Miss Birchwood 2008 Stephany Jeffers, Miss Chugiak-Eagle River 2008 Sarah Temple, Miss Chugiak-Eagle Rivers Outstanding Teen 2008 Veronica Temple, and Miss Birchwoods Outstanding Teen 2008 Sierra Slade will all compete Saturday at the Wendy Willliamson Auditorium in Anchorage for Miss Alaska and Miss Alaska Outstanding Teen. Photo courtesty of Miss Alaska Scholarship Foundation

The new Miss Alaska winners will go on to compete in the Miss America and Miss America Outstanding Teen pageants.

Prizes for the competition include tuition waivers to University of Alaska, cash scholarships, custom jewelry, and wardrobe, hair and beauty services and supplies.

The pageant is Saturday at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $30 or $15 for military, seniors over 65, students and children (identification is required). Tickets are $40 or $25 at the door.

This article published in The Alaska Star on Thursday, July 17, 2008.