Miss Dinuba 2023

SCHEDULE

National Anthem Maddi Tuttle

Master of Ceremonies Jason Oliveira and Maddi Tuttle

Opening Number

All seven contestants and Miss Dinuba Sydney Vela

Interview (35% of total score)

Talent Competition (30% of total score)

Contestant #1- Jaden Godoy Performing Dolly Parton's hit, "Jolene

Contestant #2- Leslie Moreno Singing a Rendition of Riley Ruth's song, "When God Made You My Mother'

Contestant #3- Kimberly Camacho Performing an original Monologue, Why Shall It Be Rejection

Contestant #4- Catricia Alvarez Singing a Rendition of Gloria Gaynor's song, "I Will Survive"

Contestant #5- Victoria Garza Lyrical Ribbon Dance - Way MakerLeeland

Contestant #6- Isabella Benavides Performing "She Used to Be Mine" from the Broadway Musical Waitress

Intermission -10 minutes - voting for fan favorite in lobby

SkillsUSA Snack Booth Fundraiser in Lobby

Evening Gown & Platform (25% of total score)

Miss Dinuba Sydney Vela- Farewell

On Stage Question (10% of total score) Jason Oliviera

Crowning of Fan Favorite

Crowning of Miss Congeniality

Crowning of Second Runner-Up

Crowning of First Runner-Up

Crowning of Miss Dinuba 2023

Sydney Vela

Katie Ortega

Sydney Vela

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JUDGES

Cassie Roby

Cassie Roby, an accomplished engineer with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Florida State University, currently serves as a Space Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman Her extensive experience includes roles as a Thermal Engineer at Northrop Grumman and a Thermal Operations Engineer for NASA on the James Webb Space Telescope. She's also the CEO and Founder of Space Girls, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young women in STEM

Hannah Bos

Hannah Bos, a dedicated educator with a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies and a Master's in Teaching, presently teaches 4th grade at Hanford Christian School. She's deeply involved in her community, having spent a decade teaching dance at the Kings Dance Center and volunteering for organizations like the Child Mind Institute and Cinderella Project Hanford Additionally, she's made significant contributions to the Miss California Organization, mentoring young pageant contestants.

Jerome Nevarez:

Jerome Nevarez, a graduate of Reedley High School and the Tulare County Police Academy, currently works with a major California dairy producer Alongside his musical talents and love for art, Jerome has been an active member of the community, participating in various local events, including Battle of the Bands and mural projects He's also a co-founder of the band Foggy Day Schedule and an avid conservationist, volunteering to preserve the Costilla, New Mexico Reservation.

Santiago Villegas

Santiago Villegas, CEO and Co-founder of 1903 Public Relations, hails from Dinuba, California. A Dinuba High School graduate with a Bachelor's in Mass Communication and Journalism, Santiago has a background in music and dance, including performing with the Fresno Symphony and the Fresno State Dance Program In the PR industry, he's earned recognition for his award-winning campaigns and has been featured as a Forbes and Entrepreneur contributor. His impressive resume adds depth to the panel of judges.

Valerie Salcedo

Valerie Salcedo, a Fresno State University graduate with a degree in Vocal Performance and training from the Manhattan School of Music, is a versatile artist She's a titleholder in the Miss America Organization, a vocal coach, musical director, and songwriter. Valerie's commitment to her community is evident through her work with special needs individuals, her performances for various events, and her charitable efforts, including a sold-out benefit concert for the Honor Flight Network Her passion for music and community engagement shines through her diverse activities

JADENGODOOY

Contestant #1 is Jaden Godoy She is the 17-year-old daughter of Sal and Brandi Godoy and a senior at Dinuba High School Jaden’s honors include SkillsUSA National Finalist Silver Medal, Student of the Month, and Most Valuable Player DHS Varsity Tennis Jaden has been a member of DHS Softball, DHS Tennis, and Skills USA Team She has also volunteered with the Special Olympics Jaden is very musical as she enjoys playing saxophone, banjo, and guitar Her future plans are to attend the College of the Sequoias for two years where she plans on playing tennis for the COS Tennis team and getting her Associates Degree After completion there, Jaden plans on transferring to Fresno State University and working toward attaining her Master's Degree in Teaching Jaden’s Platform is titled - Stand Up & is on Bullying She wants to encourage everyone to stand up to the bullying that goes on all around us. Jaden says “ I know an end to the constant bullying happening every day would elevate everyone in our day to day making all of our lives better.”

