Press release:

Katherine Chounla of SeaTac was recently selected to participate in the 2012 Miss Teen Seattle pageant competition that will take place on Sunday, June 17.

Katherine, a Global Connection High student on the Tyee campus, learned of her acceptance into this year's competition when the pageant announced their selections following interviewing in the local Seattle area.

Katherine submitted an application and took part in an interview session that was conducted by this year's Seattle Pageant Coordinator.



Katherine will be competing, for her share of thousands of dollars in prizes and specialty gifts that will be distributed to contestants. Katherine will be competing in the division, one of four divisions that will have young ladies ages of 7 and 19 competing in modeling routines, which include casual wear and formal wear.

Most important, Katherine will display her personality and interviewing skills while interviewing with this year's Seattle judging panel.

Personality is the number one aspect that each contestant is judged on during all phases of competition.

 If Katherine were to win the title of Miss Teen Seattle, she would represent Seattle and the surrounding communities at the National Competition that will take place in Orlando, Florida.

Over $30,000.00 in prizes and awards will be presented at the National Competition while each winner enjoys this expense paid trip of five nights and six days in Orlando, Florida.



Community businesses, organizations, and private individuals will assist Katherine in participating in this year's competition by becoming an official sponsor to her.

Through sponsorship, each contestant receives all the necessary training, rehearsals, and financial support which will allow Katherine to become a very confident and well-prepared contestant in this year's Seattle Pageant.



Any business, organization, or private individual who may be interested in becoming a sponsor to Katherine may contact the Seattle pageant coordinator, at 1-800-279-0976.