07/15/2026
Annual Mock Interview Help Miss Fort Stockton and Junior Miss Contestants Shine
By Abigail Propst, Managing Editor
On Saturday, July 11, the beautiful Miss Fort Stockton & Junior Miss contestants met for their annual “Come Be a Star” social & mock interview held at the iconic 5th Street House, courtesy of our gracious local Pecos County Bank.
The event was hosted by the Fort Stockton Water Carnival Association & Pageant Director Kelli Burns & Junior Miss Directors Sheena Aaron & Angela Harral.
Mock interviews were conducted by this year’s panel of mock interview judges, Dan Frank, President of 1st National Bank & main character in this year’s show, J. B. Gonzalez, Community Theatre Sound & Lights Director, & Leah Kincaid Beard, teacher & life-long Water Carnival participant. Michaela Davis, Miss Fort Stockton 2025, & Cydneii Ramirez, Miss Junior Miss 2025, greeted contestants at the door & were recognized & thanked for their exemplary year of hometown service.
The lovely contestants were attired in red, white & blue fashion outfits of their choice, with red as the favorite color this year. Karen Villanueva & Carla Vasquez were awarded the “Best Fashion” awards for the Miss & Junior Miss division. Karen chose a sleek, modern sheath mini dress in solid red, which featured a high batueau neckline with a dramatic ruffled shoulder detail on one side, creating an elegant asymmetrical accent. The look was sophisticated, yet youthful & was paired with n**e ankle-strap heels and simple jewelry. Carla’s dress was a classic, vintage-inspired, sleeveless A-line dress featuring a white polka-dot print. It had a modest round neckline, a fitted waist accented with a wide royal blue sash tied in a bow, and a full, knee-length skirt. The look was complemented by layered blue bead necklaces and red ankle-strap heels, giving it a fun, retro Americana feel.
Contestants & judges enjoyed a delicious chocolate “USA 250 WC 90” red, white & blue birthday cake, decorated by Mrs. Delia Galindo, with a choice of mini sodas with straws. Misty Frank, a survivor, gave a brief talk on her local Pink Springs foundation & 5K, bringing both awareness to breast cancer & support to those experiencing breast cancer journeys. She had goody bags for each contestant. Misty encouraged each contestant to form & taylor their own platforms based on their life experiences.
In attendance were Miss Fort Stockton, Michaela Davis, & Karen Villanueva, Amelia Ingram, Emmry Warren, Yaneily Mata & Graciela Sauceda in the Miss Division. Miss Junior Miss, Cydneii Ramirez, & Cimora Salamanca, Tatiana Aguirre, Jesmy Ortiz, Toni Hamilton, Rose Vega, Leanah Ortega, Brooklyn Garcia, & Carla Vazquez in the Miss Junior Miss Division.
The annual social & mock interview affords young ladies in Fort Stockton from all walks of life the opportunity to build new friendships, learn the art of communication & social graces. All had a wonderful time.
The public is invited to attend the Fort Stockton Water Carnival, “Stars & Stripes USA 250 WC 90 Birthday Splash” honoring both our United States of America’s 250th birthday & the Water Carnival’s 90th annual event & watch our 6 pageant divisions including 70 of Fort Stockton’s finest young ladies this Thursday, Friday & Saturday, July 16, 17 & 18 at the Comanche Springs Pool.