Jaden would like to be this year's Miss Dinuba because she’d love the opportunity to learn more about other members of our community while serving as a role model to its younger generation. Her involvement with numerous activities and programs has aided in her growth and she’d like to see younger students challenge themselves to succeed as well. In addition to this, Jaden sees being crowned Miss Dinuba as a chance to learn more independence and selflessness

LESLIEMORENO

Contestant #2 is Leslie Moreno She is the I7-year-old daughter of Brenda Ramos & Lazaro Pacheco and a senior at Dinuba High School Leslie’s honors include Honor Roll for 3 0 and above and Student of the Month

Leslie’s involvements are varied; they include working at a grocery store, babysitting, and working toward getting her confirmation with St Catherine’s Church She is also a member of the Dinuba High School Tennis Team and Math Club. Her future plans are to attend Reedley College for two years and transfer to Fresno State University where her goal is to become a Physical Therapist. Leslie’s platform is “Loving One Like Two” & and is on the topic of Single Parent Households. She would like to shed light on the realities of being in a single-parent home and share the various resources available for those. Leslie says “If you're in a single-parent household like I was for so long, you ’ re not alone. Being able to connect with others who may not have a mom or a dad at home can create a community ending any unnecessary isolation. While there are obvious struggles there are also many joys that are multiplied rather than divided

Leslie would like to be Miss Dinuba because she’d like the opportunity to encourage others in a way that only Miss Dinuba can and continue to network in her community to help others “I want to show others that you can be a shy girl from a single-parent home and still be capable of doing anything you set your mind to Believe in yourself is what I always say ”

KIMBERLYCAMACHO

Contestant #3 Kimberly Camacho, is the I7-year-old daughter of Enrique Luna & Claudia Gonzalez She is a senior at Dinuba High School Kimberly has received various academic honors such as winning a Certificate of Achievement from the Washington D C Close Up Foundation, a Bridge Builder medal from the Dinuba Board of Trustees, and 1st place in the Spanish speech and debate tournament Kimberly is also involved in several clubs at DHS including Nami , and Ignite, and is President of speech and debate club and of the Civics Club

Her future plans are to attend Fresno State to study law, then work as a family lawyer and continue her grandfather's legacy helping area families Kimberly’s platform is titled “Unspoken Weight ” She chose this platform because she wants to advocate for mental health and bring awareness to the fact that many suffer in silence from depression and anxiety. She says “I'd like to tell others who are maybe struggling or suffering that you are not alone. And there are people that can help.”

Kimberly would like to be Miss Dinuba because “I want to give back to the community I've grown up loving. I want to be a good role model to the kids that are younger. I want to be there for my community and impact them the way they have for me. ”

CATRICIAALVAREZ

Contestant #4 is Catricia Alvarez She is the I7-year-daughter of Jose & Cristina Alvarez Catricia is a senior at Dinuba High School Catricia’s academic achievements include a 3 5 GPA and above throughout high school, Choir President, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes President

Catricia is involved in various activities at DHS She is a member of the Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Cheer, Track and Field, Madrigals Choir, Ignite Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club, Link Crew, Band ID Letter Team and Drill Team. Her future plans are to attend Reedley College for 2 years and complete her education at Fresno State. Her goal is to become a teacher.

Catricia’s platform is titled Look Up & and is on the topic of unplugging from our devices and plugging into life. Catricia chose this platform to spread awareness on the negative impact electronic devices are playing in our everyday lives. Catricia believes that there is so much more to life to experience than what our electronic devices are offering and preoccupying us all with if we just take the initiative to Look Up” Catricia would like to be Miss Dinuba because she would also really love the chance to represent Dinuba with pride and honor She says “It’d provide a great opportunity to share my platform with my community If I can convince a handful of people to just put their devices down for a bit and do a real activity, it could be so pivotal for everyone around them As Miss Dinuba, I’d have more opportunities on a bigger scale to share what really can change our community for the better I want to make a real impact ”

