2010 Fiesta Royalty Queen of Soul 2009 Ashley Dixon has actively pursued her goal of becoming a professional entertainer since the age of four, when she joined her first musical theater group. She sang the National Anthem for more than 80,000 people, including Dr. Maya Angelou, at the annual Martin Luther King March. She opened for Gospel recording artist and Grammy winner Yolanda Adams and has sung for Vicki Carr. Ashley was a state finalist in the Colgate Country Showdown in 2005, 2006 and 2007. In 2007 she won the state level and advanced to the regional final in New Mexico. She holds the state title with 4-H Clubs of America in the 2006 vocal competition and was a co-producer of the Urban Music Festival in San Antonio in 2005, 2006 and 2007. Ashley won a gold medal in the vocal category for the NAACP’s ACT-SO competition and represented the San Antonio chapter in June 2006 and July 2007. She competed in the Best New Talent competition in Los Angeles in 2005, 2007, and 2009 and placed in the best Gospel singer, Best Broadway singer, Best Contemporary singer and Best Model categories. That has led to many offers to work professionally. In January 2008 Ashley placed as finalist in the Best Country Singer in Houston competition. She is currently considering potential professional management and record label deals. Ashley’s freshman CD is now complete and making its way to radio stations worldwide. Ashley was the teen spokesperson for Project Worth (the city of San Antonio’s teen abstinence program.) She was featured in several public service announcements that are still being aired. Ashley’s life’s journey has taken her to many heights. In April 2006, at just 16 years old, she earned the President’s Volunteer Service Award for lifetime achievement by accumulating more than 6,000 volunteer service hours. In April 2009 Ashley participated as Queen of Soul in more than 50 Fiesta activities.
Charro Queen 2010 Charro Queen 2010, Miss Kara Gloria Ramos, is a lifelong resident of San Antonio. She is the daughter of Michael and Lisa Ramos. The Ramos family has been actively involved in the Charro Association since 2000. Kara is honored to assume this coveted role. She attends Taft High School, where she serves in the leadership role as Major of the Raiderettes. Kara has enjoyed a history of community service. She has helped members of Northwest Crossing Elementary participate in the Special Olympics, volunteered with the Northside Lions Club and participated in the Challenger Buddy Program with Northwest Little League, helping physically and mentally challenged youth participate in softball. Kara also helped raise funds for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Kara has been an active participant in Las Coronelas, the escaramuza team of the Asociación de Charros de San Antonio. The team regularly participates in charreadas (Mexican rodeos), performing military-style maneuvers at heart-stopping speeds while riding sidesaddle in traditional Charrería dress. Kara spends countless hours a week working with her horse, Chieflado. As Queen, Kara is certain that she will be able to provide further education to the San Antonio community regarding the rich heritage, traditions and history of Charrería. Kara is proud to stand among the many great women who have served before her and will endeavor continuously to contribute to that great legacy of community service. This year’s Charro Princess is Kellie Ramos, the Queen’s twin sister.
talent. She received the Julia L. Cauthorn Dance Scholarship in 2005 and 2006, sponsored by the San Antonio Dance Umbrella, and has won many talent competitions. Krystal embraces her culture through Latin dance studies locally and abroad. In 2007 Krystal represented the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department as Miss Recreation. She served as a role model for youth. She also worked with City Council members and former Mayor Phil Hardberger at various events. In January 2008 she was crowned Miss Teen San Antonio. In July 2008 Krystal represented the Alamo City in the Miss Teen Texas Pageant. Her biggest accomplishment came when she was named Miss San Antonio 2010. She also won the talent competition with her explosive Flamenco performance. Although dance is Krystal’s passion, she works extensively as a volunteer. She is the founder of the Krystal for Kids Organization. Its mission is “Reaching out through the Performing Arts.” She hosts annual productions at the historic Arneson River Theater that benefit the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital. Krystal has worked with the children’s hospital for the past 5 years. Krystal is a Fiesta Commission member. She believes in the Miss America message to provide personal and professional opportunities for young women to promote their voices in culture, politics and the community.
Fiesta Teenage Queen Katherine Rose Stepke is a17-year-old junior at Floresville High School. She is the daughter of Timothy and Gretchen Stepke of Floresville, Texas, the granddaughter of Donald and Rose Hoelscher, also of Floresville, and Charles Stepke of Pittsburgh, Penn., and the great-granddaughter of Rose Linnartz of San Antonio. Katherine is an honor student taking Advanced Placement and dual-credit classes. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Link Crew (welcoming freshman) and Future Farmers of America. She also participated as a member of the Floresville FFA Public Relations Team, which placed first in area and eighth in state competition. Katherine enjoys baseball, swimming, snorkeling, skiing, basketball and volleyball. She is active in University Interscholastic League athletics, playing varsity volleyball at Floresville High School as a team setter and junior varsity basketball as a starting point guard. She plays club volleyball with San Antonio Magic. She attends Sacred Heart Catholic Church and, as a member of the after-confirmation group, helps to put on mini-retreats for confirmation candidates. She has participated in the Teen Acts Community as a team member for retreats at Sacred Heart and Saint Anthony’s Catholic Churches. She serves as secretary for the Junior Catholic Daughters. Katie also helps as an extra-ordinary minister and a commentator for Mass. Katie enjoys giving back to the community as a volunteer for many projects. She has been ringing the bell for the Wilson County Salvation Army each Christmas for many years. She has volunteered for the Valero Multiple Sclerosis Bike race. Katherine also participates in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk. She is vice president of the Woman’s Club Ingénues and has helped with many projects at the Woman’s Club of San Antonio. She has participated in the Fiesta Teen Queen Coronation since 1998 and for the last 3 years has also represented the Woman’s Club in the Texas Cavaliers River Parade. After high school, Katherine plans to join her brother, Anthony, at Texas A&M College Station to study Criminology or Kinesiology.
Miss San Antonio 2010 Krystal Diaz is the reigning Miss San Antonio 2010. The San Antonio native is a 17-year-old senior at Karen Wagner High School, where she is a broadcaster and media coordinator for KWHS News. She plans to pursue a degree in broadcast journalism. Krystal is the artistic director and owner of DANZAVIDA De San Antonio Dance Company, which opened its doors in 2008. She began her dance training at age 2 and was dancing professionally at age 12 with Flamenco Fuego de San Antonio Dance Company under the direction of Micaela GarzaRodriguez. Krystal has been recognized citywide for her dance
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