On Sunday, March 28, I
had the pleasure to join several of my colleagues in
attending the 2010 Miss Teen Newfoundland and Labrador
Pageant held here in St. John’s at the Arts and Culture
Centre.
Thirty-one contestants competed for the title and
were scored on interview, academic skills, fitness test
and presentation in casual and evening wear. I extend
congratulations to all thirty-one young ladies and in
particular Somaria Balram of St. John’s, Miss Teen
Newfoundland and Labrador 2010.
However, Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to
two constituents from Ascension Collegiate in Bay
Roberts, Latoya Boland, a Grade 12 student placed as one
of the top ten finalists and Jaya Pham, a student in
Grade 10 was presented with the People’s Choice Award.
Over 800,000 votes were received on the pageant Web
site from friends, family and fans as they voted for
their favourite for their award as well as a result,
Jaya will now be one of the three to represent
Newfoundland and Labrador at the Miss Teen Canada -
World Pageant.
Mr. Speaker, I ask all hon. members to join me in
extending continued success to all contestants, and to
wish Jaya Pham all the best as she competes for the Miss
Teen Canada - World Pageant.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
