Churchville and Fisher Students Go For a Shot at Miss Junior Teen Chicago June 3

Elmhurst residents Sabrina Stoddard, 13, and her sister Abril, 11, were selected to participate in the 2012 Miss Junior Teen Chicago pageant on Sunday, June 3.

Abril and Sabrina submitted an application and took part in an interview session that was conducted by a Chicago pageant coordinator.

They will be competing for a share of thousands of dollars in prizes and gifts. Miss Jr. Teen is one of four divisions that will have young ladies ages 7 to 19 competing in modeling routines, which will include casual wear and formal wear events but no swimsuit competition. 

Most important, the girls will display their personalities and interviewing skills while interviewing with a panel of judges. Personality is the number one thing each contestant is judged on during all phases of competition.

Sabrina attends Churchville Middle School in Elmhurst. At Churchville, she is a member of the track and field team and competes in the 100 meter, long jump and 4X100 relay. She also is very active in the school choir and school plays.

Outside of school, she is a member of the Bensenville Wahoos Swim Team and recently won first place in three events at the Conference meet. She also participates in weekly hip hop dance classes.

Abril attends Conrad Fisher Elementary School in Elmhurst. She plays french horn in the school orchestra and was selected for the REACH math and reading programs.

Outside of school, Abril also is a member of the Bensenville Wahoos Swim Team and has placed first in many meets over the past season. She says her best events are free style and backstroke. Sabrina also plays piano and participates in hip hop dance classes.

The girls, who also have a brother, Danny, 8, and a sister, Sofia, 5, said they sought out the Miss Jr. Teen Pageant because it will help them develop more confidence and composure, and help them be better communicators in front of an audience.

The winner of the title Miss Jr. Teen Chicago will represent Chicago and the surrounding communities at the national competition, which will take place in Orlando, Florida. In addition to their expense-paid trip, winners will compete for more than $30,000 in prizes and awards.

Community businesses, organizations, and private individuals will assist Sabrina and Abril with this year’s competition by becoming their official sponsors. Through sponsorship, each contestant receives training, rehearsals and financial support, which will allow them to become confident and well-prepared for the pageant.

Any business, organization, or private individual who would like to become a sponsor for Sabrina or Abril may contact the Miss Jr. Teen Chicago pageant coordinator at (800) 279-0976.