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The Chickasaw Nation Princess Pageant set for Monday, Oct. 1, in Ada

ADA, Okla. – Three talented young ladies are set to be crowned Chickasaw Royalty during the Chickasaw Princess Pageant 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, at the Ada High School Cougar Activity Center, 1400 Stadium Dr.

Chickasaw Princess, Chickasaw Jr. Princess and Little Miss Chickasaw for 2018-2019 will be crowned during the pageant. The winning candidates will have the honor of traveling the country as ambassadors of the Chickasaw Nation for many events and functions.

Little Miss Chickasaw candidates are Chianne Bolen, Jadyce Burns, Piper Robertson, all of Ada and Aleah Underwood, of Sulphur, Okla.

Chickasaw Junior Princess candidates are Makayla Bolen, LaKala Orphan and Payton Robertson, all of Ada.

Chickasaw Princess candidates are Mikayla Hook and Hunter Weems, both of Ada and Markita McCarty, of Stonewall, Okla.

Participants in the pageant will be judged on traditional Chickasaw dress, poise, responses to random questions and a talent performance. Past talents included singing, stomp dancing, storytelling and instrumental performances.

Reigning 2017-2018 Chickasaw Nation Princesses are: Little Miss Chickasaw Olivia Worcester, Chickasaw Jr. Princess Cydnee Miller and Chickasaw Princess Tiffany Postoak, all of Ada. The outgoing royalty will be honored for their year of service during the ceremony.

Chickasaw princesses have been making appearances for many years and have played a vital role in representing the tribe. The heritage of the princesses dates back to 1963 when Ranell (James) Harry was appointed the first Chickasaw Princess.

The event is open to the public at no charge. No ticket is required.

The Chickasaw Princess Pageant is a part of the Chickasaw Nation Annual Meeting and Festival, a time of reunion, fellowship and cultural renewal. A live video stream of the Chickasaw Princess Pageant will be available by clicking videos on the Chickasaw Nation website http://www.chickasaw.net/annualmeeting, at 6 p.m., Oct. 1, 2018.

For more information, contact Mary Hartley, Chickasaw Princess Pageant coordinator, at 580-310-9539 or 580-272-7710.

 

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