September 25, 2016 (More Photos) - Miss Johnnie Snider was crowned the 2016 Miss Holiday on Tuesday, September 25th in front of family, friends, and Holiday Nursing Center staff.
Leigh Porterfield, the master of ceremonies, announced each contestant as they were escorted in by Holiday Administrator, Carlos Yañez, or special guest, Leo Sanders, Administrator of Lufkin Skilled Care.
After much deliberation by the judges, Porterfield expressed excitement over getting to announce the winners and said, "Our judges have deliberated through two songs so I know this must have been a tough decision for them."
She then began announcing the winners to be Wittiest - Dorthy Horton; Biggest Smile - Johnnie Snider; Brightest Eyes - Joy Lister; Friendliest - Dorlene Gibbons; Most Photogenic - Ruby Smith; Most Beautiful - Billie Permenter; and Most Personality - Bonnie Berwick. Each received a sash and a beautiful rose.
"Now the moment we have all been waiting for, this building has just been electric with excitement for the last two weeks. Your new 2016 Miss Holiday is Johnnie Snider!" exclaimed Porterfield as the crowd burst into applause.
During the pageant, Porterfield posed a question to each contestant. Ms. Berwick was asked "What was your greatest accomplishment?" to which she replied, "Married and raised a family I guess and I worked 30 years for the phone company."
Porterfield asked Ms. Gibbons, "What is your favorite song?" and she replied, "When We All Get To Heaven."
Ms. Permenter answered "Baby dolls and books" to her question, 'What was your favorite memory as a little girl?'
Ms. Smith was asked what her favorite game to play as a little girl was and she replied she played so many, she played them all listing several games such as hopscotch, jacks, and jump rope.
Ms. Snider was asked who her first date was and where did they go and she said Leslie Fox and they went to the picture show.
Ms. Lister's question was what was her favorite dessert and she responded chocolate.
Porterfield asked Ms. Horton who she would want with her if she was stranded on a deserted island and she quickly responded, "My husband" which received a round of applause from the audience.
Charles Delaney sang "Embraceable You," "Love Me Tender," and "The Wonder of You" during the pageant along with many other great hits before and after.
The judges were Meg Camp, Ann Blackwell, and Mayor David Chadwick. The crown and scepter were generously donated by Tonya Bailey.
