Ana Morino

Ana Morino 17, a Fillmore resident has been chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss California pageant to be held August 5-7 at the Marriott in Anaheim. The National American pageants are held for girls ages 4-18, and have five different age divisions. Ana will be participating in the teen age division, along with other outstanding young ladies from across the great state of California.

Ana’s activities include Volleyball, basketball, track, ASB President, Interact President, FHS Hall of Fame Club President, Flashes go green VP. She also enjoys mentoring with Big Brothers, Sisters, volunteering for the community, surfing, rock climbing, snowboarding, camping and spending time with friend and family. Ana’s sponsors include Attraction Spa, Central Mkt., Element Comp, Garnica Family, Adams Family, The Scented Path, Ballard Furniture Store, Jay Garcia, Maya Travel, Mayflower Mkt., and KSSP Photographic Studio.

Ana will also be entering the Spokes Model and Photogenic competition as well as the Academic Achievement and Volunteer Service Contests.

The winner of the pageant will receive a $1000 cash award, the official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses, and air transportation to compete in the National pageant in California where she will receive an exciting complimentary tour of Hollywood and two V.I.P. tickets to Disneyland.

The national American miss pageants are dedicated to celebrating America’s future leaders and equipping them with life-long skills. Each year the pageant nationally awards 1.5 million dollars in cash, scholarships and other prizes, which includes a new Ford Mustang Convertible.

Families interested in learning more about this unique and outstanding youth program many visit www.namiss.com.