2008 Miss Troy and Junior Miss Troy Pageants Winners

(Troy, MI) – August 18, 2008 - The Troy Daze Festival Committee announced the winners of the 2008 Miss Troy and Junior Miss Troy Pageants held on Saturday, August 16 at Troy High School.

Miss Troy

Queen:  Ilene Zaitouna, Athens High School

1st Runner Up:  Nelba Perez-Vargas, Oakland University

2nd Runner Up: Lauren Yelder, Athens High School

Shining Star: Andrea Navratil, Athens High School

Spirit of Troy Daze:  Shelby Sacco, Smith Middle School

Miss Troy Teen

Queen: Brittany Durant, Athens High School

1st Runner Up: Melissa Snyders, Troy High School

2nd Runner Up: Gina Mouch, Athens High School

Young Miss Troy

Queen: Rachel Sacco, Smith Middle School

1st Runner Up: Shelby Sacco, Smith Middle School

2nd Runner Up: Courtney Linton, Smith Middle School

Pre-Teen Miss Troy

Queen: Sophia Sacco, Leonard Elementary School

1st Runner Up: Melina DiMambro, Leonard Elementary School

2nd Runner Up: Meghan Gwilt, Woodland Elementary School

Little Miss Troy

Queen: Mikayla Anderson, Leonard Elementary School

1st Runner Up: Isabella Sacco, Leonard Elementary School

2nd Runner Up: Mya Hersback, Leonard Elementary School

The winner of the Miss Troy Pageant receives a $500 scholarship.  Winners selected in the Junior Miss Troy Pageants receive gift certificates.  According to Miss Troy Executive Director Danielle Cover, “This is a wonderful traditional pageant for the young ladies and women of Troy,” Cover said.  “Competition areas included interview, casual wear and evening wear.  The competition helps these young ladies build their poise and self-esteem.”

The 2008 Miss Troy & Junior Miss Troy Pageants will be shown on WTRY (WOW 10/Comcast 53) Tuesdays at 12 pm and Fridays at 9 pm beginning August 26, 2008.  Copies of the DVD are available for $30 by calling

248-524-1147.

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