, and in the overall competition Allison won State Photogenic and Prettiest Eyes in optionals.

Alexia and Allison will be competing in the National IG Pageant in Branson, Mo., July 31 through August 5. Watch for fundraisers.