• Allison Miles •
• Originally published January 22, 2009 at 12:08 a.m., updated January 22, 2009 at 12:08 a.m.

While the upcoming Victoria Jaycee Livestock Show has some kids keeping an eye on their goats or hammering away at birdhouses, a select few participants are practicing their smiles, going over interview questions and preparing for a big night.

The Queen Victoria Pageant is Saturday in the Victoria College auditorium.

During the evening, the 19 contestants will be judged on criteria such as appearance, originality of response, sincerity and personality, said Leesa Brown, assistant coordinator for this year's livestock show.

But participants' work isn't over when the crowning ends.

Those who win reign over the stock show and present awards, Brown said. They also promote the livestock show throughout the year, take part in community service activities and participate in area parades.

"They really stay busy," Brown said.

This year's pageant contestants include:

Queen:

Natalie Charley Charvat, 18, Goliad High School senior

Ashley LeeAnn Huber, 17, Grace Christian School senior

Allye Morgan Lykes, 17, Memorial High School senior

Sarah Michelle Moore, 18, Goliad High School senior

Heather Alyse Tesch, 17, Memorial High School senior

Jr. Queen:

Dakota James Audilet, 14, seventh-grader at Patti Welder Magnet School

Jenna Blair Lynch, 13, eighth-grader at Howell Middle School

Amy Nicole Moore, 13, seventh-grader at Howell Middle School

Melanie Gayle Tesch, 15, sophomore at Memorial High School

Young Queen:

Madison Leigh Amador, 11, sixth-grader at Faith Academy

Kelsey Kallman, 10, fifth-grader at Vickers Elementary School

Little Miss Cowgirl:

Bailey Hannah Cisneros, 8, second-grader at Our Lady of Victory School

Kyndall Rhean Gonzales, 6, kindergartener at Bloomington Elementary School

Tyler Renee Ross, 6, first-grader at Smith Elementary School

RayLynn Pena, 6, first-grader at Smith Elementary School

Cowboy Tot:

Jonathon Patrick Havelka, 4, with Children's House

Cowgirl Tot:

Maddie Fay Nunez, 4, with Methodist Day School

Macy Rae Cantu, 3

Makayla Lauren Chavana, 5, kindergartener at Chandler Elementary School

• If you go ...

  What: 2009 Queen Victoria Pageant

  When: 5 p.m. Saturday

  Where: Victoria College auditorium, 2200 E. Red River St.

  Tickets: $5, but free to children age 5 and under or people 65 and older.

  Doors open ...

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If you go ...

What: 2009 Queen Victoria Pageant

When: 5 p.m. Saturday

Where: Victoria College auditorium, 2200 E. Red River St.

Tickets: $5, but free to children age 5 and under or people 65 and older.

Doors open at 5 p.m.

Source: Leesa Brown, assistant coordinator for the Victoria Jaycee Livestock Show

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