SOUTH GATE — Tickets are on sale for the Miss South Gate Pageant, set for 6 p.m. Nov. 7 at South Gate Park Auditorium, 4900 Southern Ave., according to Jamie Garcia, executive director of the South Gate Chamber of Commerce, sponsor of the event with the city.

Ten young women will compete.

Contestants and their sponsors are: Cynthia Camacho, sponsored by Barreras Associates; Jessica Almeida, sponsored by Beau Cheveux Salon; Daphne Verduzco, sponsored by El Camino Real Estate; Barbara Montano, sponsored by Los Lagos; Alexis Benavide, sponsored by Nova Storage; Denize Rodrigues, sponsored by Funeraria del Angel; Valeria Cano, sponsored by Councilman Bill DeWitt; Elizabeth Valle, sponsored by the South Gate Police Department PMA; Amanda Miranda, sponsored by AV Graffix; and Jessica Gonzalez, sponsored by Law Offices of Richard Trejo.

The entrants will take part in an opening musical number and model formal wear, sportswear and bathing suits, Garcia said.

Each one also will be personally interviewed by judges prior to the event. Interview scores will be added to those posted in the Nov. 7 competition.

The contestants have been involved in many events that include visiting local hospitals and being part of upcoming community events, Garcia said.
They recently visited Disneyland.

Entrants must be between the ages of 16 and 24 as of October and must live, attend school or work in South Gate, Garcia said.

They must be single, never have been pregnant or married, he added.
Tickets for the pageant are $10 if purchased in advance, and $12 at the door, Garcia said.

Tickets may be obtained at the chamber office, 3350 Tweedy Blvd.

Information: (323) 567-1203.