Best of Luck to the Miss Vacationland Program

Prior to being crowned Miss Ohio 1962 and Miss America 1963, Jacquelyn Mayer was the very first Miss Vacationland. While I am unsure how long Miss Vacationland originally ran, it is returning tonight to the Playmakers Civic Theatre in Port Clinton. The pageant begins at 7:30 p.m. and will feature Toledo news anchor Lauren Lowrey as the emcee; joining her onstage will be reigning Miss Ohio, Erica Gelhaus, former Miss Ohio, Melanie Murphy Miller and Miss Junior America, Emily Coursin.

According to the Miss Vacationland website they plan to award $3000 in scholarships, half of which will go to the winner. The following women are RUMORED to be competing. I must stress, this is an unconfirmed list found on a message board!

Sherry El sakr

Education: Graduate of Cleveland State University / Biology

Talent: Piano

Platform: Heart 101: Promoting Heart Healthy Lifestyles in Our Children

Pageant Past: 2nd RU recently at Miss Clayland; second year local contestant.

Danielle Henry

Education: Kent State University / Nursing

Talent: Dance

Platform: Being a Cancer Advocate: Speak Up!

Pageant Past: Community Service award winner recently at Miss Clayland; second year local contestant.

Maria Minnick

Education: University of Toledo

Talent: Dance

Platform: Getting Youth Involved within the 4-H

Community

Pageant Past: Third year local contestant.

Christina Muha

Education: University of Toledo

Talent: French Horn

Platform:

Pageant Past: Has competed in a few locals.

Jessica Nelson

Education: University of Toledo / Veterinary & Biology

Talent: dance

Platform: Promoting Pet Health and Safety

Pageant Past: 3rd RU recently at Miss Northwestern Ohio; second year local contestant.

Jacquelyn Nichols

Education: University of Akron

Talent: vocal
Platform:
Pageant Past: Top 15 at Miss Ohio USA

April O'Brien

Education: Bethany College / Communication-Electronic Media & Spanish

Talent: Vocal

Platform: Donate Life: The importance of blood donation
Pageant Past: veteran contestant

Emily Pheils

Education: Bowling Green State University /Pop Culture & Marketing

Talent: vocal

Platform: Dove Campaign for Real Beauty

Pageant Past: Recent 1st RU at Miss Northwestern Ohio and Miss MV/AAC/FT; competed at Miss Ohio '09 as Bay Village.

Alyssa Phillips

Education: Bowling Green State University / Fashion Merchandising

Talent: sign language

Platform:

Pageant Past: 2nd RU recently at Miss Northwestern Ohio.

MarLana Ricci

Education: Bowling Green State University / Special Education

Talent: vocal
Platform:
Pageant Past:

Haripriya 'Priya' Sharma

Education: Cleveland State / Pre-Med?

Talent: dance

Platform:

Pageant Past: competed recently at Miss MV/AAC/FT

Kirsten Samples

Education: Xavier University / Health Care Administration

Talent: Vocal

Platform: Pump it up! Giving Self esteem a boost

Pageant Past: 3rd RU and On-stage Interview winner at Miss Lake Festival

Hope Smalls

Education: University of Dayton
Talent: Piano

Platform:
Pageant Past: 2nd RU & Interview last year at Miss Greater Butler County

Best of luck to everyone! Please comment or email with results, photos, corrections and updates.