Schwannah -Miss Teen Cayman Islands
The Miss Teen Cayman Islands 2000 was heldat the Lions Center on Saturday 19th August. The title was capturedby 16 year old Schwannah McCarthy, daughter of Geroge and DeborahMcCarthy.
The former Miss Teen 1999 Miss Anya Rankincrowned her.
The event was opened by Leo President, MellanieAlexander who stated, "I am bursting with pride, I am proudof the six contestants and I am proud that the Leo Club is celebratingits 22nd Annual Miss Teen Cayman Islands Pageant."
Master of Ceremonies for the evening wasMr. Tim Kelly and compere was Ms. Cherryl Moore. Judges for theevent were Mr. Joel Francis, Mr. Dean Lynee, Ms. Wendy Daykin-Moore,Ms. Sabrina Hew and Ms. Donna Myrie.
Schwannah also won the titles of Most Talentedand Best Gown. The first runner-up prize went to 17 year old LessaneoMcLaughlin of West Bay. she was also awarded the title of MissPersonality in a tie with Antonette Williams who was also awardedMiss Best Smile. Nicosia Lawson, 17 of George Town, was Secondrunner Up and Miss Photogenic was awarded to 15 year old NettieLopez of George Town.
This is not Schwannah's first opportunityto be an ambassador for the cayman Islands she recently representedthe Cayman Islands at the Global Young Leaders Conference (GYLC)in Washington, D.c. and in New York City.