VICTORIAGARZA

Contestant #5 is Victoria Garza She is the I7 year old daughter of Efrain & Lisa Garza and a senior at Dinuba High School Victoria's academic achievements include Honor Roll for 3 9 GPA throughout high school, Emperor of the Month Awards, Marching Band Letter & and a gold medal for SkillsUSA CTE division

Victorias is involved in various extracurricular activities including band, key club, Ignite Club, Link Crew, California Scholarship Federation, SkillsUSA She serves as an officer of several as well Her future plans are to attend Fresno Pacific or Reedley College to major in liberal arts and minor in early child development to become a special education teacher in an elementary school

Victoria's platform is titled Discovering Your Voice & and the topic is selfadvocating for your education. The reason why I chose this platform is to share my story of how I embraced my learning disabilities to reach my full potential. “I'd like to be able to assist others to inform them of the resources out there to help with their education and help others who may be struggling, like my parents did for me, ” she says. She would like to be Miss Dinuba because she’s dreamt of this since I was a little girl. In addition to that Victoria says “ I want to be the role model that Miss Dinuba is to the young girls in our community; someone who works hard, does not give up, and cares for others Also, I’d like to carry out the tradition of a young lady representing this great city ”

ISABELLABENAVIDES

Contestant #6, Isabella Benavides, is the I7-year-old daughter of Ramon & Erin Montemayor and Esteban & Arlene Benavides and a senior at Dinuba High School Isabella’s academic honors include the Principal’s Honor Roll and an academic letter

Isabella is involved in various activities at DHS including the DHS Drama Program as the costume manager, DHS Madrigals as the soprano section leader, and Leader of Link Crew. Her future plans are to attend College of the Sequoias and attain her Associate's Degree. Following her education at COS, she plans to complete her education in musical theater at a 4-year college.

Isabella’s platform is “Verbal Abuse in Relationships.” She chose this platform because she would like to bring awareness to what verbal abuse is and to help others who are silently dealing with this, know they are not alone and if you're at the receiving end of this type of abuse, it’s not okay.

Isabella would like to be Miss Dinuba because “it would give me the opportunity to reach a large audience on my platform and make a difference Having once been in a situation of a verbally abusive relationship I would have liked to see some resources available, and I hope to be that for people out there I also would like to see my community from a new perspective and be so much more involved ”

Contestant #7 Briana Smith, is the I7-year-old daughter of Brian and Alejandra Smith and a senior at Dinuba High School Briana’s academic honors include Emperor of the Month and Honor Roll throughout high school

Briana is involved in many clubs and extracurricular activities at DHS including Student Council Secretary/Treasurer, Madrigals- Alto Section Leader, Ignite Club, Link Crew, Scicon Counselor, and worked backstage on lighting for the Mama Mia Musical

Her future plans are to attend Vanguard University and continue being involved in Choir At the moment she is undecided on her future career but is considering studying to be an elementary teacher.

Briana's platform is titled Books Open Doors. She chose this platform because her love for reading has impacted and benefited her so much and she wants to extend that love for reading to the kids in this community. She wants them to know that “if you can pick up a book, the places you can go are endless.”

Briana would like to be Miss Dinuba because she knows that this position would provide a challenge for her She wants to grow as a person and push herself out of her comfort zone “I would like to serve and make a difference in my community ”

2023 Miss Dinuba Committee Includes

Pageant Director is Florence Wilson

Maddi Tuttle, Julianna Tuttle, Kara Duran, Makayla Chavez, Calista Domingcil, Pablo Villagrana, Greg Olson, Diego Tuttle, and Mike Wilson. Mr Popp - Evening gown escort

Judges Coordinators, Mary Jane Oliver, and Kayla Oliver. Auditors- Lindsey Cude & and Julie Newkirk Mary Kay Cosmetics- Vikki Halstead Gatke

Choreography- Calista Domingcil & Julianna Tuttle

Front Crew- Isabel Aguiano, Lucas Tuttle, Olivia Patterson, Emmarie Rico, Mike Rios.

Stage Crew

Pablo Villagrana For Programming And Running Our Lights, Zack Our Sound And Video Technician, Alexis Diaz On Curtains And Screen, Angel On Props, Zach & Boyd On Spot Light, Alexis Diaz Our Stage Manager.

Posters & Tickets- Kara Duran

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